An update from the Capital Air Show this October that will feature the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.

Greetings!

Not only do you get the world-famous US Air Force Thunderbirds and Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds in an epic double-header … we’re also bringing you a night show spectacle in October that few people have experienced.

This year’s ‘Magic in the Air’ will include (Saturday & Sunday) with choreographed pyro-musical fireworks and an unbelievable drone show! We’re celebrating the America’s 250th Birthday and the Airshow’s 20th Anniversary.

In 2024, night show attendees raved about the drone show using words such as “awesome, spectacular, mind-blowing, and beautiful.”

And the icing on the cake comment, “Most amazing thing I have seen in my life!!!”

This year’s drone show returns to us from Starlight Aerial Productions, based in Michigan. The drone performance will feature American-made Lumenier ARORA drones, equipped with LED lights capable of creating more than 4 billion color combinations … all set to an epic pyro-musical finale.

That said, there’s only one place to see this sensory spectacle: Sacramento’s Mather Airport on October 10 & 11. Because our Airshow is returning to October, you can enjoy the entire night show experience with cooler temperatures.

Your Air Show Insider deep-discount ticket launch is June 24th. We’re expecting a SOLD OUT Airshow. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure your spot at the lowest prices of the year while supplies last!

More fun to follow,

“Az”

Your California Capital Air Show Insider

2026 California Capital Airshow

Celebrating 20 Years & America’s 250th Birthday with the

United States Air Force Thunderbirds
and the
Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds!
October 10-11, 2026

Sacramento Mather Airport – KMHR

Presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova

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California Capital Airshow | (916) 876-7568 insider@californiacapitalairshow.com | https://CaliforniaCapitalAirshow.com/

An update from the Capital Air Show this October that will feature the Canadian Forces Snowbirds – and also this Canadian pilot.

Greetings!

Let’s welcome this twin jet engine glider to Sacramento for the first time!

You do not want to miss this graceful jet-powered sailplane’s aerobatics, which include lights and over 800 pyrotechnic devices. As the sun sets, Bob Carlton will own the night!

With the return of the Night Show, his performance will lead us into this year’s one-of-a-kind America 250th pyro musical. Get ready for a night to remember.

Bob Carlton’s Background

This retired rocket scientist began flying at the age of 19. He has since logged over 2,000 hours in a wide variety of aircraft and holds a commercial pilot certificate. Bob has flown hang gliders, airplanes, helicopters, and sailplanes from hundreds of sites in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Australia.

Bob has flown in air shows professionally since 1993. He lives in Moriarty, New Mexico, with his wife, Laurie, and their dog, Dewey.

We’re going vertical on October 10 & 11, 2026, at Mather Airport, and “we would be honored if you would join us!” -DV

Have a fantastic day,

“Az”

Your California Capital Air Show Insider

P.S. – Your Air Show Insider deep-discount ticket launch is June 24th. We’re expecting a SOLD OUT Airshow. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure your spot at the lowest prices of the year while supplies last!

2026 California Capital Airshow

Celebrating 20 Years & America’s 250th Birthday with the

United States Air Force Thunderbirds
and the
Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds!
October 10-11, 2026

Sacramento Mather Airport – KMHR

Presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova

______________________________________________________________________

California Capital Airshow | (916) 876-7568 insider@californiacapitalairshow.com | https://CaliforniaCapitalAirshow.com/

An update from the Capital Air Show this October that will feature the Canadian Forces Snowbirds – and also this Canadian pilot.

An update from the Capital Air Show this Octobver that will feature the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.

An update from the Capital Air Show this Octobver that will feature the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.