EOC-Supported Events

Online and mail-in registration ends on June 30th, 2025.  After that, you will need to register at the convention as a walk-up.

After June 30th, there is a $15.00 late registration fee. This applies to walk-ups and anything postmarked after June 30th.

This is a non-refundable event. Airplane parking will be in the grass: bring your tie-downs - but do not use screw in ties downs. They Don't Work well.

Questions about this year's convention should go to Arden Krueger: 715-581-9055 or Josef Zeevi: 512-773-8818.

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Hotel Information

Use Group code: Ercoupe Convention

 

Country Inn and Suites is the Preferred Lodging for this event.

Country Inn and Suites by Radisson, 1520 Metro Drive, Schofield. Please use the Inn’s local number (715)359-1881 when making your reservation. We have a block of rooms held under Ercoupe Convention until June 15 so be sure to book your room early. This hotel offers a free hot breakfast and is located next door to a popular local restaurant, The Log Cabin. Cost is $99 plus tax.

An additional block of rooms is available at the Holiday Inn & Suites1000 Imperial Drive, Rothschild (banquet location). Please use the Inn’s local number (715)355 -1111 when making your reservation. This hotel has a full restaurant on-site and free Central Wisconsin Airport shuttle service. We have a block of rooms held under Ercoupe Owners Club with a code of EOC until June 15th so be sure to book your room early. Cost is $149 plus tax

The importance of reserving your room early cannot be stressed enough. Hotels in the Wausau area become fully booked by people attending summer activities and AirVenture.

 

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There is NO tent camping at the Wausau Ariport (County Health Regulations).

Motor home parking is available only on the hard surface of the parking lot but with no hookups. See the FBO manager when you arrive for directions on where you may park.

The airport offers alcohol free, unleaded gas for those with that STC (that STC is available from the EAA and Peterson Aviation). For 100LL fuel, the airport will come to your plane to fuel you up.

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 Shuttle Information
Shuttles will bring convention attendees from the Central Wisconsin Airport (if you fly in commercially.) Shuttles will transport you between the Country Inn & Suites and Holiday Inn, Rothschilds and the Wausau Downtown Airport.

Call 715-581-9055 or 715-570-2320 for shuttle service. .

Online and mail-in registration ends on May 15th, 2026.  After that, you will need to register at the convention as a walk-up.

After May 15th, there is a $15.00 late registration fee. This applies to walk-ups and anything postmarked after May 15th.

This is a non-refundable event. Airplane parking will likely be in the grass: bring your tie-downs - but do not use screw in ties downs. They Don't Work well.

Questions about this year's convention should go to Scott Morgan: 402-369-6099 or Josef Zeevi: 512-773-8818.

The EOC would like to recognize this year's sponsors:

- The Wayne, Nebraska Airport Board

- The Northeast Nebraska Aviators Flying Club

- Becker Flying Service

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Lodging Information

Use Group code: Ercoupe Owners Club

 

New info: Camping on the airport site is allowed!  

Rooms are blocked until May 15:

    Cobblestone Hotel 402-833-1300 (ask for Ercoupe Owners Club rate of $130.00). 
    It's a two story hotel with no elevator but will accommodate requests for first floor and includes a full hot breakfast.

      Their address is 505 Tomar Dr, Wayne, Ne 68787. If you need to ship something (i.e. your clothes) because it's too heavy for your plane (once you add snacks, etc...) you can send it there.

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    UPDATED: Sports Club Motel 402-375-4222 with prices beginning at $73.55 up to $95.40 depending on the number of occupants.
    It's a one level with cereal and pastries for breakfast

      Their address is 900E 7th st, East Hyw 35, Wayne, Ne 68787. If you need to ship something (i.e. your clothes) because it's too heavy for your plane (once you add snacks, etc...) you can send it there.

There is also a Super 8 but it is not recommended. Check on-line for reviews

    Prairie Park Campground (https://wayneamerica.org/prairie-park/)
    402-375-4803 for reservations.
    This spot has full hookups; pond with fountain; walking trail; and a shower house

    Lions RV Park at the Airport
    This is first come-first served. with electric and water hookups; sewer discharge available

There are also several B&B's in the area - please check individually with:

The Byrd Nest in Wayne above the brewery   402 833 1522

Rose Cottage in Wayne   402 369 9341

Amy Schweers has several   402 833 8038

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