Sweet Helicopters

One of the country's premier
air shows and fly-ins

Open to all helicopter
owners, pilots, and enthusiasts

Insightful Town Hall Presentation

Amazing Food

Exciting Air Show

About America's Freedom Fest
Featuring Rotors 'n Ribs

What is America's Freedom Fest?

America's Freedom Fest is one the Midwest's premier air shows, with a heritage and tradition dating back decades. The event draws more than 30,000 people from around northern Indiana and beyond and features daring aerial acts, fascinating static displays, mouthwatering food, a legendary fireworks display, and much more.

What is Rotors 'n Ribs?

Rotors 'n Ribs is a helicopter fly-in hosted by Sweet Helicopters. This year it is on the same day of America's Freedom Fest and includes VIP passes that not only offer a premier view of the air show, but also a delicious barbecue meal, a helicopter-related safety seminar, and a variety of networking opportunities. Pilots who fly into the event receive complimentary VIP air show passes for them and their passengers!

Event Schedule

Saturday, July 6

12–2PM Helicopters invited to fly in and land on KGSH grounds

3–4PM Rotors 'n Ribs aviation safety seminar (T.B.A.) in the Sweet Helicopters hangar

6–9PM America's Freedom Fest Air Show*

10PM America's Freedom Fest fireworks display

*There will be periodic breaks in the air show for helicopters to depart if they don't want to stay for the entire show and fireworks

Must-see Air Acts

US Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team

Experience the otherworldly capabilities of the fifth-generation fighter aircraft in person, with unmatched aerial maneuverability.

Shockwave Jet Truck

A J34-48 Pratt & Whitney jet engine-equipped big rig with top speeds of more than 350 MPH! Shockwave's sheer display of power offers a spectacle unlike any other.

Susan Dacy and "Big Red"

Susan expertly guides her Super Stearman biplane through a series of dazzling aerobatics reminiscent of the barnstorming air shows of the past.

Kyle Franklin and Franklin's Flying Circus, featuring "Dracula"

Witness thrilling aerobatic stunts performed in a 1930's racing airplane.

Randy Ball MiG 17

Randy Ball offers a truly unique experience while piloting his Russian MiG 17 fighter jet through breathtaking turns, atmosphere-challenging climbs, incredible speeds, and precision maneuvers.

Army Heritage Aviation Foundation Sky Soldiers

The Sky Soldiers deliver an astounding arial demonstration, complete with live pyrotechnics, and also offer rides in their Cobra and Huey helicopters.

If you are a helicopter owner, pilot, or enthusiast and would like to
attend Rotors ’n Ribs, please RSVP to Randy Sharkey via email at
Randy@SweetHelicopters.com or call (574) 238-1000.

We will email you a pass that can be used to enter the gates at
Goshen Municipal Airport, which you will need to present upon arrival.

Event Information