The Warriors and Warbirds Air Show begins Friday and continues until Sunday at the Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport off Airport Road in Monroe. It will feature planes from World War II and the Korean War. The theme is “The Battle of Britain.” The show goes on, rain or shine, and parking is free. Limited handicap parking is available near the airport; once the lot is full, it will become a drop-off and pick-up point. Buses will be available to shuttle patrons.

Coolers, smoking and pets, with the exception of service dogs, are not permitted. Bring blankets or folding chairs for seating. Cameras are allowed.

The Warriors and Warbirds Air Show will serve beer and wine this year in an authentic English pub in an enclosed area. Wine is provided by Treehouse Vineyards in Monroe.

Schedule of Events

Purchase tickets at the gate at $10 for adults or $5 for veterans and children 12 to 18. Kids under 12 are free. Tickets are good for Saturday or Sunday. Friday tickets are separate and can also be purchased at the gate. Planes will be on display all three days.

Gates open at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday only.
Gates open on Friday at 4 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 4 :: Just Friday night event cancelled and online tickets have been refunded

4 p.m.: Gates open.
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Jump team, night flights, aerobatics by Matt Younkin, practice runs, fireworks and live entertainment. Tickets are $5 for adults and veterans. Children under 12 are free. There will be no vendors.

Saturday, Nov. 5

9 a.m.: Gates open. Vendors will be on site.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Speakers Joe Edwards, Bernice Haydu, Carl Constein, Bud Anderson, Dutch van Kirk and Gen. Gary Wilfong. Singing by Theresa Eaman.
11 a.m.: Veterans presentation.
12 p.m.: Flying begins.
4:30 p.m.: Gates close.
5 p.m.: Free swing dance lessons in preparation for the hangar dance.
6 p.m.: Free 1940s-era hangar dance. Period dress is encouraged. Free food and beverages are available while supplies last. Details below.

Sunday, Nov. 6

9 a.m.: Gates open. Vendors will be on site.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Speakers Joe Edwards, Bernice Haydu, Carl Constein, Bud Anderson, Dutch van Kirk and Gen. Gary Wilfong. Singing by Theresa Eaman.
11 a.m.: Veterans presentation.
12 p.m.: Flying begins.
4:30 p.m.: Gates close

Radio Disney

Saturday and Sunday
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Veterans Program

Veterans Program The Union County Veterans Service Office, in conjunction with the City of Monroe and Warriors and Warbirds, will honor veterans at its annual Veterans Day program on Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport.

Event Details

WWII Hangar Dance

Joe and Denise Polsgrove Join us Saturday night, November 5, at 6 p.m. as we experience a 1940s “hanger dance.” Dance to the music of Glenn Miller and other 1940s classics, performed by Reflection Big Band.
Period dress is encouraged but not required.

Prior to the dance, Joe and Denise Polsgrove, with Gotta Swing Charlotte, will be providing free swing dance lessons from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Contact Denise at 803.493.3192