June 2026

WHAT A 250TH SUCCESS!

📸 Isabella Rose, Laurie Goossens, Dan Faena, & Jay Dixson

As we look back on an incredible SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo this past April, we're proud to celebrate a record-setting year that welcomed more than 220,000 guests over six unforgettable days. The energy, excitement, and passion for aviation continue to make SUN 'n FUN one of the premier aviation events in the world. Thank you again for celebrating the Red, White & Blue at 52 with us!

Now, our sights are set on 2027! We're currently working on the official poster for the April 6–11, 2027 SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo as we prepare to unveil "A World to SEA at 53!" Stay tuned for a first look next month!

Be sure to visit us at AirVenture this July at our booth outside Hangar C. Come connect, see what’s ahead and get cool swag! Stay tuned on our socials for a few surprise meet & greets at our booth as well!

Your support of this year's Fly-In & Expo is already making an impact. Proceeds from the event are helping fund the summer camps and Summer Story Time programs taking place right now at the Aerospace Center for Excellence.

Learn more about these exciting programs below.

SUMMER CAMP TAKES OFF!

It’s a busy summer at the Aerospace Center for Excellence! We kicked off our summer camp season and will welcome more than 350 students, ages 6 to 17, throughout June and July. Campers are enrolled in one of six unique camp programs, each offering hands-on learning experiences that inspire curiosity and excitement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through aviation. Follow the Aerospace Center for Excellence on social media to watch their progress and see the incredible experiences taking place all summer long.

📸 Trent Bracy

SUMMER STORYTIME

GREAT NEWS! Since summer is all about flexibility, we are adding Mondays to our StoryTime schedule. That means that you can choose either Monday or Tuesday at 10 a.m. to come and adventure with us! Same content, but two days to choose from.

We will be exploring many “hats” (careers) in aviation with the theme: Hats Off to Aviation. There will be lots of singing, dancing, and stories.

📸 Trent Bracy

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

Work has begun to close in the Aerospace Pavilion and to enhance the guest experience at the Florida Air Museum. Stay tuned and follow us on social media for updates on periodic closures during construction. We can’t wait for you to see the finished product!

JOIN THE MISSION!

Be a catalyst for the future of aviation! Join us as we ENGAGE, EDUCATE, and ACCELERATE the next generation of aerospace professionals. Whether through donation, partnership, sponsorship, or volunteering, your support helps shape the skies of tomorrow!

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Year-round programing at the Aerospace Center for Excellence is made possible by the generous and ongoing support of our partners.

THANK YOU for helping us fuel the future!

ACEedu.org

About Aerospace Center for Excellence, Inc.:

The Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE), a 501(c)(3) non-profit, has emerged as a nationally recognized leader in STEM-related and aerospace education through its various learning centers, outreach programs, summer camps and scholarships aimed at preparing students for tomorrow’s aerospace challenges. Located on the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus in Lakeland, Florida, the organization is known for its annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo fundraising event as well as the Florida Air Museum, which is Florida’s Official Aviation Museum and Education Center. ACE is the world’s leader in producing licensed teenage private pilots and delivers youth programs that engage over 50,000 students a year. For more information, ACEedu.org.