Attend the Los Angeles County Air Show this coming weekend, March 21- 22, at The Fox Airfield in Lancaster! The United States Air Force Thunderbirds Jet Demonstration Team will thunder across the skies of Southern California as the headlining act of the 2015 Los Angeles County Air Show. The Thunderbirds, along with an exciting array of thrilling jets, world-renowned aerobatic performers, and historic aircraft, will captivate fans and inspire both young and old alike.
As the daughter of a retired American Airlines pilot and Vietnam Vet, this specific family event is close to my heart. As a child, I remember my father taking me to see different air shows in Northern California. The air show at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California was always my favorite. However, due to budget constraints many air shows in California have been canceled. So we are very lucky to still have the local The Los Angeles County Air Show to attend.
Check this out! On Friday, March 20 The Los Angeles County Air Show will also be presenting a riveting Pyrobatic Night Show and concert featuring country star Craig Morgan. The show and concert will take place at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds.
Here is a run down of The Los Angeles County Air Show’s schedule for Saturday and Sunday:
9:00 a.m.
Public Gates Open
9:00 a.m.
Speaker Series (9:00 – 11:00 a.m.)
10:30 a.m.
Budweiser Clydesdales Photo Opportunities (10:30 – 11:00 a.m.)
11:00 a.m.
Budweiser Clydesdales on parade
Starting at 12:00 p.m.
National Anthem, Patriot Parachute Team, Soucy Circle, Younkin drop & low pass conclusion
Gene Soucy, Grumman Showcat
NASA ER-2
John Howell
Warbirds
USMC AV-8B Harrier II Demonstration
Chuck Coleman, Extra 300
Paul “Sticky” Strickland, BitCoin L-39
Patriot Parachute Team
Warbirds
USN F/A-18E Super Hornet Demo Team
Bill Stein, Edge 540
Teresa Stokes Wingwalking
Matt Younkin, Beech 18
USAF Thunderbirds
Show Conclusion
5:00 p.m.
STEM Expo and other exhibits close
The 2015 STEM Expo will be a 15,000+ sq-ft pavilion area designed to showcase the numerous activities and applications of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in the Antelope Valley region. The STEM Expo will feature aerospace companies, colleges, K-12 STEM programs, live robotics demonstrations, and a range of professional aerospace and engineering societies. Specific participants include Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, NASA, Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo and USC.
ADMISSION: Adult (ages 13 and up) – $20, Youth (ages 6-12) – $15, Children (5 and under) – FREE
Looking for a discount? They offer Family Four Pack Deals online only.
PARKING: $10
ADDRESS: William J Fox Airfield, 4555 W Avenue G, Lancaster, CA 93535
For more information visit http://www.lacountyairshow.com/
Happy Field Tripping,
Jilleen
Disclosure: This post is for informational purposes only. All points of view are my own. Photos copyrighted by The Los Angeles County Air Show and used by permission.
Christine
Tuesday 17th of March 2015
This looks fun. We've been to air shows, but have never seen any at night. I didn't even know there was such thing!
Jilleen
Wednesday 18th of March 2015
Neither did Christine until I saw come through my email feed!