AirFest 2025 (Presented by J. Byrne Insurance Agency) will feature amazing WWII aircraft, including the Messerschmitt ME 262 and Corsair! Enjoy amazing entertainment including live music, Animal House, Ted Schwartz’s WWII radio show, food trucks, a Beer & Wine Garden, and so much more. A FREE shuttle bus will be available on Saturday & Sunday.

Scheduled Aircraft:

FG-1D Corsair

C-53 Skytrooper “Beach City Baby”

Me-262

AtlantiCare Jetstat MedEvac Helicopter

New Jersey State Police Helicopter

Cape May County Mosquito Commission

Aero Club of PA & EAA Fly-in (Saturday)

Live Music:

Thursday, August 28 – The John Walter Community Band 12-4pm

Friday, August 29 – Maddie Hogan 12-4pm

Saturday, August 30 – Animal House 12-4pm

Sunday, August 31 – Animal House 12-4pm

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to explore and learn about these unique aircraft while supporting the NASW Aviation Museum. The 29th annual AirFest will feature these historic aircraft along with the museum’s collection of over 27 planes and helicopters, live entertainment, food, and various activities. By attending, you help NASW in its mission to memorialize the 42 men who perished while training at the site, restore Hangar #1, and educate the public.

Other Entertainment:

Magnolia Sadies Vintage Dance Group

Ted Schwartz’s 1940s Radio Show

The Longest Yarn

Free Facepainting 11am-2pm Each Day

Free Caricatures (Saturday & Sunday) 11am-2pm

Jim Krombach’s Naval Aviation Collection

F-14 Tomcat Calverton ATG Podcast

New Jersey Forest Fire Service & Smokey Bear

Food Trucks:

Hit the Road Jack

El Pueblo Taqueria

Mr Potato Head

Ribeyes

Antojos

Poppin’ Bob

The Cruzin Crusher (Friday-Sunday)

Free Parking

Arrival and availability of aircraft for ground viewing are subject to change based on mission, weather, and maintenance circumstances.