Fly In Festival

06/01/2026

We are happy to be partnered again with Delta Hotels by Marriott Huntington Mall-
for the 11th Annual Fly In Festival.
If you are in need of a Room for the Festival, the Delta is an easy 5 minute,
4 mile drive away, located at the Barboursville Mall I-64 Exit 20.
Click the link below, or call Directly, and ask for the Fly In Festival Rate of $119.

05/30/2026

Tom Feller shares a very special RARE, LIVE, Dave Evans performance from 1977 with the Boys From Indiana, and talks about the "Dave Evans Experience" Tribute Show on SATURDAY JULY 25th at the 11th Annual Fly In Festival featuring
Tracy Evans , Don Rigsby , Tom Feller, Brandon Fox , & Tim Corbett.
Thanks for Sharing this with us Tom.
Get Your Tickets Now !!!!
https://www.flyinfestival.com/

05/27/2026

One of the MOST UNIQUE parts of the
Fly In Festival is that it takes place at
Robert Newlon Airpark I41, an Active Grass Runway Aiport, Home of the West Virginia Skydivers, the famous Fly In Cafe, and a Full Service Good Sam Campground. When we first started the Festival, we constructed the Main Stage at the edge of the Runway, so that Pilots could park & camp near the stage, and spectators could view the Aviation & Skydiving, while enjoying the music throughout the day on the stage. As always, we welcome aviators to FLY IN, park, purchase Single-Day or Weekend Tickets for the Music, and Under-Wing Camp behind the Stage for FREE !!!
Showers & Restrooms are located above the Stage in the Main Building, and there is Vendor area, and a large Pavilion overlooking the Main Stage for shade & shelter, which also includes our 2nd stage, that will feature music throughout the 11th Annual Fly In Festival , as well as the Thursday Evening Potluck Dinner to kick the entire event off.
Full Details for Aviators about our Facility can be found on AirNav
https://www.airnav.com/airport/I41

05/27/2026

This week's Artist Profile for the 11th Annual Fly In Festival is the
Chris Davis Band . No stranger to the Fly In Festival, Chris Davis from Russell, KY has performed on the Fly In Stages with several great bands over the years.
"The heartbeat of Classic Bluegrass Reinvented"
A Third Generation Bluegrass Musician, Chris Davis is originally from Fairborn, Ohio and now makes his home in Russell, Kentucky. He has been playing bluegrass music, professionally, for over 25 years with many artists such as Larry Sparks, Alecia Nugent, Junior Sisk, Larry Cordle, The Grascals and until 2025, with Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers. 2026 started Chris' venture as a solo Artist, with the Chris Davis Band. He has also played the Grand Ole Opry and toured as a member of country music's Diamond Rio.
His love for bluegrass music started with a family band called The Davis Brothers. This band featured his grandpa, Elzie, his dad, Danny, and his brother, Wes. This is when the seeds of bluegrass were sown and the love for bluegrass music is now flourishing.
Chris has a two sons, and a daughter. His oldest son, Gibson, is quite the banjo player and has also been on the Bluegrass Circuit with various bands for the past 5 years.
Suffice it to say, music runs deep in this family.
The Chris Davis Band will be landing on the 11th Annual Fly In Festival Stage on FRIDAY JULY 24th at 5:00 pm.
Chris will also be performing later that evening with the special 20th Anniversary of Step Into The Blue.
Here's a great song from Chris' "Worth A Shot Album"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klEpkiKo2Vg&list=RDklEpkiKo2Vg&start_radio=1

05/21/2026

Our buddy Karl Hepler has been busy updating & improving our website for a better user experience.
He's done a fantastic job !!!
Let us know what you think.

11th annual Fly In Festival at Robert Newlon Airport, Huntington WV. July 23–25, 2026. Hosted by the Bing Brothers Band with Jake Krack. Featuring Jason Carter, Appalachian Road Show, Kenny & Amanda Smith, and more. Proceeds benefit Barboursville Bloodhounds K-9 unit.

