The Festival of Flight will celebrate the importance of the Miami Valley’s aviation heritage on the grounds of the Wright State Nutter Center on October 5.

Wright Brothers Day commemorates the anniversary of Wilbur Wright's 39-minute flight around Huffman Prairie on Oct. 5, 1905.

Loghan Young, a Master of Public Administration student, helps fellow veterans succeed as a graduate assistant in the Veteran and Military Center.

Gary LeRoy, associate dean for student affairs and admissions at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, will lead the American Academy of Family Physicians during the organization’s 50th year.

Festival of Flight will introduce attendees to many of the hidden gems of aviation-related resources in the Miami Valley.

The celebration begins with the Homecoming Kickoff Party on Sept. 30 and concludes with the inaugural Festival of Flight on Oct. 5.

Nick Warrington, a 2012 Wright State graduate, hopes to attract more first-time attendees and enhance the experience of all attendees at ARTSGala.

From local bands to a haunted trail to popular Dayton-area food trucks and flight-themed beverages, the inaugural Festival of Flight will offer attendees lots of fun activities.

Wright State grads Patty and Michael Griest, who is also director of student enrollment services are co-chairs of the Dayton Art Institute's annual Oktoberfest.

Festival of Flight will feature Wright State Division I soccer, volleyball and softball teams, club football, the USA Patriots Amputee Softball Team and a vintage baseball game.