Thursday August 21, 2025

Kick Off Party                 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm*

Friday August 22, 2025

Gates Open                     1:00 pm*

Gates Close                    11 pm*

(Ariel Performance 7:00 pm)

Saturday August 23, 2025

Gates Open                     9:00 am*

Gates Close                    4:00 pm*

(Ariel Performance 1:00 pm)

*Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule*

The Bright Wood Corporation Airshow of the Cascades, the largest Airshow Festival in Oregon, Acrobatic Airplanes twisting and swirling, Jets, Warbirds from WWII flying and on static display, Military Trucks and Helicopters, Parachute Teams, Subaru of Bend Live Music, Les Schwab Car Show, Food and Drinks all at one event. With your admission you access the Erickson Aircraft Collection home to the largest private collection of "flying" warbirds in the country. Home to the B-17 Flying Fortress, P-51 Mustang and the Corsair made famous in the allied victories in WWII and many more. Friday night show includes acts in the sky including the Patriot Jet Team, Pacific Power fireworks and live music by Precious Byrd until 11 pm.  

The 25th Anniversary airshow brings a national headliner to Oregon, the "Patriot Jet Team".  This team of 6 jets performs at the largest airshows in the country, most recently the San Francisco Fleet Week where over 1,000,000 people watched the performances over 3 days from the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman’s Warf.  They will perform both Friday and Saturday.  Buy Tickets Early, Chalets will SELL OUT!!!

Additionally motorcycle "stunt man" Rob Carpenter from Montana will dazzle the crowd with various stunts on a Harley Davidson and more.  The Erickson Aircraft Collection will perform with several warbirds making for a walk back in time of WWII right in front you, bring the camera.  More performers will be announced as they are booked over the winter and spring, check the website for updates to our list of acts.

Camping and RV space is available at the airport purchase online, one price come for a night or spend 3 nights, all the same price. We are looking forward to welcoming you to Central Oregon and Madras, book hotel rooms early, our "Host Hotel" The Inn at Cross Keys Station and the new Bunk House located one mile from the airport or other hotels Motel 6 or Quality Inn, Kah-nee-ta or camping at Cove Palisades State Park and Lake Simtustus Resort.