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.

10′ × 10′$150$175 after May
10′ × 20′$225$250 after May
20′ × 20′ End$450$475 after May
Veteran / VSO / Non-ProfitFree
  • 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

Snack and specialty food vendors such as coffee, smoothies, popcorn, ice cream, and similar items.

Specialty / Premium Spaces

Larger spaces for brands or displays that need more room than a standard vendor booth.

Limited Beverage Vendor Opportunities

Filling fast

Our core beverage positions are filling up quickly.

Already filled

  • Shaved ice
  • Lemonade
  • Waters / soda

Still seeking (limited availability)

  • Coffee vendor — hot and iced coffee; light breakfast items welcome
  • Specialty drinks — e.g. specialty teas, mocktails, Italian sodas, limited smoothies, unique non-alcoholic beverages

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.