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OCTOBER 4-5, 2025
THE BLUES ARE BACK
THE UNITED STATES BLUE ANGELS
2024
AIRSHOW
PERFORMERS
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Gates open at 9AM both days
Lucha Libre Wrestling demonstration will start at 10AM both days and will be scheduled several times with the last demonstration at 4PM.
Airshow Begins approximately 11:30AM Both Days:
Show opening ceremony with the American Flag parachute drop circled by John Melby and Brad Wurston
Smoke N Thunder Jet Car demonstration
U S Air Force C-130 Fly bys
Lucha Libre Wrestling
Airshow Hall of Famer Sean D Tucker flying the AT6 for the Bob Hoover Academy
The Patriots Jet Team - Six L-39 jets in formational flight
The Incredible "Wall of Fire"
Brad Wurston flying high energy aerobatics in the MX2
Five North American P-51 Mustangs to fly
Lucha Libre
Jon Melby flying the Pitts S-1B Muscle Biplane
The Smoke N Thunder Jet Car race with Jon Melby's BiPlane
Randy Howell and Cory Lovell flying two dueling Russian Sukohi's
U S Air Force Thunderbird Demonstration
Show schedule and performer appearances are subject to change without notice
Gates open at 9AM so come out early to enjoy the Chevron STEM Village, exhibits, Carl’s Jr Kid’s Zone, Military statics like the Navy FA/18 and the Air Force C5M.
Great Food and fun for the entire family.
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Maverick’s Lounge Opens at 5PM- Extraordinary Culinary Event
Premier Wine, Spirit, and Brew Tastings, all complimented by a hosted bar
Opening Ceremony with American Flag Jump
Cory Lovell flying the Russian Sukhoi
Jon Melby performing in his high performance Pitts S-1B
Brad Wurston flying the MX2
Smoke N Thunder Jet Car
The Patriots Jet Team flying Six L-39’s in formation
A Fireworks America spectacular extravaganza of Fireworks
Pyrotechnics and the Incredible “Wall of Fire”
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An Interactive Map of the Salinas Airshow, generously created by the City of Salinas.
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