2026 Sentimental Journey
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
NOTE DATE CHANGE!!!! JUNE 8-13 2026
Fuel: Available Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm via fuel truck on field and 5pm-6pm North ramp. call: (570) 748-5123
Saturday fuel available North ramp only from 8am-5pm and Sunday 8am-4pm.
Airplane Judging is Tuesday thru Friday with winners announced at the banquet. If you want your airplane judged be sure to tell the folks at the Registration Booth and fill out the form.
All Sentimental Journey members are invited to the Annual Meeting of Members on Friday 1:00pm in the Pavilion. This meeting is important because it will include the nominations and election of new Board Members.
Tickets for the SJ Awards Banquet (held Friday evening) will be sold all week on-line, and in the Yellow Cub House. SEATING IS LIMITED. The Banquet will be held on the 3rd floor of the Piper Museum. Social Hour starts at 5:30
Golf balls for ball drop will be for sale all week (or until sold out) in the yellow Cub House. 50/50 cash prize
New!! All Forums are now held in a hangar on the south east side of the field. There will be a sign outside
Poker Run is an all-week flying event. Please stop by Bohica campsite (along fence east of shower house) for rules and to register.
The Wings of Williamsport RC Club will be here flying and demonstrating their remote controlled aircraft Thursday through Saturday – Watch for them!
Kids: New this year!! Kids Zone. Check out the Bounce Houses and crafts for a hopping good time! Friday 10-4pm and Saturday 9-12
And also new this year: Members should check out the “Cool Links” page of this website for all sorts of activities and area attractions!
Schedule of Events
MONDAY, June 8, 2026
6:00 PM Volunteers and Early Arrivals Are Welcomed at the PIG ROAST at the Pavilion
TUESDAY, June 9, 2026
Morning
9:00 Gates & Piper Museum OPEN!
Pre-registration begins for tours and activities
Afternoon
2:00 Kids Crafts, held in the pavilion
5:00 Registration and Commercial buildings CLOSE
Hospitality Area opens
Fred Jackson Corn Boil
5:00 till 10:00 Gary's Cub Pub (Pavilion) Opens & Musical entertainment begins: TBA
WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026
** Last day to sign up for Lycoming Factory Tour **
Morning
9:00 Gates & Piper Museum OPEN!
9:30 Missing Man Formation Fly-By, featuring Amanda Baughman on bagpipes
10:00 Deadline to sign-up for the Tour of Lock Haven
Forum: TBA
11:00 Forum: TBA
Afternoon
1:00 Forum: TBA
Deadline to register for the Lycoming Engine Tour
2:00 Tour of Lock Haven, meet at Headquarters Trailer
Kids Crafts held in the pavilion
Forum: TBA
3:00 Spot Landing Sign-ups/ Briefing at the tower
3:30 Spot Landing Contest #2
5:00 Registration and Commercial buildings CLOSE
Hospitality Area opens
Fred Jackson Corn Boil
5:00 till 10:00 Gary's Cub Pub (Pavilion) Opens & Musical entertainment begins: Kidz at Heart
THURSDAY, June 11, 2026
Morning
9:00 Gates and Piper Museum OPEN!
10:00 Forum: TBA
11:00 Forum: TBA
Afternoon
12:00 Kiwanis and Rotary Club Meeting /Luncheon at the Piper Aviation Museum, 3rd Floor
1:00 Lycoming Engine Tour – meet at Transportation
Forum: TBA
2:00 Kids Crafts held in the pavilion
Forum: TBA
3:00 Spot Landing Briefing at the tower
3:30 Spot Landing Contest #3
5:00 Registration and Commercial buildings CLOSE
Hospitality Area opens
Fred Jackson Corn Boil
6:00 Quiet Birdmen Meeting/ Dinner at 3rd Floor of Museum
5:00 till 10:00 Gary's Cub Pub (Pavilion) Opens & Musical entertainment begins: The Lindy Sisters
FRIDAY, June 12, 2026
Youth Aviation Career Day -- Introducing Young People to the Science and the Art of Aviation
Morning
8:00 till 10:00 BILL PIPER DAY—Free UNLIMITED COFFEE at participating vendors, compliments of Phil & Sharon Hoy - tickets at pavilion
9:00 Gates and Piper Museum OPEN!
10:00 Recruiters from Aviation Colleges, the Air Force, the Coast Guard, and Aviation-related Companies Looking to Meet Young Men and Women
10:00 till 2:00 YOUNG EAGLES plane rides, CHILDREN AGES 8-17...meet at the blue tent outside the Piper Museum
10:00 Forum: TBA
11:00 Forum: TBA
Afternoon
1:00 Annual Meeting of the General Membership and Election of BoD in pavilion
2:00 Kids Crafts held in the pavilion
Forum: TBA
3:00 Spot Landing Sign-ups/ Briefing at the tower
3:30 Spot Landing Contest #4
Golf Ball Drop
5:00 Registration and Commercial buildings CLOSE
Hospitality Area opens
Fred Jackson Corn Boil
5:30 Annual Banquet at Piper Museum. Tickets sold at the yellow "Cub House" Guest Speaker: TBA
Music provided by: Phil Reeder
5:00 till 10:00 Gary's Cub Pub (Pavilion) Opens & Musical entertainment begins: Musical Entertainment:TBA
SATURDAY, June 13, 2026
Community Day -- Celebrating Lock Haven's Aviation History
General Admission Is Free on Saturday!
Morning
8:00 til 1:00 Car Show On the Field! Central PA Street Machines bring some of their best and shiniest wheels, including the People’s Choice Award.
9:00 Gates OPEN!
10:00 till 2:00 YOUNG EAGLES plane rides, CHILDREN AGES 8-17...meet at the blue tent outside the Piper Museum
Afternoon
12:00 Basket Raffle winners drawn-Blue vendor building.
2:00 Last chance to turn in Poker hands. Play your Poker hand at the Pavilion
5:00 Registration and Commercial buildings CLOSE
SUNDAY, June 14, 2026
Good morning, everyone! It’s time to visit our breakfast vendors and get your tanks full for the journey home! Thank you all for coming. Stay safe, we’ll see you in 2026!