Wings Over North Georgia tailgate drive-in
♦ It is set for Oct. 2425 and will cost $130 per vehicle.
The Wings Over North Georgia air show will go on this year with a twist. It’s scheduled for Oct. 2425 in Rome.
The eighth annual air show will be a drive-in event where people can set up a tailgate to watch the show at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport. Each vehicle will be provided with a 10-foot by 20-foot parking space with an additional samesized space for tailgating.
General airfield parking tickets are $130 per vehicle, but if someone is interested in a front row ticket for the event, it will be $300. There isn’t a limit to how many people per vehicle as long as there are enough seat belts for the passengers. The front row ticket holders will also receive an additional 100 square feet of space to use. Tickets can only be bought in advance.
“When we sell out of tickets, we’re done,” WONG 2020 organizer John Cowman said.
The International Council of Airshows had the original idea of doing drive-in air shows and once Cowman ran the idea by the county and state, they were ready to go.
Each car will be parked in order of arrival and attendees are welcome to bring their own tables, chairs, food and nonalcoholic drinks to the show. Concessions will also be available on site.
Face coverings will not be enforced at the air show, but Cowman does encourage people to wear them if they leave their spaces to purchase food or drinks or use one of the portable restrooms stationed around the airfield.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will serve as the headlining and final performers
for both days. The Thunderbirds are internationally known for their hard-charging demonstration of precision formation flying and pushing their F-16 “Fighting Falcons” to the limit.
Opening ceremonies will begin each day with the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team. The elite group of skydivers will launch the start of aerial performances during the national anthem and later return for a full demonstration.
“It’s a very powerful lineup,” Cowman said. “It’ll be an outstanding show.”
To purchase tickets and learn more about the various acts, visit the Wings Over North Georgia website.