Memorial Day weekend air show rescheduling one day of performances
Updated: 4:47 PM EDT May 21, 2026
The Air Dot Show that was scheduled for this Saturday at Harrisburg International Airport is being rescheduled due to weather.The public relations firm for the show said the decision ensures guests will have the “safest and best possible event experience.””Our priority is delivering the incredible experience our guests expect while ensuring the comfort and safety of attendees, performers, and crew,” said Chris Dirato, Director of Public Relations for Air Dot Show Central PA. “With the current forecast calling for cold temperatures, rain, and challenging conditions throughout the day, we felt rescheduling was the right decision for everyone involved.”What happens next?On the air show’s Facebook page, they said they look forward to “delivering an unforgettable experience on both Sunday and Monday.Saturday ticket holders will receive an email with instructions on how to exchange their tickets for Monday, according to the organizers. Updated scheduling information, ticket policies, and guest instructions will also be communicated directly to ticket holders and posted across official Air Dot Show channels.Air Dot Show Central PA said it remains committed to delivering an unforgettable Memorial Day weekend celebration of American aviation, military pride, and family entertainment.The show was originally scheduled to run for three days – from Saturday May 23 to Monday May 25. About the Air Dot Show TourThe show is one of the nation’s top aviation entertainment events in the region.The tour combines military precision and civilian aviation talent in a festival-style atmosphere designed for families, travelers and thrill-seekers, with aerial performances, live entertainment and interactive programming that make the Central PA show a standout stop on the 2026 national schedule.Restricted section on Susquehanna River A section of the Susquehanna River will be temporarily restricted ahead of and during the air show. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission said buoys will be placed in the river from May 21 through May 25 to redirect boat traffic around HIA.According to the commission, the restricted zone will cover the area next to the airport runway and extend to the middle of the river. Waterways Conservation officers and other security personnel will be on site to help guide boaters around the closure.Officials warned that anyone who enters the restricted area could disrupt air show operations and may face fines or other penalties.Below: Map of temporary restriction zone.
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. —
The Air Dot Show that was scheduled for this Saturday at Harrisburg International Airport is being rescheduled due to weather.
The public relations firm for the show said the decision ensures guests will have the “safest and best possible event experience.”
“Our priority is delivering the incredible experience our guests expect while ensuring the comfort and safety of attendees, performers, and crew,” said Chris Dirato, Director of Public Relations for Air Dot Show Central PA. “With the current forecast calling for cold temperatures, rain, and challenging conditions throughout the day, we felt rescheduling was the right decision for everyone involved.”
What happens next?On the air show’s Facebook page, they said they look forward to “delivering an unforgettable experience on both Sunday and Monday.Saturday ticket holders will receive an email with instructions on how to exchange their tickets for Monday, according to the organizers.
Updated scheduling information, ticket policies, and guest instructions will also be communicated directly to ticket holders and posted across official Air Dot Show channels.Air Dot Show Central PA said it remains committed to delivering an unforgettable Memorial Day weekend celebration of American aviation, military pride, and family entertainment.
The show was originally scheduled to run for three days – from Saturday May 23 to Monday May 25.
About the Air Dot Show Tour
The show is one of the nation’s top aviation entertainment events in the region.
The tour combines military precision and civilian aviation talent in a festival-style atmosphere designed for families, travelers and thrill-seekers, with aerial performances, live entertainment and interactive programming that make the Central PA show a standout stop on the 2026 national schedule.
Restricted section on Susquehanna River
A section of the Susquehanna River will be temporarily restricted ahead of and during the air show.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission said buoys will be placed in the river from May 21 through May 25 to redirect boat traffic around HIA.
According to the commission, the restricted zone will cover the area next to the airport runway and extend to the middle of the river. Waterways Conservation officers and other security personnel will be on site to help guide boaters around the closure.
Officials warned that anyone who enters the restricted area could disrupt air show operations and may face fines or other penalties.
Below: Map of temporary restriction zone.
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission