Your Guide to the 2026 Texarkana Airshow: Schedule, Tickets, Parking and What’s Flying
Texarkana's first airshow in 30 years returns June 27, 2026. Here's the full rundown: schedule, performers, tickets, parking and what to know before you go.
The 2026
Texarkana Airshow
Your plain-language guide to Texarkana’s first airshow in more than 30 years: what’s flying, when to show up, where to park, and how to make the day work for your family.
The airshow at a glance
The basics
The Texarkana Airshow returns to the skies on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK). It’s the region’s first airshow in more than 30 years, and it lands one week before the nation’s 250th birthday as Texarkana’s signature America 250 celebration.
Presented by title sponsor Red River Credit Union, the day brings 15 aerial acts to TXK, anchored by the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team, plus a full ground festival of barbecue, live music, exotic car rides, food trucks and static aircraft displays. The event is organized by Brandon Sanders, director of aviation technology at Texarkana College, and backed by a coalition of organizations on both the Texas and Arkansas sides.
The short version
When: Saturday, June 27, 2026. Gates open at 10 a.m.
Where: Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK).
Cost: Tickets are $10 per person; children 13 and under are free with a paying adult. Parking is separate.
Buy ahead: Tickets and parking must be purchased in advance. There is no cash accepted at the gates.
The day’s schedule
The airshow runs from dawn to dusk. Here’s the rough shape of the day:
| Time | What’s happening |
|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | Run the Runway 5K, benefiting For the Sake of One. |
| 10 a.m. | Gates open. |
| Noon | Live music begins: Heather Linn & the Deacons, Cam Allen, then headliner Wade Bowen. |
| Afternoon | Air entertainment begins, led off by the Golden Knights and the national anthem. |
Start times are subject to change based on weather and safety conditions. Confirm the day-of schedule at TexarkanaAirshow.com before you head out.
What’s flying
The show features 15 acts across the day, mixing military demonstrations, aerobatics and warbird history. The highlighted aerial performers include:
The Golden Knights
The U.S. Army’s official parachute team has been thrilling crowds since 1959 with precision freefall and canopy demonstrations. The Golden Knights open the Texarkana Airshow with a ceremonial jump set to the national anthem.
Undaunted Airshows
A high-energy two-ship aerobatic formation team from the Pacific Northwest. Pilots Stephen “Christo” Christopher and Todd “Woody” Rudberg fly Van’s RV-7 and RV-8 sport planes they built themselves, delivering precision formations, high-speed rejoins and smoke-on maneuvers before stepping out to meet fans on the flight line.
Vampire Airshows
Jerry “Vlad” Conley flies the de Havilland Vampire, the world’s first single-engine jet fighter, in a performance that blends aerobatics with aviation history. Rolls, Cuban eights, inverted flight and high-speed passes bring the dawn of the jet age back to life.
Full Throttle Formation Team
America’s largest precision formation airshow team, based in Atlanta. Its pilots are aviation professionals with more than 300,000 combined flight hours in military and commercial aircraft, flying Van’s Aircraft, many of which they built themselves.
CGRS New Orleans MH-60 Demo
A U.S. Army helicopter demonstration featuring the MH-60, showcasing the versatility and power of modern military rotary-wing aviation.
On the ground
There’s plenty to do between flights. The ground festival runs all day and includes:
- Outlaw BBQ Competition. A sanctioned barbecue cook-off from the Outlaw BBQ Association.
- Precision Exotics Rides. Get behind exotic and high-performance cars.
- Ride the Runway Bike Show. A motorcycle showcase on the flight line.
- Food trucks and vendors. Food, drinks and local vendors throughout the day.
- Static aircraft displays. Walk up to parked aircraft on the ground.
Live music
Music kicks off around noon and builds to the headliner. The lineup:
Heather Linn & the Deacons
A Northeast Texas staple bringing Southern country rock and powerhouse vocals rooted right here in the four-states area.
Cam Allen
An Oklahoma-and-Texas-raised singer-songwriter often compared to Chris Stapleton. He blends red dirt roots with a Nashville polish and appeared on “American Idol” Season 19.
Wade Bowen
The Waco-born Texas country and red dirt headliner has spent more than two decades building one of the most loyal followings in the state, known for heartfelt lyrics and high-energy shows.
Tickets
Admission is $10 per person. Children 13 and under are free with a paying adult, but every child still needs a wristband, so select the free child ticket when you check out.
- Buy in advance. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time or on-site from your phone. There are no cash sales at the event.
- Trade your ticket for a wristband. When you arrive, present your ticket to receive a wristband. Wristbands are required for entry.
Parking and getting there
Parking is sold separately from admission, and it also must be purchased in advance. There are two options:
General parking, $25 per vehicle
Park at the Four States Fairgrounds, where a charter bus shuttle runs to and from the airport. The shuttle has storage space for families bringing strollers, chairs and the like. Accessible parking is available. There is no general parking on-site at the airport.
VIP parking, $100 per vehicle
On-site parking at TXK Airport for those who want to park at the show itself.
Before you go
- Clear bags only. A clear bag policy is in effect, and all bags are subject to search.
- Bring cash alternatives. No cash is accepted at the gates. Tickets and parking are purchased in advance or by phone on-site.
- Plan for the shuttle. If you buy general parking, build in time to ride the shuttle from the Four States Fairgrounds to the airport.
- Rain or shine. The event happens rain or shine, and all acts are subject to change based on weather and safety conditions.
- Beat the heat. It’s a long outdoor day in late June. Sunscreen, hats, refillable water and chairs are smart packs (chairs are easy to stow on the shuttle).
Key links
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TXK Today’s guides are a free community resource for the Texarkana region. Schedules, performers, prices and policies can change, and the airshow runs rain or shine with all acts subject to weather and safety conditions. Always confirm current details at TexarkanaAirshow.com before you rely on them.
Source: 2026 Texarkana Airshow official media kit and TexarkanaAirshow.com.