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The Oaks Waterfront Hotel Announced as Title Sponsor for Easton Airport Day 2024
The organizing committee of Easton Airport Day is thrilled to announce The Oaks Waterfront Hotel as the title sponsor for this year’s event. After the unfortunate cancellation of the 2023 event due to weather, the highly anticipated 14th annual Easton Airport Day will now take place on October 12, 2024. This event promises to deliver an exciting day for the community to explore their local airfield and dive into the fascinating world of aviation.
Easton Airport Day will feature an impressive array of rare and unique aircraft, military jets, airport equipment, and special vehicles, all available for public viewing. Attendees can look forward to capturing memorable photos, stepping inside select aircraft, and engaging with the skilled pilots who fly them.
“We are honored to have The Oaks Waterfront Hotel as our title sponsor this year,” said Easton Airport Manager Micah Risher. “Their support allows us to present an amazing array of aircraft, host talented pilots, and showcase our fantastic community airport.”
Highlights of the day include formation flyovers by the Warbirds of Easton Airport Day, sponsored by Qlarant. These impressive aerial displays will decorate the skies over Easton. Additionally, the famous Rubber Chicken Drop Contest, sponsored by Bluepoint Hospitality, will entertain the crowd as pilots showcase their precision by aiming at a pickup truck bed from above.
“Being part of Easton Airport Day is a real joy for us,” The Oaks Waterfront Hotel owners Scott and Tracy Wagner said. “The Easton Airport is a valuable community asset, and the success of previous events, marked by incredible participation, thrilling flight displays, and enthusiastic attendees, has been memorable gatherings for all.”
Easton Airport Day is free to the public, with complimentary on-site parking. Attendants will assist visitors find parking, including those needing handicapped spaces near the terminal. As displays and activities are spread out, the public should be ready for extensive walking around the airport.
A full event schedule and site map will be available online in early October. To learn more about Easton Airport Day or explore participation opportunities, please visit the official website at www.eastonairportday.com. Stay updated on event news by following Easton Airport on Facebook and Instagram @EastonAirport.
About Easton Airport Day: Easton Airport Day operates under the auspices of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation. Contributions from generous donors and sponsors contribute to the event’s operational expenses, with remaining proceeds supporting the Aviation Career Education (ACE) programs. These programs afford students the chance to delve into aerospace career paths, offering vital resources and guidance in their vocational pursuits.
About The Oaks Waterfront Hotel: Located on a cove off the Chesapeake Bay, just an hour from Annapolis and minutes from St. Michaels, Easton, and Oxford, MD. The Oaks Waterfront Hotel offers spacious guest rooms and extraordinary waterfront event facilities. Locally owned and managed, The Oaks provides an exclusive retreat with the feeling of home. For more information, visit www.the-oaks.com or contact info@oakcreekhospitality.com.
