Past Events
2025 75th Anniversary Fun-Fly and RC Model Airshow
Celebrate our 75th Anniversary with us by attending the 2025 Valley RC Flyers Fun Fly and Model Airshow!
Event Dates:
August 1-3, 2025
Best Time for Public Attendance:
Saturday, August 2nd from 12 PM to 3 PM
Bring your own lawn chairs, seating on site is limited.
Spectators are asked to please register (free) to help us plan and also inform you if there are any schedule changes.
Location:
Valley RC Flying Field
9914 30th St N, Moorhead, MN 56560
Google Maps Directions:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NZVVcCN2QDwqdLsv7
🎉 Join us for the biggest RC event in our club’s history! 🎉
The 2025 Valley RC Flyers 75th Anniversary Fun Fly & Model Airshow is happening August 1–3 at our flying field just east of Kragnes, MN and you’re invited to be part of the action! Pilots are welcome to arrive early to camp and fly all week leading up to the event. (Heads up: we may take a short mowing break to keep the field in top shape.)
This milestone event will feature an awesome lineup of pilots and aircraft and a public airshow on Saturday, August 2 from 12:00–3:00 PM (weather dependent). We encourage all pilots to take part in this exciting demo window and help show the public what our hobby is all about.
🍔 A food truck will be on-site Saturday to keep everyone fueled up.
Don’t miss this historic celebration — let’s make it our best one yet! ✈️🎂
Event Highlights:
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All Aircraft Welcome: From scale models to aerobatic planes, there's something for every RC enthusiast.
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Spectators/Guests: Free admission! Come and enjoy the exciting flying displays.
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Runways: Featuring a 250' x 35' Propex runway and an 800' x 300' grass runway.
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AMA Sanctioned Event: Sanction number 18022.
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Pilots and Aircraft: Expect around 60+ pilots and over 200 aircraft!
Schedule of Events:
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Thursday, July 31st (and Earlier): Open flying all day with no specific schedule.
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Friday, August 1st:
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Open Flying
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Night Flying
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Movie Night
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Saturday, August 2nd (Main Event):
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8-10 AM: Registration
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10 AM: Pilot Meeting
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11:30 AM: Lunch Begins
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12:15 PM: Close Airspace
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12:30 PM: Public Airshow (Pilot Participation)
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5 PM: Pilot Prizes
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6 PM: Dinner
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Night Flying
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Sunday, August 3rd:
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Open Flying and Clean-Up
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Special Notes for Spectators:
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Best Viewing Time: 12 PM to 3 PM on Saturday, August 2nd. During this time, you'll see extreme aerobatics from some of the region's best RC pilots, group flying activities including warbirds, jets (turbine and EDF), and even aerial combat.
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Food Vendor: Available on-site with food prices ranging from $6 to $15.
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Seating: Limited seating is available. Please bring your own folding chairs to ensure you have a comfortable spot to enjoy the show.
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Parking: Free parking available on-site. Parking on the east side of the road may be necessary.
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Meals: Please note that meals (1) are included only for registered pilots. Spectators and guests can purchase food from the on-site vendor while supplies last.
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Weather: The event will depend on weather conditions. Please register as a spectator for the event and we will contact you if plans change otherwise check our website or Facebook page for any updates or changes due to weather.
For Pilots:
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Pilot Fee: $30 ($10 under 19)
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Meals: One premium meal ticket for Lunch or Dinner is included with pilot registration. The premium meal includes sandwich, chips, side, drink, and treat. Additional tickets available for purchase $15.
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Camping: Primitive camping available at the field.
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Swap Shop: Bring your RC gear to trade or sell.
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Current AMA membership is required for all pilots.
Features:
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Fun games and events throughout the weekend.
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Swap shop for all your RC needs.
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Primitive camping available for those who wish to stay on-site.
Contact Information:
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Email: info@valleyrcflyers.net
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Website: www.valleyrcflyers.net
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/valleyrcflyers
Come join us for a fun-filled weekend of RC flying and camaraderie. We look forward to seeing you there!
Attention pilots! If you're interested in flying at this event, please click the button above to pre-register. All pilots who pre-register by July 31st will be automatically entered into a drawing for an exclusive prize. Your registration helps us plan for parking, pilot amenities, and food. We can also provide you with any important updates in case of weather-related changes to the schedule.
August 3rd, 2025
THANK YOU for Making Our 75th Anniversary Fun Fly & Model AirShow a Huge Success!
We are beyond grateful for what became the biggest and most successful event in our club's history. With 85 registered pilots from across the region and around 275 spectators, the skies over Kragnes, MN were filled with incredible flying and even more incredible community.
A special thank-you to our generous sponsors and partners who helped make this event possible:
Gateway Chevrolet Cadillac and Your Heartland Chevy Dealers
Dynamic Balsa and Hobby
B&E Graphix
Jersey Modeler
Balsa USA Airplanes
Scheels
Savox USA
Hitec RCD USA
Ultimate Transportation
Fargo Jet Center
AJ Aircraft
Penn Bags
BVM Jets
Big Sky Hobby
Karl’s TV & Appliance
Penske Truck and Leasing
Community & Event Support
Punk Chef Picnic (our awesome food truck)
Skydive Fargo
EAA Chapter 317 - Fargo, North Dakota
Jiffy Jon's Inc.
WDAY TV News Kevin Wallevand
…and so many others who stepped up with time, gear, food, and effort!
The airshow portion was electric, with some of the most skilled pilots around showing off their talents and inspiring both new faces and former flyers to take up the hobby.
Many guests said they were motivated to get involved in RC flying—some for the first time, others after years away. That’s a direct result of our welcoming, passionate, and hard-working RC community.
Behind the scenes, our club members and volunteers made it all happen. From maintenance, cleaning, and food planning to parking, bathroom duty, and prize organization—you all went above and beyond. Thank you for pouring your heart into this celebration.
Now we need one more favor:
If you captured photos or videos during the event, please share them on our Facebook group! Many of us were working so hard we didn’t get a chance to document the day—and we’d love to see the event through your eyes.
Below is a photo showing the energy and excitement of the event at its peak—paired with a shot of the now-empty field. It’s a powerful contrast and a reminder of what this community is capable of when we come together.
Here’s to 75 years of RC excellence—and to everything that comes next.
—Joe Heilman
President, Valley RC Flyers
