An Airplane at Chilliwack Flight Fest

Chilliwack Flight Fest is an airshow at the Chilliwack Airport. The event features aircraft displays, stunt flying, family entertainment and aviation fun.

Chilliwack Airport is less than two hours from downtown Vancouver.

The Sunday airshow is free to attend, and it’s a great event. The day before is the Hangar Party, a ticketed 19+ event.

Hangar Party and 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 2026, Chilliwack Flight Fest takes place in Chilliwack over the weekend of August 15th and 16th.

The Hangar Party happens on Saturday, August 15th. The main free airshow takes place on Sunday, August 16th.

Other events happening 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 Fridays.

Where and When is Chilliwack Flight Fest?

The main airshow takes place at the Chilliwack Airport located at 46244 Airport Road in Chilliwack. The show happens on Sunday, August 16th. Gates open at 11:00 am and flying starts at 12:30 pm. The Sunday airshow is free, although donations are accepted at the gate.

Hangar Party & Dance

The 2026 Hangar Party & Dance takes place the day before, on Saturday, August 15th, at Firkus Aircraft Inc. Gates open at 7:00 pm and close at midnight. The event is for people ages 19 and older and is ticketed. Tickets are available online and at the door and cost about $23.

This year’s party has food trucks, a bar and live music by The Rundown. It is a chance to meet other aviation fans and enjoy a fun night in a hangar setting.

Nanchang CJ-6A with Geoff Latter Airshows

What to Expect

The Sunday airshow is family-friendly. Admission and parking are free. Donations are welcome and help support the Chilliwack Flight Fest Society.

Expect stunt flying, aircraft on static display and family entertainment. The show is not as large as the Abbotsford Airshow, but it is still impressive. It is also one of the few free airshows in the region.

The main spectator area is on asphalt and cement. Bringing a chair or blanket is a good idea. If the weather is rainy, some flying demonstrations may be changed, but the show usually continues unless it’s unsafe.

At the Hangar Party on the Saturday evening, there is usually a band, dancing and planes to admire. In previous years, there were short performances in the air to give attendees a preview of what is to come the following day. Whether that is the case in 2026 is yet to be confirmed.

Airshow Performers

Featured performers in 2026 include Yellow Thunder, Erickson Aircraft Collection, Brad Wursten, Richard Mrazek, Ross Granley, and Kyle Fowler & Bill Kohut with the “Fix Auto Leap of Destiny.”

Also, at the event, most years there are displays by the Canadian Museum of Flight. Below are a few details about this year’s pilots.

Yellow Thunder

Yellow Thunder is the name of an Albertan duo that has performed at airshows for nearly 20 years. They’ve performed at the Chilliwack Airshow before 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 at age 8. He’s now a veteran on the airshow circuit. His performances are usually high-energy with difficult manoeuvres.

Richard Mrazek

Richard Mrazek performs in a Yakovlev 18T. His show includes noise, smoke and aerobatic flying. He is a very experienced airshow performer.

Ross Granley

Based in Washington State, Ross Granley performs in a Yakovlev Yak-18 T, a 1960s-era Soviet-made plane. Once a former Royal Canadian Air Force pilot, Ross is also one of the most respected pilots in the airshow business.

Kyle Fowler & Bill Kohut

Kyle Fowler is an airshow pilot and surface-level performer. In 2026 he is listed with Bill Kohut for the “Fix Auto Leap of Destiny.”

Erickson Aircraft Collection

The Erickson Aircraft Collection, owned by former pilot Jack Erickson, is one of the largest privately owned aircraft collections in the world. A few of his aircraft are on display at this year’s Chilliwack Airshow.

Sea King Helicopter at Chilliwack Flight Fest — A Static Display at Chilliwack Flight Fest

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.