August 22nd, 23rd, & 24th, 2003
at
Richmond Municipal Airport
5169 State Road 227 South
Richmond, IN  47374

Come out and celebrate the
Centennial of Flight Celebration
in the city where Wilbur Wright attended high school!

Schedule of Events 

Admission

Adults  - $5.00
Children 12 & Under - Free
Parking - $3.00

Events and Special Activities (subject to change - times to be announced)

Hot Air Balloons

• Night Glows scheduled for Friday and Saturday night (weather permitting), flight times to be announced.

• Special Shape Balloons include: Pepsi Can, The Flying Purple Eater

• 20 -30 Hot Air Balloons expected to participate.

Dave Dacey Air Shows

• 2 Performances on Saturday and Sunday, Media Flights on Friday

• Dave Dacy and Wing Walker, Tony Kazian - This headline grabbing performance includes both the thrilling wingwalking expertise of 2nd generation wingwalker, Ton Kazian, and pilot, Dave Dacey.  (18 minutes)

• Dave Dacy's Super Stearman Solo Aerobatic Act

Joe Dooley

The Flying Irishman is always a crowd favorite.  Joe performs a great high energy aerobatic demonstration in the Pitts Special.

Clyde Zellers

North American SNJ, Clyde performs a beautiful and patriotic salute to the United States military in the WWII aircraft.

Classic Car Show on Saturday

Fireworks on Saturday Night!

And More!

• Eberle Amusement Rides

• Camel and Pony Rides

• Police Dog Show

• Huey Helicopter Rides - $40.00/person

• Airplane Rides

• Skydiving Competition - Tandem Skydiving available to the public.

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SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY-AUGUST 21

• Approximately 9:00 pm - Mini Hot Air Balloon Night Glow at McBride Stadium (Starts after the Roosters Game) 

FRIDAY-AUGUST 22 (MEDIA DAY)

• 3:00 pm - Gates Open
• 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm -  Meet the Air Show Entertainers and Hot Air Balloon Pilots. 
• 3:00 pm - Food and Craft Vendors Open 
• 3:00 pm - Pony and Camel Rides
• 3:00 pm - Airplane Rides and Tandem Skydiving Available 
• 4:00 pm - Eberle Amusement Rides Open to Public 
• 5:30 pm - Aerobatic Demonstrations 
• 6:30 pm - Skydives Color the Sky 
• 7:00 pm - Airplane Parade 
• 7:30 pm - Hot Air Balloon Night Glow 
• 10:00 pm - Closing

SATURDAY - AUGUST 23

• 6:00 am - Gates Open
• 6:15 am - Hot Air Balloon Competition 
• 9:00 am - Huey Helicopter Rides, Airplane Rides, Tandem Skydiving 
• 10:00 am - Pony and Camel Rides 
• 10:00 am - Eberle Amusement Rides Open 
• 10:00 am - Food and Craft Vendors Open
• 10:00 am to 11:00 am -  Skydiving Competition 
• 11:00 am to 2:00 pm - Dave Dacy Air Show #1
• 11:00 am to 3:00 pm - Classic Car Show 
• 12:15 pm (approx.) Stealth Bomber Flyover
• 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Police Dog Demonstration 
• 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Skydiving Competition 
• 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm - Dave Dacy Air Show #2 
• 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Live Dixieland Music
• 6:00 pm - Skydives Color the Sky 
• 6.30 pm - Airplane Parade
• 7:45 pm - Hot Air Balloon Night Glow
• 9:00 pm - Fireworks
• 10:00 pm - Closing

SUNDAY - AUGUST 24

• 6:00 am - Gates Open
• 6:15 am - Hot Air Balloon Competition 
• 9:00 am - Huey Helicopter Rides, Airplane Rides, Tandem Skydiving 
• 11:00 am - Pony and Camel Rides 
• 11:00 am - Eberle Amusement Rides Open 
• 11:00 am - Food and Craft Vendors Open
• 12:00 am - Dave Dacy Air Show #1
• 12:00 am - Model Airplane Display Opens
• 2:00 pm - Police Dog Demonstration 
• 2:00 pm - Skydiving Competition 
• 3:00 pm - Dave Dacy Air Show #2 
• 6:00 pm - Festival Closes

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