Heritage of Flight Festival and Parade

Celebrating Two Decades of Family Friendly Fun

Twenty years ago New Carlisle's Annual Parade of Planes organizers joined with The Heritage of Flight Festival Committee to plan New Carlisle's First Annual Heritage of Flight Festival and Parade. Expanded from a 1 day summer event, this 3 day fall festival has become one of our area's most popular attractions. The Heritage of Flight Festival boasts an impressive array of events and activities on Main Street in beautiful New Carlisle, Ohio.

You won't want to miss this year's festival. The Festival Committee is planning the biggest event we've ever had along with some special surprises. We will be updating the Schedule and Entertainment pages as Festival time approaches so check back often.

Although the Heritage of Flight Festival relies heavily on the cooperation of City Government and staff we receive no city, state or federal funding. All expenses are covered by our local business community, corporate sponsors, fundraising events and individual donations. Planning and scheduling have begun for this year starting with fundraising campaigns to help us reach our goal to add exciting new attractions.

Schedule of Events

7:00 am to 11:00 pm
Carnival Rides & Games - Concessions & Vendors 50/50 Raffle - Live Entertainment

7:30am to 10am
Impact Bethel Pancake Breakfast
United Methodist Church - Main & Madison Streets

8:30am
5k Walk/Run
Bike Path at Smith Park Shelter House - Registration begins at 7:45 am
Registration

9am to 10pm
Silent Auction
Main Street - Next to the Community Health Center

11am
Parade Of Planes
Parade begins at Jefferson and Church Streets then travels north.
New Parade Route

11am to 11pm
Beer & Brat Hangar W/Big Screen Sports
Across from Main Stage

12pm to 4pm
Live Caricatures & Cartoon Portraits
By Dan Foster … on Main Street

12:30pm
Flight Ambassador Crowning Ceremony
Main Stage
Registration

1pm to 3pm
Young Eagles Free Plane Rides
Andy Barnhart Airport (SR 571)  ages 8 thru 17

1pm
Chicken Dance World Record
Join us at the MAIN Stage as we attempt to break the World Record for largest group of chicken dancers.

2pm
Silly Safari - Live Animal Show
Main Stage    SillySafaris.com

1pm to 3:30pm
Bike Run 2024 - benefiting Dayton Children's Hospital
American Legion Post 286 - Check-In: 11:00am , Clutch-Out: 1pm

2pm to 10pm
2024 Bike Show
Corner of Main & Jefferson. Bring out the bikes and join us. Contest Judging starts at 4:00pm.

3pm
Unicorn Challenge
Main Stage

4pm to 7pm
Twisted Critters by local balloon artist, Angelique - Main Street

4pm
Wing Eating Contest
MAIN Stage - First Prize: $150, 2nd: $100 and Trophy ($5 entry fee)

5pm
Conner Budurka Band
Country Music - MAIN Stage

5:30pm to 7pm
K99.1 FM - LIVE with Nancy & Woody
New Country Radio

7pm
Stranger - 80'S Rock
Live Entertainment - Main Stage