Chico Air Show
Schedule of Events


CHICO AIR SHOW 2010

Schedule of Events

for a pdf of the schedule click here


Friday, September 24, 2010

 

4:00 PM               GATES OPEN

 

4:30 – 7 PM         TWILIGHT AIR SHOW

Twilight Air Show featuring the 101st Airborne Parachute team, Melissa Pemberton, Kent Pietsch, A-10 Demo, Jet Car, P-51 Mustang, Bob Finer, and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds!**  Visit chicoairshow.org for exciting details about our performers.

 

5:30 PM                SNOWBIRDS PERFORMANCE BEGINS** (approximate time)

 

5:00 – 7 PM        “SNOWBIRDS CANTINA” DINNER AT THE FLIGHTLINE CLUB

(advance purchase required for dinner)

 

7 PM – 9 PM       MUSIC AND DANCING ON THE FLIGHTLINE

                                Featuring live music by the band “Hot Flash”

Friday night at the air show makes for a picture perfect evening as you see the sun set, enjoy an incredible twilight air show, and listen to the tunes of local band "Hot Flash!"



Join us in the 'Snowbird Cantina' to enjoy dinner catered by La Cocina Economica with views from the Flightline Club tent!


 

Saturday and Sunday, September 25 - 26, 2010

 

9:00 AM               GATES OPEN

Arrive early to see it all and see the action up close!!  Throughout the day enjoy special Aircraft Displays, the Kid’s Zone, Helicopter and Bi-Plane rides, Classic Car Displays, Bounce Houses, exhibits and more! 

 

9 -10:30 AM        WALK THROUGH THE C-17, SEE THE U-2, UNIQUE AIRCRAFT, CLASSIC CARS, MOTORCYCLES & WARBIRDS

 

9:30 AM               BUTTE COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE K-9 DEMO

                                & RC DEMOS (Remote Control Aircraft)

 

10:30 AM             OPENING CEREMONIES & AIR SHOW

Thrilling performances featuring  Melissa and Rex Pemberton, A-10 Demo, Jet Car, P-51 Mustang, Bob Finer, Mystery Act, and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.**

 

1:00 PM                SNOWBIRDS PERFORMANCE BEGINS (approximate time)**

 

2:00 PM               SNOWBIRDS AUTOGRAPH OPPORTUNITY AT CROWD LINE


 

2:30 PM                AIR SHOW ENDS

Aircraft on display until approximately 3 pm.  (See note above regarding displays.)

 

3:00 PM               GATES CLOSE                                                                                                  

 

**Schedule Subject to Change


 


WWII Warbird Rides

Ever wanted to ride in a P-51 Mustang? – Mustang Lady Jo will be offering rides for $800 (presale) / $850 on-site.  Great GIFT IDEA! Contact Phil Wallick 530-570-1018 or wallickphoto@yahoo.com


 AT-6 Rides!  Special Air Show Rate of $275!  Great GIFT IDEA! Contact Phil Wallick 530-570-1018 or  wallickphoto@yahoo.com

  • Rides are offered Saturday and Sunday
  • They will be available throughout the day from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.







 


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