Entertainment from sky to tarmac

There was friction in the past year over what to call the city of Wichita’s annual air show, what kind of music it should book and how much city money it should get. By any name, though, the Wichita Flight Festival is now one of the area’s best events — the Air Capital’s official three-day celebration of flying, complete with displays of new and historic planes, seminars, kid stuff, music and food. Organized by Wichita Festivals, the show starts tonight with aerial performances and a Blues Traveler concert ($30). The main event happens 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday ($5 each day; kids 10 and under free). One question: Can festivalgoers really be expected to park nearly 4 miles away (Raytheon Aircraft Co.) from the event site, Jabara Airport, and take shuttle buses?
Posted by Rhonda Holman

3 Comments

  1. raptor
    Posted August 25, 2006 at 4:51 pm | Permalink

    Not just festival goers, but volunteers as well. The “director of operations” determined that while they are trying to solicit volunteers, they won’t arrange parking for volunteers. Supposedly, all available parking is needed for “VIPS”. Whoopee.

    I was signed up as a volunteer until I learned that one. They don’t value their volunteers enough to arrange a decent place to park.

  2. J R
    Posted August 25, 2006 at 4:59 pm | Permalink

    Geez I don’t blame ya raptor.

    I think tonights events have been cancelled because of threatening weather anyway.

  3. sotheysaid
    Posted August 25, 2006 at 6:58 pm | Permalink

    That is the problem with the events the City and County do. They want help but do not appreciate those that do help. Let the VIP’s ride the shuttle just like everyone else.