LIVE OAK, Fla. — Airplane enthusiasts and those with a curiosity for flight will flock to the Suwannee County Airport this weekend.

The third Wings over Suwannee fly-in festival begins Friday at 8 a.m. and lasts through Sunday with a full slate of events the first two days. There is free admission and free on-site camping available.

The Live Oak chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association will be hosting a Young Eagles rally during the fly-in, offering free flights to children, ages 8-17. The program, which requires a parent or legal guardian present to sign up, is designed to engage children into aviation.

Last year, more than 200 children received free flights with close to 3,000 people in attendance on the Saturday of the fly-in.

According to Alex Melia, one of the organizers for Wings over Suwannee, the hope is this year is even bigger and better.

“We’re really amping it up this year, and we’re hoping for a big turnout compared to last year,” Melia said. “We’re just really trying to get the public involved out there.

“Let them know what we’re doing and how they can get involved.”

In addition to the Young Eagles flights, airplanes will also be on display as well as cars and motorcycles. There will be a radio control airshow, seminars for pilots and a military fly over. Food and drink vendors will also be on hand.

There will also be a corn roast and twilight bonfire Friday night.