Oshkosh AirVenture Shatters Records | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

EAA AirVenture smashed its own attendance record again this year, drawing over 700,000 fans—four straight years of growth—and packed the skies with more than 1,000 commercial exhibitors. Despite smoky skies from wildfires, crowds thrived under sunny skies, fueled by NASA’s space-age flair, a star-studded opening night concert with Tyler Hubbard, and a patriotic salute to America’s 250th birthday. Visitors from 98 countries explored thousands of aircraft—from vintage warbirds to hot air balloons—and the event went viral online, reaching 30 million social media users. Next up: July 26–August 1…