WELCOME
Welcome to the Vanderhoof International Airshow website! Here you will find everything related to the Festival of the Summer in 2018! Please have a look around, provide us your feedback but most of all, come see the show!
BECOME A PARTNER
An event such as this could not take place without the support and generosity of our Corporate Partners. If you, or your business, are interested in becoming a sponsor, please click the link below to connect with us with us or to request a sponsorship package.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
The Vanderhoof International Airshow could not happen without our volunteers. If you want to fly, be a vendor or help out in any way, we want to hear from you. Crazy, wild, thrilling and out of this world. Be a part of it!
Online Ticket Sales will begin Late 2019!
Not one, but two days of thrilling entertainment, the famous "Hangar Party" and more!
Our 2018 World Class PerformersThe performers for the 2018 airshow listed below. Click for more details!
Douglas DC-3 Historic Flight Foundation
While it will not be flying aerobatics, this amazing aircraft from the Historic Flight Foundation will be in the air, and is a Must See! Experience the flight of a lifetime! For a donation of $295 to the Vanderhoof Flying Club, you can take to the skies in this iconic aircraft. Contact us for more information.
Canadian Forces Snowbirds
The Canadian Forces (CF) Snowbirds, 431 Air Demonstration Squadron are a Canadian icon comprised of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and National Defence Public Service employees.
Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team, the SkyHawks
The Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team, The SkyHawks, is Canada’s only military parachute demonstration team. For over 40 years, we have represented Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces to over 75 million spectators worldwide under our signature Canadian flag parachutes.
CF-18 Demonstration Team
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Captain Stefan Porteous as the pilot for the 2018 CF-18 Demonstration Team.
VOUGHT F4U-7 Corsair – Erickson Aircraft Collection
Mike Oliver – Pilot and General Manager of the incredible Erickson Aircraft Collection of Madras Oregon will also be brining the collection’s Vought F4U-7 Corsair
Grumman F6F Hellcat – Erickson Aircraft Collection
Mike Oliver – Pilot and General Manager of the incredible Erickson Aircraft Collection of Madras Oregon will present their recent aquisition, this remarkable Grumman F6F-5N Hellcat!
Yellow Thunder Formation Aerobatic Team
One of the most recognizable of Canadian Airshow Duo’s! We are delighted to Welcome our friends David and Drew Watson back to Vanderhoof in 2018! Tha’t right, it’s Yellow Thunder!! Enjoy the presence of the Harvard while you watch them. Listen to the unmistakable music the radial engine makes, and the rapping the propeller makes as its tips break the sound barrier. The Harvard is a significant airplane in our Canadian heritage; David and Drew are honoured to demonstrate it.
Bud and Ross Granley – Yak-55 and Yak-18T
Mention the name “Granley” in aviation and airshow circles anywhere and chances are you will be greeted with smiles and stories. The Granley name is synonymous with excellence and passion in Military, Commercial and Aerobatic Aviation. We are delighted to welcome Bud and Ross to our 2018 show! Read more about this father and son team, and plan to join us to see them in action August 4th.
Mrazek Airshows – Harvard Mark IV & Yakovlev 18T
Veteran airshow pilot and performer John Mrazek along with his Harvard Mark IV, “Pussycat II,” will dazzle audiences, spectators, or anyone watching with a spectacular aerial ballet. With lots of noise, smoke, and skill, John’s aerobatic performance will bring the entire airshow crowd to a standstill.
Kevin Maher – Boeing Model 75 “Stearman”
Kevin Maher has over 24000 flying hours in 130 different types of aircraft, but this lovely Stearman is one of his favourites.
For the First Time at the VIA -Precision Exotics
It just keeps getting better! Precision Exotics is the only company in North America that offers the thrill of viewing and riding in an exotic car while attending an airshow.
FMX Motorbike Action!
A Vanderhoof Airshow Attraction, Local rider Luke Wheeler and friends will be back with big air and high flying tricks!
Ken Hildebrandt – Show Announcer
We could not be more thrilled to announce that professional airshow announcer Ken Hildebrandt will be the man behind the mic at our 2018 show! Prepare to be informed and entertained as you look to the sky this August 4th!
Air Boss One – John Smutny
While technically not a performer, a critical member of any airshow team is the Air Boss and we are fortunate to have secured one of the best in the business for our show.