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The 2025 Shop ‘n Save Westmoreland International Airshow would not have been possible without the support of volunteers, sponsors, and attendees!

Westmoreland County’s Most Exciting and Anticipated Event of the Year!

Experience the wonder of cutting-edge aircraft technology and the daring skills of our military pilots and aerial artists—including headline performers the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds, flying nine CT-114 Tutor jets.

This family-friendly two-day event on June 21-22, 2025 at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport not only thrills live audiences but also captivates viewers around the world via livestream.

Enjoy tactical demos by an F-16 team, historic static displays, a variety of vendors, and attractions that celebrate the 100th anniversary of airshows at the airport.

The 2025 Lineup

The Snowbirds

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, officially known as 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, is the military flight demonstration team of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The team, established in 1971, is based…

F-16 Viper Demo Team

The Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon is an American single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force. Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft with over 4,600 built since 1976. [...]

Class Of 45

The “Class of ‘45’s” origins are simple. While watching practice at the Wings Over North Georgia airshow in October of 2013, pilots Jim Tobul and Scott Yoak were discussing the USAF’s Heritage and U S Navy’s Legacy flights. Jim, owner of the , and Scott, owner [...]

Jerry Conley – DH-115 ‘Vampire’

The Vampire, being the Beginning of ALL modern jet aviation, is truely inspiring to watch fly. The de Havilland Vampire is truely a unique and historical aircraft. Developed as the Worlds First Single Engine Jet Fighter, we, with the passage of time forget just how amazing [...]

Erik Edgren

The “T-Clips” was originally built by Taylorcraft in 1939. It was “Clipped” for aerobatics in 1997 by Steve Givens using a mix of both the Swick and Cole Plans. Erik has further modified the T-Clips with inverted fuel and oil and airshow smoke systems making it [...]

Patrick McAlee

Patrick and his dynamic partner, Natalia, form the ultimate airshow “dynamic duo.” While Patrick wows the crowd with high-energy aerobatics, Natalia takes the ground by storm as the “Wonder Woman of Aviation.” Her cosplay initiative promotes strength and self-expression, offering fans a chance to meet a [...]

Thom Richard

The SHOP ‘n SAVE Westmoreland Airshow is proud to welcome back an airshow favorite, pilot Thom Richard, returning for 2025 with something special.This year, Thom will take to the skies in a true WWII legend: a Grumman FM-2 Wildcat. Originally built in 1943, this aircraft was [...]

West Point Parachute Team

Schultz Airshows and the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport will be welcoming back cadets from the Black Knights, the West Point Parachute Team representing the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York to the 2025 SHOP ‘n SAVE Westmoreland County Airshow. The parachute team is [...]

C-53 Beach City Baby

In the late 30’s, the U.S. Army Air Corps was well behind the world in terms of military aviation. US Army Air Corps General Hap Arnold knew this needed to change. At the time the slim budget had to be appropriated correctly for fighter aircraft and [...]

Berlin Airlift

The “Spirit of Freedom” is a living, breathing, flying exhibit commemorating the great Berlin Airlift of 1948-49. A genuine USAF Veteran of the Airlift, the “Spirit” itself is an important artifact from the airlift. Filled with Artifacts, photographs, and other Airlift related items, the “Spirit’s” role [...]

The Big Idaho® Potato Truck

The Big Idaho® Potato Truck is on its 13th cross-country journey! It began in 2012 as a one-year campaign to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Idaho Potato Commission and became quickly apparent with its success that it would be more than a one-year occurrence, it [...]

Nascar #5

Get an up-close look at the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at this year’s Shop ’n Save Westmoreland International Airshow 2025. This championship-winning NASCAR Cup Series race car is built for pure speed, featuring a 670-horsepower V8 engine, advanced aerodynamics, and cutting-edge racing technology. [...]

Shopper Chopper

The Shopper Chopper will be at the SHOP ‘n SAVE Westmoreland County Airshow this year! Come get photos with this street-legal shopping cart.

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Farmall 560 tractor – Bantam Red

Bob Kauffman, from RuffsDale, Pennsylvania, has been involved in tractor pulling for over five decades. He pulls a naturally aspirated, 10 mph limited Farmall 560 tractor known as Bantam Red. Bob originally purchased the tractor with his father 35 years ago, and together they enjoyed many successful [...]

Burning Benjamin’s TAFC 1996 Oldsmobile

SRF originated in 1967, established by Paul’s father, Paul Scalese Jr.. Paul campaigned an injected A/ fuel funny car based out of Washington, D.C., sharing the racetrack and racing alongside some of the sport’s greats, including Jungle Jim Liberman and Malcolm Durham. In 1988, both Paul’s [...]

