Dance the night away at OHTM's second annual Barnstormers Ball gala! On this special evening the Museum is transformed into a 1920s inspired party venue, taking design cues from the famous - and daring - barnstormers that defined an era of aviation. These brazen pilots flew from village to village chasing the seasons in their post WWI surplus aircraft. It has often been said that these aviators of old relied on "bailing wire, chewing gum and guts" to keep their aircraft aloft. Known for the impromptu performances, the barnstormers came by their title honestly: often appropriating a farmer's field as a makeshift airfield for their visit, offering the farmer a ride in exchange for his hospitality. Word traveled fast when the barnstormers were in town, their promotional tactics included such feats as flying straight down the main street of whatever small town they were visiting in an effort to draw an audience.

In the spirit of these historic aviators we invite you to don your finest 1920s evening wear or vintage aviation inspired garb and join us for our celebration of history, fun and a little bit of good old-fashioned showmanship. Dance the night away to the sounds of revered band Wavelength while enjoying specialty cocktails, beer by Gritty McDuff's, wine by Cellardoor and delicious, locally inspired food catered by Swan's Way.

Several raffles will be offered throughout the evening and tickets for each of them will be available for purchase on site only and diverse prize packages will be offered! Prize packages include a Cancun vacation, assorted luxury getaways, a racing package for 12 adults at Maine Indoor Karting and so much more!

 A CedarWorks Frolic 21 play set valued at more than $5,000 will headline a short live auction and the winner of a 1960 MGA 1600 Mk I Roadster will also be drawn. Tickets for the MG raffle are SOLD OUT.

In 2014 more than 200 people enjoyed live music, fabulous food and libations set amid our world-class collection of ground vehicles and aircraft. Don't miss this great event!