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SUMMARY:SkyFiesta of Las Cruces
DESCRIPTION:SkyFiesta of Las Cruces Announces Tickets On Sale for Oct. 25 Air Races\, Airshow\, Expo & Festival\nLAS CRUCES\, N.M. — August 27\, 2025 — SkyFiesta of Las Cruces today announced that tickets are officially on sale for its full-day aviation celebration on Saturday\, October 25\, 2025\, at the Las Cruces International Airport. The one-day event brings together pylon air races\, an action-packed airshow\, hands-on expo exhibits\, and a festival atmosphere—all in one New Mexico destination. \nBuilt for fans who “chase the extraordinary\,” SkyFiesta blends high-speed air racing\, jaw-dropping aerobatics\, interactive exhibits\, and live entertainment—and this year shines a spotlight on the 80th anniversary of World War II with historic aircraft\, veteran crews\, and dramatic pyrotechnics\, culminating in a thunderous Wall of Fire. \nThe Fastest Motorsport on Earth—Now in Las Cruces\nSkyFiesta’s headliner is Sport Class pylon air racing\, with pilots flying wingtip-to-wingtip at 250–350+ mph\, just 50 feet above the desert floor\, around a marked course of left-hand turns. Races are conducted in heats (Gold\, Silver\, Bronze\, Medallion)\, start with a paced in-air “chute\,” and typically run 5–8 laps—short\, loud\, and unforgettable. \nThe early racer lineup features accomplished competitors and remarkable homebuilt speed machines\, including Andrew Findlay (Lancair Super Legacy “One Moment”)\, Bob Mills (Rocket 6 “Rocket Six”)\, Steve Senegal (RV-4 “Miss S”)\, Kevin Eldredge (Glasair III “Gryphon”)\, Colleen Sterling (Lancair Legacy “Aquilla”)\, and more—representing a cross-section of elite pilots from private\, military\, airline\, and aerospace backgrounds. \nAirshow Headliners & Spectacle\nBeyond the race course\, the airshow features: \n\nRandy W. Ball FighterJets MiG-17 Demo Team—Cold War icons in a rare\, high-octane formation.\nRoll’N Thunder—a 400-HP Pitts Fury dueling a jet car in an air-versus-ground sprint.\nA crowd-favorite Pyro Demo ending with a massive Wall of Fire.\n\nTicket Options & Early-Bird Deals (On Sale Now) \n\nGeneral Admission (12+): $10 early-bird through Sept. 30; then $15 online or $20 at the gate.\nChildren under 12: Free (child ticket required; must be accompanied by a parent/guardian).\nFamily 4-Pack: $35 (available through Sept. 30).\nADA Admission & Parking Package: $20 early-bird; includes 2 GA tickets + 1 reserved ADA parking spot (limited; $30 after Sept. 30\, not available at gate).\nBorman Elevated Experience: $50 per person; flight-line tent access\, private seating\, complimentary soft drinks\, private restrooms\, and food runners.\nCrown Club Premium Experiences: $150 single; $300 / $450 / $600 for 2-\, 3-\, or 4-packs. Includes Saturday private chalet seating plus an invitation to the exclusive Founder’s Launch Fiesta & Twilight Airshow on Friday\, Oct. 24\, premium amenities\, and on-site parking with multi-packs. Taxes/fees apply.\n\nWhen & Where \n\nDate: Saturday\, October 25\, 2025\nLocation: Las Cruces International Airport\nTickets & Info: Visit SkyFiesta.org/tickets (early-bird pricing through Sept. 30).\n\nMedia Contact\nName: Janel Carnero\nTitle: Event Coordinator\nEmail: skyfiesta.contact@gmail.com \nAbout SkyFiesta of Las Cruces\nSkyFiesta is produced by the Sport Air Racing Council with support from New Mexico True and the City of Las Cruces. The event showcases the spirit of aviation—from cutting-edge Sport Class air racing to historic warbirds and family-friendly STEM exploration—bringing together community\, culture\, and speed against the backdrop of New Mexico’s wide-open skies.
URL:https://www.dot.nm.gov/event/skyfiesta-of-las-cruces/
LOCATION:Las Cruces International Airport\, 8990 Zia Blvd\, Las Cruces\, NM\, 88007\, United States
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