WWII Style Hangar Dance Oct 31st, Fly-In Nov.1st at the Texas Barnstorming Museum in Hallettsville, TX
- Jeremy Bushnell
- 6 days ago
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Get Ready for the Texas Barnstorming Museum Fly-In & Hangar Dance!
Mark your calendars — the Texas Barnstorming Museum is rolling out the red carpet for aviation fans, families, and local history buffs with an unforgettable weekend of vintage aircraft, music, and good old-fashioned fun.
📅 When & Where
Hangar Dance: Friday, October 31
Fly-In & Airplane Rides: Friday 10/31 AND Saturday, November 1 from 0900-1500
Location: Hallettsville Municipal Airport (Field 34R), Hallettsville, Texas www.vintageairtours.com/events
What to Expect in Hallettsville
This event is more than your typical fly-in — it’s a celebration of aviation’s golden age and a chance to experience it up close:
Vintage airplanes on display — enjoy the museum’s collection, including rare and beautiful machines like the 1943 Stearman, Beech Staggerwing, 1932 WACO UBF “Texaco 17,” 1929 Consolidated Fleet, and more!
Airplane rides (weather permitting) — take your turn in a 1943 Stearman biplane or a '47 Navion for a thrilling scenic flight above the grounds- prices start at $99!
Hangar dance & live music — Friday night’s dance is your chance to step into a bygone era with music, dancing, and socializing under vintage aviation ambiance.
Food, fellowship, and photo ops — mingle with fellow enthusiasts, snap memorable photos, and soak in the spirit of early aviation.
Raffle & fundraising — funds raised through this event help support the museum’s mission and underwrite scholarships. whereolddogsfly.org
Why This Matters
The Texas Barnstorming Museum in Hallettsville, TX isn’t just a collection of old planes — it’s a living tribute to the pilots, mechanics, and inventors who made flight possible. Events like the Fly-In help keep that legacy alive, spark young imaginations, and fund continued preservation. Join us in supporting this mission!
Tips for Attendees
Arrive early — expect good traffic and enthusiastic crowds
Bring a camera (you’ll want to capture these machines from every angle)
Dress comfortably — you’ll be outdoors much of the time
Check the museum’s social media updates (weather, schedule tweaks) as the event approaches