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OCTOBER 4-5, 2025

THE BLUES ARE BACK

THE UNITED STATES BLUE ANGELS

2024

AIRSHOW
PERFORMERS

  • 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.

  • 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”

  • An Interactive Map of the Salinas Airshow, generously created by the City of Salinas.

  • To improve future airshows, and other events in the City of Salinas, please take a moment to fill out this survey about your 2024 Salinas Airshow Experience.

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