SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo Soars Into Lakeland For 49th Year

LAKELAND, FL — SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, one of the largest and most successful aviation events in the world, got underway Tuesday for the 49th year.

As the first major air show of the year, the expo will attract more than 200,000 aviation enthusiasts from around the world between March 28 and April 2 in Lakeland.

This year's expo is sponsored by E3 Aviation Association.

“E3 Aviation Association is the perfect partner to join SUN ‘n FUN this year. It’s an amazing brand fit in every way with the experiential event we’ve created,” said Gene Conrad, president and CEO for SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo. “At the core of it all is our shared passion for aviation. We have so many fun and interesting surprises waiting for our visitors this year."

The SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo showcases hundreds of aircraft on display including vintage, home-built, aerobatic, warbird, jet and light sport.

One of the highlights of the five-day expo is the Blue Angels, the high-flying and awe-inspiring flight demonstration squadron of the U.S. Navy.

Additional special airshow acts include the U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightening II Demonstration Team, the U.S. Marine Corp F-35B Lightening II Demonstration Team and Doug Rozendaal flying Mr. Mulligan, the Howard DGA-6 pioneer racing plane.

SUN ‘n FUN also features more than 500 exhibitors, hands-on workshops teaching building and maintenance skills, and educational forums from pilots and maintenance experts about safety and new products.

Check out the full airshow schedule here.

The SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus is located on 200 acres 4075 James C. Ray Drive, Lakeland, off Interstate 4, Exit 25.

Tickets for SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo are available online at flysnf.org.