Embark on an Electrifying Adventure: West Coast Airshow and Music Concert
Get ready for an exhilarating weekend getaway as the highly anticipated West Coast Airshow and Music Concert takes over Saldanha Airfield this September. This 14hour event promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with roaring jet engines, incredible aerial feats, and amazing memories.
Get ready for an exhilarating weekend getaway as the highly anticipated West Coast Airshow and Music Concert takes over Saldanha Airfield this September. This 14-hour event promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with roaring jet engines, incredible aerial feats, and amazing memories.
Aerial Extravaganza: High-Flying Performances
The West Coast Airshow is a premier aviation event that features heart-stopping aerial displays and awe-inspiring performances. Starting at 9 am, spectators will enjoy six hours of adrenaline-charged aerial maneuvers and astonishing feats of aviation prowess. The daredevil performances include high-performance jets, iconic helicopters, and legendary aircraft, showcasing the incredible skills of pilots such as Dave Mandel, Grant Timm, Juba Joubert, and Derek Lord.
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During the lunch break, attendees have a unique opportunity to interact with pilots and explore the aircraft up close. Then, from 3 pm to 5 pm, drones and captivating activities take center stage.
Exhibitors that Shine: A Showcase of Excellence
The West Coast Airshow attracts industry leaders, and this year is no different. Visitors can expect to be mesmerized by exhibitors such as Hyundai, Isuzu/Fuzion, Rawson, Harcourts, Propertycoza, AutonoSky, and Twist Electrical, showcasing a rich tapestry of innovations and real estate opportunities.
Empowering Futures: Career Exploration and Drone Dynamics
Stellenbosch University sponsors the Youth Development Program and hosts a career expo alongside its Faculty of Military Science and the Military Academy, offering exploration opportunities. Drone enthusiasts will be captivated by displays from industry leaders like Autonosky, Skyhook Drones, and Integrated Aerial Systems Drones, as well as an attempt to set a new drone speed record by the FlyFPV SA team.
Beyond the Skies: Music Concert Extravaganza
As the sun sets, the spotlight shifts from aerial displays to a highly anticipated music concert. A star-studded lineup featuring Mel Botes, Corné Louw, the West Coast Youth Orchestra’s Marimba ensemble, Sandveld Stoftrappers, and headliner Karen Zoid will captivate audiences from 5 pm to 10:30 pm.
Covering All the Senses: Food and Unwind Zones
The West Coast Airshow also hosts arts and crafts stalls, tantalizing food vendors, a beer garden, cocktail lounge, the renowned Plaasmol tea garden, and activities for children. This ensures that there is something for everyone to enjoy. Ample parking, live broadcasting, and an off-the-grid campsite allow attendees to experience the high-flying action from start to finish.
Stress-Free Transportation and Tickets
Bel a Pêl Dial-a-Buddy’s shuttle service will be available from early morning to late evening for those without transport or who prefer not to drive. Attendees can plan their transportation using the schedule available on the event’s website. Tickets can be purchased directly at the Weskus Mall Management Office or online, with prices ranging from R180 to R240 for adults and discounts for pensioners, kids, and youth.
Stay Up to Date
Stay up to date with the latest announcements, competitions, and news by following West Coast Saldanha Bay Airshow on Facebook and Instagram. Visit the West Coast Airshow website for FAQs, meet-the-pilots, accommodation options, and more.
Sarah Kendricks is a Cape Town journalist who covers the city’s vibrant food scene, from township kitchens reinventing heritage dishes to sustainable fine-dining at the foot of Table Mountain. Raised between Bo-Kaap spice stalls and her grandmother’s kitchen in Khayelitsha, she brings a lived intimacy to every story, tracing how a plate of food carries the politics, migrations and memories of the Cape.
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