1. What are the show dates?

The Abbotsford International Airshow is always the 2nd full weekend in August.
The dates for the next 5 years are as follows:

2010: August 13, 14 & 15

2011: August 12, 13 & 14

2012: August 10, 11 & 12

2013: August 9, 10 & 11 

2014: August 8, 9 & 10

2. Are tickets for single-day admission?

 Yes. Each admission pass is valid for one day.

3. Which acts perform on which day?

All advertised performers will be performing each day of the show. The exception is if we are able to confirm a 'Fly-By' and we will indicate the day it is to attend.

4. Can tickets be purchased at the show?

Yes.  Tickets may be purchased on show days at the King Road Entrance or online.

To save time, pre-purchase your tickets and enter through the PREPAID ONLY entrance at Queen Street Entrance.

5. Is parking included in the admission price?

 Yes. Your admission includes parking on the show site.

6. What type of terrain is the General Admission Area?

The main patron area is grassed and a folding chair or blanket to sit on is recommended.

7. Does Runway Seating include a chair?

 Yes.  With the purchase of Runway Seating, a specific seat is reserved for you all day. General Admission includes no seating.

8. What types of payment can you accept?

  • At the Main Gates and Runway Seating Entrances, we accept Cash, Interac, VISA and MasterCard.
  • Food and Souvenir Concessions accept CASH ONLY
  • Around the show site, there are several ATMs available.

9. What is your cash exchange rate for US Dollars?

$1USD = $1CDN

We also accept VISA, Mastercard and Debit at the entrances and there are several Automatic Bank Machines available

10. What time does the show start?

The Airshow Grounds are open to the public from 8AM through 6PM. Flying starts at 10AM and ends at approximately 5PM. For performance details, please visit the Schedule of Events

11. What amenities are offered onsite?

  • Food Concessions of all varieties
  • Novelties and Ice Cream
  • Souvenir and Gift Kiosks
  • Airshow Program Booths
  • Beer Garden
  • Beer Kiosks (A fully licensed show site allows you to purchase a beverage and return to your family or group wherever you are seated)
  • Cash ATMs
  • "People-Movers" shuttles between areas onsite and the parking lots/campground
  • Fully plumbed washrooms throughout the show site
  • Info Services/ Lost and Found
  • Autograph Booth
  • St John Ambulance First Aid Attendants
  • Security Personnel

12. Will the show still go on if it rains?

Yes! The Airshow is set to go. No refunds or exchanges.

13. What can I bring to the Airshow? What CAN'T I bring to the Airshow?
 

Please Bring:
  • Your friends and family!
  • Sunscreen
  • A hat
  • A camera
  • Lawn-chair or blanket
  • Ear-plugs (parents be aware that it may not be suitable to bring infants to the show)
Please Leave at Home:
  • Your pet
  • Hard-sided coolers
  • Large Back-packs
  • Large pop-up shading tents (umbrellas are okay)