The 17th Annual Honor Flight Benefit on June 13th

The 17th annual Honor Flight Benefit returns to Bishop Hill on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Filling Station Restaurant, 303 N. Bishop Hill Street. Festivities run from 7 AM to 2 PM, with all proceeds supporting Honor Flight of the Quad Cities. The event features a pay-what-you-can breakfast and lunch buffet, a brown bag raffle from 8 to 11 AM, and a live auction at 11 AM, plus free live music. Raffle donations are accepted until June 11th, and baked goods until June 12th at the Filling Station. For details or to get involved, contact Nicci Dillon at the Filling Station 309-927-3355 or Joella Krause at 414-573-4724.

Since its inception, the benefit has raised over $170,000, helping send local veterans to Washington, D.C. Honor Flight prioritizes World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and terminally ill veterans. All funding is provided by community donations.