U.S. Navy Blue Angels arrive at Minden-Tahoe Airport ahead of weekend air show
UPDATE: If you watched the skies over Carson Valley late Monday morning, there's a good chance you may have caught a glimpse of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
With the 2018 Aviation Roundup days away, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels landed at the Minden-Tahoe Airport this Monday, Oct. 8. In addition, Fat Albert, the C130 transport plane for the Blue Angels, arrives.
Carson Valley’s premier airshow, the 2018 Aviation Roundup will host the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 13-14 at the Minden-Tahoe Airport in Minden, Nev. The event, now in its fifth year, is an action-packed, family friendly event featuring air show performers, planes and military aircraft.
The Aviation Roundup is Nevada’s last airshow for 2018 and is held at the Minden-Tahoe Airport. It’s an action-packed weekend event for the entire family. Spectators of all ages are sure to be amazed with demonstrations by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, The Red Bull Air Force team, and many more. The airshow also features static aircraft displays, a MaxFlight simulator, and a vendor village with plenty of food and beverage options.
Grocery shoppers can now add the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the Red Bull Air Force team to their basket while checking out at their neighborhood Raley’s. Tickets are available now through Oct. 14 at the Raley’s Supermarket in Gardnerville. The store is offering discount tickets starting at $15 for a child ticket, and $50 for a family pass for two adults and up to eight kids.
Discounted pre-show tickets for the Aviation Roundup are also available online and at the Minden-Tahoe Airport office. Tickets are also available at AviationRoundup.com.
The Carson Valley region serves as the host community for the Aviation Roundup. Lodging options include boutique, name brand and gaming resorts. For more information go to VisitCarsonValley.org.