Bethpage, NY - Bethpage Federal Credit Union, New York State’s largest credit union, and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, announce the final performer line-up for the much-anticipated Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, taking place on Saturday, May 27, 2023 and Sunday, May 28, 2023, from 10 AM – 3 PM.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds return to Long Island for their 9th headliner performance. Military performers joining the Thunderbirds include the United States Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, the United States Marines F-35B Demonstration Team, the United States Navy F-18 Growler Legacy Team and the United States Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod.
Civilian performers include the world-famous Skytypers and their flight squadron of five vintage WWII aircraft; Mike Goulian, North America’s most decorated aerobatic pilot; Folds of Honor Biplane with Ed Hamill; the American Air Power Museum Warbirds; Long Island’s own David Windmiller; Warbird Thunder Airshows; the Civil Air Patrol; and the Farmingdale State College Flying Rams, who will fly several of their 22 college-owned aircraft.
“We have a full line up of exciting performers this year, and of course we are very happy to welcome the Thunderbirds back to Long Island,” said George Gorman, Regional Director, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Long Island Region. “During their last visit in 2021, our weekend performances were rained out, but the Thunderbirds remained for our unprecedented Memorial Day show. We will be forever grateful to them for this decision.”
“We are weeks away to Long Island’s unofficial summer kick-off event and we couldn’t be more excited!” said Linda Armyn, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, Bethpage. “Thank you again to all of our sponsors who help make this beloved event possible.”
Returning again for the 2023 show is the Bethpage Air Show Mobile App. Text ‘Airshow’ to 516-842-4400 to download the app for performer and sponsor information, a site map, helpful FAQs to help prepare you for the show, and more to come. Available now on the App Store and Google Play.
The Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach is one of the largest, most respected and most popular air shows in the country. Over 366,000 people attended the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach the last time the squadron headlined a full weekend show in 2019.
The Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach is sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Newsday, WABC-TV Channel 7, Northrop Grumman, Natural Heritage Trust, Connoisseur Media Long Island, Catholic Health, Rallye Motor Company, PSEG Long Island, News 12 Long Island and Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum. The show can be heard in its entirety on WHLI 1100 AM and 104.7 FM.
The Bethpage Air Show is free to the public, but the standard $10.00 vehicle use fee will be collected each day upon entry to the State Park. For 2023 NYS Empire Pass Card holders, there is no vehicle use fee charge.
Available for $80, the 2023 Season Empire Pass is a wallet-sized scannable card that can be shared within a household and not assigned to a specific vehicle. The Empire Pass Card provides unlimited vehicle access to most facilities operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. 2023 Season Empire Pass Cards are available for purchase at any Long Island State Park beginning April 1, 2023, and can be utilized immediately and are effective until December 31, 2023 to enjoy the forests, the seashores and the lakefronts of New York State’s parks through all of New York’s beautiful seasons.
For up-to-date information about this year’s show, please visit www.bethpageairshow.com or https://www.facebook.com/