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The Bright Wood Airshow of the Cascades Festival

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Fri Aug 28 2026
Sat Aug 29 2026
  • Age Restriction:  All Ages

About the Event

Thursday August 27, 2026

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

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

After Party                      7:30 pm - 11:30 pm (New Basin Distillery - None Airshow Event)

 

Friday August 28, 2026

Gates Open                     1:00 pm*

Gates Close                     11 pm*

(Ariel Performance 7:00 pm)

 

Saturday August 29, 2026   

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

Gates Open                     9:00 am*

Gates Close                    4:00 pm*

(Ariel Performance 1:30 pm)

 

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 shows include acts in the sky including the Patriot Jet Team, thanks to the Erickson Group,  Erickson Aero Tanker and Erickson Collection.  Do not forget the  Pacific Power fireworks extravaganza and live music by Precious Byrd until 11 pm courtesy of Subaru of Bend and TSS Ford Madras.

 

The "Patriot Jet Team", these are the pilots & planes that supported the filming of Top Gun Maverick.  This team of 6 jets performs at the largest airshows in the country, where over 1,000,000 people watch from the Fisherman’s Warf as example.     Joining the Patriots will be one of the nation’s hottest duel performers "Undaunted Airshows", tumbling, rolling and spinning in both planes at one time.   Flying a Pitts BI Plane, Yuichi performs some of the crispest turns and engine stalls in the business, as a former instructor for the nation’s top performers, he felt it was time for him to take a turn performing live, he will be in Madras.   Not to be outdone, Torrey and his Micro Jet, this super small jet plane is one of the best performances you will ever see.    Buy Tickets Early, Chalets will SELL OUT!!!

 

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 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  Oxford Hotel (Bend), other hotels Motel 6, Quality Inn located in Madras,  Kah-nee-ta Resort or camping at Cove Palisades State Park and Lake Simtustus Resort.

 

 

 


 

 

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Friday August 22rd Ticket

General Admission Friday

$23.00

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General Admission Friday - 13 Years and Over
(Bring Your Own Lawn Chair or Blanket)
Gates Open 1:00 pm, Gates Close 11 pm
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


General Admission Youth Friday

$6.00

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General Admission Youth Friday - 6 - 12 Years of Age
(Bring your own lawn chair or blanket)
Gates Open 1:00 pm, Gates Close 11 pm
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


Premier Showline Seating Adult Friday

$50.00

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Premier Showline Seating Adult Friday - 13 Years and Over
(Showline Chair Provided in Fenced Area)
Gates Open 1:00 pm, Gates Close 11 pm
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


Premier Showline Seating Youth Friday

$35.00

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Premier Showline Seating Youth Friday - 3-12 Years of Age
(Showline Chair Provided in Fenced Area)
Gates Open 1:00 pm, Gates Close 11 pm
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


Ron Ochs Pilot Chalet Friday (Adult)

$65.00

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Ron Ochs Pilot Chalet Friday (Adult) - 13 Years and Over
(Exclusive Chalet Located in the Food Court/Music Area.   Shade, Chairs, Snacks, Water/Soda Provided.  No Host Drinks Available for Purchase)
Gates Open 1:00 pm, Gates Close 11 pm
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


Ron Ochs Pilot Chalet Friday (Youth)

$40.00

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Ron Ochs Pilot Chalet Friday (Youth)    3 - 12 Years of Age
(Exclusive Chalet Located in the Food Court/Music Area.   Shade, Chairs, Snacks & Water/Soda Provided.  No Host Drinks Available for Purchase)
Gates Open 1:00 pm, Gates Close 11 pm
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


Flight Line Club Friday Adult

$75.00

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Flight Line Club Friday Adult - 13 Years & Over
(Exclusive Chalet Located on the Flightline.  Shade, Chair and Water Provided.    Beer, Wine and Spirits Available for Purchase.  Private restrooms)
Gates Open 1:00 pm, Gates Close 11 pm
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


Flight Line Club Friday Youth

$40.00

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Flight Line Club Friday Youth - 3  to 12 Years of Age
(Exclusive Chalet Located on the Flightline.  Shade, Chair and Water Provided.    Beer, Wine and Spirits Available for Purchase.  Private restrooms)
Gates Open 1:00 pm, Gates Close 11 pm
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


Blue Sky Pavilion Friday Adult

$140.00

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Blue Sky Pavilion Friday Adult - 13 Years and Older
(Exclusive Chalet located on the Flightline.   Food, Snacks, Deserts and Water/Soda included.  Beer, Wine and Spirits Available for Purchase.  Private restrooms)\
Gates Open 1:00 pm, Gates Close 11 pm
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


Blue Sky Pavilion Friday Youth

$70.00

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Blue Sky Pavilion Friday Youth  -     3 to 12 Years of Age
(Exclusive Chalet located on the Flightline.   Food, Snacks, Deserts, Water & Soda included.  Beer, Wine and Spirits Available for Purchase.  Private restrooms)
Gates Open 1:00 pm, Gates Close 11 pm
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


