2026 Sentimental Journey
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
NOTE DATE CHANGE!!!! JUNE 9 - 14, 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. **NEW** Self serve fuel now available, North side.
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 time on location to be announced. 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
Rubber Ducky's for duck drop will be for sale all week (or until sold out) in the yellow Cub House. 50/50 cash prize
New!! All Forums will be held in the forum tent, adjacent to the campgrounds, 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 Friday and 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” & "Member Resources" pages of this website for all sorts of activities and area attractions!
*******NEW THIS YEAR******** SATURDAY EVENING PIG ROAST! All volunteers and attendees with armbands are invited.
Schedule of Events
TUESDAY, June 9, 2026
09:00 Gates & Piper Museum OPEN!
Pre-registration begins for tours and activities
14:00 Kids Crafts, held in the pavilion
17:00 Registration and Commercial buildings CLOSE
Hospitality Area opens
Fred Jackson Corn Boil - Pavilion
17:00 till 22:00 Gary's Cub Pub (Pavilion) Opens & Musical entertainment begins: Frank Wicher Band - Sponsored by Juniata Valley RV
WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2026
** Last day to sign up for Lycoming Factory Tour **
09:00 Gates & Piper Museum OPEN!
09:30 Missing Man Formation Fly-By, featuring Amanda Baughman on bagpipes
10:00 Deadline to sign-up for the Tour of Lock Haven
Forum: Clyde Smith - the Cub Doctor
11:00 Forum: Rick Harowitz - FAA
14:00 Forum: Piper History - Presented by the Piper Museum
Deadline to register for the Lycoming Engine Tour
Kids Crafts held in the pavilion
Forum: TBA
15:00 Spot Landing Sign-ups/ Briefing at the tower
15:30 Spot Landing Contest #2
17:00 Registration and Commercial buildings CLOSE
Fred Jackson Corn Boil
17:00 till 22:00 Gary's Cub Pub (Pavilion) Opens & Musical entertainment begins: Hickory Bottom Bluegrass - Sponsored by Gullwing Aviation
THURSDAY, June 11, 2026
09:00 Gates and Piper Museum OPEN!
10:00 Forum: Mitch Haubert - Fabric Covering Hands on Workshop
11:00 Forum: Rick Harowitz - FAA
12:00 Kiwanis and Rotary Club Meeting /Luncheon at the Piper Aviation Museum, 3rd Floor
13:00 Lycoming Engine Tour – meet at Transportation
Forum: TBA
14:00 Kids Crafts held in the pavilion
Forum: Mitch Haubert - Fabric Covering Hands on Workshop
15:00 Spot Landing Briefing at the tower
15:30 Spot Landing Contest #3
17:00 Registration and Commercial buildings CLOSE
Fred Jackson Corn Boil - Pavilion
18:00 Quiet Birdmen Meeting/ Dinner at 3rd Floor of Museum - QB Members and guests
17:00 till 22:00 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
08:00 - 10:00 BILL PIPER DAY—Free UNLIMITED COFFEE at participating vendors, compliments of Phil & Sharon Hoy - tickets at pavilion
09:00 Gates and Piper Museum OPEN!
10:00
10:00 - 16:00 YOUNG EAGLES plane rides, CHILDREN AGES 8-17...meet at the blue tent outside the Piper Museum
10:00 Forum: Comanche Gear Up
10:00 - 12:00 Penn State Rocket Lab - Build and launch your own rocket - South Field (outside gate)
11:15 Youth Aviation Career Day
11:00 Forum: TBA
12:00 Flour Bag Drop
13:00 The Wings of Williamsport RC Club -
14:00 Kids Crafts held in the pavilion
Forum: Mike O'Neal - WW1 Aviation History
15:30 Rubber Ducky Drop
17:00 Registration and Commercial buildings CLOSE
Fred Jackson Corn Boil - Pavilion
17:30 Annual Banquet at Piper Museum. Tickets sold at the yellow "Cub House" Guest Speaker: TBA
Music provided by: Phil Reeder
17:00 till 22:00 Gary's Cub Pub (Pavilion) Opens & Musical entertainment begins: Musical Entertainment: Chris LaRose & Emily Neblock - Sponsored by Camp BOHICA
SATURDAY, June 13, 2026
Community Day -- Celebrating Lock Haven's Aviation History
08:00 til 13:00 Motorcycle Show On the Field!
09:00 Gates and Piper Museum OPEN!
10:00 - 16:00 YOUNG EAGLES plane rides, CHILDREN AGES 8-17...meet at the blue tent outside the Piper Museum
10:00 Forum: David Tulis - AOPA Senior Photographer - Techniques for Airplane Photography
10:00 The Wings of Williamsport RC Club -
11:00 Forum: TBD
12:00 Basket Raffle winners drawn-Blue vendor building.
13:00 Penn State Rocket Lab - Build and launch your own rocket - South Field (outside gate)
14:00 Last chance to turn in Poker hands. Play your Poker hand at the Pavilion
15:00 Spot Landing Contest
17:00 Registration and Commercial buildings CLOSE
18:00 PIG ROAST!!! All volunteers and attendees with armbands are invited. Musical entertainment: Western Range
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 2027!