2023 event participants

Learn Build Fly is a non-profit organization of dedicated volunteers providing aviation, STEM, and leadership education. Learn Build Fly uniquely combines all of these components in order to help youth and adults improve their own lives and the overall vitality of our community. Take a tour of the education center and see what's happening!

IRONBULL is a charitable organization that promotes outdoor adventure sports in Central Wisconsin. They aim to drive economic development, benefit community organizations, and attract and retain a talented work force through the production of high quality races and events that promote healthy living in our community. IRONBULL hosts the morning youth run. Sign Up Here.

Wausau R/C Sports members fly and teach remote control planes and drone flight. at Sunnyvale Park on South 72nd Ave, just west of Wausau. They offer both fixed-wing and multi-copter training courses.
Visit the R/C Fly Zone to try your hand at flying remote control aircraft with Wausau R/C Sports.

The Wisconsin National Guard has two core missions — they are the primary combat reserve of the United States Army and Air Force, and they are the first military responders at home in times of emergency.

Witness the Black Hawk helicopter up close!

The Commemorative Air Force was founded to acquire, restore and preserve in flying condition a complete collection of combat aircraft which were flown by all military services of the United States, and selected aircraft of other nations, for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations of Americans.

Enjoy a close up look at the B25 Bomber Miss Mitchell.

CAP is a non-profit organization that serves as the civilian auxiliary to the U.S. Air Force. The Cadet Program for ages 12-21 transforms youth into dynamic citizens and aerospace leaders through a curriculum that focuses on four elements: leadership, aerospace, fitness and character.   Members from the Stevens Point Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol will lead youth through an aircraft preflight check!

Civil Air Patrol's Rib Mountain Flight Cadets and Seniors will be on hand in the Expo to share about the CAP program. Visit their booth and try your hand at Physical Training (PT). Can you get your name on the leaderboad? Prizes will be awarded for top 3 in each category Boys and Girls 6-9, 10-14, and 15-17. For more info visit gocivilairpatrol.com 

From a small town grocery store, a run-down junk store to the current ever growing brewery - Mosinee Brewing is honored to help improve a local community and be a part of history. With  central Wisconsin roots, Mosinee Brewing Company's food is made for relaxing and enjoying! Visiting veterans receive a free lunch ticket which can be spent at the Mosinee Brewing Co food truck (first 250 Veterans, ID required.) Lunch for purchase is a flat menu of $10 including sandwich, chips, and drink.