The Airshow of the Cascades 2010 is here, and the WOW factor just went through the roof!. This year the Air Combat Command East Flight Demonstration Team flying an A-10 Thunderbolt will perform for us! Also, welcome Julie Clark's American Aerobatics in her Beachcraft Mentor for the first time at our airshow. We welcome back aerial wizard Bud Granley. We are thrilled to bring back Rob Harrison, The Tumbling Bear. Renny Price Hammerhead Aerobatics will return to wow the crowd. Fraser Blues will demonstrate classic aircraft formation flying. Seamus McCaughley Airshows will fly aerobatics in his Super Blue Eagle. Mark Peterson and the Alpha Jet will wow the crowd. Expect a Homeland Fireworks display Friday evening after our twilight show. There will be food, vendors, kid activities, and lots of family fun!
Airshow admission is still only $5 per day for adults, with kids 12 and under are free. Again this year! All Veteran's admission is FREE courtesy of Butler Aircraft. There are limited VIP passes available for an additional fee, which gives access to chalet covered seating on the show line, with refreshments. Free parking. RV parking fee. Helicopter and Airplane rides will be available for additional fees.
The Madras Airport built during WWII, with its historic hangers and majestic views of the Cascades Mountains makes for a airshow venue that is unmatched to any other. Located in Central Oregon, Madras is adjacent to the communities and resorts of Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Sisters and a short drive from Eugene, Portland and even the Seattle areas. Hotels and resorts are plentiful to make a trip to The Airshow of the Cascades a true family vacation. The Cross Keys Inn located in Madras Oregon is the host hotel for this years event, with other options available including the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort, Best Western Madras Inn, Sonny's Motel and Chateau Inn.
For information contact the Madras Airport at (541) 475-6947, Fly ins are welcome, for booth or other vendors contact (541) 475-2220.