Ticket sales end on Sunday August 16, 2026 at 3:59PM EDT

Festival admission for ONE day, either Saturday, August 15 or Sunday, August 16.

Ticket sales end on Saturday August 15, 2026 at 3:59PM EDT

Festival admission for both days.

Ticket sales end on Wednesday July 1, 2026 at 11:59PM EDT

Get ready to level up your day at Props and Pistons Festival 2026 with our ALL-NEW VIP Experience — and trust us, this is not your average upgrade.

For the first time ever, you can experience the action in true VIP style. Your VIP Experience includes:

✨ Exclusive admission for one
✈️ Premium seating along the flight line — choose sunshine or relax under a tent
🥤 Unlimited soda & water all day long
🍽️ A catered buffet
🚻 Private portable restrooms (VIP access only)
🚗 Premium VIP parking for easy arrival and departure (parking instructions will be emailed at a later date)

And here’s the part you don’t want to miss…

🔥 Only 300 VIP tickets on Sunday, August 16, 2026 are available — and once they’re gone, they’re gone.  If ticket sales on Sunday exceed expectations, we will open up a VIP Experience ticket opportunity on Saturday, August 15, 2026 as well.

This is your chance to experience Props and Pistons Festival like never before.
Upgrade your day.  Skip the crowds.  Enjoy the perks.

🎟️ VIP Experience ticket sales end no later than July 1, 2026.  Get your VIP tickets now before they sell out!

In the unlikely event that we do not sell at least 50 tickets for the VIP Experience on August 16, we will refund your VIP Experience ticket and offer you an opportunity to purchase a regular adult admission ticket.

2026 Props and Pistons Festival – Props and Pistons Festival Supporters Reception

Friday, August 14, 2026 Only
$500 Per Person

Go behind the scenes and experience the Props and Pistons Festival like few others ever will.

The Props and Pistons Festival Supporters Reception offers aviation enthusiasts unprecedented access to the people, aircraft, and operations that make one of Ohio's premier aviation events possible. This exclusive Friday-only event is designed for guests who want to experience the excitement before the festival officially begins.

Your Experience Includes:

✈️ VIP Parking
Enjoy convenient VIP parking just steps from the event activities.

✈️ Exclusive Performer Practice Viewing
Observe participating performers as they practice and prepare their routines for the weekend. This unique opportunity provides a behind-the-scenes look at the precision, professionalism, and preparation that goes into creating a world-class aviation event.

✈️ Private Catered Dinner Reception
Join fellow aviation enthusiasts for an exclusive catered dinner attended by Props and Pistons Festival leadership, sponsors, donors, military representatives, and many of the performers participating in the weekend's festivities.

✈️ Meet the People Behind the Festival
Learn what it takes to produce a premier aviation event as you meet and interact with key members of the operations team, including the Air Boss, announcer, sound production personnel, and other behind-the-scenes professionals who help bring the festival to life.

✈️ Mingle with Featured Performers
This is your opportunity to meet, talk with, and take photos alongside many of your favorite performers in a relaxed, social setting. Guests may have the opportunity to meet members of the United States Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team, including demonstration pilot Major Taylor "FEMA" Hiester, along with other military and civilian performers scheduled to participate in the 2026 Props and Pistons Festival.

🍽️ Catered Dinner Included
🍺🍷 Beer, Wine, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Included
(Alcoholic beverages available only to guests age 21 and older with valid identification.)

Ticket Information

• Tickets are $500 per person.
• Tickets must be purchased no later than July 31, 2026.
• Availability is extremely limited and tickets may sell out before the purchase deadline.

Important Information

The Props and Pistons Festival Supporters Reception is intended to provide a unique behind-the-scenes look at the festival; however, all aviation activities are subject to military requirements, weather conditions, safety considerations, and operational restrictions.

• Participation by specific performers, military units, aircraft, or support personnel is not guaranteed.
• Performer practice sessions may be modified, delayed, relocated, or canceled due to weather, aircraft availability, military requirements, safety concerns, or other operational considerations.
• Attendance by any specific performer, military member, or guest at the dinner reception is not guaranteed.
• No refunds or exchanges will be provided due to changes in performer participation, practice schedules, or operational requirements.

If you've ever wanted to go beyond the crowd line and experience the people, stories, and preparation that make the Props and Pistons Festival possible, the Props and Pistons Festival Supporters Reception is your opportunity to become part of the experience.

Ticket sales end on Wednesday August 12, 2026 at 11:59AM EDT

Get ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush at Props and Pistons Festival 2026…

This is your chance to strap in and take flight with world-renowned aerobatic pilot Rick Volker — a top Unlimited category IAC competitor known for dominating the skies in high-performance aircraft like the Pitts and Sukhoi.

And this isn’t just any ride.

You’ll soar in Rick’s stunning Marchetti aircraft for a heart-pounding, once-in-a-lifetime experience that you will never forget.  Feel the power.  Hear the roar.  This is the real deal — with Rick at the controls.

🔥 This exclusive flight will be awarded to ONE lucky winner.

🎟️ How to Enter

Raffle tickets are available exclusively to Props and Pistons Festival attendees.

To be eligible:

• You must purchase a festival admission ticket (any online ticket level that includes adult admission qualifies).
• You must be 18 years of age or older.
• Both your admission ticket and raffle ticket must be purchased before 12:00 PM on August 12, 2026.
• The drawing will be held after 12:00 PM on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

🚨 Admission is not included with raffle ticket purchase.

✈️ Flight Details

• The winning flight will take place Thursday or Friday evening (August 13 or 14, 2026) immediately following Rick’s practice performance.
• Departure location: Akron Fulton International Airport

Imagine seeing the festival grounds not from the crowd… but from the cockpit.

✅ Eligibility Requirements

To ensure safety, the winner must:

• Be 18 years or older
• Weigh 220 pounds or less
• Be physically able to draw feet beneath the seat and enter/exit the aircraft without assistance
• Be comfortable in tight spaces
• Meet any additional safety requirements determined by the pilot or operator
• Sign all required liability waivers prior to flight 

⚖️ Ohio Raffle Disclosure & Legal Information

• This raffle is conducted in accordance with applicable State of Ohio charitable raffle regulations.
• No purchase necessary to enter where prohibited by law.
• Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
• Void where prohibited.
• Winner must comply with all safety requirements and may be required to provide proof of age and identity.
• The prize has no cash value substitution and is non-transferable.
• Festival organizers reserve the right to substitute the prize of equal or greater value if necessary due to weather, safety, or operational conditions.
• The flight is weather-dependent and subject to aircraft availability and pilot discretion.

This is more than a raffle.

It’s your shot to experience the sky the way champions do.

🎟️ Secure your raffle ticket.
🎪 Get your festival admission.
✈️ And prepare for the ride of a lifetime.