On this date in 1783, brothers Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier made history with the first hot-air…
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Ultimate Guide to Camping at SUN ’n FUN 2026
Why just visit SUN ’n FUN when you can stay right in the middle of the…
SUN ‘n FUN TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Hey SUN ‘n FUN fans! Get ready to experience A World to SEA at 53 – APRIL…
We broke ground on the Aerospace Pavilion enclosure
Today, we broke ground on the Aerospace Pavilion enclosure! This project will enclose and expand the…
Thunderbirds arrive back in Lakeland to kick off SUN ‘n FUN 2026
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have officially touched down at Lakeland Linder International Airport to headline…
Sun ‘n Fun 2026 kicks off April 14: What to know before you go
The 52nd Annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo is officially taking flight this Tuesday, April 14,…
Air show schedules and what to do at SUN ‘n FUN 2026, day by day
The Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo 2026 is set to take place from April 14–19 at…
SUN ‘n FUN 2026 goes ‘Red, White & Blue at 52’ with NASA, Thunderbirds
The 52nd Annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is officially themed “Red, White & Blue at…
An inside look at NASA’s Super Guppy at SUN ‘n FUN in Lakeland
The NASA Super Guppy is one of the most striking sights at the 2026 SUN ‘n…
Angie K Takes Flight as She Kicks Off the Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo April 14–19
Country powerhouse Angie K, known for her electrifying performances and unstoppable stage presence, is set to…
The SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is often recognized as the “Spring Break for Pilots,”
The SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is often recognized as the “Spring Break for Pilots,” but…
Guide to SUN ‘n FUN 2026 Airshow Festival
The 52nd Annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is ready to take flight in Lakeland! Whether…
Lockheed VC-121A “MacArthur Bataan” to Join SUN ’n FUN
It is official: the Lockheed VC-121A “MacArthur Bataan” is coming to the SUN ’n FUN Aerospace…
Don’t miss the feel-good sounds of Season 21 American Idol winner, Iam Tongi, on April 15, 2026 on the Warbird Ramp
Don’t miss the feel-good sounds of Season 21 American Idol winner, Iam Tongi, on April 15,…
AURA AERO to present new INTEGRAL R aerobatic & training plane at SUN ‘n FUN
AURA AERO* will be exhibiting at SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Fla., the second…
Textron Aviation to feature a broad range of industry leading Cessna, Beechcraft and Pipistrel aircraft at the SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo
Textron Aviation today announced that it will showcase a broad lineup of its legendary turboprop and piston…
It’s official—the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is coming back to Lakeland for its 52nd year! This year’s theme is “Red, White & Blue at 52”
It’s official—the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is coming back to Lakeland for its 52nd year!…
Colonel (Ret.) Mark Tillman, the 12th presidential pilot who famously commanded Air Force One during the September 11 attacks, served as the keynote speaker for a major fundraising event in Lakeland
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Colonel (Ret.) Mark Tillman, the 12th presidential pilot who famously commanded…
Countdown to SUN ‘n FUN
Join Gene Conrad and Amanda Holly for a full hour of SUN ‘n FUN information. Learn…
Kicking off Red, White & Blue in Country Style
On April 14, 2026, join us for SUN ’n FUN’s Opening Night Concert featuring two of…
Citrus Connection and Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo Announce Strategic Transportation Partnership
Citrus Connection, Polk County’s public transit authority, and SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, one of the…
Sheltair, Avfuel Donate Proceeds From Sun ‘n Fun Fuel Sales
A portion of the cost of every gallon of fuel sold goes to two worthy organizations.…
Sun N’ Fun 2025 Photos
by Elrod Elrod Official Click here to see more photos Hey, SUN ‘n FUN Fans, we are…
International teams compete in SUN ‘n FUN drone soccer match
You can see so many cool things at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland this…
Blue Angels arrive at Sun ‘n Fun to wow the crowd
Photos by Elrod Elrod Official Click here to see more The Blue Angels soared into Lakeland Thursday…
SUN ‘N FUN OPENING DAY IS ONLY 2 DAYS AWAY!
SUN ‘N FUN OPENING DAY IS ONLY 2 DAYS AWAY!Turn up the fun with an awesome…
SAMARITAN’S PURSE DC-8 PREPARES FOR INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE
The DC-8 cargo plane will no longer be on display at SUN ‘N FUN this year…
Your guide to the 2025 Sun ‘n Fun Expo
Every year, Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo packs the grounds of Lakeland Linder International Airport with thousands of…
Beechcraft Denali to Make Sun ‘n Fun Debut
Model is nearing the final stages of development. Credit: Textron AviationShare this story Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft…
Local pilot’s mural covered plane to be focal point for Lakeland’s massive aerospace expo
Liam Hawkins, a local pilot, is turning heads with his 1967 Mooney M20F—dubbed the Mooney Anomaly—whose…