Pocatello Regional Airport is the venue for two back-to-back events this June that will provide entertainment for the entire family. On June 25 th the Pocatello Portneuf Rotary Club will be hosting a Big Band Bash, a World War II era hangar dance. The next day, June 26 th , the airport will open its gates to the public as the General Aviation Committee presents Airport Appreciation Day – A Salute to General Aviation.
The Big Band Bash is the Portneuf Rotary Club's first fundraising event and they are putting everything together for an authentic hangar dance. The event will be held at the AvCenter, Inc. hangar at 1483 Flightline Road . Vintage warbird aircraft will be on display outside the large hangar doors and the 17-piece Jazz House Band will wow the audience with authentic period music. Guests are encouraged to wear period costumes to complete the scene and a photographer will be available with proper background to provide a keepsake photograph.
Proceeds from this event will be used by the Pocatello Portneuf Rotary Club to fund service projects both locally and worldwide that focus on youth, clean water and the eradication of polio. The club is part of Rotary International, a volunteer organization of 1.2 million business and professional leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian service and help build goodwill and peace.
The price for the fundraiser event is $20 per person and includes dinner provided by the Texas Roadhouse, dancing and entertainment. There will be a no-host bar and a silent and live auction. Tickets are available from any Portneuf Rotary Club member or through the airport management office at 234-6154 or airportinfo@pocatello.us.
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F-16 & P-51 Mustang |
Apache Attack Helicopter |
The dancing and views of old WWII aircraft will wet everyone's appetite for Airport Appreciation Day the following day, June 26 th , from 9am to 3pm. During that time the airport will open the gate at Cessna Avenue , next to the Avcenter offices, and allow public access to the aircraft parking ramp and a close up look at various aircraft including military, warbird, experimental, vintage and others. The Experimental Aircraft Association's local chapter will be providing free airplane flights to qualifying youth aged 8 to 17. Visit www.youngeagles.org or www.eaa407.org for details. Discovery flights on both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters will be provided by AvCenter Inc. and Utah Helicopter, respectively, and available to anyone for a small fee. Some restrictions apply, and all flights are first come, first served and subject to weather conditions. There will be activities for kids including train rides by McKee's and the National Guard Climbing Wall. A Flight Simulator will be available for kids of all ages who want to try their hand at authentic aircraft controls. Food vendors include Dutch Oven Delights, El Herradero and Schwan's Ice Cream!
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Beechcraft Staggerwing |
F-18 |
Admission and parking are free. The event is sponsored by the General Aviation Committee under the guidance of the Airport Commission. For more information on either of these events contact the airport manager at 234-6154, airportinfo@pocatello.us or go to www.iflypocatello.com.
These two events will provide a synergy that makes Pocatello Regional Airport the place to be that weekend. So mark your calendar for June 25 th and 26 th and plan to attend the Big Band Bash and Airport Appreciation Day – A Salute to General Aviation. And be prepared to flash back and soar high!
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