And Friends

Join us November 7th through November 12th for a reunion and gathering of Squadrons, Associations, and individuals to celebrate the OV-10 Bronco and other groups in a weekend of camaraderie, family fun, and patriotism.

Over the years, BroncoFest has been devoted solely to the OV-10 Bronco organizations and fans. In the last couple of years, many Vietnam-era Bronco, FAC, and other military groups have reduced in size or shut down, leaving members no place to call home. We have evolved and adapted to the changing environment and have decided that BroncoFest will now be open to all squadrons and groups needing a place to meet and maintain their relationships.

Consider this a smorgasbord reunion; pick and choose your activities. We will continue to provide our most popular activities, such as the Flight Suit/Flight Jacket reception, family picnic, museum tours, and hospitality suites, and add other possibilities along the way.

Fort Worth has a lot to offer. For some of these opportunities, you will be able to sign up on your own, and for others, we can arrange the activity.

We have secured hotel accommodations at the DoubleTree by Hilton Fossil Creek at a reasonable rate of $155 per night. Most hotels in the nearby Stockyards are a minimum of $250 to $800 per night. Our hotel is only 3 miles away from the museum. We are also looking for a nearby, less expensive alternative hotel. See below for reservation details.

Planning is still in progress, and registration and optional activity reservations will be announced as they become finalized.

This will be a new beginning for BroncoFest with some of the usual suspects and some new faces added.

For more Info or Questions, please email us at: Info@ftwaviation.com

Our Plan for the Days follows:

Friday, November 7th

Check-in
Flight Suit/Flight Jacket/Show Your Colors Reception and Dinner (5 PM to 8 PM)
Hospitality Suite (Opens at 8 PM)

Saturday, November 8th

Fort Worth Aviation Museum tours (included with registration)
DFW Toy and Car Museum Tour (10 AM to 12 PM)
Optional unit activities
Hospitality Suite (Opens at 4 PM)

Sunday, November 9th

Family picnic at the museum (Time TBA) (Marine Corps 250th Cake Cutting!)
Hospitality Suite (Opens at 6 PM)

Monday, November 10th

Lockheed Martin plant tours (restrictions will apply)
Marine Corps 250th Birthday
Hospitality Suite (Opens at 4 PM)

Tuesday, November 11th

Veterans Day Parade - Ride the Kiowa Float
After parade activity - TBA
Hospitality Suite - (Opens at 4 PM)

Wednesday, November 12th

Departures

Below are some of the other potential activities and events for the weekend.

Tours: (Some of these are almost impossible to get, but we're working on them)

Lockheed Martin
Bell Helicopter
Airbus
NAS Fort Worth JRB

Museums:

Football: TCU vs Iowa State

Shopping and Other places:

Hotel Info:

HOST HOTEL: DoubleTree by Hilton (Fossil Creek) - $155/night LIMITED ROOMS
GRP Name: BRONCO REUNION
4635 Gemini Place
Fort Worth, TX 76106
817-624-0002

Hotel website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dfwmtdt-doubletree-fort-worth-fossil-creek/

Booking Link: Double Tree Fossil Creek Booking Link

This is the central event hub – home to our hospitality room and gathering space.

We've secured a special rate, but only 80 rooms are available at this price – first come, first served!

We are the OV-10 Bronco Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit museum doing business as the Fort Worth Aviation Museum. Proceeds from our events fund our education and preservation programs. Donations may be tax-deductible.

BroncoFest 2025 and Friends

By Fort Worth Aviation Museum

BroncoFest 2025 and Friends

Celebrating aviation and benfiting the Fort Worth Aviation Museum!