Chennault Fest

01/14/2026

Chennault Aviation & Military Museum is proud to bring back for 2026 the Red White and Blue Airshow May 1st, 2nd & 3rd! You do not want to miss this show!

Buy your tickets now at www.redwhiteandblueairshow.com. Become an insider for coupon codes and information!

Red, White and Blue Airshow Home Monroe, LA May 1st - 3rd, 2026

11/21/2025

242 years ago today....the first ever manned balloon flight was made in Paris by Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and François Laurent d'Arlandes! Happy Montgolfier Day!!!

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11/08/2025

Here's a sneak peak of Laine Hardy practicing for tonight at Chennault Fest! Gates open at 3pm!

Hot air balloons, live music, a fair, food trucks, petting zoo and more!

Bring your family and friends!!

Tickets at https://www.chennaultfest.com/

11/07/2025

🎈Weather Update🎈

High winds are causing a delay in hot air balloon tether rides. We’ll get started as soon as it’s safe — thank you for understanding!

11/06/2025

🎈 It’s finally here – Chennault Fest is THIS WEEKEND! 🎉
Join us Friday & Saturday for two unforgettable days of hot air balloons, live music, food trucks, arts & crafts, and a fair packed with rides and games for all ages!

🕒 Gates open at 3 PM both days!
🎶 Friday: Parish County Line
🎶 Saturday: Laine Hardy

🎟️ Tickets:
• Adults – $20 Online ($25 at the Gate)
• Military/First Responders – $10
• Youth – $5 ($10 at the Gate)
👶 Kids under 4 get in FREE!

📍 Chennault Aviation & Military Museum Grounds – Monroe, LA
Don’t miss one of North Louisiana’s biggest weekends of fun, food, and family! ❤️💙

👉 Get your tickets in the comments!!

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

Join us after the Fest! Bring a photo of your loved one to hang on our Freedom Trees, enjoy the museum and the planes. Help us show our love to these Veterans!

Lt. General Wooley will speak on this special occasion marking the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum's 25th Anniversary!

11/05/2025

Join us after the Fest! Bring a photo of your military loved one to hang on our Freedom Trees, enjoy the museum and the planes. Help us show our love to these Veterans!

Lt. General Wooley will speak on this special occasion marking the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum's 25th Anniversary!

11/04/2025

🚗 PARKING INFO – CHENNAULT FEST WEEKEND! 🎉

Follow signs for parking when you arrive.
🅿️ General Parking: Along Construction Avenue (see map below)
♿ Handicap Parking: In front of Chase
⭐ VIP Parking: Requires a VIP ticket — use the walkway to the VIP entrance

🚌 Free shuttle buses will run between all General Admission and Handicap parking lots — bus stop locations are marked on the map!

⚠️ Safety Reminder: Please do not cross Kansas Lane on foot unless using the crosswalk with the traffic light at the intersection.

🚦 After the event, all traffic will exit left onto Central Avenue toward the airport.

Gates open at 3PM Friday & 3PM Saturday!

See the map below for details 👇

11/03/2025

🎈 THIS WEEKEND at CHENNAULT FEST! 🎈
Hot air balloons, live music, food trucks, arts & crafts, and fun for the whole family — it’s all happening Nov 7th & 8th in Monroe!

🎶 Friday: Parish County Line
🎸 Saturday: Laine Hardy
& more!

🎟️ Tickets:
👉 Adults – $20 online ($25 at the gate)
👉 Military & First Responders – $10
👉 Youth – $5

Gates open at 3PM Friday & 3PM Saturday!

Ticket link in the comments!

11/03/2025

11/01/2025

A heartfelt thank-you to Scott Petroleum Corporation for supporting Chennault Fest! 🎉✈️

We’re so grateful for your partnership in helping bring this year’s festival to life. Your support helps us celebrate aviation, music, history, and community spirit, all while furthering the mission of the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum to honor veterans and inspire future generations.

We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone November 7–8, 2025! ❤️🤍💙