Yes. General parking is available for purchase with your tickets. We recommend purchasing parking in advance as it will ensure a smoother parking experience.

Yes, VIP tickets are available for purchase. VIP tickets include non-alcoholic drinks all day, VIP parking, shuttles from parking to VIP tent, early entry (9 AM), catered lunch, preferred seating (no chair required). All ages are welcome, and require a ticket.

If you purchased a VIP option, you do not need to bring your own chair. You will have access to the VIP tent area which includes chairs.

Yes, we recommend bringing a chair for all general admission ticket options. If you purchased the bleacher seating or VIP option, you do not need to bring a chair.

Yes! The Friday Evening Show will feature exciting night time aerial performances, including aircraft demonstrations, followed by a spectacular drone show. After the flying activities conclude, guests can enjoy a live performance by The Scarlet Verbs. Food and beverage vendors will also be available throughout the evening, making it a fun and entertaining kickoff to the SkyFest weekend.

Yes! SkyFest offers much more than exciting aerial performances. Guests can get an up-close look at nearly 40 static displays featuring military, public service, and civilian aircraft. You'll also find a variety of food and drink vendors, along with business exhibitors and community partners throughout the event.

Minden-Tahoe SkyFest follows a clear bag policy. All bags are subject to inspection upon entry. Diaper bags are permitted as an exception to the clear bag policy; however, diaper bags and strollers will still be inspected by event staff before entry.

To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, the following items are prohibited on the airfield:

• Non-clear bags (except approved diaper bags)

• Smoking and vaping products

• Outside alcohol

• Weapons of any kind

• Drones

• Pets and animals (service animals are permitted)

• Coolers

• Illegal drugs or marijuana

• Two-way radios

Please note that all bags are subject to inspection upon entry.

Yes, we will have handicap parking available for all three days of the airshow. You will still need to purchase a parking pass and have a handicap placard. Handicap parking will be located next to the Taildragger Café, located at the main ticket entrance.

Yes. Shuttle service will run throughout the three-day event from designated parking areas to the event entrance. Guests are encouraged to purchase parking passes in advance.

Parking at the businesses off Meridian Boulevard may be available, however, availability will be up to the individual businesses and whether they choose to allow parking or block off their lots. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee availability in those areas and recommend you park in only designated parking areas.

Absolutely. When you purchase you ticket, you have the option to either donate up or contribute a set amount to Austin’s House.

Austin’s House is a nonprofit organization providing emergency shelter and care for children in crisis across Northern Nevada’s rural communities. You can learn more at https://austinshousenv.org/.