May 26th, 2026
United States Air Force Thunderbirds headline the event sponsored by A.P. Property Services; Sunny Mike Foundation named charity benefit recipient.
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Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport today announced the official lineup for the 2026 A.P. Property Services Rochester International Airshow, presented by Kwik Fill, the Ontario Golf Club, and the Pub on the Green.
The popular community event will return to the Rochester skies the weekend of Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2026, and will feature the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, the US Marine Corps F-35 B, and the US Army Golden Knights, along with other exciting aerial performers. The F-35 B will be flown by Rochester native and 2014 University of Rochester graduate, Major William Horn.
A.P. Property Services will be the title sponsor for this year’s Airshow, and the Sunny Mike Foundation will be the charitable beneficiary.
“We are pleased to welcome A.P. Property Services as the title sponsor for our 2026 Airshow, and have an exciting lineup of acts and displays for the two-day event, headlined by the United State Air Force Thunderbirds, the F-35 B, and the Golden Knights,” said County Executive Bello. “Most importantly, a portion of the proceeds from the Airshow will go to the Sunny Mike Foundation, which does so much great work for veterans throughout our community. We look forward to welcoming all of the acts to our airport for another performance in Monroe County, an experience that promises to leave spectators on the edge of their seats!”
Rochester has been fortunate to host the Thunderbirds four previous times in the last 12 years when they were the featured act at ROC Airshows in 2014, 2017, 2019, and 2023. The Thunderbirds are the official air demonstration team of the United States Air Force and are stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.
Other acts joining the USAF Thunderbirds for the 2026 A.P. Property Services Rochester International Airshow include:
- United States Marine Corps, F-35 B, flown by Rochester native and 2014 University of Rochester graduate Major William Horn
- United States Army Golden Knights Parachute Team
- Commemorative Air Force Rise Above P-51
- Class of '45- P-51 and F4U Corsair
- Carol Pilon and Third Strike Wingwalking
- Craig Clifford and Britt Lincoln, U.S. National Aerobatic Team members • Rick Volker Aerobatics-Sukhoi 26 Aerobatics
- Trevor Rafferty Christen Eagle
- C-17 and KC-135 Refueling Demonstration
- Warrior Aviation L-39 and Classic Jets parade
A portion of the proceeds from the 2026 A.P. Property Services Rochester International Airshow will be donated to the Sunny Mike Foundation. Since August 2021, Sunny Mike Foundation has been providing emergency relief funds to veterans in the Finger Lakes region who struggle with financial instability, unemployment, and limited access to essential services by filling the gap from traditional service organizations, who are often constrained, with immediate financial support for those veterans.
“A.P. Property Services is honored to work hand-in-hand with Monroe County, and proud to be the sponsor for the USAF Thunderbirds 2026 Airshow," said Sean Fico, President of A.P. Property Services
“Thank you for choosing the Sunny Mike Foundation as your charity of choice. This will help support more veterans with emergency relief funds throughout the Finger Lakes region,” said Dr. Debra Lubberts and Beth Bigley, co-founders of the Sunny Mike Foundation.
Tickets for the A.P. Property Services Rochester International Airshow can be purchased at www.rochairshow.com From May 26 through June 2, 2026, all general admission, reserved seating, and VIP flight desk experience tickets purchased will receive a 15 percent discount when entering the promo code FLY at checkout. Children 12 years and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult.
