68th Annual Cactus Fly-In
Event Schedule
Friday, March 6, 2026
Early aircraft arrivals are welcome any time during the week preceding the fly-in. The Classic Airplane Association of Arizona will host a welcome venue in the main terminal for all early arrivals on Friday March 6th. Snacks and refreshments will be provided along with a place to relax and visit.
RVs and campers with registration forms may check in at the main gate and be escorted to their parking location and are welcome to attend the open house. No RVs and Campers will be admitted on Saturday, March 7, 2026
Vendors and exhibitors may arrive after 4:00 pm on Friday, March 6, to setup tables and tents (wind permitting), or between 7:00 an 8:00 am on Saturday March 7.
Saturday, March 7, 2026
7:00 am Gates open for Vendor, Exhibitor setup and Classic Car arrivals.
8:00 am Gates open for General Admission.
- Aircraft Viewing
- Hot Rod and Classic Cars
- Food Trucks
5:00 pm Awards Banquet, Limited seating, so get your tickets early. Advanced tickets may be purchased through Zelle using the QR code at the bottom of the page for $35.00 per person (cactusflyin.org@gmail.com) or during the Fly-In at the Cactus Fly-In display in the terminal. Dinner will include Lasagna, Chicken Alfredo, Garden Salad, Garlic Bread and Lemon Bars. Complimentary refreshments will be provided by the Classic Airplane Association of AZ.
- Happy hour: 4:00 pm
- Dinner: 5:00 pm
- Guest Speaker: 6:00 pm
Our guest speaker will be Budd Davisson. Budd is known worldwide for his extensive writing on homebuilt aircraft, aerobatic flight, and aviation safety. He holds a masters degree in aerospace engineering and a CFII/MEL. He has done extensive training in the Pitts and is type rated in the B-25 and P-38. His writings include hundreds of articles on experimental amateur-built aircraft, aviation safety and flight training for Air Progress, EAA and AOPA.
