California Capital Airshow Event Rules & Information
Find parking info, ticket sales, hotels, and event rules for the California Capital Airshow.
Airshow Rules
- ALL tickets (general admission, Main Cabin, Premium Cabin, Business Class and First Class) are day specific. You must use your tickets for the day you chose during purchase
- Lawn chairs, blankets, strollers, wagons, small bags, and coolers are allowed, but large coolers and bags (exceeding 9 Quarts and/or 10in. x 12in. x 11in.) ARE NOT permitted on the show site.
- Tents, beach umbrellas, awnings, and similar are not permitted on show grounds. Personal, hand-held umbrellas under 48 inches in diameter are permitted.
- Motorized scooters and wheelchairs for disabled patrons are allowed in the Airshow grounds; personal golf carts are not allowed.
- Cameras and video recorders are allowed, but Mather Airport is a No Drone Zone. Drones are prohibited within 5 miles of the airport.
- There are no ATMs on site, but all vendors will have debit/credit capabilities.
- Baby food, pre-packaged/sealed snack food, and whole fruit are allowed into the Airshow, but homemade items, such as sandwiches, are not permitted.
- Pets and comfort animals are not allowed, but certified service animals are permitted.
- The California Capital Airshow is a No Smoking Zone.
- Weapons of any kind are prohibited on site.
Helpful Resources
2026 California Capital Airshow Performer Lineup
Learn about the stunt performers, planes, and vendors that are waiting for you at the California Capital Airshow!
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Directions & Parking
You can find directions to Mather Airport here.
Parking (car, motorcycle, and handicap) is entirely free with the purchase of an admission ticket. Re-entry is allowed with your ticket stub and a hand stamp upon exit. Loitering is not permitted in the parking lots andou cannot watch the Airshow from your car.
Coming by bicycle? Sacramento Bicycle Advocates (SABA) and Bicycle Advocates of Rancho Cordova (BARC) will be providing FREE Valet Bike Parking. Drop off your bike with the friendly valet near the entrance to the show and they'll provide a free bike tune-up while you are there.
