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Rose City Airfest: Feel the Thunder Oct. 9th-11th

Rose City Airfest & CampV

Tyler Pounds Regional Airport | Historic Aviation Memorial Museum

Friday, Oct. 9: Hangar party at 5 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 10–11: Gates open at 9 a.m.; airshow begins at noon.
Location: Tyler Pounds Regional Airport / Historic Aviation Memorial Museum, 150 Airport Drive.

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The skies aren’t the only place to celebrate October 9-11, 2026.

Welcome to the Rose City Airfest 2026, presented by Biggs & Greenslade Law.

This year, our show will headline the U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demo Team, among others.

All ticket discounts and information are sent to our Navigators list first.

During Weekend of Flight, Tyler businesses and attractions are joining in with special events, themed experiences, activities and more.

Whether you’re here for the airshow or just looking for something fun to do around town, there’s plenty happening on the ground.

Explore what’s taking flight around Tyler!

This event will take place rain or shine. Every effort will be made to ensure performers fly. As the primary fundraiser for CampV® in support of East Texas military Veterans, all ticket sales are final and non-refundable. IF tickets are available, exchanges may be possible, but refunds will NOT be issued. Ticket insurance is available for purchase during checkout.

Schedule of Events

Friday, October 9, 5pm

The Hangar Party

Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11

8am

Parking opens

9am

Gates Open
Static aircraft on display
food and merchant Vendors open

11am

static aircraft display area closes
12pm – airShow Begins
30 minutes after finale
food and merchant vendors close

Events in Conjunction for the Airfest

At select airshows, we also offer a mobile STEM experience that introduces children, families and adults to aviation through VR and conversations with Patrick about flying and aviation careers. Those moments on the ground are an important part of our work. We won’t be offering STEM at Rose City Airfest; the photo below shows the program at a previous event.