Old Fashioned Fly In | Concrete: FREE
The Concrete Old Fashioned Fly-In is a popular event for vintage, classic, and antique airplane enthusiasts and their families and friends. Founded in 1982, this annual event takes place among some of the most outstanding scenery in the Pacific Northwest. The Mears Field Airport is nestled in the foothills of the North Cascade mountain range in Washington state.
Attendees will not only get to enjoy the activities at the airport (food, live music, and more), but you’ll also be treated to sightseeing around the local area and visits to our historic Town Center. Free, guided tours will depart by bus from the Pilots Lounge throughout the event.
Planes begin flying in Friday afternoon and evening with the main day for the event occurring on Saturday and planes fly out on Sunday
Friday, July 18, 2025
- Friday Night, 6:00 – Dinner with live music and trivia
Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Pancake Breakfast at 7:00 a.m.
- Free shuttle – Take a ride around town!
- Vendors with Treats & Merch
- Poetry in Flight – Open Mic – 1:00-2:30 p.m.
- Live Music
Admission is free.
Organizers say they expect more than 70 airplanes to fly in for the event.
EVENT-AT-A-GLANCEFriday, July 19Aircraft ArrivingDinner with Live Music and Trivia at 6:00 p.m.Menu: Ribs, Brisket, Potatoes, Mac&Cheese, Salad, Baked Beans, Dessert, Beverage. Cost, $35Saturday, July 20Aircraft ArrivingAircraft Flying for Fun - bring a lawn chair and watch!Breakfast at 7:00 a.m.Taco Bar, 2-6 p.m.Beer GardenFood BoothsVintage Car ShowLive musicFood Vendors on SiteFree Shuttle Bus Tours, with a local historian on board (Visit Concrete!)Aero Camping Learn more: https://concrete-wa.com/events/concrete-fly-in/
