Culpeper Air Fest Foundation

The Air Fest Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit organization chartered to promote awareness, education, and support the Culpeper Air Fest. Our goal is to honor the contributions of historic military aircraft, which helped to secure our nation's freedom. The Culpeper Air Fest is a celebration of our aviation heritage and is a fun, family-friendly, community-oriented event. The show is locally produced, free to the public and draws top performers from around the nation offering something for everyone.

Honoring 26 Years of Flight, Community, and Future Innovation

What began as a modest gathering to support the Culpeper Airport has evolved into a signature event that showcases the very best of our community: heritage, education, innovation, and unity.

From its grassroots origins—a group of passionate locals with a shared love of aviation—the Air Fest has become the largest free public event in the county. That’s not just impressive; it’s a testament to what community, vision, and consistent support can achieve.

But what makes sponsorships and donations truly special is its ripple effect.

We’re not just funding an air show. We’re honoring history through breathtaking displays of vintage aircraft that pay tribute to aviation's golden age. We’re inspiring future engineers and aviators through dedicated STEM programming for local fifth graders.

Donating and sponsoring means you're part of that cycle—from nostalgia to innovation, from awe to aspiration.

We take pride in knowing that our support helps keep this event free and accessible to all. The laughter, the wide-eyed wonder, the thunderous flyovers—these moments belong to everyone. They bring together families, veterans, educators, students, and aviation enthusiasts alike.

As the Air Fest celebrates its 26th year, we celebrate the spirit of Culpeper—a place where history takes flight, dreams are ignited, and community always comes first. This year the VA250 Mobile Museum will be at the show along with the C-47 Hairless Joe from the Michigan Flight Museum! Enjoy your favorite acts and a few new ones this year in October.