Welcome to Thunder on the Lakeshore!
Saturday, June 5th - Sunday, June 6th
Gates open at 7am!
$5 Admission, Kids under 10 FREE
Thunder is Approaching - the Airshow is a Go
Those military jets will be screaming through the Manitowoc County skies again this June. Thunder on the Lakeshore has been cleared for takeoff. A fund-raising goal has been reached, and the board of directors of Manitowoc Aviation Resources has approved holding show again this year.
Show producer and chairman Curt Drumm said that the fund-raising target of $80,000 set by the board was reached this week, but the efforts will continue. A total of about $100,000 is required to operate the show and have some leeway to start rebuilding the contingency fund that had been depleted because of unfavorable weather the past two years. Drumm said, "The effort by our volunteer committee members has been outstanding, and the response from the business community and individuals has really been heart-warming. We'll continue to pursue funding, and those who come to this year's show will see the same type of thrills and excitement they have come to expect from us. A special "thank you" to everyone who helped us make our goal."
The show has a major impact on the local economy, which has been measured at two to four million dollars in a recent study. It features a mixture of civilian aerobatic pilots, WWII-era aircraft, ground displays, hot-air balloons, and the climactic appearance of current military fighter jets. This year's show is scheduled to be held at the Manitowoc County Airport June 5th and 6th.
For more information, contact Airshow headquarters at 920-482-1650.
Tribute to Robert "Crazy Bob" Vanover
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Manitowoc Airshow Founder "Crazy Bob" Vanover on Monday January 11, 2010. It was Bob's vision, dream and can-do attitude that got the Thunder On The Lakeshore Airshow started over 18 years ago. From the very first "I'll bet we can get some jets in here", Bob was dedicated to building Thunder On The Lakeshore into one of the best small-town Airshows in the country.
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Volunteer at Thunder on the Lakeshore!
An event of this magnitude is made possible through the continued dedication of volunteers. Thunder on the Lakeshore is curently seeking volunteers to assist in the production of the show.
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Airshow Appreciates Help from Airport Neighbors
Every year there are number of households that help to make the jet demonstration possible by vacating their homes during the portion of the show when the military demonstration teams fly. The FAA requires that airspace and ground underneath it be "sterile," without either airplanes or people. Due to the size of the "jet box" some families are asked not to be in their homes. Thunder On The Lakeshore sincerely thanks these folks for their cooperation. Without them, the big jets couldn't fly. Thanks, Neighbors!