Plans call for “Wings Over Wiscasset” to be back in a big way in 2014, running two days instead of one. (Click here for information on last year’s event)

Add-ons for the second annual event at the Wiscasset Municipal Airport include a swing dance, World War II encampment, and antique boat, auto and military vehicle competitions.

Organizers have given next year's event a working title of “Wings Over Wiscasset 2.0,” to signify its upgrade.

There will still be the big draws of an air show, fireworks and a pair of concerts, “Wings” interim executive director Dennis St. Pierre said.

The expansion to two days, Friday, Aug. 8 and Saturday, Aug. 9, eliminates the downside of having a weekday-only event. Last year's was on a Tuesday, so that YMCA and other summer day camps could bring groups of children.

Next year's day one, on Friday, will still give the day camps a chance to attend, but the new, second day on Saturday means people who work weekdays won't be limited to attending at night.

Children not part of a camp group will need an adult with them and will be assigned to follow a group's rotation through the activities, St. Pierre said.

One major change for 2014 involves the event's funding. The Texas Flying Legends Museum and Music Doing Good donated performances this year to help give the event its start.

Going forward, “Wings” must stand on its own, covering the bills through fundraising and sponsors, St. Pierre said. The town, as the airport's owner, is expected to continue handling liability insurance and certain other costs, he said.

The “WOW” committee needs about $35,000 to produce the event, St. Pierre said. In an interview at the airport December 12, following a committee meeting, he said he's confident the goal will be reached, because “Wings” met or surpassed all its goals this year.

One planned fundraiser is the swing dance with dinner on night one of “Wings.” Military dress will be available for rent, St. Pierre said. The committee also hopes to bring in money in the coming months with raffles for warplane rides and other prizes. Any money left after bills are met will go toward the 2015 “Wings,” St. Pierre said.

Except for the dance, admission to “Wings” will still be free. Donations will be accepted to help with costs, St. Pierre said. This year's gate donations went to pre-picked nonprofits; in 2014, nonprofits can raise money with booths at the event, he said.

As a new member of the Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce, “Wings” can take tax-deductible donations, St. Pierre said. The committee will fit under the chamber's nonprofit status, he said.

The committee is in talks with a number of groups that have World War II planes, for both the ground displays and the air show. “The options are extremely exciting,” St. Pierre said.

Having more than one warbird group involved, possibly including the Texas Flying Legends Museum again, would strengthen the event, he said.

Meanwhile, the search is on for sponsors, and for new “WOW” committee members with business or non-profit backgrounds and experience in organizing events, St. Pierre said.

Anyone interested in serving on the committee, becoming a “Wings” sponsor, having a booth for a nonprofit, or being a for-profit vendor, should email St. Pierre at info@wingsoverwiscasset.org.

For more on next year's plans, go to www.wingsoverwiscasset.org.