GROUND FESTIVAL
A full weekend of live entertainment and family fun – food vendors, market stalls, classic vehicles, helicopter joy flights, flight simulators, military exhibits and a packed kids zone, all set against the stunning Illawarra escarpment.
30+ FOOD & DRINK OPTIONS
30+ food and drink vendors served everything from coffee to kebabs across the weekend
12+ MARKET STALLS
12+ local market stalls offered souvenirs, gifts, models and more.
AVIATION EXHIBITS
A wide range of exhibits and displays from partners across the aviation industry.
KIDS RIDES + FAMILY FUN
HELICOPTER JOY FLIGHTS
Touchdown Helicopters offered scenic joy flights all weekend, giving visitors a bird’s-eye view of the action.
MILITARY VEHICLES
CLASSIC CARS
FLIGHT SIMULATORS
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
DISCOVER THE HARS AVIATION MUSEUM
HARS Aviation Museum – a separate volunteer-run charity based at Shellharbour Airport – opened more than 30 aircraft for public viewing across the 2026 airshow, including the iconic Super Constellation (“Connie”), the 747 Jumbo and many more.
HARS is open to visitors year-round. Donations from museum access support the ongoing restoration, preservation and maintenance of one of Australia’s most significant collections of historic aircraft.
HARS AVIATION MUSEUM
Get up close and personal to one of Australia’s biggest collections of historic aircraft!