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July 22-24, 2011

Presented by the City of Midlothian 

           Schedule of Events   

       

FRIDAY, JULY 22              4:00pm                         Event Opens

                                                   6:15pm                        Opening Ceremonies

                                                   6:30pm                        Trojan Phlyers T28 Fly By

                                                   6:40pm                        NTHPA Hang Glider Fly By Demonstration

                                                   7:00pm                        MASS ASCENSION FLIGHT  

                                            

SATURDAY, JULY 23             6:00am                          Event Opens

                                                  6:45am                          MASS ASCENSION FLIGHT

                                                  7:00am                          COMPETITION FLY IN TASKS

                                                  9:00am-  3:00pm          Aviation Extravaganza

                                                  3:00pm-  6:00pm          MIDWAY TO THE SKIES AIR SHOW

                                                  6:00pm-  6:45pm          Pilot Autograph Signing

                                                  7:15pm                         ASCENSION FLIGHT

                                                  8:00pm-  8:45pm         “LITE THE NITE” BALLOON GLOW                                                                                 Presented by 103.7 Lite FM

                                                                                             

SUNDAY, JULY 24          6:00am                         Event Opens

                                         6:45am                         MASS ASCENSION FLIGHT

                                                 7:00am                         COMPETITION FLY IN TASKS

                                                 9:00am-  Noon             Aviation Extravaganza

                                                 Noon                             Event Closes

TEXAS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by Curve’s

Booths, Exhibits and Children’s Area will be open 4pm to 8pm Friday, 6am-8:30pm Saturday, 6am-Noon Sunday. 

 Live music performances by Mean Mary Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  CMT's Next Superstar performer renowned Ben Smith Saturday evening.

Airplane, Helicopter, B25 and Stearman flights will be available to the public, for purchase, throughout the days.

Hot Air Balloon tethered flights will be available, for purchase, during balloon hours from 6:30am-8:30am and 6:00pm-8:30pm, weather permitting.

                 No Food or Drink may be brought into the event.
      Please leave your pets at home!  Do bring your sunscreen, chairs or blankets!

FREE Admission    $10 per vehicle parking good for all day or $15 for two day pass

  Come Early Saturday afternoon, see the Air Show and miss the traffic!

   Spectators will only be allowed among the balloons
during the balloon glow.  Otherwise, please stay behind
       the taxiway flight line for your safety and enjoyment!

This is an outdoor event.  All flights are subject to weather conditions.

 

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