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California Capital Airshow previews 2025 show, cites $7.1 million regional economic benefit and year‑round STEM programs
Summary
At a March 11 Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting, the nonprofit California Capital Airshow presented a 2024 recap and preview of the 2025 show, saying the event drew nearly 90,000 attendees, generated about $7.1 million in regional economic benefit and supports year‑round STEM and scholarship programs.
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on March 11 heard a presentation from the California Capital Airshow outlining the event's economic and community impact and previewing the 2025 show, which will feature the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
Darcy Brewer, executive director of the nonprofit California Capital Airshow, told supervisors the July 2024 show drew just under 90,000 attendees and generated more than $7,100,000 in economic benefit to the region. “Over 200 acres of exhibits, aircraft displays, including partnerships with Travis Air Force Base, Beale Air Force Base, the California Air National Guard… more than a thousand volunteers,” Brewer said.
The airshow team also described year‑round educational outreach. Board member Steven Clark said the organization has awarded “over $600,000 worth of scholarships to more than 276 students” and reached more than 3,000 students through programs last year. The airshow runs free STEM and aviation programs for underserved youth and provides revenue‑share partnerships to more than 30 local nonprofits, the presenters said.
Felipe Fuentes, the county appointee to the airshow board, reviewed highlights from 2024 — including the appearance of the Italian demonstration team Frecce Tricolori — and previewed the Blue Angels’ return to Sacramento for 2025. The presenters said the weekend event also supports more than 500 local businesses and hospitality partners.
Supervisors praised the airshow’s education and economic development roles. Supervisor Desmond said the event was a “signature event” for the county and highlighted plans to use the show for economic‑development networking. Supervisor Hume noted the show’s role in exposing young people to careers in aviation and STEM.
Presenters also described on‑the‑ground attractions planned for the show — military and civilian aircraft displays, hands‑on STEM activities and recruiting exhibits — and said the event will include warbirds and museum pop‑ups to mark World War II anniversaries. The airshow’s staff and board asked the board for continued support of the airport partnership that helps run the event.
The board did not take formal action on the presentation. The airshow team concluded by thanking the county, volunteers and airport staff for ongoing support.
