Amador County – After 25 years, the Rancho Murieta Airshow is back, and set for May 19, Armed Forces Day.
Organizers said the Rancho Murieta Airport hosts the “rockstars of the airshow industry,” with performers Julie Clark, Bill Stein, Eddie Andreini, Dan Buchanan, Vicky Benzing and other airshow veterans.
There is some history in the Rancho Murieta Airshows that took place in the mid-1980s which are considered legendary. Rancho Murieta airport owner, Bradley Beer, “is looking to bring back the magical mix of top notch talent and military might that makes this airshow memorable and recognizes our troops on Armed Forces Day.”
It is going to be an annual event and Beer said to “look for us every May on Armed Forces Day. There’s not another show that I know of in our area on Armed Forces Day. It’s the right day to showcase our military with an airshow.”
Beer said the show has history, and is being built by volunteers, largely from the airport’s Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1476 that has staged an annual Airport Day over the last five years on Armed Forces Day.
The Rancho Murieta Air Show will honor U.S. men and women in uniform with military demonstrations and fly-bys. P-51’s, Sea Fury’s, and other classic warbirds will be on display and thrill spectators with the sounds of round motor fly-bys.
Beer said Sutter Creek resident, Sandy Sanders, famous for his years announcing for the Reno National Championship Air Races, will be giving play-by-play announcing along with very special guest, internationally known veteran airshow performer Wayne Handley.
Gates open at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, May 19. Fly-ins are welcome but check Notices To Air Men. The airport will be closed between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Hampton Inn and Suites in Folsom is offering discounted rooms and is running a shuttle between the hotel and airshow. Parking for autos and aircraft is free.
General admission is $12 in advance, $15 at the gate, and kids’ general admission is free. Bring a chair and plenty of sunscreen. No ice chests are allowed.
Also available is V.I.P. seating in the Performer’s Tent. These tickets include show center seating, catered lunch, hosted bar, and shade all day. Tickets are offered in advance at $100.
A portion of all proceeds will benefit the United Service Organizations (USO) and other organizations that support the U.S. military. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling (916)354-9889.
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