We had over 2,500 people in attendance and close to 100 aircraft fly in and of course the 50+ airplanes based at the airport. All those involved in the organization of this Family Fun Fest & Fly-In were pleased of its success and are excited about the planning of next year's event. We hope to make it even bigger and better. Our goal of providing a free fun day for families was met and then some.
About 115 boys and girls ages 8 to 17 signed up for the Young Eagles Flight Program. Unfortunately because of the peak wind gusts, not all who signed up were able to fly. We had to shut that program down a little early for safety reasons. We hope they will come back next year to fly!

There were many other events going on to entertain the ones who didn't get a chance to fly.

*Climbing Wall
*Mini Golf and other games
*Army Black Hawk Helicopter - A crowd pleaser for both the young and old *The Candy drop -so much fun!! with a special prize for the one finding a token in the candy when dropped from the airplane.
*Norridgewock Fire Truck - Great photo ops *RFGH Ambulance *WWII replica aircraft *Masonic Child Identification Program- a great program appreciated by the parents.
*Music - Bag Pipes by Jake Withee :
*Hammered Dulcimer performed by Harry Vayo
*Antique Cars and Tractors
*Many Aircraft of all sizes and shapes to view
*Many Businesses displayed their products and services
*Federal Aviation's Bangor Control Tower display
*Honored guests "Ron and Betty Brown "- Both WWII Pilots - (Betty, member of the WASP and recipient of the Congressional Metal of Honor signed autographs).
*A Pancake Breakfast and Spaghetti Supper was enjoyed
*Services of Mercer's Community Emergency Response Team and of the
Civil Air patrol was much appreciated.