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The SUN ‘n FUN Expo Center is one of Central Florida’s most unusual venues. Their 200-acre place is situated 5 miles on 1-4 (Exit 25) and is conveniently accessible from Tampa and Orlando.
The Expo Campus offers many special event locations, including boardrooms, clubhouses, aircraft hangars, and open grassland areas. camping is also available on-site. The SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus has hosted big events, galas, trade exhibitions, sports competitions, and 5K runs.
The features of the place are as follows:
- Hangar with Skylights (Hangar A)
20,000 square feet | Ability: up to 900
Indoor, Skylights, Air Conditioning, Electricity Supply Drops, Nearby Bathroom Facilities, Bose Home Sound, Entry Annex Any occasion can benefit from an aircraft background or step-and-repeat photo opportunity!
Spacious, big aircraft doors provide a natural Florida vibe.
Aviation hangar with front double doors and a back hydraulic door. - Aerospace Exploration at the Floridian Air Museum
20,000 square feet | Ability: up to 350
Aircraft on Display, Indoor, Air-Conditioned Howard Hughes’ personal aircraft collection is housed here, and museum tours are provided for your enjoyment. There are seats round and tables for 150 people.
Atmosphere/Décor: Aviation exhibits, planes suspended overhead, and experience tours are available, and the overall impression is remarkable.
Highlights include: Accessible until 4:30 pm, or Museums buy-out available – cost upon request. - Pavilion for Aerospace
10,000 square feet | 1,000 capacity
Cover, open-air, theatre, preparation kitchens, loading dock, restrooms, and parking are all available.
The Pavilion was described by the Lunz Architectural Group in 2002, (one year after finalisation): “Sloping steel columns hold the massive “wing” of the pavilion roof to the ground.”The tapering edge visibly brighten the roof while also maintaining the image of it being a wing. The angular forms are inspired by modern aircraft design, but the cross arrangement of the steel beams is reminiscent of older generations of flying. The wing’s design is modest but effective in terms of emotional impact, serving as a prelude to the famed Howard Hughes display located within the museum itself.”
Amphitheatre is the event space type.
Covered, outdoor, tree canopy, modern design, atmosphere/decor. - The Sunset Grill
9,600 square feet | Ability: up to 750
Cover, open-air, stage, picnic tables, or banquet rounds are all options.
Concrete floor / Ground floor - Textron Cessna Center
900 square feet | Ability: up to Sixty
Free-standing Club 900 sf + 1,000 sf covered front porch (50’x20′) featuring space for outdoor tables or additional sitting, located near a busy runway
Washrooms, kitchen, covered front porch, runway view, and front yard The seasonal garden leads to a huge grassy area with parking.
Atmosphere / Décor: A large open main space featuring lots of windows and an aviation theme. - Campus-Wide
Florida has almost 200 acres. Nature, secure access, truck and tractor-trailer access, ample indoor and outdoor space, and electrical generation for festivals, concerts, racing, and other events Four Japanese aircraft hangars, meeting rooms, kitchen facilities, and meeting space Camping spots are available at various campgrounds. - Primary Subject
The north field to the Homebuilt Building, the east to the Sunset Grill, the west to Hangar C, and the south to the Skylight Hangar (A). This does not include any indoor space. - Hospitality Room at Eickhoff
1100 square feet | 125 capacity
Lift / Stairs, Kitchen area, Restrooms, 2nd Level (ground floor)
A window wall provides enough of natural light. - Aerospace Skills Center Tom Davis
6,000 square feet | 50 people
Free-standing structure with a central sitting room, bathrooms and restrooms, bunk rooms, a huge screened-in back patio, and parking.
Decor / Ambience: Library bookcases, hanging aeroplane models, and a building adjacent to a classic European passenger plane – ideal for pictures. - Airplane Piedmont 727
14-person conference table | 32-person classroom
This renovated Piedmont 727 airliner is ideal for a 14-person conference room or a classroom for 32 students. The conference room features repurposed aeroplane wings for the conference room table as well as aircraft seating. This room is ready to use thanks to built-in audio-visual equipment. A functioning cockpit may be observed from the teaching area. Request that we start the engines! - Central Florida Building Visit
1100 square feet | Capacity: 60
Visit Central Florida financed and branded this stand-alone structure.
Windows, air conditioning, a tiny front veranda with rockers, and a back-loading entrance.
Perfect for attendance registration, a small classroom, or a dinner for up to 60 people.
The events that capture in your mind and it is by default that all the past events will allure you, The first-weekend fly-in, Mid-Winter Sun ‘n Fun, took place in January 1975 at Lakeland Regional Airport and also was limited to pilots and members of the Test Aircraft Association (EAA), SESAC, and FSAACA. There were 1,980 people and 365 aeroplanes in attendance. The next year, the fly-in was extended to a full week, as well as the Town of Lakeland accepted a contract for the convention centre to be relocated to the airport’s southwest corner. The general public was only invited on a restricted basis. In comparison to the first year, the number of flying aircraft more than tripled, with 1,200 aircraft on site, comprising 200 homebuilt, 180 antique, 260 classics, and 28 warbirds. For the first time in the show’s history, snow is falling at the airport.
SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT:
Going to an aviation museum is a full-day adventure. Going as a group is similar to taking part in the quiz show “Amazing Race.” There is just so much room and physical strength to transport all of a family’s needs for any eventuality. The following are the minimal minimums that the Leader Of the pack should ensure are brought along: Lip balm and sunscreen. Even during the cloudiest days, everyone should protect oneself from UV radiation. You spend the majority of the day looking up at the sky.
Shoes for walking. Leave the adorable sandals at home. Shoes and stockings are the preferred footwear. Aside from the enormous distances, many will set up tent on the green grass along the flight. Avoid blisters and sunburn on your feet.
Foam ear plugs and ear protectors are recommended. The jets are VERY LOUD! Don’t risk causing hearing damage to your children. Highlight the aircraft ground staff who are wearing them, making it “cool” for them to wear hearing protection as well.
Lanyards connect hats and sunglasses! Many hats are blown over the fields by the breezes and prop wash.
Many people recommend dressing your children in coordinating colours so that they may be easily identified in a crowd. Think about wearing the same hue as they will need to see you. Wear layers of comfy clothing. Early mornings in Central Florida are substantially colder than 4 p.m. on an April day. Wear shirts that is simple to put on and take off. Consider port-a-potties!’ Enough said. Take hand sanitizer wipes with you. Ponchos. It’s summer in Florida. It is raining. Leave the umbrellas at home.
SAFETY REALITIES:
Visiting an airshow the scale of the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is a lot of fun. In reality, the event takes place on an operational airport. Parents should take the time to teach young children how to act and stay safe near aeroplanes. There have been spinning props, noisy engines, difficult-to-hear situations, moving vehicles, and so on. Safety comes first.
Adopt a rucksack safety anti-lost harness if you have a child who loves to run away from you.
Remember how parents used to drill their youngsters on the house and phone number? Because landlines are no longer used, it is useful for youngsters to have their parents’ mobile numbers at events like these. Because landlines are no longer used, it is useful for youngsters to have their parents’ mobile numbers at events like these. Many fathers write their phone numbers on scrap paper and stuff it into their children’s pockets. Some parents use a sharpie to write their phone number on their children’s arms. Whatever method you use, a smartphone will be the most convenient way to reconnect contact your child if you become separated. Include the phone numbers of any additional adults who will be attending with you.
Early in a day, show your children examples of people they can approach if they become lost. SUN ‘n FUN employs both police and a security squad of volunteers dressed in colorful matching shirts.
Emergency services are available on the grounds suitable for an event of this size However, in the event of a minor mishap, it is a First Medical tent staffed by medical specialists to assist participants.
Airshows and pets do not mix. Leave the animals at home. For all of the concerns about children’s safety, the concerns about pets are considerably greater. Don’t be that animal whose dog influence the future whenever they hears the F22 Raptors and runs away, thinking the world is ending. Don’t be harsh and burn your dog’s pawpads when walking amid the aircraft on 125-degree or higher asphalt tarmac.
LAYOUT YOUR DAY:
Nobody knows your family as you do. Review the conference webpage again for the air museum timetables, seminar & discussion agendas, evening entertainment, and so on. Schedule breaks where you can relax inside the (limited) shade, rest, rehydrate, eat a snack, and take a brief nap. Plan inside activities such as visiting the Exhibition Hallways earlier in the morning when the weather is cooler.
Every day has a distinct set of activities. Examine the DAILY SCHEDULE.
When you reach the main gate, make sure to pick up a full download of the IN-FLIGHT GUIDE. This guide will include a schedule of events as well as an EVENT MAP!
The SUN ‘N FUN Online DAILY will offer the most recent weekly air museum schedule, news, and interesting stories.
TICKET SUGGESTIONS:
For most ticket options, minors (7-17 years old) pay half the price of adults. Children under the age of six are free. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE HERE.
Are you carrying too much? Make use of Preferred Seating. On the flight line is the Preferred Seating section. During the daily planned airshow, you will have access to seats, restrooms, some shade (not all locations are covered), baggage storage, and complimentary water. There is no requirement to bring chairs or water!! This premium experience sells out quickly, so early reserving passes is advised. More information can be found by clicking here.
Florida residents can benefit from Florida Residents Ticket Specials. Purchase Saturday and receive Sunday for free! Can you only come on Sunday? That’s a fantastic deal. Furthermore, it is less crowded. GET YOUR BOGO TICKETS NOW!
After The 5 Night, Special Tickets are popular with many families. These tickets, offered at the gate daily, offer an economical way to observe the stationary aircraft displays and stroll the grounds. If you choose Wednesday or Saturday, you will also be able to watch the nighttime airshow! This is a fantastic deal for only $10 per person! Please remember that most displays, including the Exhibit Halls, close at 5 p.m. GET A TICKET AFTER 5 P.M.!