We’re thrilled to unveil the official 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo poster—an Americana-inspired tribute to aviation, heritage, and a celebration of the spirit of freedom. in 2026, we’re celebrating Red, White & Blue at 52 while also celebrating the 250th anniversary of America. This poster captures the energy and pride of our great nation with a dazzling array of aircraft, featuring the United States Air Force Thunderbirds with their unmatched precision and pride in flight, a trio of P-51 Mustangs flown by Jack ACE’s, airshow performer RJ Gritter in his Decathlon, the stars and stripes of the Kit Fox STOL aircraft flown by Dave Rowe, the electrifying F-18 Rhino Demo Team, and the iconic 1956 De Havilland Chipmunk piloted by Nathan Hammond of GhostWriter Airshows.

Adding to the All-American flair is a classic 1965 Ford F-100, once owned by one of SUN ‘n FUN’s founders, Billy Henderson, with Ezra and Jada, two young aviation enthusiasts, gazing skyward in awe—representing the next generation of dreamers and doers. Fireworks, patriotic skydivers, and a bold American flag that rounds out the celebration, making this poster not only a striking tribute to aviation and American pride but also a powerful symbol of inspiration.

Join us April 14–19, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida, as we honor history, celebrate aviation, and inspire the future. Red, White & Blue at 52 is going to be unforgettable!

Visit us at AirVenture and get your very own SUN ‘n FUN 2026 Poster.

Design Credits:

Poster designed by: Melissa Goodson, SUN ‘n FUN Marketing Director & Graphic Designer

Contributions by: Trent Bracy, SUN ‘n FUN Graphic Designer.

Special thanks to Ezra and Jaida!

Photo Credits:

Ron Stiltner – USAF Thunderbirds (formation)

Richard Spolar – USAF Thunderbird (solo)

Aviation PhotoCrew – The Decathlon – RJ Gritter

Chris Lammert – Kit Fox STOL- Dave Rowe

Mike Brown – Vans Rv-8 – Redline Airshows – Ken & Austin Rieder

Aviation Photo Crew P-51 Mustang Jack ACES

Matt Geleske – Chuters Parachute Team USA Flag

Carolyn Hinton – Chuters Parachute Team POW MIA Flag

Mike Brown – Chuters Parachute Team

Aviation Photo Crew  – F-18 Rhino Demo Team

Mike Brown – 1956 deHavilland Chipmunk – Ghostwriter Airshows –  Nathan Hammond

Dan Faenza – Ezra and Jaida with Billy Henderson’s 1965 Ford F-100 Truck