Model aircraft show in Crawinkel: A festival for aircraft lovers!

Model aircraft show in Crawinkel: A festival for aircraft lovers!

On June 3, 2025, an exciting event is approaching in Thuringia: a model aircraft show that will take place on June 8 at the model airfield in Crawinkel in the Gotha district. The Crawinkel model aircraft club, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, will host the event from 10 a.m. Visitors can look forward to an impressive spectacle with remote-controlled aircraft ranging from simple Styrofoam models to larger aircraft with turbines. Your physical well-being is taken care of: coffee, cake, bratwursts and cold drinks are offered. Admission to the event is free, which makes the model aircraft show a special experience for the whole family. MDR reports that ...

This event is one of many that take place in Thuringia over the Pentecost weekend. The MFC Crawinkel, which organizes the model aircraft show, has once again established itself as a center for aviation enthusiasts with the event. In addition to the flight demonstrations, numerous guest pilots have been announced who will demonstrate their skills. The variety of models promises an exciting and varied program.

Further events in Thuringia

In addition to the model aircraft show, there are numerous other events in the region that take place over the Whitsun weekend. The holiday railway in Crispendorf invites you to take tours through the Wisenta valley on May 19th and 20th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Trains run every 20 minutes from Festwiese station and offer entertaining activities for the whole family, including coffee, cake, warm snacks and a bouncy castle. Admission is also free, which makes the event another highlight.

Another event is the tractor and agricultural machinery meeting in Dörtendorf, which takes place on May 19th from 9 a.m. At Frank Pohl's Lanz-Bulldog farm, historical threshing machines are demonstrated and a colorful show program is offered for the whole family. Admission here is also free, which makes this event just as attractive.

The region's largest fair will be celebrated in Heiligenstadt from May 18th to 20th. In addition to a pre-fair celebration on Saturday, guests can expect a festively decorated location and a large parade with a concert on Monday. There are also events taking place in Friedrichroda, Gera, Kaltennordheim and Kleinbrembach, all of which have free admission.

This diverse selection of events shows that Thuringia offers a colorful mix of tradition, fun and culture at Pentecost. The model flight show in Crawinkel is all about air sports and invites everyone interested to spend an unforgettable day together. Shotoe adds that...