Here are the latest updates I can confirm about the California Capital Airshow:
- The California Capital Airshow has historically been a major event at Mather Airport in Sacramento, featuring Navy Blue Angels performances alongside other national and international aerobatic teams. This aligns with recent years, where the event drew large crowds and highlighted a mix of military and civilian aviation displays.[1][3][4]
- The event typically runs as a two-day weekend with ground attractions, STEM activities, and occasional nighttime aerial performances or pyrotechnics, depending on the year’s lineup and scheduling. In past editions, attendees could expect multiple aircraft on site, vendor booths, and immersive displays related to aviation history and technology.[4][7][1]
- For the most up-to-date details on dates, performers, tickets, and any special events (such as night shows or new partners), the official California Capital Airshow newsroom and the event site are the best sources to check regularly. Recent press materials indicate ongoing planning for upcoming editions and a focus on delivering high-profile performances and educational experiences.[7]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest official announcements from the Airshow’s newsroom and compile a concise current lineup, dates, and ticket information. I can also summarize recent independent coverage from Sacramento-area outlets to corroborate the official schedule. Would you like me to fetch and summarize those now?
Citations:
- California Capital Airshow overview and event details[1]
- 2025/2024 coverage and lineup details including Blue Angels involvement and attendance context[3][4]
- Official newsroom and upcoming edition planning information[7]
Sources
April 9, 2024 CALIFORNIA CAPITAL AIRSHOW RETURNS JULY 13-14 WITH INTERNATIONAL HEADLINER AND NIGHT SHOW PERFORMANCES Sacramento, CA - The 18th annual California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, makes its return to Mather Airport on July 13 and 14, 2024. Headlined by the world-renowned Italian jet team, Frecce Tricolori, this event will feature an extraordinary lineup of performers, miles of ground attractions, and the anticipated...
californiacapitalairshow.comPRESS INFORMATION Welcome to the California Capital Airshow! We are excited to have all of you in attendance and hope to make your experience covering the Airshow as enjoyable (and easy) as possible. The organizers of the Airshow have worked very hard to make this year’s event the best one yet, and that includes working […]
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www.europeafrica.army.milThe 18th annual California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County Department of Airports in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, returns July 13-14, 2024, from 3:30 - 9:30 p.m. daily, at Mather Airport in Sacramento. The two-day event will feature an extraordinary lineup of performers, including the Italian jet team, Frecce Tricolori, and the United States Air Force Thunderbirds. Attendees will also enjoy miles of ground attractions and the return of nighttime aerial...
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