Close Encounters Camaro

The Close Encounters Camaro has been a racecar since 1970, and was purchased by Rich Paton Jr in 1978. Rich Jr was one of the toughest racers in his 40+ years of racing the Camaro and earned a spot on the Keystone Raceway Park Hall of [...]

Radical Rat

Ryan Richter got his start in garden tractor pulling in 2003 and has remained actively involved in the sport ever since. Since moving into the Pro V-Twin class in 2008, he’s competed in events across the country and has had many successful seasons. Among his most [...]

The Gold Digger

Hailing from Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania, Dave Kauffman brings over six decades of tractor pulling experience to the track. He competes with his naturally aspirated Super Stock Minneapolis-Moline 705, known as The Gold Digger. Running on methanol, this machine primarily pulls in the 6,500 lb. class, but is [...]

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Obtain an Airshow ticket?

General Admission Tickets: Will be on sale exclusively at Shop ‘n Save supermarkets in advance for $14.00 per ticket. Tickets will be sold at Shop N Save through Sunday June 22 or until supplies run out. Then tickets will be on sale at the gate for $20.00.

Preferred Seating Tickets: Price is $60.00 includes parking. This option gives you a great spot to view the show. You must bring your own seat. No umbrellas, no tents or gear that obstructs the view of other spectators. Go to our online store to purchase preferred seating tickets.

VIP Tickets: Price is $225.00 and includes Free Parking, Cart & Shuttle Service to Tent, Premium Under Tent or Outdoor Seating, Air Conditioned Private Restroom Trailer w/running Water, Physically Disabled Access, Food & Soft Drinks, Cash Wine & Beer, Commemorative Program.
Go to our online store to purchase VIP tickets. Online VIP ticket sales end June 6^th, 2025.

When do General Admission tickets go on sale at Shop ‘n Save?

April 21, 2025

Can the General Admission tickets be used for either day?

Yes, Tickets will have both Saturday and Sunday stubs on them and are good for one of the days only.

Will General Admission tickets be available at the gate?

Yes. General Admission tickets will be on sale at the gate for $20.00 per individual ticket.

Do military veterans receive a discounted ticket price?

No. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Shop N Save to receive a discount.

Will people be allowed to attend who do not arrive in a vehicle?

Yes. To be on airport grounds including the parking lot area all attendees must have a valid ticket.

What time does the gate open?

Gate opens at 9 AM each day.

What is the cost to park a car?

$10.00. Proceeds benefit local charities.

Will there be handicap parking available?

Yes. Transportation from the parking lot will be provided to and from the exhibitor and spectator areas.

Can I tailgate and watch the airshow from the parking lot?

Yes. Each individual tailgater must have a valid individual ticket in their possession to watch the airshow on airport property. No Alcohol, cooking or open flames.

Can I bring my own alcohol on airport property?

No. Alcohol will be available for purchase at the event.

Can I grill my own food at my car or on airport property?

No. No cooking or open flames on site will be permitted. Food will be available for purchase from food vendors.

Can I bring my own cooler with food and refreshments?

Yes. Coolers, food and non –alcohol refreshments are permitted. Alcohol not purchased on the grounds, grills and open flames are not permitted.

What if the airshow is cancelled and I purchased a ticket?

If for some reason the airshow is officially cancelled, tickets will be valid for the next airshow.

If I exit the parking area, may I return that day?

Yes, but there will be a $10.00 parking fee each time you re-enter the parking area.

Are Campers/motorhomes allowed?

Yes. Parking fee will apply, and each passenger must have a valid ticket to be on airport property. No overnight parking will be allowed.

Can I Obtain a VIP ticket for either Saturday or Sunday?

Yes. VIP tickets are available for either day until sold out. Follow www.palmerairport.com for updated ticket availability.

Is smoking permitted?

Smoking is permitted in the parking lot. Smoking will not be permitted in the spectator area or exhibitor/food vendor area.

What am I allowed to access while on Airport property?

You will have access to the spectator, exhibitor and food vendor areas within the venue.

Will restrooms be available?

Yes. Restrooms will be available throughout the parking lot and spectator area.

What should I do if I have an emergency?

Call 911 if you need emergency assistance.

Are Pets allowed?

No. Service animals are allowed but you must be in possession of any official service animal designation documents.

May I bring chairs to sit on?

Yes. Chairs may be brought into the spectator area but may not obstruct another spectator’s view.

May I set-up a tent or umbrella to sit under?

No. Tents, canopies or any device that blocks the view of others are not permitted

What about handheld umbrellas?

Handheld umbrellas will be allowed as long as they don’t block the view of others?

May I utilize motorized equipment or bicycles to travel about the Exhibitor area or around the grounds?

ADA certified motorized equipment is permitted for use. Scooters, minibikes, bicycles, ATV’s or skateboards and motorized equipment not ADA certified are not allowed.