Moody Gardens

Air, Car & Boat Show

August 11 - 13, 2023

A big weekend that will thrill visitors by land, sea and air.

Daytime and evening performances will loop, roll and scream through the air with this unique air show that offers it all! A splashy and spectacular Boat Show will showcase a sensational array of boats that aficionados will appreciate. Perhaps you will find your dream boat at Moody Gardens! And, it’s a car lover’s dream at the Moody Gardens Convention Center as the hall is filled with rows of classic vehicles and the stories that accompany them.

Weekend Schedule and Property Map

Tickets

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Hotel Packages

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Best Experience and Value: Air, Car and Boat Show Hotel Package

Make a weekend of it and stay at the Moody Gardens Hotel!

Hotel package for two includes:

A luxurious room for two nights
Fireworks on Friday and Saturday at Palm Beach
Weekend Passes to the Air, Car, & Boat Show
Viewing Section for Air Show on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Dock and Waterfront Trail
VIP seating for Car Show
Breakfast for two on Sunday morning with a viewing of Car Show Awards
Complimentary late checkout at 2pm

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All About The Air Show

Pilots Flying in the Air Show on August 11th and 12th:

Chef Pitts https://www.chefpittsairshows.com
Jerry “Jive” Kirby https://www.tampabayairfest.com/jerry-jive-kerby/
Matt Younkin http://younkinair.com/
Charlie Morris – Decalon - https://cmorrisairshows.com/
Leland Kratcher – The Eagle https://lelandkracher.com/
Mike “Spanky” Gallaway - https://www.iac.org/media-gallery/detail/1848/6370

See The Pilots Fly:

Friday, August 11th from 7pm - 8:45pm (Viewing Around Property)
Saturday, August 12th from 2pm - 3:20pm (Viewing Around the Property)

View the Aircrafts:

Saturday, August 12th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm (Scholes Airport)

Meet The Pilots:

Saturday, August 12th from 4pm - 5pm (Macadamia Room in the Visitor's Center)

Planes Fly Out:

Sunday, August 13th at 12pm (Scholes Airport)

Buy A Value Pass To See It All!

Air Show Dining Options

Air Show Buffet

Garden Restaurant - Visitors Center

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Air Show VIP Seating and Dining

Garden Restaurant and North Plaza (outdoor seating) - Visitors Center

Enjoy the Air Show with one of the best views on the Bayou!
Reserve seating ahead of time!

*Food not included in table reservation price*

Air Show Viewing at Shearn's Lounge

9th Floor Moody Gardens Hotel

Watch the Air Show with the best view on the property at Shearn’s located on the 9^th floor of the Moody Gardens Hotel! Reserve your table for family and friends and enjoy specialty food and drink items that will be available for purchase.

Or call 409-683-4554 to make your reservation.

Want to ride in an airplane or helicopter?

Galveston Helicopter Adventures has many different rides and tours available!

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Ride in a biplane with Scallywag Air!
Take a sunset flight, tour the west end, or do it all!

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Book your discovery flight today with Coastal Skies Aero Club!
Enjoy a 20-minute intro flight around the beautiful Texas Gulf Coast!
Price: $70, $20 for an additional passenger.

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Ride in a Beech 18 or CAF Gulf Coast Wing SNJ!
Friday: 10:00a, 12:30p, 5:30p | Saturday: 12:00p
Price: Beech - $250/$150 | CAF Gulf Coast Wing SNJ - $380

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The Boat Show Will Feature Nine Dealers and Over a Hundred Boats

Joining forces with the Houston Boat Show, this year's Boat Show is going to be so grand we outgrew our marina and are headed on land to offer you more options to gaze at as you dream about which one you want in your driveway! If you're in the market for a new boat, come ready to make a decision. There are going to be deals that will only be offered at the boat show that you don't want to miss!