{"id":490823,"date":"2026-10-09T22:12:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T22:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/490823\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T22:12:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T22:12:32","slug":"what-to-expect-for-the-2026-california-capital-airshow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/490823\/","title":{"rendered":"What to expect for the 2026 California Capital Airshow"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Mike<\/a><\/p>\n

The 20th California Capital Airshow is set to take flight this weekend at Mather Airport in Sacramento County beginning at noon on Saturday.<\/p>\n

This year’s show is also promising a nighttime aerial spectacular unlike anything most have even seen, according to organizers and pilots.<\/p>\n

“When the sun goes down, the skies light up,” California Capital Airshow CEO Darcy Brewer said. “I don’t think anyone has seen anything like this before. I think it will be sensory overload in the skies at night with drones, fireworks, and balls of fire and so much more\u2014and airplanes with pyrotechnics and LED lights all flying.<\/p>\n

One of those airplanes with pyrotechnics is Kyle Fowler’s distinctive 1986 Long-EZ aircraft.<\/p>\n

“I’m going to strap some fireworks on the wings,” Fowler said. “It’s going to be unlike anything most have ever seen at an airshow.”<\/p>\n

Gates open Saturday at noon with afternoon performances beginning at 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

“America’s 250th birthday this year on our 20th anniversary is a big thank-you card to our region. It is going to be unforgettable,” said Brewer.<\/p>\n

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