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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 boat aficionados to appreciate and perhaps find their dream boat at the 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. 

  1. Weekend Schedule and Property Map

 

Car Show - Join us!

Have a vintage or unique car that you want to showcase? Join us at the Moody Gardens Car Show! Bring your four-wheeled beauty to Galveston Island and be a part of the Moody Gardens Car Show. Car entries must be approved through registration. Entries will be judged by categories with custom trophies awarded, including People’s Choice and Red Carpet Favorite. A portion of the proceeds will go toward Moody Gardens Conservation Fund.

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Tickets

Buy Now and receive the Early Bird Special - only $25 per ticket (ENDS MAY 31)!

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Best Experience and Value: Air, Car and Boat 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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  1. Air Show Buffet 

Garden Restaurant - Visitors Center

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  1. 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!

  1. Buffet Menu
  2. BBQ Meal

*Food not included in table reservation price*

  1. VIP SEATING PRICES

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 9th 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.

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  2. Seating Prices

Call 409-683-4554 to make your reservation.

Weekend Schedule

Friday, August 11
 

Aircraft Tours at the Airport
(Galveston Scholes Airport)
10am - 5pm

Lunch and Meet the Pilots
(Cafe in the Park - Moody Gardens Hotel)
11am - 12pm

Car Show Viewing
(Convention Center)
10am - 6pm

Boat Show Viewing/Expo
(Central Parking Lot Tent)
10am - 6pm

Airshow
(Viewing Around Property)
7pm - 8:45pm

Cocktail Reception in Shearn's Lounge
(VIP Viewing - 9th Floor Hotel)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tickets coming soon!

Reception in Garden Restaurant
(VIP Viewing - Visitors Center)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tickets coming soon!

Fireworks
9pm
Palm Beach

Saturday, August 12
 

Aircraft Tours at the Airport - Meet the Pilots
(Galveston Scholes Airport)
9am - 1pm, 4:30 - 6:30pm

Car Show Viewing
(Convention Center)
10am - 6pm

Boat Show Viewing/Expo
(Central Parking Lot Tent)
10am - 6pm

Red Carpet Drive
(Convention Center)
11am - 1pm

Airshow
(Viewing Around Property)
2pm - 3:20pm

Cocktail Reception in Shearn's Lounge
(VIP Viewing - 9th Floor Hotel)
2pm - 4pm
Tickets coming soon!

Reception in Garden Restaurant
(VIP Viewing - Visitors Center)
2pm - 4pm
Tickets coming soon!

Fireworks
9pm
Palm Beach

Sunday, August 13
 

Farewell Breakfast and Awards
(Floral Ballroom)
9am - 10:30am
Hotel Package Guests

Car Viewing
(Convention Center)
11am - 2pm

Boat Show/Expo
(Central Parking Lot Tent)
11am - 2pm

Plane Fly Out
(Galveston Scholes Airport)
12pm

Show close
2pm

Thank you to our 2023 sponsors!

 

  1. Classic Auto Group
  2. Boat Show
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