EAA’s ‘Flight at the Museum’ fundraiser on March 11 to combine fine food and drink tasting

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (November 22, 2022) — An evening of fine food, beer sampling, live music, and more is coming to the EAA Aviation Museum on Saturday evening, March 11, with the inaugural “Flight at the Museum” fundraiser. The reception, multi-course dinner and entertainment will run from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m., with proceeds benefiting EAA’s museum youth education programs.

Designed as an upscale food and drink experience, Flight at the Museum will pair fine cuisine from TJ’s Highland Steakhouse of Oshkosh with a variety of beverages from Stone Arch Brewery of Appleton. During the pre-dinner reception, premium beers from 20 breweries will be available for sampling alongside a variety of hors d’oeuvres.

“A variety of evolving factors led us to create this unique event, which provides an experience and atmosphere unlike anything else in the region,” said Chris Farrell, Director of Events at EAA. “The quality of food, drink, and entertainment will be outstanding for a memorable evening in support of our youth education activities.”

Award-winning and internationally known vocalist Janet Planet and her combo will provide entertainment during the dinner, with The JazzMen playing during the pre-dinner reception. Stone Arch Brewery will also have samples of various beer contending to be the brew that will honor EAA’s 70th anniversary in 2023, with attendees voting for the two finalists to be considered.

Tickets are available for $150 per person and at a discounted rate of $125 each for EAA members. Tickets and more information are available at the Flight at the Museum website (EAA.org/FlightAtTheMuseum). The event is supported by the Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau and Duluth Trading Company.

About EAA
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and embodies The Spirit of Aviation through the world’s most engaged community of aviation enthusiasts. EAA’s 260,000 members and 900 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying, building and restoring recreational aircraft. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or go to www.eaa.org. For continual news updates, connect with www.twitter.com/EAA.

About EAA Aviation Museum
The EAA Aviation Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EAA members receive free museum admission year-round. For more information, call the EAA Aviation Museum at (920) 426-6108 or visit www.eaa.org/museum.