If you’re looking for a fun family outing this weekend, the Sun ‘n Fun Airshow will be in Lakeland through Sunday, April 6.
Skydivers will open the festival each morning, dropping into Linder Airport with the U.S. flag. On Saturday, there will also be a hot air balloon launch early in the morning.
In the afternoon, there are airshows, with special performances by the US Navy Blue Angels. All day long there will be a car and motorcycle show in addition to the aviation events.
It’s that time again!
April 1st was not only April Fool’s Day, but was also opening day! No, not baseball – I’m talking about the opening day for the Sun ‘n Fun airshow at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, FL.
For those of us that are addicted to the beauty and thrill of flying, this is one of the best airshows in the country. You baseball fans can keep your peanuts, popcorn and cracker jacks – I’ll stick with the sound of spinning props, the roar of jet engines, and the smell of gas and jet fuel, thank you very much!
This year they are celebrating the airshow’s 40th anniversary, which seems to grow larger every year. There is so much to see that it is almost impossible to see everything at the show in a single day. From the old faithful warbirds to the latest experimental and homebuilt planes – even flying cars are on exhibit! There is literally something for anyone even remotely interested in aviation or even thrill-seeking spectators. There are exhibits spread throughout the airfield, with everything from spare parts for vintage airplanes to electronic navigation aids, flight simulators, and so much more.