FEATURED ATTRACTIONS
A full day of patriotic tributes, aerial excitement, and family-friendly fun — on the ground and in the sky.
ABOUT THE AIRSHOW
The Pixel Man presents the city’s first-ever airshow at Gainesville Airport (KGVL).
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Gainesville’s first-ever airshow, hosted by The Pixel Man on October 24, 2026 at Gainesville Airport (KGVL).
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A once-in-a-lifetime event featuring vintage aircraft, thrilling aerial displays, and massive crowds.
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Powered by Top Gun sponsors including Lanier Flight Center, Horizon Dreams, and AbAviation.
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Family-friendly fun with food trucks, live music, face painting, prizes, and swag bags for participating pilots.
Live National Anthem Performance
Lanier Flight Center helicopter rides
Black Hawk Helicopter Exhibit
Full Throttle
Formation Team
Full Throttle
Formation Team
CAR SHOW
Full Throttle
Formation Team
Honor Our Veterans
Celebrating those who have served our nation.
Complimentary Pancake Breakfast for Veterans ONLY ID required
Free Drinks & Snacks for Veterans ONLY ID required
Live Performance of the National Anthem
Special Flyover Tribute BY FULL THROTTLE FORMATION TEAM
FREE ADMISSION
for Veterans
ID REQUIRED
Military ID is REQUIRED to receive veteran benefits.
Questions? Call Us: 770-653-4410
Thank You to Our Vendors
Great food, unique souvenirs, and the vendors who make it all possible.
Start your morning right with DELICIOUS pancakes, sausage and coffee prepared by the EAA
PANCAKE BREAKFAST IS $10.00 per person
EAA PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Food Trucks
Enjoy a variety of delicious meals and snacks throughout the day. Provided by Food trucks and vendors!
Our airshow wouldn’t be possible without the incredible food trucks, breakfast sponsors, souvenir vendors, and local businesses who help make this event special for our community. We are proud to partner with these hardworking businesses and encourage you to stop by, support them, and say thank you.
Experience the Thrill of Flight
Feel the power. See the sky from a new perspective.
Experience the thrill of vertical flight and hovering over the ground with a view of Lake Lanier
$70.00 per ride
Top Gun sponsors
OUR PROUD SPONSORS
Honoring the organizations and individuals who make this airshow possible.
Please click on their logo to visit their website and show your support.
Takeoff Sponsors
Sky Captain Sponsors
Runway Sponsors
Wingman Sponsors
EVENT SCHEDULE
A look at how the day takes off
Morning Arrivals
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7:00 – 9:30 AM · Aircraft& CAR arrivals
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9:00 – 11:00 AM · Pancake breakfast
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10:00 AM · ALL ACTIVITIES open
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to the public
Airshow Action
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1:20 PM · Warbird flyover (full throttle)
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1:24 PM · Airshow begins
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1:40 PM · Airshow ends
Closing
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1:50 PM · Public departure
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Pilots prizes & drawings
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2:00 PM · All clear
Honor & Ceremony
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1:00 PM · Veterans called to the stage
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1:10 PM · Public gathers around the stage
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1:15 PM · Short video presentation
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Flag presented by Color Guard UNITS
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A short prayer
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The National Anthem