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Air Show boasts record-breaking attendance, 2017 dates announced

by The AV Times Staff • March 23, 2016

[Photo by James Stamsek. View Stamsek's entire album of 85 photographs from the 2016 Los Angeles County Air Show here.]
[The 2016 Los Angeles County Air Show was held March 19 and 20 at William J. Fox Airfield in Lancaster. Photo by James Stamsek. View Stamsek’s entire album of 85 photographs from the Air Show here.]
LANCASTER – The third annual Los Angeles County Air Show welcomed its largest attendance yet, boasting 137,000 spectators over the two-day event, organizers announced Wednesday.

Proceeds from the event will fund several scholarships to regional youth and provide seed money for the 2017 Air Show, according to the Los Angeles County Air Show Board of Directors.

“With this only being our third year, we have once again put on a safe world-class event, stated Dennis Dunbar, executive director of the Los Angeles County Air Show. “I’m extremely pleased with the overall success of the event and record attendance; we are thankful for the support from our sponsors, community partners, and proud of our hard working volunteers that put in tireless hours to make this event happen.”

Organizers said the boost to the local economy and outlying areas was significant. Initial projections show $6.8 million in direct economic impact, with indirect impact numbers currently being determined.

A monetary stipend was also awarded to more than 20 local non-profit groups who provided assistance to the master concessionaire. In the near future, the Air Show board will announce the Los Angeles County Air Show Regional Scholarship Program and its application process for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the areas of science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) or aerospace.

“In three short years, the Air Show continues to make a positive economic and community impact,” stated Allen Hoffman, board president of the Los Angeles County Air Show. “We look forward to growing this wonderful event while striving to make a difference in the region and the lives of our youth with the scholarship program and more.”

2017 Air Show scheduled for March 25-26

Fans should save the date for March 25-26, 2017, as the Air Show welcomes back the USAF
Thunderbirds, according to organizers. Updates will be posted regularly at the http://www.lacountyairshow.com/.

[Information via news release from the Los Angeles County Air Show.]

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4 comments for "Air Show boasts record-breaking attendance, 2017 dates announced"

  1. Turd Ferguson says

    March 25, 2016 at 12:19 pm

    Maybe next year we can see a miracle in flight.Maybe next year we can see a miracle in flight.Maybe next year we will see LEAPS stop a crime.Maybe next year we will see LEAPS stop a crime.That would be the highlight of the show.That would be the highlight of the show.A $10,800,000.00 miracle.A $10,800,000.00 miracle.What a waste.What a waste.No to LEAPS.No to LEAPS.

  2. Mike says

    March 25, 2016 at 9:37 am

    The Blue Angels are better

  3. Ratface says

    March 25, 2016 at 7:46 am

    Ultimate fly off…who wins? TBirds vs angels?

  4. Gowchong says

    March 25, 2016 at 6:51 am

    Next year’s air show will feature the US Air Force’s Thunderbirds. Looking forward to volunteering again.

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