See Lineup For New Jersey Shore Airshow

THE WILDWOODS, NJ — Fifteen headlining acts are set for The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority's (GWTIDA) "Thunder Over the Waves Airshow," produced by David Schultz Airshows.

This show takes to the skies Sept. 5 (practice) and Sept. 6 (main event) over the Wildwood beaches.

Spectators can witness the performers from the Boardwalk or the beach with show center at Spicer Avenue. The Airshow will be simulcast live on radio station 98.7 The Coast (WCZT).

Below is the schedule of current acts in the lineup for the airshow (subject to change):

11:00 a.m. Waterway Closes, Aerobatic Box in effect
11:30 a.m. Airspace Closes for Airshow, TFR in Effect, Boats in Place
Radio Simulcast begins on 98.7 The Coast
11:50 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
12:00 p.m. US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Flag Jump w/National Anthem
12:08 p.m. US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Mass Exit Show
12:15 p.m. US Navy VP-30 P-8 Poseidon Demonstration (3-passes)
12:21 p.m. Jersey Jerks Formation Flight (4-ship)
12:35 p.m. Kevin Russo SNJ Aerobatics
12:50 p.m. Jerry Conley Vampire Airshows DH-115 Aerobatics
1:02 p.m. JeffSTAT 4 H145 Flybys (2-passes)
1:05 p.m. Mark Meredith DHC-1 Chipmunk Aerobatics
1:17 p.m. Jim Beasley Jr P-51D Mustang Aerobatic Demonstration
1:29 p.m. US Air Force 514th AMW C-17A Globemaster III Flyby #1
1:31 p.m. US Coast Guard MH-65E Search & Rescue Demonstration
1:41 p.m. US Air Force 514th AMW C-17A Globemaster III Flyby #2
1:43 p.m. Patrick McAlee Xtreme Pitts Aerobatics
1:58 p.m. Full Throttle Formation Team (10 ship)
2:16 p.m. Greg Colyer ACEMAKER T-33 Aerobatics
2:35 p.m. Scott Francis MXS Aerobatics
2:50 p.m. US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Mass Exit Show
3:10 p.m. FighterJets MiG-17 (2-Ship) Demonstration
4:00 p.m. Airspace Re-Opens, TFR Ends, Boats Disperse

VIP Viewing Options

While the Airshow is free to attend, there is still limited availability for prime VIP viewing areas available for purchase. For the ultimate in viewing comfort there are exclusive Airshow Chalets available, with the best view of the action. The Chalets are 20’ x 30’ high ceiling tents with tables and chairs, unlimited soda, water and ice and 60 viewing chairs outside the tent at show center. Also available at show center are Show Center VIP seating and Beach Club seating. Visit WildwoodsAirshow.com or TicketMaster.com for tickets or call 609-846-2659 for all VIP seating options.

Food and Music Festival Keeps the Celebration Going After the Airshow

After the excitement of the Airshow, visitors are welcome to join the unofficial afterparty, The Wildwoods Food and Music Festival at Byrne Plaza in Downtown Wildwood from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Food and Music Festival will feature food vendors serving up delectable food, sweets, classic boardwalk eats and more, in addition to craft vendors, a beer garden, and live bands providing excitement following the epic performances at the Airshow. For more information on the Wildwoods Food and Music Festival, click here.