California Air Shows

EL CENTRO: NAF El Centro Blue Angels  Air Show  featuring United States Navy Blue Angels March 14, 2026 

LEMOORE:  NAF Blue Angels  Air Show  featuring United States Navy Blue Angels March 21-22, 2026

HALF MOON BAY: Pacific Coast Dream Machines Car and Air Show  April 26, 2026
Half Moon Bay Airport, California
$, miramarevents.com

OROVILLE: Oroville Airport Day Fly-in May  2026 tba
 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Oroville Airport, 100 Airport Parkway, Oroville, CA. Free admission, orovillechamber.com
Highlights: Aircraft, custom cars, food trucks, vendors, pancake breakfast

CLEAR LAKE: Seaplane Splash In June 4-8, 2026
clearlakesplashin.com
Innovation & Technology Seminars include: Electrification of Seaplanes - Explore the latest advances in electric propulsion systems and their applications in seaplane operations; Seaplanes in Aerial Firefighting technology and the critical role of seaplanes in wildfire suppression; Next-Generation Seaplane Emerging Technologies; Youth Aviation Activities - programs designed for young people interested in aviation careers, including hands-on workshops and mentorship opportunities; STEM Education Initiatives connecting aviation technology with science, engineering, and mathematics.

SAN CARLOS: Biggest Little Air Show June 14, 2025, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | 2026 tba
Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos 
Flight demonstrations. Big things come in  Location: Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos, CA.
Tickets:  hiller.org
Performances by the Suhkoi West Demo Team along with demonstrations of exceptional radio-controlled models.  

TRUCKEE: Truckee Tahoe Air Show June postponed until 2026 -tba
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free admission
Opening ceremony at 10 a.m.
truckeetahoeairshow.com

COLUMBIA: Columbia Airport Father's Day Fly In June 13, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
fathersdayflyin.org
South Airport Drive
Columbia, CA
Annual Father's Day Fly-In begins with a traditional Father's Day Pancake Breakfast. The entire family will enjoy seeing the Experimental, Classic and Warbird aircraft, along with airplane and biplane rides, aviation vendor booths, food and beverage booths, CDF aircraft and demonstrations, aircraft fly-bys, a Saturday night BBQ and more! Activities will also include a spot landing and flour bombing contest. Don't miss this year's event, it promises to be fun for everyone!  War Bird fly-bys, airplane rides, tricycle races, kids zone, classic car show, WWII vehicles, and opening ceremony with veterans at 11 a.m. at Columbia Airport.  fathersdayflyin.org

GRASS VALLEY: Grass Valley Armed Forces Day and Fly-in  May 16, 2026
Nevada County Airport, Grass Valley, CA
facebook.com/AuburnAirFair | ncairfest.com
8 a.m.- 4 p.m. approx.
Loma Rica Drive
Grass Valley, CA
facebook.com/nevcoairport/ or nevadacountyca.gov/158/Events
 Past Air Fest events have included a Pancake Breakfast; Fly-bys of Warbirds, Jets, Experimentals, Antiques, Classics, Air Tankers, R/C Models, Air Racers. Bounce houses for kids, Classic Cars, food and beverages for purchase, open house and base tour. 

Nevada County Airport Display Days: 4th Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Pilots welcome to display their aircraft and share their love of aviation with the public. 

FULLERTON: Airport Display Days 2nd Sunday of Every Month
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Free admission Fullerton Municipal Airport, 4011 W. Commonwealth Avenue
This is NOT an air show. It includes static displays of vintage and modern aircraft, aircraft fly-by's, aviation-related exhibits and booths, and classic automobiles. The Orange County Fire Authority, Anaheim Police Departments and the California Highway Patrol will display their air operations based at Fullerton Airport. Airplane and helicopter rides are often available for a donation cityoffullerton.com

CAMARILLO: Wings Over Camarillo August 15-16, 2026
$tickets, wingsovercamarillo.com
Camarillo Airport
Saturday & Sunday, 12 noon - 4:30 p.m. Gates Open at 9 a.m.

SAN DIEGO:  MCAS Miramar Air Show September 25-27, 2026
miramarairshow.com
Blue Angels as well as several fighter jet demos and military fly-bys and a simulated battle with tanks, Harriers, Horners, C-130s, Howitzers, dozens of Marines, and several helicopters (Cobras, Hueys, Sea Knights, and H-53s and more. Cost: free admission

SACRAMENTO: California Capitol Airshow featuring United States Navy Blue Angels October 10-11, 2026
Mather Airport 
10425 Norden Ave.
Sacramento, CA
$52.50-up, californiacapitalairshow.com
Gates open 9 a.m.

