Vanderhoof International Airshow 2026 Celebrates Vanderhoof's 100 Years
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July 25, 2026
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A Huge Shout Out And Thanks To All Our Sponsors
Your generous donations of cash and in kind help us plan and put on a world class show.
Thanks to:
The Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society
The Province of British Columbia
Regional District of Bulkley Nechako
Distict Of Vanderhoof
Four Rivers Co-Op
Homestead Inn & Suites
North Country Inn
RDS Aviation
Jepson Fuels
Mitch’s/Winston’s Independant Grocers
District of Vanderhoof
Trench Brewing & Distilling
Yellowhead Helicopters
Westline Ford
Vanderhoof Men Shed
Faitron Communications
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Dr. Andrew Lukaris
Bandstra
Omineca Clinic
A&W
Vanderhoof Flying Club
JC Waterworks
Nechako Valley Inn
Vanderhoof Taxi
Cozy Corner
Vanderhoof International Airshow — Day One Recap
Day One was a massive success. The crowds showed up, the energy was high, and the performances in the sky were unreal. From formation flying to roaring passes overhead, the pilots delivered nonstop excitement.
Amazing turnout — families, aviation fans, and visitors from all over filled the grounds.
Vendors crushed it — great food, great merch, great community vibes.
Balloon rides = fan favourite — short lineups meant more people got to lift off, so organizers opened even more ride slots. Huge smiles everywhere.
The airshow is just getting started — Day Two is coming in hot. See you there for more sky‑high action.
We hope that if you visited the show please take a minute to complete our post show feedback form and help us improve the airshow expirience going forward. Click Here
The view from the hot air balloon
Vanderhoof International Airshow Day 2 recap
brought determination, teamwork, and a whole lot of weather.
The skydivers—originally set to open the show with a dramatic jump—were grounded early in the day as a low ceiling settled stubbornly over the valley. Light rain followed, making things challenging for spectators, volunteers, and show staff who worked hard to keep the schedule moving safely.
Even with umbrellas up and ponchos out, the crowd stayed optimistic. Performers adapted, crews hustled, and the show continued as long as conditions allowed. But as the clouds thickened and the rain intensified, spectators gradually began to head out.
The final call came unexpectedly: the Vanderhoof Fire Department was dispatched on an emergency call, and with their departure, the airshow officially wrapped for the day.
Post-show feedback invitation
Thank you for joining us! We’d love to hear what you thought of the show—your feedback helps us improve future events and create even better experiences for our spectators.
Please take a moment to let us know:
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What you enjoyed most about the show
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Anything that could be improved for next time
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Suggestions for future performances or features
Click the feedback link below to share your thoughts. Your voice matters, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to tell us how we did.
Feedback Here
Partners
We need help and input from the public to put on the best show possible. Here are a few places you might be willing and able to help us out with.
Volunteers
Volunteering can be very rewarding, and we can’t put this event on for our community without help form people just like you. Volunteers who commit to 2 half day shifts will be eligeble for a free weekend pass for themselves. If they commit to 2 full day shifts they will be eligable for a free weekend pass for a family memeber or friend. All volunteers must cordinate their shifts with our Volunteer Cordinator.
Click the Become a Voluneer button to become become a volunteer.
Board Members
To keep our event fresh and, as part of our bylaws, we rotate people through our board. Please click the link below to find out more about being a board member.
Community Contributors
We can’t put on an airshow without our Community Contributors. They are local businesses and individuals who give us their generous donations, in cash or in kind.