The Cold War plane painstakingly restored in Bruntingthorpe is expected to take to the skies for Cosby Victory Show on September 5 and 6.
Organisers of the event had hoped the plane would appear at the event in 2008 – but heavy rains put paid to the weekend, leaving thousands of enthusiasts disappointed.
If the Vulcan XH558 is cleared for take off it will be the first time it has flown a display in Leicestershire since before it was retired in 1993.
Since then it has had a £7m restoration at Bruntingthorpe before it moved to its temporary home at RAF Brize Norton, in Oxfordshire, in June.
Victory show organiser Steve Pepper said: "It will be a great crowd puller and we are hopeful it will be able to fly on the day.
"We are lucky to get it and I am sure if it appears it will touch a lot of people's hearts."
The Vulcan is expected to recreate the bombing run over Stanley Airfield – during the Falklands War in 1982 – in front of an anticipated crowd of 10,000.
Richard Clarke, from the Vulcan to the Sky Trust, said: "It will be a fantastic occasion.
"Her home has been in Leicestershire since 1993 and the people of the county have supported her restoration.
"To be able to see her at a proper display would be fitting reward.
"She has proved this year she is able to fly and we are hoping that will be the case on the day."
Cosby Victory Show was first organised in 2005, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of VE Day.
The size of the site used has more than doubled in its five-year history as it has expanded.
Other attractions this year include displays by Spitfire, Hurricane and Mustang aircraft.
On the ground, a series of battle reenactments will be performed by 35 groups and there will be displays of wartime vehicles and memorabilia.
Tickets for the show cost £10 for adults, £5 for children. Second World War veterans and under-fives get in free.
For more, call 0116 284 9899 or 07551 658 371.
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