Vintage WPA aviation poster showing biplane, skydiver, bluegrass musicians on stage, with Appalachian mountains backdrop
11th Annual

Fly In Festival

Old Time Music, Bluegrass, Americana,
Skydiving, Airplanes, & Watersports along the Ohio River.


JULY 23–25, 2026
Robert Newlon Airport · Huntington, WV
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2026 Lineup


20th Anniversary of Step Into the Blue
20th Anniversary of Step Into the Blue

Chris Davis, Adam Sanford, Joey Hale, Hayes Griffin, Brandon Shuping, Chris Stockwell, Tim Corbett, Lonnie Adkins

The Dave Evans Experience
The Dave Evans Experience

Tony Evans, Slim Wiggins, Ron Coller, Brandon Patrick, Tim Corbett

Bobby Taylor and Kim Johnson
Bobby Taylor and Kim Johnson
Gladson Family Band
Gladson Family Band
The Tri-State Rock All-Stars
The Tri-State Rock All-Stars
Karaoke with Larry Adkins (The Karaoke King)
Karaoke with Larry Adkins (The Karaoke King)

Festival Details


Admission
Weekend Pass $100
Daily Admission $45
Primitive Camping $40

Tickets available online. Gates open Thursday evening for Pot Luck dinner & early arrivals.

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What to Expect
  • Airplanes & Fly-Overs
  • Skydiving Demonstrations
  • Live Bluegrass Music
  • Late Night Jamming
  • Kayak Float Trip
  • Pot Luck Thursday
  • Fly-In Cafe & Food
Get in Touch
(304) 733-1240
Robert Newlon Airport
Huntington, WV

Gates open Thursday, July 23 for Pot Luck dinner. Music & flying activities Friday & Saturday. Event rain or shine.

2026 Schedule


(2026 schedule TBD — placeholder shown)

Thursday
July 23
Opening Night
  • 4:00 - 5:00 Bobby Taylor & Kim Johnson (Pavilion Stage)
  • 5:00 Potluck Dinner under the Pavilion
  • 5:00 - 6:00 First Day In Town (Pavilion Stage)
  • 6:00 - 7:00 SouthRidge
  • 7:00 - 8:00 String Therapy
  • 8:00 - 8:45 Jayce Turley & The Ohio River Rats
  • 8:45 - 9:45 Kevin Denney & Neo-Grass
  • 9:45 After-Party at Fly In Café Patio with Larry Adkins "The Karaoke King"
Friday
July 24
Main Day
  • 1:00 - 2:00 Robert Shafer & Friends (Pavilion Stage)
  • 2:00 - 3:00 Bobby Maynard Family Band (Pavilion Stage)
  • 3:00 - 4:00 Schultz Creek
  • 4:00 - 5:00 Hammaville
  • 5:00 - 6:00 Chris Davis Band
  • 6:00 - 7:00 DownRiver Collective
  • 7:00 - 8:30 Kenny & Amanda Smith Band
  • 8:30 - 9:30 20th Anniversary of Step Into the Blue
  • 9:30 - 11:00 Appalachian Road Show
  • 11:00 Jason Mays (Pavilion Stage After-Party)
Saturday
July 25
Final Day
  • 11:00 am Kayak Paddle / Float Trip
  • 1:00 - 2:00 Foxgrass (Pavilion Stage)
  • 2:00 - 3:00 Gladson Family Band (Pavilion Stage)
  • 3:00 - 4:00 Mud Hole Control
  • 4:00 - 5:00 Sammy Adkins & The Sandy Hook Mountain Boys
  • 5:00 - 6:00 The Bing Brothers & Jake Krack
  • 6:00 - 7:00 The Dave Evans Experience
  • 7:00 - 8:00 Mason Via
  • 8:00 - 9:30 Jason Carter Band
  • 9:30 - 10:15 Sasha Collette & The Magnolias (Pavilion Stage)
  • 10:15 The Tri-State Rock All-Stars

Thank You to Our Sponsors


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Don't Miss the 11th Annual Fly In Festival

Old Time Music, Bluegrass, Americana,
Skydiving, Airplanes, & Watersports along the Ohio River.

$100 Weekend · $45 Daily · $40 Primitive Camping

Buy TicketsJuly 23–25, 2026

Getting Here


By Car
Robert Newlon Airport
6090 Kyle Lane
Huntington, WV 25702
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Driving From
  • Columbus, OH ~150 mi · 3 hr
  • Pittsburgh, PA ~225 mi · 4 hr
  • Charlottesville, VA ~300 mi · 5 hr
  • Asheville, NC ~270 mi · 4.5 hr
  • Nashville, TN ~340 mi · 5.5 hr
  • Louisville, KY ~200 mi · 3.5 hr
  • Indianapolis, IN ~290 mi · 5 hr

Parking: free. Volunteers direct you on arrival.

By Air
Robert Newlon Field
I41
CTAF
122.9
Huntington Approach
119.75
Elevation
550 ft
Runway 2/20
Turf · 2,300 × 75 ft
Traffic Pattern
Left Rwy 2 · Right Rwy 20
  • ⚠ Skydiving on field
  • ⚠ Tree obstruction (south end)
  • ⚠ Field closes at night (day VFR only)

No fuel or services on field. Fuel: HTS or KHTW.

Airport Manager: Carl Bailey
Full airport info on AirNav →

Barboursville Bloodhounds


Proceeds from the festival benefit the Barboursville Bloodhounds and the Barboursville Police Department K-9 Unit.

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K-9 Chico
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K-9 Gus
Gus
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K-9 Royce
Royce
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K-9 Ruger
Ruger
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K-9 Zeke
Zeke

Festival proceeds benefit Barboursville Bloodhounds, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations to Barboursville Bloodhounds are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Ticket purchases are not tax-deductible charitable contributions.