Schedule of Events
Updated 8/12/23. Subject to change.
Camp-out Friday: August 18, 2023
Campgrounds on the WEST side of Arlington Airport open on Friday; camping or aircraft ticket needed. Map & directions…
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Camping gates open | 12 Noon | GREEN gate & aircraft arrivals - requires camping or aircraft ticket |
| Pilot Corn Roast | 3-5 PM | Aircraft Parking/Camping (Pilots and passengers only) |
| Movie snack bar open | 3 PM | Big screen movie area - requires camping or aircraft ticket |
| Top Gun Maverick | 3 PM | Big screen movie area - requires camping or aircraft ticket |
| Devotion | 5:30 PM | Big screen movie area - requires camping or aircraft ticket |
| Top Gun Maverick | 7:30 PM | Big screen movie area - requires camping or aircraft ticket |
| Camping gates closes | 9 PM | Green gate. There is a holding area outside the gate where you can park after this time. |
| Devotion | 9:30 PM | Big screen movie area - requires camping or aircraft ticket |
SkyFest Saturday: August 19, 2023
Saturday Activities are on the WEST side of Arlington Airport. Map & directions…
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Camper gate opens | 9 AM | Green camper gate - open to camping tickets only |
| Saturday Morning Cartoons | 9 AM | Big screen movie area - requires camping or aircraft ticket |
| Top Gun Maverick | 10:30 AM | Big screen movie area - requires camping or aircraft ticket |
| Pilot Corn Roast | 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Aircraft Parking/Camping (Pilots and passengers only) |
| Devotion | 12:30 PM | Big screen movie area - requires camping or aircraft ticket |
| GATES OPEN: General admission | 2 PM | Main admission gates - GREEN, RED & BLUE tickets |
| Food trucks open | 2 PM | Main walkway |
| Camp Adams area opens | 2 PM | Camp Adams - military vehicles area |
| XBOX games | 2 PM to show start | Big screen movie area |
| Beer Garden | 2 PM to 9PM | At the red barn in center rear area of general parking |
| Kids play area | 2 PM to show start | Play area by drone cage |
| Shuttle service starts | 2 PM to show start | Stops all around the event. Ends at 6PM |
| Car Show Grand entrance parade | 3 PM | Main walkway by food |
| Car Show begins | 3 PM | Main walkway |
| Airshow | Approx. 6 PM | In the Sky |
| Entry gates close | 8 PM | ALL GATES - gates will close about one hour after the main show begins. No entry via any gate after this time. |
| Balloon glow | Approx. 8:30 PM | Main Airshow Area |
| Drone show | Approx. 9:30PM | In the Sky |
| Show close | Approx. 10 PM | After drone show completes |
Take Flight Sunday: August 20, 2023
Sunday activities are on the EAST side of Arlington Airport by the Airport Office. More info…
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Airport Community Day | 10:00 AM, close 3PM | Arlington Airport Office area - EAST side of airport |
| Young Eagles Flights | 10:00 AM, close 2 PM | Reservations Required - Arlington Airport - EAST side |
| Cross-airport Shuttle | 10:00 AM to 3 PM, approx. every 30 minutes | Campground shuttle stop |
| West side SkyFest camping areas check-out time | 5 PM |
