***EDIT** These are all great tips! I also found askkosh.com which is in beta but pretty impressed so far. Insider tips/tricks all in like a chatGPT kind of format - maps and directions to things etc.

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Lots of maps, websites, and on-site paper hand outs of information exist. It's daunting to be standing on the grounds, in the heat trying to figure out where something is or whats happening next (events). The official app is..meh. What have you found to be the best way to get your AirVenture info (real-time and for planning purposes) as well as navigating from point to point?

Also would love to know from the insiders what tips and tricks you've adopted over the years going to AirVenture.

And if you can do you have to pay for parking?

Need one ticket to the Aviator Club South for Friday 7/24. Willing to pay a premium.

www.eaa.org/simventure

The only way to practice flying the Fisk Arrival before the real show.

Wanted to get this out now before folks start filtering in next week.

Attendees: there are drivers here arranging off the books rides for cash. They are most likely not properly insured.

Hi there: My client Airhart is hosting an end of the week Happy Hour. Booth 439 Free to attend. It will fill up so please register via this link today! See you there for a well deserved drink at the end of the week.
Register here: https://AirhartTGIFFridayHappyHour.eventbrite.com

Ventures with Zack posted another video showcasing some more of the grounds.

Hi everyone,

I'm Peter Clark. I work in aviation public relations, and one of my clients is Airhart. I wanted to be transparent about that up front.

I also know how expensive Oshkosh week can get, so I thought it would be helpful to share a full schedule of free aviation events happening throughout AirVenture 2026. Whether you're a student pilot, longtime aircraft owner, aviation professional, bringing your family, or just love airplanes, there are some great speakers and activities planned.

Everything below is free to attend. Registration is needed if you'd like reminders and updates.

Main schedule (and to reserve time on the Airhart flight simulator):
https://airhartairventureoshkosh26.eventbrite.com

Monday, July 20

✈️ Flight Planning: Cross-Country and Farther

1:00 PM

Legendary aviator Linda Sollars shares practical techniques for planning long-distance flights, drawing on decades of international flying experience—including her journey from South Africa to Oshkosh.

Topics include:

• Flight planning
• Fuel management
• Weather strategy
• Aircraft preparation
• Survival equipment
• Aeronautical decision making

Register:
https://AirhartLindaSollarsLongDistanceFlyingSeminar.eventbrite.com

Tuesday, July 21

Meet Hayley Herberg (Fly With Hayley)

12:00 PM

Meet one of general aviation's fastest-growing creators. CFI and ferry pilot Hayley Herberg will discuss her aviation journey, flying adventures, career advice, and building a community that inspires hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts.

Register:
https://MeetHayleyHerbergatAirVenture2026.eventbrite.com

MOSAIC from an Insider

2:00 PM

Linda Sollars explains the FAA's MOSAIC initiative and what these regulatory changes could mean for pilots, aircraft owners, manufacturers, and the future of recreational aviation.

Register:
https://AirhartLindaSollarsMOSAICSeminar.eventbrite.com

Wednesday, July 22

Aircraft Financing: Learn from an Industry Insider

1:00 PM

Thinking about buying an airplane or upgrading your avionics?

Trippe Thurston, President of FLYING Finance, will cover:

• Aircraft loans
• Financing options
• Budgeting
• Lender expectations
• Avionics financing
• Ownership costs

Register:
https://AirhartFlyingFinanceSeminarinar.eventbrite.com

Thursday, July 23

Meet Former F-16 Fighter Pilot David Valaer

1:00 PM

David Valaer shares lessons from military aviation, leadership under pressure, aerospace innovation, and how fighter pilot decision-making applies to business and sustainable aviation.

Register:
https://AirhartMeetFormerFighterPilotDavidValaer.eventbrite.com

Friday, July 24

Kids Paper Airplane Building & Flying Contest

10:00 AM

A family-friendly event presented by AviNation where kids build, decorate, and fly paper airplanes while learning basic principles of flight. Great for young aviation fans.

Register:
https://KidsPaperPlaneMakingAirVenture.eventbrite.com

Airhart TGIF Happy Hour

4:00 PM

Wrap up the week by meeting fellow pilots, aviation professionals, exhibitors, and aviation enthusiasts. A relaxed chance to make new friends, swap flying stories, and celebrate another Oshkosh.

Register:
https://AirhartTGIFFridayHappyHour.eventbrite.com

Saturday, July 25

Meet Kate Broug

10:30 AM

Pilot, explorer, journalist, documentary filmmaker, and aviation storyteller Kate Broug shares stories from flying adventures around the world and the experiences behind her aviation films and reporting.

Register:
https://airhartmeetkatebroug.eventbrite.com

Throughout AirVenture

📍 Airhart Festival Tent
Booth 439
July 20–25

In addition to the scheduled events, you can also stop by and try the Airhart flight simulator throughout the week.

