Anderson Regional Airshow

05/27/2022

No airshow planned until taxiway project is complete.

03/20/2020

Sad but neccessary news.

***The Bill and Jo Trent Anderson Regional Airshow scheduled for MAY 30-31, 2020 has been CANCELLED***

Following lengthy discussions with Bill and Jo Trent, Anderson County Administration, Anderson Regional Airport management, it has become clear that the Covid-19 virus has put the Bill and Jo Trent Anderson Regional Airshow out of reach for 2020. As a result, The Bill and Jo Trent Anderson Regional Airshow is canceled. While we are saddened to take this step, it is the best thing to do for citizens of Anderson County, the Airshow Executive Committee, our suppliers, vendors, performers, military personnel, and all those that joined together to bring this airshow to Anderson.

The Anderson Airshow is not the only airshow having to deal with this unusual situation. As an example, the U. S. Air Force grounded public appearances of ALL of its aircraft until May 15. Unfortunately, other services will likely follow suit, and the timeline extended. The list of canceled airshows grows longer every day. The International Council of Airshows (ICAS) www.airshows.aero has a full list of canceled shows, including the Florida Sun and Fun Airshow is postponed indefinitely. We also expect the “social distancing” aspect of this national emergency to be enhanced and extended.

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I want to thank everyone, especially Bill and Jo Trent and Anderson County, for all of their generosity, support, and dedication that went into the production of this airshow. I want all of you to know that it has been an honor to work with you on this project. Everyone involved brought strength and expertise that, when combined, was the finest planning group I have ever seen. I cannot thank you enough for the hours of work you volunteered to bring this airshow to life. I truly believe we were on the brink of having an outstanding airshow. Please remember all of the lessons we have learned, some the hard way, and be prepared to bring your skills back to the table sometime in the future. – Airshow Chairman Butch Jones

03/19/2020

FYI

Please see notification below of the Airport's modified schedule, beginning tomorrow. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.

03/08/2020

Women in Aviation!

In March we recognize and celebrate women’s contributions to the nation throughout history. Naval Aviation has come a long way since the first female naval aviator, Lt. j.g. Barbara Allen, earned her Wings of Gold in 1973. Today, almost 300 women are enrolled in various stages of flight training p...

01/10/2020

At last night's airshow committee meeting, Butch Jones announced our performer line-up for 2020.

Performers:
Patty Wagstaff
Scott Francis
Chef Pitts
Museum of Flight
C-45
T-28 Trojan, Flight of 2
Little Devil – Micro Jet
Skipper Hyle – Harvard (At-6)
Fire Walkers International
John Cline (Air Boss)
Misty Blues (all women parachute team)
C-17 Static Charleston AFB
C-46 Tinkerbell, Static

Our theme is "Women in Aviation" with Patty Wagstaff, three-time National Aerobatic Champion, as our headline act.

Of course, out pyro professionals will again "blow-up the airfield" with a record attempt for the longest Wall of Fire is South Carolina.

Regrettably, the Candian Snowbirds will not be in attendance due to a safety stand-down as a result of the non-fatal accident last year outside Atlanta last year. We wish our Candian friends the best as the team strives to return to the air.

Butch is actively reaching to all our military services for additional displays with an emphasis on female warriors and pilots who inspire us all.

Keep the dates, May 30-31, 2020 to be at the Anderson Regional Airport, free admission, free parking.

Lessons learned, we will have more food vendors and more water available for our guests.

Stay tuned for more information and additional attractions.

12/09/2019

Airshow Chair in LAS @ ICAS booking acts. Good hunting Butch!

Meanwhile a Go Fund Me account will be started for bail money.

10/23/2019

Help wanted:

Airlines say they’re going to need thousands of new pilots to meet passengers’ demand for flights over the coming decade. Filling those jobs is going to take more than help wanted ads, according to airlines that are creating new training programs to help build a pool of aspiring pilots before an...