ShrinersFest will once again take over the Evansville riverfront on June 20-23, 2019 as the Hadi Shriners present their 16th annual festival and air show. Attracting tens of thousands of attendees from across the midwest each year, this Tri-State summer tradition will once again feature four days of family entertainment.
The theme of this year’s ShrinersFest is a Salute to First Responders. “We have always been about honoring those who have served” said Dale Thomas, Director of Public Relations for the Hadi Shriners. “This year we are excited to place an emphasis on our community’s police, fire, and EMS personnel throughout the weekend.” Various displays and live demonstrations are planned this year showcasing the capabilities of our hometown heroes.
Various military and civilian aircraft will be on hand again this year to thrill the crowds as they perform over the river during the 2019 ShrinersFest Air Show. Featured performers of this year’s air show include the U.S. Army Special Ops Black Daggers Parachute Team, U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon jets, a World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber, a Russian MiG-17 jet demonstration, and a World War II air power display. Nearly two dozen aircraft are anticipated to participate in this year’s air show, scheduled for Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23.
“We have a great air show lineup this year,” stated Luke Carrico, Chairman of the ShrinersFest Air Show. “We have been hard at work reaching out to military units throughout the country to participate this year and we expect to add additional aircraft as we get closer to festival weekend.”
Returning festival favorites includes a Miss ShrinersFest Pageant, a YMCA sanctioned 5K run, Ultimate Air Dogs, carnival rides, food trucks, live music, beer gardens, and participation by the USS LST 325.
Tickets are now on sale via the festival website – ShrinersFest.com. Attendees arenow able to purchase tickets ahead of time to later be exchanged at the festival for aShrinersFest button. Beginning in May, attendees can purchase admission buttons at adiscount at area businesses and banks. Admission is $10 per person in advance andallows for entry during the entire weekend. Thanks to our corporate partners, kids 12and under are free.
Additional information about this year’s ShrinersFest, including performers andattractions, can be found at ShrinersFest.com.
