Wings Over Camarillo lands at the Camarillo Airport Aug. 16 and 17 for its 44th year of soaring aircraft that awe crowds of all ages.
This year, the air show’s theme is “Honoring Community Responders,” which celebrates the workers and volunteers who came to the aid of Mountain Fire victims and other disasters, said organizers from nonprofit Camarillo Wings Association in a news release.
The honorees helped their community with emergency services, nonprofit work, public works and mass shelters.
“These dedicated unsung heroes jumped into action before the flames died down and came to the aid of the residents of Ventura County during their time of need,” said Robert Trimborn, director of operations for the nonprofit, in the release.
When is the Wings over Camarillo Air Show?
The two-day event will be held on Aug. 16 and 17 at 555 Airport Way. The event is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.
Tickets start at $12 for children ages 6 to 16, $34.50 for ages 17 or older and $20 for active-duty military and veterans, according to the website. Weekend passes are also available.
As of Aug. 11, VIP chalet tickets were shown as sold out on the event’s website.
Parking for the event is free, and shuttles are provided from the outer lot to the front gates. There is designated handicap parking and parking for patrons who bought VIP tickets while they last.
Things to do at the Wings Over Camarillo air show
Aside from the main draw of the event, the day offers a variety of family friendly activities such as a pavilion for science, technology engineering and math or STEM, a Veterans Hangar, craft beer sold by local breweries and a classic car show.
Clasisic car enthusiasts who have their own vehicle and wish to enter should register on the air show’s website. Car registration is $30 and provides entry for you, your vehicle and one passenger, according to the website.
Guests will have the opportunity to see the planes up close and talk to the pilots who man them from 9-11 a.m. before they soar above the clouds at noon.
The classic car and motorcycle parade starts at 1:30 p.m. daily.
For more information visit: www.wingsovercamarillo.com.
Ernesto Centeno Araujo covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at ecentenoaraujo@vcstar.com, 805-437-0224 or @ecentenoaraujo.
This article originally appeared on Ventura County Star: Annual Wings Over Camarillo air show flies back into town for its 44th year
Reporting by Ernesto Centeno Araujo, Ventura County Star / Ventura County Star
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