Schedule of Events

Schedule Subject To Change Without Notice
All Times Local, Eastern Daylight Time (GMT -04:00)

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Indianapolis Air Show Annual Golf Classic

Golf Classic registration and lunch at the Winding Ridge Golf Course in Lawrence, IN.

11:30 AM

Golf Classic Shotgun Start (Scramble Format)

12:30 PM
Friday, August 22, 2008

Hot Air Balloon Rides

Advance reservation & payment required- call 317-431-1393 for info.

7:00 AM

Marsh Media & Practice Day

Gates Open. Admission for media day is only $5 per person (children 5 and under are free). Tickets can be purchased at the gate.

11:00 AM

Performer Practice Session

Practice begins.

12:00 PM

Monte Carlo Night

$30 per person, located in the Vitesse Hangar @ Mt. Comfort airport. Food provided by Mudsocks Grill. Sponsored by Hoosier Park

6:30 PM

Hot Air Balloon Glow

Weather permitting, beginning at dusk.

9:00 PM
Saturday, August 23, 2008

Hot Air Balloon Rides & Launch

Advance reservation & payment required- call 317-431-1393 for info.

7:00 AM

12th Annual Indianapolis Air Show at Mt. Comfort Airport

Gates Open to the Public.

8:00 AM

Meet the hot air balloon pilots

Balloonathon / Ultralight tent.

8:30 AM

Food, Beverage & Displays Open

9:00 AM

Car Show Registration

Registration open until Noon.

10:00 AM

Participant / Performer Briefing

10:00 AM

Indiana Military Author Book Signing

USS Indianapolis Tent, until 2 PM.

10:00 AM

FMX Motorcycle Demo

10:00 AM

FMX Drivers available for Autographs

After each demo session @ 10:30 and 11:30.

10:30 AM

2nd FMX Motorcycle Demo

11:00 AM

Opening Ceremonies and Flying Activities Begin!

  • Invocation- Rev. Bert Kite
  • National Anthem
  • Aviator of Year Award Presentation
  • Performers Begin!
11:30 AM

Military Vehicle Convoy & Parade

Show center, on the runway.

12:00 PM

Car Show Peoples Choice Awards Judging

1:00 PM

Car Show Awards Ceremony

3:00 PM

Air Performance Concludes

4:00 PM

Free Concert

Featuring country artist Laura Bryna. Main Ramp – East of Indy Aero Hangar

5:00 PM

Airport Gates Close

6:00 PM
Sunday, August 24, 2008

Hot Air Balloon Rides & Launch

Advance reservation & payment required- call 317-431-1393 for info.

7:00 AM

12th Annual Indianapolis Air Show at Mt. Comfort Airport

Gates Open to the Public.

8:00 AM

Meet the hot air balloon pilots

Balloonathon / Ultralight tent.

8:30 AM

Food, Beverage & Displays Open

9:00 AM

Car Show Registration

Registration open until Noon.

10:00 AM

Participant / Performer Briefing

10:00 AM

Indiana Military Author Book Signing

USS Indianapolis Tent, until 2 PM.

10:00 AM

Opening Ceremonies and Flying Activities Begin!

  • Invocation- Rev. Bert Kite
  • National Anthem
  • Aviator of Year Award Presentation
  • Performers Begin!
11:30 AM

Military Vehicle Convoy & Parade

Show center, on the runway.

12:00 PM

Car Show Peoples Choice Awards Judging

1:00 PM

Car Show Awards Ceremony

3:00 PM

Air Performance Concludes

4:00 PM

Airport Gates Close

6:00 PM
→ Schedule Last Updated: 03 August 2008, 2:53 PM

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