The Abbotsford International Airshow takes place August 9 - 11, 2019 at the Abbotsford International Airport, just 50km east of Vancouver.
Photo: The Abbotsford International Airshow
Did you ever dream about being a pilot as a kid? Soaring above the clouds, gazing down at earth and taking in the breathtaking beauty of the clear blue sky鈥� sounds pretty cool right?
If that caught your attention, then you absolutely must check out the , taking place August 9 - 11 at the聽 Abbotsford International Airport.
Started as a community fundraiser, the Abbotsford Airshow has grown to become Canada鈥檚 National Airshow and one of the world鈥檚 premier aviation events. In fact, it was named one of the 鈥淭op Ten Airshows in the World鈥� by USA Today, and for good reason鈥�
Photo: The Abbotsford International Airshow
The Abbotsford Airshow hosts聽 dozens of aviation performances, plane tours, family-friendly entertainers and educational workshops over the course of the three-day event. Top performers include the Canadian Force Snowbirds and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, each whom will partake in a dazzling display of synchronized flight. Expect high-speeds, huge jet streams and thunderous engines. There are 25 aviation related performances scheduled for the weekend, which will feature, military aircrafts, vintage planes and epic stunts. You can view the full performer list .
Despite hosting amazing attractions for local aviation enthusiasts, the Abbotsford Airshow also serves as a great event for the whole family. Additional event highlights include aerobatic performances, parachute and pyrotechnic displays and the opportunity to get an up close and personal look at some of the most iconic aircrafts on the planet.聽
Photo: The Abbotsford International Airshow
In fact, the static aircraft display, which features 34,000 sq-ft of grounded of planes, is the Abbotsford Air Show鈥檚 most popular event. There will be 29 aircrafts on display, including modern military aircrafts, historic warbirds, commercial planes, helicopters and hot air balloons. This is your chance to climb inside the cockpit and bring those pilot dreams to life! From the ground, of course.
There will also be a Kids Zone, Autograph Booth and exhibits from exhibits from local groups like the 麻豆传媒映画Whitecaps, BC Lions, 麻豆传媒映画Aquarium and more. Food trucks will be onsite throughout the weekend. You can view the event鈥檚 full schedule of event and find ticket information below. .
ABBOTSFORD INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW 2019
When: August 9 - 11, 2019
Where: Abbotsford International Airport
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