The Vermont National Guard will host an Open House at the Vermont Air National Guard Base on Sunday, September 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This free, rain-or-shine event will feature an impressive lineup of military and civilian aircraft and vehicles, flight and driving simulators, exciting demonstrations, live music, food trucks, job and education fairs, and interactive exhibits from both the Army and Air National Guard.

In addition to the unit’s F-35s, there will also be a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, Piper Cub, de Havilland, U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet, U.S. Army HMMWV and LMTV, Cessna, Air Tractor 802, U.S. Air Force C-12, U.S. Army UH-62 Lakota, U.S. Army UH-72 Blackhawk, Stearman, and BETA ALIA.

New this year is a STEM Exploration Zone featuring hands-on displays, robotics, virtual reality, and flight simulators for future innovators of all ages. The event will also include an expanded Family Zone, complete with bounce houses, an inflatable obstacle course, games, nursing and changing stations, and covered eating and rest areas.

Attendees can expect an F-35 flyby, working dog demonstration, military band performances, Norwich Silent Drill Team, a “jaws of life” demonstration and guided access to aircraft and vehicles, plus opportunities to meet the pilots, mechanics, medics, engineers, and other professionals who serve in the Vermont National Guard.