PI Day

WHAT: The Vicksburg–Tallulah Regional Airport, in partnership with the Southern Heritage Air Foundation, NASA, and NASA Astro Camp Community Partners, will host a full‑day Pi Day Celebration featuring aviation experiences, NASA STEM activities, vintage vehicles, and a community food‑drive initiative. The event includes a Vintage Car Show, Large‑Scale R/C Aircraft Demonstrations, aircraft static displays, plane rides for purchase, flight simulators, museum tours, food trucks, face painting, and a dedicated NASA STEM Activity Zone with hands‑on learning and prizes.

LEARN: How the Pi Symbol played a role during WWII !

WHEN: Saturday, March 14, 2026 – 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Plane rides available 8:30–11:00 AM and 1:00–3:00 PM) (R/C Demonstrations 11:00 AM–1:00 PM)

WHERE: Vicksburg–Tallulah Regional Airport (Exit 182 Mound, LA) off of I-20 just across the MS River Bridge from Vicksburg, MS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Families, students, educators, aviation enthusiasts, STEM learners, community groups, and media outlets covering education, aerospace, local events, and community service.

COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE: Attendees are encouraged to bring non‑perishable food items to support the Vicksburg & Tallulah food pantries. Each individual who donates receives $1 off of their individual admission. Commonly needed items include canned proteins, pasta, rice, beans, vegetables, soups, sauces, instant potatoes, crackers, mac & cheese, cornbread mix, ramen, jelly, peanut butter, and sugar.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit southernheritageair.org for event details and food‑pantry donation lists.

(The Southern Heritage Air Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit – EIN#38-3667786)