HUNTINGTON BEACH:  The Great Pacific Airshow October 3-5, 2025 | 2026 tba
pacificairshow.com

SALINAS: California International Air Show September 26-27, 2026  October 4-5, 2025 featuring United States Navy Blue Angels
Salinas Municipal Airport
30 Mortensen Ave.
Salinas, CA
$25-up, salinasairshow.com
High in the sky California International Airshow Salinas
Past Performers: USAF Thunderbirds | US Navy F-35C Demonstration | US Navy Legacy Flight demonstration | Vicky Benzing- Vintage Boeing Stearman | Kent Pietsch – Cadet Comedy routine | USAF ANG C-130 | Dueling Monster Trucks | Michael Goulian Extra 330 SC | Hot Streak Jet Truck demonstration | Jet Truck race vs. Michael Goulian Extra 330SC | WWII Warbirds 

SAN FRANCISCO: FLEET WEEK  October 4-12, 2026 featuring NAF Blue Angels (October 10-11, 2026) 
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Fleet Week, see: fleetweeksf.org

APPLE VALLEY: Apple Valley Air Show & Car Show
October 11, 2025, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | 2026 tba
$10, free under age 12 years
Apple Valley Airport
21600 Corwin Road
Apple Valley, California 92307
applevalleyairshow.com
Victor Valley's only airshow with aerobatics, warbirds, wingwalkers and more takes over Apple Valley skies! Presented by the San Bernardino County Department of Airports. Vendors, food, airplane exhibitions and fun for the whole family awaits.

SANTA MARIA: Central Coast AirFest October 18-19, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | 2026 tba
Santa Maria Airport
 3249 Terminal Dr.
Santa Maria, CA, 93455 $20-25,  or (805) 922-1726  $18.75-150, centralcoastairfest.com |  planesoffame.org
Action packed weekend with military demos, vintage warbirds, aerobatics, and more! Past performer line up from 2022: Canadian Snowbirds, USAF F-35 Demo Team, USAF Heritage Flight, Navy VFA-122 F-18 Demo Team, Navy VFA-122 Legacy Flight, C-130 Demo, E-2 Hawkeye Demo Team, National Guard F-15 Flybys, Red Bull Air Force, Planes of Fame Warbirds, Kirby Chamblis, Kevin Coleman, Aaron Fitzgerald, High Alpha MiG-17, Sammy Mason, RAD Jet Waco, Swamp Fox P-51 Demo and Eric Tucker.

LONG BEACH: Festival of Flight October 25, 2025, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | 2026 tba
Long Beach Airport - west end of air field
3590 E Wardlow Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90807
Free, lgb.org
Long Beach Airport celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023 with Festival of Flight. This free, annual community celebration features aircraft on static display, food trucks, a beer garden, and live music.

SANTA ROSA: Pacific Coast Air Museum Wheels and Wings Air Show September 20, 2025 | 2026 tba
Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport 
$10, pacificcoastairmuseum.org
Entry to the show is at 3631 N. Laughlin Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, at Copperhill Parkway.
The  show is a unique gathering of meticulously restored classic cars from every era, muscle cars and high-performance historic aircraft.  Hot Dogs and drinks for sale.  pacificcoastairmuseum.org

SONOMA: Sonoma Valley (Schellville Airport) Display Days  Every Weekend starting in March, 12-4 p.m.
Sonoma Valley Airport
23980 Arnold Drive
Sonoma, CA
sonomavalleyairport.com
Numerous vintage and veteran aircraft on display both days. Sonoma Valley Airport was started by Waldemar "Wally" Reichelt not long after Wally was discharged from the US Army at the end of WWII.'

Beale Air & Space Expo 2025 June 7-8, 2025, 9 AM - 6 PM at Beale Air Force Base, 24112 'A' Street, Beale AFB, CA, Beale Air Force Base, CA.  The Thunderbirds are set to thrill at Beale AFB Airshow. Celebrate the remarkable achievements of our nation's Air Force. Food, entertainment, static displays, Family Expo, exotic cars, veterans tribute and aerial show:

US Air Force Thunderbirds
U-2 Dragon Lady
USAF Parachutist Demonstration
Aarron Deliu
Tucker's Air Patrol
TS-11 Renegade Av8r
Stearman Bi-Plane Vicky Benzing
T-33 Ace Maker
Altus Joint Demo Team
T-38 Talon
US Navy F-18 Rhino Demo Team
Firewalkers International Pyro
General Admission is Free, but only available with a parking pass.  A select number of Elevated Experiences include premium shaded viewing locations, preferred VIP Parking, amenities, limited edition souvenirs, and much more! Free, pass required in advance, bealeairshow.com

THERMAL: Jacqueline Cochran Air Show   no info
featuring military demonstrations and aerobatic stunt pilots on from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport  56850 Higgins Dr.  Thermal, CA 92274 jcairshow.com

UPLAND: Cable Air Show 
Annual event held at Upland's Cable Airport
cableairport.com

LINCOLN: Lincoln Air Fest no info
Lincoln Regional Airport
facebook.com/Lincoln-AirFest -1518316851811352/

GUSTINE: Airport Fly-in at Gustine Airport. No info  gustinechamberofcommerce.com

REDLANDS: Hangar 24 AirFest no info 
Redlands, CA Time: Noon-10 p.m.
Redlands Municipal Airport
$, hangar24airfest.com

BIG BEAR CITY: Big Bear Air Fair no info
Big Bear City Airport held every other year. The spectacular aircraft event at Big Bear City Airport is both affordable and fun. What a great escape from the heat of L.A. Admission:  Address: 501 Valley Blvd., Big Bear City, Ca. bigbearcityairport.com

 

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.