Chilliwack Flight Fest is an airshow featuring planes, music and stunt flying at the Chilliwack Airport which is less than two hours from downtown Vancouver.
The airshow is a great event, and admission is free! The Hangar Party on the first day, however, is ticketed.
Hangar Party & Airshow at Chilliwack Airshow
Chilliwack Flight Fest is an annual affair that’s been running for over 25 years. The event features live music, aircraft on static display and stunt planes in the air.
In 2025 Chilliwack Flight Fest takes place in Chilliwack on a weekend in mid-August. The event includes a ticketed Hangar Party on the Saturday and a full airshow on the Sunday.
Other events that happen in the Fraser Valley around the same time are the Chilliwack Corn Maze at Greendale Acres, Ribfest Langley at McLeod Athletic Park, and Symphony in the Park at Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford. In Vancouver there is also the PNE Fair, and in North Vancouver the Shipyards Night Market happens on the Friday.
This year, the Hangar Party on the Saturday evening costs around $20 online in advance. Tickets at the door usually cost a little more. There is no cost for admission to the airshow on the Sunday.
Where and When
In 2025 Chilliwack Flight Fest is at the Chilliwack Airport on August 16th and 17th. The venue’s address is 46244 Airport Road in Chilliwack.
On the Saturday, the Hangar Party and Twilight Show happens at 46206 Airport Road. The gates open at 7:00 pm, and the event includes bar service and a special flying show.
The main airshow on the Sunday starts at around 11:00 am and the flying begins at 1:00 pm.
What to Expect
At the Hangar Party and Twilight Show on the Saturday evening there is usually a band, dancing, planes to admire and flying to see. Performing at the 2025 event is The Exchange. At the event there is a short performance in the air to give attendees a preview of what is to come the following day. After that there is usually lots of merriment and dancing.
On the Sunday the airshow usually runs from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm, although the actual aerial shows don’t start until the afternoon. A small number of aircraft are generally on display with maybe around six pilots. It’s not the biggest airshow, but it’s still impressive, especially given the fact that admission is free.
Airshow Performers
Performers in 2025 include Mike Tryggvason, Ross Granley, Brad Wursten, Yellow Thunder and the Erickson Aircraft Collection. Also at the event most years are displays by the Canadian Museum of Flight. Below are a few details about the 2025 pilots.
Ross Granley
Based in Washington State, Ross performs in a Yakovlev Yak 18T, a 1960s era Soviet Union plane. Once a former Royal Canadian Air Force pilot, Ross is also one of the most respected pilots in the airshow business.
Mike Tryggvason
A Toronto-based pilot, Mike Tryggvason is a competition aerobatic and airshow pilot who has logged more than 5,000 hours of total flying time. Besides his love for aerobatics, Mike is also a pilot and instructor for a major airline.
Yellow Thunder
Yellow Thunder is the name of an Albertan duo who have performed in airshows for nearly 20 years. They’ve performed at the Chilliwack Airshow in the past and are two of the main attractions this year.
Brad Wursten
American pilot Brad Wursten has been obsessed with flying since he began building and flying his own model aircraft when he was eight years old. He’s now a veteran on the airshow circuit.
Erickson Aircraft Collection
The Erickson Aircraft Collection, owned by former pilot Jack Erickson, is one of the biggest privately owned fleets of planes in the world. A few of his aircraft are on display at this year’s Chilliwack Airshow.
The Canadian Museum of Flight
The Canadian Museum of Flight isn’t a performer at the airshow, but it’s a participant with displays at the event most years. Based out of Langley, BC, it’s a volunteer-run facility dedicated to preserving aircraft and showcasing Canada’s aviation history.
Click Canadian Museum of Flight for more details.
Other Information
For more information about the event, see the Chilliwack Flight Fest website.
To learn more about the region, see our articles about Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley.
To learn about other events and attractions in the region, visit the Tourism Chilliwack website.
Other events happening in Chilliwack in the summer include the following:
- Chilliwack Corn Maze
- The Chilliwack Fair & Rodeo
- Chilliwack Flight Fest
- Chilliwack Mural Festival
- The Chilliwack Pride Festival
- Chilliwack Ribfest
- Chilliwack Sunflower Festival
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