OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) – With EAA AirVenture set to begin next week at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, the community is bracing for an influx of visitors.
Studies from UW-Oshkosh show 600 thousand people come to the area for the gathering July 25th through the 31st.
“This is the one time in the year when we welcome this many people.”
Visit Oshkosh Executive Director Amy Albright….
“So excited to welcome people to our community and region and so excited to show off everything we have to offer.”
And Albright says the economic engine we’re talking about is impressive.
“Economic impact for AirVenture, for that one week, and over 5 counties it was more than $170 million.”
Albright says it’s a great time to show visitors all the things the area has to offer besides AirVenture.
And, in addition to AirVenture next week, the Green Bay Packers will have their shareholders meeting and open training camp for the 2022 season.