05/20/2026

This week's Artist Profile for the 11th Annual Fly In Festival
is Sasha Colette & The Magnolias. They will be landing on the Fly In Festival Stage SATURDAY JULY 25th at 9:30 pm.
Rock n' Soul with a Kentucky style Howdy for your Get Up and Go !!
With her powerhouse serenade, Singing Songwriter Sasha Colette has traveled the East Coast far and wide sharing her uniquely famous blend of Kentucky born Rock n' Soul. Her passion, typically found only behind a backwoods pulpit has led her to share stages with the likes of Ricky Skaggs, Sundy Best, Chris Knight, Tom T. Hall, Old Crow Medicine Show, Todd Snider and most anyone else you could name. Packing her banjo and trusty six string, Sasha Colette is nearly a household name throughout the Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia region for her entertaining charm and vocal styling. A true Kentucky original, Sasha Colette is sure to satisfy.
“Magnolias are one of our first signs that spring is near,” Colette says, on the origin of the band’s name. “They are risky, they don’t mind showing up before it’s fully safe to bloom, because they’re ready.”
Balancing her life as a nurse, mother and musician, Colette brings a refreshing authenticity to her music, blending heartfelt lyrics with energetic performances. Her band of Magnolias is made up of
• Steve Barker (Seth, West Virginia) – Drums
• Mike Parker (Middleport) – Vocals, lead guitar
• Doug Woodard (Ona) – Vocals, bass
• Maclean James (Ironton) – Keys, lead guitar
Sasha Colette & The Magnolias made a recent appearance on Red Barn Radio. Check out some of the videos at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrlDYqp0nxI&list=RDQrlDYqp0nxI&start_radio=1

05/15/2026

This week's Artist Profile for the
11th Annual Fly In Festival is the
Kenny and Amanda Smith Band.
Kenny & Amanda Smith are returning by popular demand, and landing on the
Fly In Festival Main Stage
FRIDAY JULY 24th at 7:00 pm !!
The award-winning duo of Kenny & Amanda Smith have cultivated a reputation of delivering fresh, heartfelt, bluegrass music to stages worldwide for nearly two decades. Known for sincere vocals and stellar musicianship, Kenny & Amanda Smith are one of the most beloved husband-and-wife teams in acoustic music. Partners in both life and in music, Kenny and Amanda met at a bluegrass festival in the late nineties, while Kenny was performing with the legendary bluegrass group, The Lonesome River Band. Although a young man, Kenny already had a reputation as an ace guitarist, having twice been named Guitar Player of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA). Amanda had grown up singing in churches and local talent competitions, and her star was quickly rising in the bluegrass community. The two forged a bond over their love for bluegrass music and their dedication to their Christian faith, creating a connection that resulted in lifetime love for the two of them, and beautiful music for the world. Combining fresh bluegrass songs with Amanda Smith’s passionate singing and Kenny Smith’s inventive guitar work, has proved a winning combination among fans and critics alike. The husband and wife team released their debut album in 2001, and haven’t looked back. Kenny & Amanda Smith were quickly embraced by the bluegrass community, and were named Emerging Artist of the Year by the IBMA in 2003. Amanda Smith was named IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year in 2014, while the duo has received numerous nominations from the IBMA, SPBGMA and Dove awards throughout the years as well. Kenny’s reputation as one of the most influential flat-picking guitarists of his generation, makes him one of the most in-demand bluegrass guitar players in the industry.
Here's a great recent video of the band performing
"Good Thing Gone Wrong"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGr7XjWxiNo

05/05/2026

This weeks Artist Spotlight for the
11th Annual Fly In Festival is the
DAVE EVANS EXPERIENCE. If you're a fan of Bluegrass Music, then you are definitely a Dave Evans Fan .... This will be a very special collaborative Tribute Show to the Music & Life of Dave Evans, featuring Dave's Son, Tracy Evans on Vocals & Guitar, Don Rigsby, who produced & recorded with Dave, on Fiddle & Vocals, Tom Feller of the famous Boys from Indiana lineage on Mandolin & Vocals, Brandon Fox on Banjo, & Tim Corbett on Bass. This Special Show will take place on SATURDAY JULY 25th of the Fly In Festival at 6:00 pm. Don't Miss it !!
William "Dave" Evans (July 24, 1950 - June 26, 2017) was a tenor singer, banjo player, composer, and bluegrass band leader. He was noted for his powerful tenor vocal range and for his style which bridged traditional and contemporary bluegrass. Notable songs written by Evans include "One Loaf of Bread," "Highway 52," "99 Years is Almost for Life," and "Be Proud of the Grey in Your Hair".
Dave Evans grew up in Ohio. At age eight, Evans was introduced to the banjo by his father who played old time banjo, but Evans preferred the Earl Scruggs style of playing. In his teens, he began singing and writing songs. Evans' first professional band was in 1968, with Earl Taylor and the Stoney Mountain Boys. In 1972, Evans joined Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers. He spent three years with Sparks, then worked with other acts such as the Goins Brothers, Red Allen and the Kentuckians, and The Boys From Indiana, Lillie Mae, and the Dixie Gospelaires. In 1978, Evans formed his own band: Dave Evans and The River Bend. Initially they recorded for the Vetco label in Cincinnati, then Evans recorded nine albums for Rebel Records with his band and as a solo artist. In 2010, Evans announced his retirement from touring due to health issues and he passed away on June 26, 2017.
Here's Great Dave Evans Song
"Be Proud of the Gray in Your Hair"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URqO1u--XM4&list=RDURqO1u--XM4&start_radio=1

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas 🎄 🎅
from all of us at
The Fly In Festival