Image of the interior of the Dare County Airport Museum. Text overlay reads, "Dare County Regional Airport Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II"

Event Schedule

This free event will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

10 a.m.

  • Opening Ceremony, featuring:
    • VFW Color Guard
    • National Anthem, Theresa Earman
    • Opening Prayer, Col. Cherri Wheeler
    • Welcome and Dare County Airport Overview, Tony Bruno
    • Salute to Navy Veterans
  • Silent auction opens in the main terminal
  • Dare County Airport Museum opens for tours
  • Aircraft Display Opens
  • Historic Vehicle Display Opens
  • Exhibitor Displays Open
  • Air Tours by OBX Airplanes Begin
  • Dare County Airport Museum Tours Begin

11 a.m.

  • Historic Talk & Salute to U.S. Air Force Veterans, Col. Cherri Wheeler
  • Live music begins
  •  Food Trucks Open

12 p.m.

  • Historic Talk & Salute to U.S. Marine Veterans.
  • Announcement of the winners of the Dare County High School Journalism student essay contest

1 p.m.

  • Historic Talk & Salute to U.S. Army Veterans.
  • Silent auction closes at 2 p.m.

2 p.m.
  • Historic Talk & Salute to U.S. Coast Guard Veterans.
  • Silent auction item pick up.

3 p.m.
  • Closing Ceremony

Image of Theresa Eaman singing in front an a vintage airplane.
Featuring Live Performer:
Theresa Eaman, Singer and Reenactor

Theresa Eaman has been performing jazz standards since her early teens. Although a classically trained vocalist, Theresa has branched off to specialize in jazz standards and performing songs from the 20's - 60's. With her beautiful voice and stirring renditions of popular songs, she entertains young and old alike!

Image of the Civil Air Patrol Monument at the Dare County Regional Airport.