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The Space Coast Tourism Development Council’s Cultural Committee awarded each event a $73,000 grant in December. Funding came from Brevard County's 5% tourist development tax on hotel rooms and short-term rentals. In a Monday news release, the Space Coast Office of Tourism touted Saturday and Sunday as a 'major double event weekend on the Space Coast.' The Thunder on Cocoa Beach Super Boat Grand Prix, also which takes place this weekend, drew 255,794 visitors last year to Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral. from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, as an extra reason for out-of-town spectators to book hotel rooms. The World War II-era AeroShell Acrobatic Team headlined that event.Įstimated total economic impact was $14.1 million, and 50% of the spectators traveled from outside Brevard County, the organization reported.Īir show officials are advertising Thursday's Boeing Starliner capsule launch, scheduled for 6:54 p.m. Titusville's last air show, the 2019 Space Coast Warbird Airshow, generated 99,793 visitors, the Space Coast Office of Tourism reported. WWI Navy hero from Merritt Island may get Medal of Honor 52 years after death

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So it's kind of a progression, starting from World War II, the whole way through to present modern-day fighters,' Lilley said. Into present-day, we go into the Navy Growler right into the Raptor.

“And then we've got the A-10, which is Desert Storm. We're going to progress to the F-86 demo, which is Korean War-era, then do the the helicopter attack demo with the Cobra and Huey, which is Vietnam-era,' Lilley said. 'In the middle of the show, we're going to start with the Valiant Air Command warbird parade with our World War II-era stuff. “We've got a demo from every era,' said Bryan Lilley, the air show's organizer. Unlock unlimited digital access to Click here and subscribe today.įrom vintage 1940s propeller-driven planes to futuristic stealth fighters, this weekend's Space Coast International Air Show will showcase America's aerobatic timeline of military aircraft. These videos are from the 2016 air show including a warbirds compilation at the end.ĭay 1: Boeing B-17, P-51 Mustang, Curtis P-40 Warhawk, Canadian Harvard Aerobatics Team.Support local journalism. Save some money and fill up at the drinking fountains. $2 for a bottle of water can add up quickly if you want to stay hydrated. FRIDAY: Afternoon & Night Shows ending with giant Fireworks.

WARBIRDS AIR SHOWS FULL

The 2018 AirShow will feature an afternoon/evening show on Friday the 6th of April followed by two full days of flying on Saturday and Sunday. Be prepared for hot and humid or windy and rainy. The TICO Warbird AirShow is famous for its busy and fast paced flying program with a mix of historic warbirds, modern jets and aerobatic teams. The weather can change quickly in Oshkosh. I personally love my Tilley hat which offers good sun protection for my face and neck. Bring the right gear to protect you from the sun. There are trams tours and shuttles, but expect to walk at least a mile or two. We averaged four miles a day walking around the air show. Tips – It’s our second year at the air show so I thought I’d share a few tips we’ve learned. EAA’s website has a list of camping options. We parked our camper van in the gray lot along with many other RVs.Ĭamping – Whether you’re tent camping, renting a camper or bringing your own RV, there are several options for camping at the air show. If you end up in one of the lots further away, there are complimentary shuttles that drop you off close to the main gate. There are three general parking lots to choose from, the one closest to the entrance will fill up first. Parking – Parking on site costs $10 per vehicle per day. Ford AirVenture 2018 Hat (Giveaway Ended).

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