SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo has unveiled the official poster and theme for its 53rd annual fly-in, offering the first glimpse of the event scheduled for April 6–11, 2027, in Lakeland, Florida. Titled “A World to SEA at 53,” the 2027 theme celebrates aviation’s ability to connect people and cultures while paying tribute to the 100th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh’s historic 1927 nonstop transatlantic flight aboard the Spirit of St. Louis. The vibrant, festival-inspired artwork places the iconic aircraft at its center, with a glowing flight path tracing Lindbergh’s journey from New York to Paris. A globe symbolizes SUN ‘n FUN’s role as an international gathering place for aviation enthusiasts, while the background includes references to the original Spirit of St. Louis instrument panel, highlighting the remarkable navigation accomplished during the landmark flight.
The poster also features many of the aircraft and performers that have become synonymous with the annual event, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, Roger Olsen’s Cessna 185 seaplane, paramotors, colorful hot air balloons, Douglas Fulton’s distinctive zebra-painted PZL-Mielec An-2, and Aaron Fitzgerald’s Red Bull helicopter. Hidden throughout the artwork are numerous “Easter eggs,” including tributes to pilots, aircraft, and the international aviation community that gathers in Lakeland each spring. You can learn more about the poster HERE. The Lindbergh centennial will also be reflected at the 2027 expo, where visitors will have the opportunity to see one of the world’s few flying replicas of the Spirit of St. Louis. The official 2027 poster will make its public debut during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, where attendees can pick up a complimentary copy at the SUN ‘n FUN booth (#503) outside Hangar C. The artwork was created by SUN ‘n FUN Marketing Director Melissa Goodson with photographic contributions from members of the organization’s Volunteer Photography Team. The 53rd SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is scheduled for April 6–11, 2027, at Lakeland Linder International Airport in Florida. For more information, visit www.flysnf.org
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