2 Day Ticket

$40.00

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Friday and Saturday Ticket admission
Friday: 1:00 pm-11 pm, Saturday 9:00 am-4:00 PM


Friday Veteran Ticket - Must Show ID Required

$0.00

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Veteran Ticket for all Active and Retired Members of the US Military Service. These tickets are complimentary due to the generous support from Anheuser Bush (Budweiser), Bright Wood and the City of Madras.
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Saturday August 23th Tickets

General Admission Saturday

$23.00

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General Admission Saturday - 13 Years & Over
(Bring Your Own Lawn Chair or Blanket)
Gates Open 9:00 AM, Gates Close 4:00 PM
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


General Admission Youth Saturday

$6.00

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General Admission Youth Saturday - 6 - 12 Years of Age
(Bring your own lawn chair or blanket)
Gates Open 9:00 AM, Gates Close 4:00 PM
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


Premier Showline Seating Adult Saturday

$50.00

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Premier Showline Seating Adult Saturday - 13 Years and Over
(Showline Chair Provided in Fenced Area)
Gates Open 9:00 AM, Gates Close 4:00 PM
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


Premier Showline Seating Youth Satuday

$35.00

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Premier Showline Seating Youth Saturday - 3 - 12 Years of Age
(Showline Chair Provided in Fenced Area)
Gates Open 9:00 AM, Gates Close 4:00 PM
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


Ron Ochs Pilot Chalet Saturday (Adult)

$65.00

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Ron Ochs Pilot Chalet Saturday (Adult) - 13 Years and Over
(Exclusive Chalet Located in the Food Court/Music Area.   Shade, Chairs, Snacks & Water/Soda Provided.  No Host Drinks Available for Purchase)
Gates Open 9:00 AM, Gates Close 4:00 PM
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


Ron Ochs Pilot Chalet Saturday (Youth)

$40.00

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Ron Ochs Pilot Chalet Saturday  (Youth)    3 - 12 Years of Age
(Exclusive Chalet Located in the Food Court/Music Area.   Shade, Chairs, Snacks & Water/Soda Provided.  No Host Drinks Available for Purchase)
Gates Open 9:00 AM, Gates Close 4:00 PM
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


Flight Line Club Saturday Adult

$75.00

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Flight Line Club Saturday Adult - 13 Years & Over
(Exclusive Chalet Located on the Flightline.  Shade, Chair and Water Provided.    Beer, Wine and Spirits Available for Purchase.  Private restrooms)
Gates Open 9:00 AM, Gates Close 4:00 PM
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


Flight Line Club Saturday Youth

$40.00

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Flight Line Club Saturday Youth - 3 - 12 Years of Age
(Exclusive Chalet Located on the Flightline.  Shade, Chair and Water Provided.    Beer, Wine and Spirits Available for Purchase.  Private restrooms)
Gates Open 9:00 AM, Gates Close 4:00 PM
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


Blue Sky Pavilion Saturday Adult

$140.00

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Blue Sky Pavilion Saturday Adult - 13 Years and Older
(Exclusive Chalet located on the Flightline.   Food, Snacks, Deserts and Water/Soda included.  Beer, Wine and Spirits Available for Purchase.  Private restrooms)
Gates Open 9:00 AM, Gates Close 4:00 PM
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


Blue Sky Pavilion Saturday Youth

$70.00

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Blue Sky Pavilion Saturday Youth  -     3 to 12 Years of Age
(Exclusive Chalet located on the Flightline.   Food, Snacks, Deserts, Water & Soda included.  Beer, Wine and Spirits Available for Purchase.  Private restrooms)
Gates Open 9:00 AM, Gates Close 4:00 PM
'Times are subject to change, check website for updated schedule'


Saturday Veteran Ticket - Must Show ID Required

$0.00

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Veteran Ticket for all Active and Retired Members of the US Military Service. These tickets are complimentary due to the generous support from Anheuser Bush (Budweiser), Bright Wood and the City of Madras.
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Corporate Chalets

Cabanas (Friends, Family, Corporate, Reunions)

$1,800.00

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Private Cabanas  are a unique way to entertain, network with clients or host a great team building for companies, friends, family or reunions. You and your guests will enjoy watching some of the most spectacular aircraft performances in the comfort of a private area in a prime location along the Showline.   Each chalet is fenced with tent, tables and chairs for up to 16 people (larger options available).  General Admission tickets are included in the cost for 16 people, (Space holds 24 people +/-).  Available for either Friday Afternoon/Evening Show or Saturday Morning/Afternoon Show. Questions, contact 541-475-0155 or email at admin@AirshowOfTheCascades.com


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Photography Experience

Thursday Photography Experience (Rehearsal Day)

$100.00

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A behind the scenes rehearsal day designed for photographers!!!


