The 2012 Inaugural Truckee Tahoe AirFair & Family Festival is being presented by the Truckee Tahoe Airport District, with the cooperation of several Truckee local non-profit organizations: Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1073, KidZone Museum and the Truckee Optimist Club. For a full list of sponsors, click here.
All sponsorship proceeds will go toward local youth programs, activities and scholarships.
When: Saturday, July 7, 7a.m. – 4p.m,Where: The Truckee Tahoe Airport, 10356 Airport Rd., Truckee, CA 96161 (www.truckeetahoeairfair.com)
This FREE Event will feature:
Appearances from several original Tuskegee Airmen.
Static aircraft displays with pilot docents and a variety of aircraft fly-bys.
Free EAA Chapter 1073 Young Eagles flights for kids ages 8 to 17. Register in advance at the Truckee Tahoe Airport Operations Desk. For more information, contact Michael Golden, at mooney217rn@yahoo.com.
Live music, kids' activities, food court and beer garden.
Opening Ceremony at 11 a.m. to include the Red Star Formation Smoke Team and "Just in Time" Sky Divers
SambaDa, "surfers-cum-dancers" Band, rocking out on the stage to a hybrid of musical sounds.
PLUS, Friday Evening: Tuskegee Airmen Honorary Dinner
Friday, July 6, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Hangar One at the Truckee Tahoe Airport. Tickets are $40 in advance and can be purchased online. Download the official flyer here! For tickets, click here or call 530.587.4119 ext. 107.