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Welcome to the 16th Annual Boshears Memorial Fly-In! Boshears Skyfest 2008! |
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§ Ticket Prices § Schedule § Pilot Information § Skyfest Fun § The Boy Scouts § § Educational Booths § Military Appreciation § Worship Service § History Tent § § Greg Hodges Tent § Volunteers § Vehicle Parking § Security & Safety § § Boys and Girls Club 10K, 5K, & Fun Run § Civil Air Patrol § EAA Chapter 172 §
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Ticket prices are $12.00 in advance and $15.00 at the gates. Everyone 12 and under will be admitted FREE when accompanied by an adult. Get your advance tickets at any Circle K location or Augusta Aviation, Inc. front desk. This year, advanced tickets may be purchased with a credit card. |
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Boshears 16th Annual Skyfest to be held October 18th and 19th, 2008. Currently, opening ceremonies are scheduled for 1:30 pm each day with the air show to immediately follow. Gates open at 9:00 am each day. This schedule is subject to change. Please, check back here for the latest updates. Thank you. |
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Pilot Information For those of you flying in, the airfield will be closed during the Boshears Skyfest. Runway 11/29 will close on October 14th, Tuesday, about noon and reopen October 20th, late Monday evening. Runway 5/23 will still be available for aircraft use. Pilots, please, check NOTAMS for specifics. External Link to FAA NOTAM center. Also, for those flying their aircraft into Daniel Field, you are welcome to camp out on the field. Please, contact Augusta Aviation, Inc. for specific information and reservations. |
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Skyfest Fun Come early and stay late, there will be lots to see and lots to do for the entire family, plus plenty of good eats! Pick up a 2008 Skyfest program for only $2.00 and check out what's available at the fly-in. You will find activities, games, and carnival rides for the children, at an additional cost, all day each day. The you and the kids will not want to miss the educational booths. There will also be plenty of activities for the adults, make sure you stop by and visit the aircraft static displays. Everyone will love seeing all of the beautiful and unusual aircraft. Some of these airplanes will not be around forever, here is your opportunity to view them up close. One aircraft to look for in the static line up is the C-130. There will be numerous vendors set up with wonderful exhibits. We hope to see you out at the Skyfest having fun! |
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Educational Booths A smart site, on the field, to check out is the educational area with featured booths by the EAA, CAP, and all of the Military Branches. Also, stopover by the Trenton Flyers booth and see Dave Gardner, who will be sharing his 5,000 mile flight event commemorating the Wright Brother's flight. In addition, on the field you will find, the Tuskegee Airmen, ask them about their heroic experiences. These are just a few of the educational booths set up at the Skyfest. |
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Military Appreciation For the men and women that serve our country. Saturday, October 18th, Active Duty Military admission will be $12.00 at the gate. Sunday, October 19th, Active Duty Military admission will be $5.00 at the gate. October 18th and 19th, for Military Reserves and Retired Military admission will only be $12.00 at the gate. Military Id must be shown to receive the special admission price. |
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Worship Service On Sunday morning, October 19th, at 8:00AM we will be having a nondenominational worship service. Volunteers are invited to the service. The general public, those that have purchased tickets to attend the Skyfest airshow, are also welcome to attend the worship. The Byrd Family will be leading in music and devotion at the non-denomination service at 8:00 AM on Sunday morning.
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History Tent Be sure to stop by the History Tent, there you will discover local aviation history. This year Augusta's very own WWII veterans will be volunteering at the History tent. Come out and meet the aces as they share with you their aviation adventures and stories. The History tent contains updated Augusta aviation history. |
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The Greg Hodges Memorial Tent The
Greg Hodges Memorial Tent is in memory of
Greg Hodges, an outstanding aviator and a huge
community man. Here you will find one of
the best seats in the house for watching the air show. Tickets for this seating are $50.00 per person, per
day, and may be purchased at the gate. Chairs and tables are
set up right at the edge of the air box for an excellent view of the airshow. The tent is located right behind this viewing area and
inside you will find a tasty assortment of refreshments and food. |
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Second Annual Boshears Memorial Ground Loop Are you ready for some fun and exercise? Get your running shoes on because on Saturday, October 18th, we are having a 10K and 5K Run to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Augusta. The 10K and 5K Runs begin at 8:00 am and the Kids Fun Run begins at 11:00 am. The race starts and finishes at Daniel Field. Boshears Memorial Ground Loop – external link for registration is open until 10/16/08 11:59 pm. Entry Fees: 10K Run pre-registration is $20 in advance and $25 the day of the race. 5K Run pre-registration is $15 in advance and $20 the day of the race. The Kids Fun Run ½ mile is $10. T-Shirts are guaranteed to only those who register by October 10th. For more information contact Kathy DeLoach at kdeloach@bgcaugusta.org or click for more information. |
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For all of our wonderful volunteers, Sconyers is hosting a volunteer party at the Chairman's Tent on Saturday at 7:00 PM. You know Sconyers makes the best Bar-B-Que! Also, there will be a D.J. providing music for your entertainment. The Skyfest would not be possible without the hundreds of volunteers that work at the air show - many of them volunteering their time year after year. Some of them have been with us since the very first Fly-In. We provide food, drinks, t-shirts, and much more for our volunteers to show our appreciation for their time and effort. THANK-YOU Volunteers!! |
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Civil Air Patrol We are highly
appreciative of the
Civil Air Patrol, GA Wing. As at all air shows, airplanes
must be in motion at some point in time. This
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The Boy Scouts Each year, hundreds of Boy Scouts camp out at the Boshears Skyfest. They provide numerous and invaluable services for the air show. We are honored by their presence and welcome them each year. For more information, contact Dan MacEachern. Click here to download the Boy Scouts Registration Form for the Boshears Skyfest 2008 (form not available at this time). Scouts Page. |
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First Annual EAA Fly-In - EAA Chapter 172 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 172 will be sponsoring a Fly-In. Pilots from sister chapters, as well as those not affiliated with a chapter are encouraged to fly in and display their aircraft. Prizes, determined by judges, will be awarded for the various categories of “flying machines". An open air tent will be provided for those that wish to bring their sleeping bags or you may relax under your wings. Concessions are available. Showers are NOT provided. We would love to have you join us for the airshow and also for fun after hours. For more information contact Sheila Connell at conl6356@comcast.net. |
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Vehicle Parking The entry for free on-field parking is off of Wrightsboro Road, directly across from the Daniel Village Shopping Center. Turn right towards the parking lot. The main ticket gates will be to the far left corner of the parking lot. Please, be aware that Daniel Village is very particular about using their parking lot for the air show and has in the past had cars towed. |
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Security and Safety Issues
All backpacks, folding seats, and large bags will be checked.
Any type of motorized vehicle is not allowed on the field. We do offer special transportation for those that need it. Just let the gate volunteer know that you need assistance. People Movers is sponsored by the EAA Chapter 172.
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Home Page § Skyfest 2008 § Participants § Sponsors § Vendors § Daniel Field Forrest & Buster § Aviation Images § Aviator of the Year § Local Heroes § Links § Scholarship
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Ice
coolers and/or chests are not allowed on the field.
Please, abide by these
basic security and safety issues and we will all have a wonderful
time! Hope to see you there at the Fly-In!