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Macomb Municipal Airport, Macomb, IL – Plans are complete for the popular Macomb Airport 2012 Fly-in/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast held in conjunction with Macomb’s annual Heritage Days celebration. The event takes place at the Macomb Airport located three miles north of Macomb and one mile east of U.S. 67 on Sunday, June 24, 2012.In conjunction with the Breakfast is the second annual American Farmer Tractor Show. Classic antique farm tractors of many makes and models will be on display for the public interest. A People’s Choice Trophy will be awarded at noon as visitors will be able to vote for the tractor they like the best. As always the public will have the opportunity to observe a variety of antique and modern aircraft as the fly-in continues throughout the morning. Awards will be given for the oldest pilot, oldest antique airplane, best spot landing, and pilot that traveled the longest distance on that day. Airplane rides are available from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon and the public may register for many FREE rides to be given away. The free rides are sponsored by many local businesses and friends of the airport.The pancake and sausage breakfast is served in the newly completed corporate hanger. The breakfast is cooked and served by the Macomb/Colchester Lions Club from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon. The cost is $5.00 in advance and $6.00 at the door ($3.00 for children 4-10). Proceeds go toward the support of the Lions Club service activities. Advance tickets for the breakfast will be sold at the Macomb Airport, Colchester State Bank, Heartland Banks in Macomb and Colchester, Citizens Bank, MidAmerica Bank, and First Bankers Trust all in Macomb. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the morning at the airport. Admission and parking at the airport is free. For more information on the breakfast contact Macomb Airport, 309-833-3324, or for the tractor show contact Bob Chatterton, 309-833-5697.Press Release Contact Number
Bill Butcher – 309-333-2071
Macomb Airport – 309-833-3324