OOLOGAH, Okla. — The Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch is undergoing critical renovations and new construction essential to the preservation of the historic home and surrounding grounds.
Due to the ongoing work, the annual Will Rogers & Wiley Post Fly-In has been postponed to 2026.
For more than 20 years, the fly-in has welcomed pilots from across the region to honor the legacy of the Cherokee Kid Will Rogers and famed aviator Wiley Post.
Cherokee Nation will still commemorate the loss of Rogers and Post on Aug. 15, the anniversary of their tragic crash, with remarks from Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.
The remarks will be shared on the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch Facebook page at 10 a.m., followed by a moment of silence and a brief update on the site’s enhancements.
The Will Rogers & Wiley Post Fly-In is expected to return in 2026 with a welcomed investment in the legacy of the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch.
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