Event Details
November 5–7, 2026.
We are excited to announce that the 2026 International Skydiving Hall of Fame Celebration will be held at Skydive Paraclete XP in Raeford, North Carolina.
Mark your calendar and plan to join us as we induct a new Hall of Fame Class and honor our Path and Pioneers of Excellence Award and Trustees Award recipients. It promises to be another unforgettable weekend filled with fun, friendship, and festivities!
Event Highlights
- Spectacular skydives and pyrotechnic jumps
- Fireside chats with skydiving legends and pioneers
- Wind Tunnel 4-Way Player Coach
- Memorable Hall of Fame Inductions
Ticket Pricing
Individual Tickets:
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- Deluxe Celebration Package including the Pioneers Lunch – Admission to Hall of Fame Reception, Banquet and Induction Ceremony, Friday night Path of Excellence Tribute Presentation & BBQ, Pioneers of Excellence Lunch, Pioneers Lounge, Event Shirt – $250
- Celebration Package (Tickets to the Pioneers Lunch sold separately) – Admission to Hall of Fame Reception, Banquet and Induction Ceremony, Friday night Path of Excellence Tribute Presentation & BBQ, Pioneers Lounge, Event Shirt – $235
- Ticket to the Hall of Fame Reception, Banquet, and Induction Ceremony – $185
- Ticket to the Friday Night Path of Excellence Tribute Presentation & BBQ – $30
- Ticket to the Friday Pioneers of Excellence Tribute Lunch – $20
Tables:
- Gold “In Honor of” Table – $3250 – Premiere VIP seating for ten to include wine at the banquet, full-page ad and sponsorship recognition in the Hall of Fame Program book, signage on your table recognizing family, friends or inductees past/present you would like to honor, website recognition, admission to Hall of Fame Reception, Banquet and Induction Ceremony; Friday Night Path of Excellence Tribute Presentation and BBQ; Pioneers of Excellence Lunch, Pioneers Lounge and shirts for all ten.
- Ten-Way Table – $2750 – Table with seating for ten to guarantee your skydiving group is seated together. Table signage to recognize the bond that keeps you connected with special friends. Includes admission to Hall of Fame Reception, Banquet, and Induction Ceremony; Friday Night Path of Excellence Tribute Presentation and BBQ, Pioneers Lounge; recognition on the museum website and shirts for all ten. (Pioneers of Excellence Lunch not included)
Raeford/Fayetteville Hotels
(Near Skydive Paraclete XP – 143 Airport Drive, Raeford, NC 28376)
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4760 Lake Valley Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28303Location of Registration Check-In and Badge Pick Up Thursday, November 5 from 4 – 7 pm and the Pope Valley Parachute Ranch Early Bird Reception
- Room Rate: $209/night plus taxes
- Complimentary cooked to order breakfast each morning
- Manager’s reception each evening
- Room Block Cut-Off: October 5, 2026
- Reservation link: International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame
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2501 Two Bale Ln, Fayetteville, NC 28304
- Room Rate: $129/night plus taxes
- Includes continental breakfast for up to 2 people per room
- Room Block Cut-Off: 21 days prior to arrival date
- Reservation link: International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame
If you prefer to call to make your reservations, please call the hotel directly and tell the agent you are booking with the Int’l Skydiving Museum group block.
Pinehurst Area Hotels
(Near the HOF Banquet Venue – Pinehurst Resort & Country Club – 80 Carolina Vista, Pinehurst, NC)
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250 Central Park Avenue
Pinehurst, NC 28374- Room Rate: $204/night plus taxes
- Guests will be charged a non-refundable deposit equal to one night of room & tax on Monday, October 5, 2026. After that date, rooms without deposits will be released into inventory for resale.
- Room Block Cut-Off: October 5, 2026
- Reservation link : International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame
Reservations will be authorized one night, room and taxes, 30 days prior to arrival. Guests have until 7 days before arrival to cancel without penalty.
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Courtyard by Marriott Southern Pines Aberdeen
235 Columbus Drive
Aberdeen, NC 28315- Room Rate: $165/night plus taxes
- Room Block Cut-Off: October 2, 2026
- Reservation link: International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame
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Hilton Garden Inn Southern Pines
155 South Hill Road
Aberdeen, NC 28315- Room Rate: $165/night plus taxes
- Room Block Cut-Off: October 2, 2026
- Reservation link: International Skydiving & Hall of Fame
Congratulations to the Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Schedule of Events
Information to come.
Thank You To Our Event Sponsors!
Can't Make The Event?
You can still make a donation to the Hall of Fame Celebration in honor or in memory of a loved one, friend, or Hall of Fame inductee. Your tribute helps preserve skydiving’s legacy while celebrating the individuals who’ve made a lasting impact on the sport.
