This summer is guaranteed to keep you as entertained as you would like to be. Next weekend, Aug. 3 – 4, we have the thrill of Skyfest 2013, Quesnel’s International Airshow!
A sincere thank you to the Skyfest 2013 committee and the volunteers who have helped bring this event to Quesnel and to City staff who have assisted in ensuring a safe and enjoyable show.
Thank you to all of the sponsors who have made this weekend event possible. Major sponsors include All-West Crane & Rigging Ltd., The Wolf, The Rush, Community Futures, Integris Credit Union, Cariboo Regional District – Electoral Area B, Billy Barker Casino Hotel, CKPG News, Cariboo Ford, Quesnel-Cariboo Observer, Mark’s Work Wearhouse, Best Western Plus, Inland Kenworth, Cottonwood House Historic Site, Re/Max, Co-op, Social Media Divas, Safeway, Williams Machinery, National Car Rental, Quesnel Toyota, Service Electric, Mueller Electric Company, Gold City Fitness, Central Mountain Air, James & Sons Electric, Quesnel Regional Airport, City of Quesnel, Fraser River GM, Quesnel Septic, Husky - Williams Lake, Big Country Printers, Save-On-Foods, Quesnel Plywood, and Cottonwood River Contracting. Other sponsors include Iris, Quesnel Snowmobile Club, Debbie Quick – Flight Centre, YXS, Motherlode Wash, JD Meats, Rocky Mountaineer, Cariboo Security, K Corbett, and Ron Paull Communication. These sponsors are all identified on Skyfest’s website, www.quesnelskyfest.ca.
I invite everyone to join us for two days of memorable performances! Pack up your bag and head to the airport. A couple of tips for your adventure; for those of you with sensitive ears I would suggest bringing a set of earplugs with you, along with a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and water.
Show highlights include the CF -18 Demonstration Team, Canadian Forces Snowbirds Demonstration Team, Super Dave Mathieson, Bud Granley in his T-6 Harvard single engine aircraft, Kent Pietsch in his 800-pound Interstate Cadet and female aerobatic pilot Melissa Pemberton with her gyroscopic and technical maneuvers to name a few.
The event takes place at the Quesnel Regional Airport and gates open at noon on both Saturday and Sunday. Camping is available on the grounds and there is free admission for children ages 6 and under. The rates for the event are very reasonable, so bring your entire family. Tickets can be purchased at Circle S Western Wear and the Visitor Information Centre (next to the Museum).
For more detailed information, visit the Skyfest website noted above. I hope to see you all there for one of Quesnel’s largest events.
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