Having never been to an air show before, we were really excited to go. The Stuart Air Show did not disappoint. The drive up was a bit tedious and there were traffic jams on the roads leading to the airfield entrance. We didn't plan for it and so got a bit stuck having left around noon to go see the show. I would recommend arriving earlier to beat the rush. Otherwise, once inside parking was easy-peasy. They even have a tractor pulled trolley going from one end of the massive parking area to the ticket booths and back, although we decided to enjoy the walk there on this beautiful day. Once inside there was a ton of stuff to see and do. Parked airplanes and helicopters all over the place, and some were open for people to sit in and explore. There were multiple beer stands and a concession area with all sorts of fair food items. Meanwhile, starting around 11:30am, there were various aircraft performing at all times above everyone's heads. From fast attack jets, to acrobatic propeller craft, to gigantic transports, it was a sight to see! Over to the side there was a collection of various military choppers and tents showing of WW2 weapons and gear with people dressed in era appropriate uniforms. Also in the distance I could see a Huey helicopter giving people rides around the area. Getting this up and personal with these machines was very interesting and overall the experience was truly unique and fun! I thoroughly recommend going, especially if you have never gone to an air show before! read more

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LOVED the helicopter experience, for $100, it was totally worth it. I was scared at first but as soon as I got strapped in and we took off I felt secure and that I was in good hands of the expert pilots. We had great seats in the media/photography pit, my only complaint or advice would be to wear a wide brimmed hat and lots of sunscreen. Even in November, Florida is brutally hot. I did get really scared during the parts where the canons went off, I jumped every single time. My favorite part of the show was definitely the acrobatics show where the planes would dip, dive, corkscrew, and roll. I also liked seeing the helicopters dumping water in the simulated water drop to put out fires. read more

Stuart Air Show - Helicopter ride - Arts & Entertainment Near Me - Stuart, Florida

Another great day at the stuart air show . Look forward to next year . Fantastic weather . Nice performances. Have gone for many years. Better food options this year than in past. read more

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First time experiencing the air show we had an amazing time. Will be coming back next year. read more

I volunteered there it was a great show we watched as I bar tendered in the vip tent The blue angels were awesome read more

Went to the air show yesterday and enjoyed it. We arrived early and avoided traffic 9:30 AM. My adult daughter left early around 1:00 PM and struggled with traffic to leave. She left because she couldn't handle the heat, you can't bring a full size umbrella in, just purse size, but you could pay $30 and buy a full size umbrella from a vendor. With a small umbrella you end up always having sun on you. Impossible to enjoy when you are in direct sun without enough shade. It was windy so holding the umbrella was tiresome. Looking into the sun didn't help. My daughter brought a lawn chair and the grass area is very uneven and her fiancé stepped in a hole and twisted his knee. So he sat the rest of the time. You can't bring water or food. $2 for a bottle of water. Gets expensive just to stay hydrated. Lots of walking and hot asphalt. Not allowed to bring a canopy of course, yes, I asked. Anyway, other than the heat and direct sun, the planes and show are absolutely fantastic. Be aware it's a Portable toilets, and fairground food type event. My husband and I were gifted upgrades for the white tent with a zaxby's lunch and of course sitting at the edge of the tent was crowded and if you move inside you can't see above you... so, you end up saving a seat and walk back and forth outside the tent to see better or sit at picnic tables in the sun. Bring ear protection especially for small children. Great planes, great show, but you need shade to enjoy it. We saw a truck with a tailgate down covered by a pop up canopy in the parking area with a cooler. Brilliant. Parking is free. read more

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Incredible experience! Really fun, the people, the airplanes, the jets I was gobsmacked, walking on the tarmac, the tents, the beer, the food, the people!!! No real shade so come prepared, the parking situation was busy yet very efficient :) Thank you Yelp for the elite tickets, I payed it forward when I could, being a nice addition to a treasure coast staple for over 30 years :)) Would absolutely go again. You can trust me; it is good clean livin' read more

Attended on Saturday and really enjoyed it. This event is well-organized and there is so much see (and hear!). We saw the Army parachute team, aerial acrobatics, an F-16, T-38, A-10 (warthog) and tons of helos and other aircraft. Bravo! read more

Stuart Air Show - Big crowd, lots to see! Flying demos have just started! - Arts & Entertainment Near Me - Stuart, Florida

From start to finish not a great experience. The parking was not organized, as we walked to the gate for entrance there were all kinds of spaces with no cars? The check in was ridiculous, making people take covers off of chairs while not checking my bag and husband brought in his knife with no metal detection! Did not see any schedule of events, so arrived at about 4:30-5:00 got a spot for our chairs, started walking around to see vendors and they were about 10-15 feet off the concrete in the grass and getting dark the vendors were in the dark! The venue needs to have some kind of lighting if just for safety issues! Have the planes, etc. lit up so people can walk around and see them especially on Friday night since the venue said they are open 4-10 pm. The jet fuel & fireworks smoke is horrendous and very toxic to those with any kind of asthma, or upper respiratory issues. And finally, the food was not only over priced but not very good. The ice tea was $10 and couldn't drink because it was disgusting! $20 for 4 small chicken tenders & fries is pathetic, as well as $12 for a footlong corndog! The area was also very dark and a safety issue as well! The fireworks were over by 7:15 and there wasn't anything else to do because it was dark! Spent $100 for about a 2 hour experience. Had there been lighting by the vendors & planes, we could have walked around more. Disappointed!!!! The air show was awesome, not as many planes as last year though! Thank you to all veterans who serve, have served, and gave the ultimate sacrifice God Bless the USA United we stand divided we fall read more

Great event for all kids and adult! Fair food, pizza, food truck they have everything needed plus beer and live music and events. You can bring your own chairs and enjoy the show. Come early because it gets packed real fast. Very cool and entertaining! read more

We attended the Stuart Air Show as participants in the Run the Runway 5K held November 4, 2018. This race was initially offered in late spring and Dunkin' Donuts gift cards were awarded to the first 10 runners to register. America does run on Dunkin, right? Needless to say, we stepped to it. Packet pick-up for the run was located at the local Fleet Feet and pre-race communication was very detailed. This made pick-up effortless. Fast forward to race day... Unfortunately, it stormed shortly before the race so some changes had to be made to accommodate the post rain challenges. For instance, the planned entrance to the race was flooded so we had to use the main entrance instead. The designated entrance was manned by a fellow in a golf cart so people were properly instructed at arrival. Once parked, we had to shuttle out to the runway where the start line was located. Due to the inclement weather, the race was delayed 15 minutes and I think this was more than acceptable. Let's talk about the actual race... coolest start ever! A tank fired off to begin the race, talk about an adrenaline rush! Running on the runway as the sun comes up and seeing the magnificent tanks and planes is super cool. The stretch without the planes got a bit tedious. Due to FAA restrictions, there were no water stations. Fortunately, I carry my own bottle so this didn't present an issue for me. Cones were well placed for the majority of the race, but there was an area where people were perplexed and some took the wrong route. This could've been remedied had there been more volunteers posted along the course. Running across the finish line is always rewarding! It's even more exhilarating when you're face to face with some of the coolest aircrafts. All participants were supposed to receive a medal, but there was a hiccup so these weren't received at the finish line as promised. To be fair and give credit where credit is do, the director (or representative) did formally announce this miscommunication prior to the awards ceremony and promised to rectify by ordering the medals and having a pick-up similar to packet pick-up day. I appreciate the acknowledgment and am happy all runners will receive their well deserved medals. I'm a glass half full kind of girl so it's something to look forward to, the race that keeps rewarding. ;) Air show entrance and the runners chalet with a guest was also part of the 5K package. The runners chalet featured food, beverages and adult beverages throughout the day. Moreover, it provided great seating to view the air show. We ended our day with watching a WWII reenactment presented by both planes and tanks. Essentially, the air field was a battle field and it was neat to watch. All in all, I was very pleased and feel I received my money's worth. I would return and race the runway in years to come and I recommend attending the Air Show. It's a great way to spend the day with family, friends and fellow runners. =) Until 2019~ read more

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The only negative for this experience is the entry and parking. The line to get in 45 min before the first show was about 3/4 mile long down A1A. Good thing we really wanted to go. Shuttles from the fair grounds might be a better idea to help manage the single line to the entrance. It's also a hike to the air field once you park. Breathtaking shows and really cool planes on display. A great family experience. read more

I was in Naval Air for years and have attended many air shows all over the country. This was one of the worst for sure. From local police and event staff being all but useless to the actual event being very poorly organized, this was really a terrible experience. First of all, $30 per person?! Really?! Thank God I'm a veteran so my Wife and I each got in for $5 each but my adult children were both $30 each. That's crazy! The first problem was the fact that I paid $20 for VIP parking but when we arrived we were told that it was full so we ended up way out by the fence! When we got to the gate I was told that they were aware that the police were screwing up the traffic and not paying attention to people's VIP passes. Great! I was told that I could go to the "information" tent to get a refund but when I tried to find the "information" tent, it proved quite difficult. First of all, I asked several event staff members (people in the blue shirts) and not one of them could actually tell me where it was so I was on my own. Finally asked enough people and eventually I found the (unmarked) information tent. Turns out they weren't giving me a refund, just taking my name and number and then making fun about whether I'd actually get a refund or not. When trying to actually enjoy the show, I found that the vast majority of the view of the field where the individual performances were located was totally blocked by a couple of large white tents that were setup for those who paid extra for the "dirty flight suit party"($115 per person) and the "flight line club"($125 per person) as well as other vendor tents. The actual area for people only looking to watch for the standard admission was quite tiny and totally jammed up by food vendor lines! And as far as static displays, the aircraft there were minimal and mostly older commercial or retired(now commercial) military aircraft. Do yourself a favor and forego this waste of time and money. Find a REAL air show. read more