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.

The 2-day pass is only available for General Admission tickets. However, you can still purchase both days for bleacher seating. Simply add Friday and Saturday separately to your cart and proceed to checkout.

To make the most of your SkyFest experience, arrive early. Parking opens three hours before the show begins, and gates open two hours prior to showtime. You'll have plenty of time to explore vendors, static displays, flight simulators and family-friendly activities before the performances take to the sky.

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 accessible/handicap available for all three days of the airshow. It is located near the main entrance on Airport Road, near the Taildragger and Airport offices, at the main ticket entrance.

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.

The event entrance and event grounds are ADA accessible.

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.

Yes. A variety of food and beverage options will be available for purchase throughout the event. You can view participating vendors here. In addition, our on-site restaurant, The Taildragger, will be open during SkyFest. Please note that outside food and beverages are not permitted.

We’ll have over 30 static displays on site. From historic World War II aircraft and modern helicopters to soaring gliders, classic cars, and specialized rescue vehicles, there's something for aviation enthusiasts of all ages. Check out the list on our Schedule page.

Get ready! We’ll have the Patriot’s Jet Team, pyrotechnic aerial performances and a drone show with 200 drones followed by live music. This is a not to miss night!

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/.