Wings & Wheels in Hammondsport 2026
Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Village Square and Depot Park
Hammondsport, NY
Seaplane Homecoming: A tribute to Glenn H. Curtiss who made flying on and off the water a reality.
Since 2003, the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum and dedicated volunteers have held the “Seaplane Homecoming” each fall on Keuka Lake, where Curtiss made some of his greatest contributions to aviation. In the early 1900’s it took bravery, ingenuity and cunning to do what he did. Thanks to the generosity of the owner/pilots, a wide variety of Seaplanes will gather at Depot Park. Get up close to the aircraft and talk with the pilots owners. Learn a great deal about why water flying is so satisfying and exciting.
Curtiss Flying Boat
Photo by Sean King Photography
Seaplane Registration Information
All Seaplanes are required to pre-register before the event. There is no registration fee for seaplanes. Each registered seaplane will receive a “windshield card” and will be parked at the head of the lake at Depot Park.
FROM CLASSIC AMERICAN TO EXOTIC EUROPEAN SPORTS CARS: See dozens of the coolest cars around!
Glenn Curtiss was a pioneer in the advancement of internal combustion engines and was himself a car enthusiast. Owners of interesting, rare, and beautiful cars will put them on display for your viewing pleasure.
This year, we’re putting the decision in the hands of our youngest attendees!
Our special Kids’ Choice Award will be selected by the kids themselves. Be sure to take your children around to see all the amazing vehicles and cast their vote for their favorite car of the show!
Who will earn the title of Kids’ Choice Winner 2026? The kids will decide!
Photo by Sean King Photography
Car Show Registration
All car show entrants are required to pre-register before the event. Car show registration fee is $20 if pre-paid or $30 if paid day of event. Registered show cars will receive a “windshield card” for their vehicle. Cars will be parked along Shether St., Park Place and on the village square. The judges at Wings & Wheels in Hammondsport are the audience members and everyone receives a ballot and is encouraged to vote. Votes will be tallied and winners will be announced at 3:30pm in the Village Square. The award categories are:
- Kids Choice Award
Motorcycle Show
Join us for the inaugural Motorcycle show at Wings & Wheels!
Whether you ride a vintage classic, a custom build, a cruiser, a touring bike, or a sport bike, all makes and models are welcome.
Pre-registration is just $10 and is highly encouraged to guarantee your spot.
Show off your ride, connect with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts, and be part of the first year of this exciting new tradition.
THE DAY AT A GLANCE
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Seaplanes, Classic & Exotic Cars and Motorcycles “take over” the Village of Hammondsport
Food Trucks, Ice Cream & Cold Drinks available at Depot Park
Village Shops and Restaurants are open
Kids Activities are offered at Depot Park
Free Shuttle Service provided between Depot Park, the Village Square, Hammondsport Central School (overflow parking) and the Curtiss Museum (overflow parking and museum visit)
Photo by Sean King Photography
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Kids vote for your favorite cars
Cars parked on the Village Square, Park Place and Shether Street
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Seaplane Spot Landing & Bomb (grapefruit) Dropping Contest.
12:30 PM
Fire Boat Demonstration – Depot Park
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Seaplane Salute to Glenn H. Curtiss, Father of Naval Aviation Includes fly-over of Glenn’s gravesite at Pleasant Valley Cemetery
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Car Show award presented at the Village Square
Kids’ Choice Awards
50/50 Winner Announced
Free Shuttle Service
There will be a free shuttle service running from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM the day of the event. It will operate in a loop with stops at:
- Depot Park- Seaplanes, Food Trucks and Kids activities
- The Village Square- Car show
- Hammondsport Central School- parking
- The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum- parking
The loop takes approximately 15 minutes.
Kids Activities
Families are encouraged to visit the Kid Zone at Depot Park where several free activities are offered for children. Children are encouraged to vote for their favorite car in the Car Show. Go check out our newest addition, motorcycles on Mechanic Street! Watch the Seaplanes take off and Land as the announcer talks about the planes and contests. Then, of course, there is the museum itself, you are encouraged to visit while you are here. Park at the museum or school and allow the shuttle to take you to all the fun, with none of the walking.
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