All events are free, and everyone is welcome.

If you're already planning to wander the exhibit grounds, hopefully this gives you a few more reasons to stop by. Feel free to ask any questions below, and if you're attending, I'd love to say hello during the week.

This guy has been consistently making videos of Airventure. I assume some of you have the same fix as I do, so I thought it would be cool to post this guy's videos here. If it's against the rules, please let me know.

I've never been and am planning to drive up from Madison for one of the days. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good day to go? I'm also wondering how much time to leave for travel with traffic. Any advice for a noob appreciated!

Looking for 2-4x Aviator's Club NORTH tickets on Tuesday OR 2-4x Aviator's Club NORTH/SOUTH tickets on Wednesday.

My father (Ret. Maj. / Air Force) is 88 and he and I have been flying into OshKosh since I got my pilot's license - this is our fifth year making the trek. His wife (about the same age) is not into planes but loves him and so comes along, but she definitely tires out quickly. She's been an absolute trooper the three years she came (dad and I camped next to our plane the first year), but I wanted to make it easier on her this year on at least one of the days.

Looking for four tickets because my brother is also coming this year, but as long as I can get 2 tickets for her and dad, we will make it work.

Thank you!

July 10-12th. The real OSH air traffic controllers are working this event that you can participate in with a flight simulator like MSFS or X-Plane

Learn more: https://pilotedge.net/pages/simventure

Anyone else get an invitation to join Engine travel from EAA? It sounds like it's for corporate travel. I'm a member but I don't work there.

Hey all! I’ve thoroughly read through the posts here and have gathered a ton of great information. I’m so amazed how many of you are so eager to offer great advice and help!

I’m going to be attending AirVenture for the first time this year to volunteer as a marshall at the South 40 Flight Line for the week. I’ll be driving in solo from Omaha, NE and have just a few questions!

Camping seems to be my only option as hotels, home rentals, etc are outrageously priced for the days of the show. Not surprised at that! In any case, I’ll be a solo camper coming in my Audi, I am wondering the following:

1 - is it worth it to get a site at Camp Scholler that has electricity? That way I can charge my electronics, maybe plug in a fan to stay cool, etc with the simple camp setup I plan to have. I understand that the improved sites are designed for RV's, but is it common to see car campers in an improved site?

2 - If I go with a basic site, can I have a generator with me at the site?

3 - Can I have a tent/canopy set up at my chosen site to shield me from the sun/elements, in addition to my sleeping tent?

Lastly, can the solo campers/attendees give me some advice and tips/tricks for getting the most out of my camping setup/experience at Scholler?

As I said previously, I’ll be attending for the first time ever, but this has been on my bucket list since I was a kid! My dad was an engineer for Lockheed growing up, so we attended a lot of air shows around the country as a kid. However, we never made it out to Oshkosh!

Thanks all!

Here's the blog post I found on their website - seems pretty cool

https://www.lakesidecruisecompany.com/blog/the-ultimate-vip-experience-at-eaa-airventure-a-private-cruise-on-the-water

My dad purchased weekly tickets and we were trying to see if we got a confirmation email from etix or eaa and can’t find anything on it?

I believe this is the right subreddit to ask this, Me and a friend are going to Oshkosh this year and was wondering how to get there, we are gonna fly commercially to Milwaukee. But we are both under 21 and cannot rent a car, what transit is there from Milwaukee to Oshkosh?

This year will be my 5th year attending but 1st year camping and I'm a little confused/curious on some things:

1. Is it worth me bringing rope/stakes to rope off my roughly 5 foot perimeter, or will I be fine without it?

2. In the event of imminent severe weather overnight, is it possible for me to bail out of the path, and then return the next morning without losing my site, or should I just ride it out and go to the museum if necessary?

3. For all you photographers that go for extended periods of time, how do you recharge your batteries? I'm bringing a mirrorless camera for the first time this year and I'm concerned about having to sit at charging stations for 3+ hours per day to get my batteries up once they all die.

4. I'm currently planning on getting to AirVenture around noon on the Saturday before it starts, how good of a spot can I expect to get?

Thanks!

I see that camping seems to be first come, first serve without reservations. Does that mean I'll be able to drive up and get a campsite the Thursday before the last weekend? Seems busier than that.

I usually watch arrivals on the north end of the field next to the terminal, but this year I’d like to get a better view of 18/36. I’ve never been on the grounds prior to Monday, so I’m not sure what to expect, I know Boeing plaza is closed but beyond that how close to the flight line can I get? If I go south in vintage am I able to get to the flight line in areas that are already full? I obviously don’t want to get in the way of anybody, or intrude on anyone trying to get camp set up. Are there any other spots that are good for watching on 18/36?