Thursday offers a unique opportunity to dial in your shots, capture aircraft without the pressure of show-day crowds, and experience the airshow in a more relaxed setting. 



  • Dedicated photo pit access

  • Ramp and Hot Box access during non-operational hours

  • Rehearsal flying and aircraft movement opportunities

  • Sunset shooting and Night Run (Starry Skies & Performers/Airplanes TBA)

  • Invitation to the Thursday Kickoff Hanger Party (snacks provided)

  • Invite to the kickoff After Party hosted by New Basin Distillery

  • Cold water provided; food options may be limited during rehearsal, light fare available at the kickoff party

  • Premium Parking included


Estimated start time is 10:00am, meeting point is the FBO parking lot.


Limited to 30 photographers
Ages 12+


Friday Photography Experience (Dusk/Night Show)

$150.00

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Full access to the Photography Experience during an active airshow day!!!


Friday combines high-energy aerial performances with some of the best lighting conditions of the weekend, including our famous Central Oregon Sunset!



  • Dedicated photo pit access with chairs, tables, and private access

  • Scissor Lift access during show (coordinated rotation)

  • Sunrise and sunset ramp access, with potential night shooting (Starry Skies & Performers/Airplanes TBA)

  • Ramp and Hot Box access during non-operational hours

  • Access to the Ron Ochs Pilot Chalet (cold water and soft drinks with light food)

  • Premium Parking included


Sunrise Experience will meet at 0500 in the FBO parking lot just north of the customer relations tent


Limited to 30 photographers


Ages 12+


Saturday Photography Experience (Day Show)

$150.00

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Full access to the Photography Experience during the second day of the airshow!


Saturday offers plentiful daytime lighting and another full schedule of aerial performances, giving photographers a chance to refine and build on shots from earlier in the weekend. 



  • Dedicated photo pit access with chairs, tables, and private access

  • Scissor Lift access during show (coordinated rotation)

  • Sunrise ramp access

  • Ramp and Hot Box access during non-operational hours

  • Access to the Ron Ochs Pilot Chalet (cold water and soft drinks with light food)

  • Premium Parking included 


Sunrise Experience will meet at 0500 in the FBO parking lot just north of the customer relations tent


Limited to 30 photographers
Ages 12+


3 Day Photography Experience Pass (Thur, Fri, Sat)

$300.00

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The ultimate airshow experience for photographers who want it all - From First Light to Final Pass!


Includes full access to Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Photography Experiences


Capture rehearsal access, multiple show days, and a full range of lighting conditions Sunrise to Golden hour



  • Full access to all three Photography Experience Days

  • Thursday Kickoff Party and after party

  • Ron Ochs Pilot Chalet

  • Premium parking

  • On-site camping included (camping info)

  • Save $100 with the full weekend package


Estimated start time is 10:00am Thursday, meeting point is the FBO parking lot.


Limited to 30 photographers
Ages 12+


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Thursday Kick Off Party and Fish and Chips Dinner

Fish and Chips Dinner Friday Only (Adult)

$15.00

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Fish & Chips Dinner (Adult)  13 years & Over
Served From 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm  
Cod, Crinkle Cut Fries, Cole Slaw and a Roll - Limited to 1,000 people


Fish and Chips Dinner Friday Only (Youth)

$10.00

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Fish & Chips Dinner  Youth   12 and Under
Served From 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm  
Cod, Crinkle Cut Fries, Cole Slaw and a Roll - Limited to 1,000 Dinners


THURSDAY - Kick Off Party

$10.00

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The "Kick Off Party" is a fun evening for performers, sponsors and the public to kick off the weekend ahead.
Live Music, Snacks and Beer, Wine & Spirits For Sale.  This event is held at the Erickson Aircraft Collection Madras Airport.


5:30 pm - 8:00


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The "After Party" New Basin Distillery with Live Music, Food and Drinks (No Host),  This event is held adjacent to the Madras Airport in Jefferson Business Park.   (Not an offical Airshow Event, contact New Basin for more information).


7:30 pm – 11:30 pm


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RV and Tent General Admission Camping

Other Items (Admission *Not* Included!)
GA RV Camping (Admission Tickets Not Included)

$50.00

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Geneal Admission RV Camping - Admission Ticket Not Included. The General Admission Camping is just outside the gate, very short walk to the entrance.

(Showline RV options are limited, requests for that should be made directly with the airshow using our contact information listed on the website.)
GA Tent Camping (Admission Tickets Not Included)

$40.00

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Tent Camping - Admission Tickets not included. Tent camping is located just outside the main gate, a very short walk to the entrance. Group camping can be arranged, there is lots of space available.
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Reserved Parking

Other Items (Admission *Not* Included!)
Reserved Parking Friday

$35.00

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Reserved Parking Friday
Reserved Parking Saturday

$35.00

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Reserved Parking Saturday
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