Event Details
Dates & Hours
- Friday, Aug 28: 4 pm – 8 pm
- Saturday, Aug 29: 9 am – 4 pm
- Sunday, Aug 30: 9 am – 4 pm
Location
Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (KJVL)
1716 W Airport Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
Setup
- Thursday: 12 pm – 6 pm (preferred)
- Friday: 10 am – 4 pm
(Remove all vehicles by 2 pm)
Teardown
- Sunday: after 4 pm
- Monday: by special arrangement only
Restocking only: Sat/Sun 7:30-8:30 AM
No overnight parking. Vehicles must leave the vendor area at the end of each day.
Booth Sizes
- Standard: 10′ × 10′
- 10′ × 20′ wide
- Specialty / Premium: larger footprints available for high-impact displays and brands needing more room
All vendor spaces include a designated ground area.
You must provide your own tent, tables, and chairs.
Booth Pricing
Early-Bird Pricing
Prices increase by $25 in May and again in July. Sign up now to lock in the lowest rate.
- Food & Drink Vendors: flat sign-up fee + percentage of sales
- Premium / Specialty Locations: from $1,500
- All vendors must attend all 3 event days
Vendor Types
General Vendors
Retail booths, artisans, local businesses, nonprofits, and interactive displays that add to the event experience.
Veteran, VSO & Non-Profit Vendors
Free booth space for Veterans Service Organizations and nonprofit groups focused on outreach and community support.
Food & Drink Vendors Filled
All food and drink vendor spaces are filled for 2026. We are no longer accepting applications in this category.
Specialty / Premium Spaces
Larger spaces for brands or displays that need more room than a standard vendor booth.
Food & Drink Vendor Spaces Are Filled
Filled for 2026All food and drink vendor spaces — including meals, snacks, coffee, frozen desserts, and beverages — are filled for the 2026 event. We are no longer accepting applications in any food or drink category.
Vendor Standards
- Pistons & Props is a family-friendly event — not a flea market or garage sale. Vendors must have clean, professional booths with products appropriate for an airshow audience.
- Vendor space is limited. Booths are assigned in the order applications are received, balanced with event layout and vendor mix.
- The event organizer may approve or decline any application to maintain event quality and safety. If not accepted, any application fees will be refunded.
- All products and services must be approved by the organizer. Vendors must follow all local, state, and federal laws. Food vendors must meet health department licensing and safety requirements.
Political or religious vendors are not permitted.
Vendor Requirements
- Tent & Equipment
- Vendors must bring their own tent, tables, chairs, displays, signage, and extension cords. Tents must be properly weighted and secured. Stakes may not be allowed depending on ground conditions.
- Power
- Power is limited. If approved, booths may purchase one 110V outlet for $75 for the weekend. Additional power requires prior approval.
- Generators
- Generators are not allowed inside Vendor Village. Approved generators must be placed in a designated area outside the vendor area.
- Setup & Teardown
- Booths must be fully set up before gates open each day. Teardown may only begin after the event closes. No overnight parking in the vendor area.
- Passes & Parking
- Each 10'x10' booth includes 2 vendor passes per day and 1 vehicle pass. Larger spaces include 4 vendor passes and 2 vehicle passes. Extra passes are $30 each and may not be shared or transferred.
- Insurance & Liability
- Vendors are responsible for their own property, products, and staff. The event is not responsible for theft, damage, or injury. This is a rain-or-shine outdoor event.
- Payment
- Full payment is required to reserve a booth. Payments are non-refundable unless the event is canceled. Vendors must attend all three event days.