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Vertical Challenge
Is Back!

June 16, 2012
10AM - 4PM

Vertical Challenge Twilight Show

Friday June 15, 6PM-9PM


By popular demand, the Vertical Challenge Helicopter Air Show is back! With the support of San Carlos Airport, pilots, businesses and the FAA, the west coast's most exciting demonstration of vertical flight returns on June 16, 2012 .

Vertical Challenge features unique aircraft in flight showcasing the different capabilities of helicopters, from fire fighting to Search and Rescue, along with gourmet food trucks, Bay Area microbrews and a Kids Fun Zone.

The mission of Vertical Challenge is the same as the past 12 years, to showcase the different functions of the helicopter with various demonstrations including fire fighting, Search and Rescue and many other types of helicopter capabilities.

Helicopters

Helicopter Air Show plus military, commercial and civilian helicopters on static display and open to the public to explore.

Food Festival

We feature some of the best gourmet food trucks in the Bay Area COMING SOON

Kids Festival

The little ones will have plenty to do getting face paintings and playing on giant slides and rides. COMING SOON

Vertical Challenge Twilight Show

Special evening show with food trucks, microbrews and mini helicopter air show COMING SOON

Parking and Hotel Info:

  • Automobile parking is available north of the Museum on Twin Dolphin Rd. From Highway 101 exit Holly Street/Redwood Shores Pkwy east and follow signs. There will be FREE shuttle service to the parking lot... Parking Map
  • Hotel Info: The Hotel Sofitel is the official hotel of Vertical Challenge. Special Rate $99. Call 650/598-9000 and mention Vertical Challenge.
Vertical Challenge Admission (June 16 show):

At the Door: (or advanced purchase from the museum gift shop)
  • Adult: $35, Youth & Seniors (5-17, 65+): $15, 4 and under FREE
Discounted Tickets On-line:
  • Adult: $25, Youth & Seniors (5-17, 65+): $10, 4 and under FREE
  • Family Ticket (2 adults & up to 4 children): $75
  • Museum Members Free, Go to museum membership to become eligible
Vertical Challenge Twilight (June 15 show):

At the Door: (or advanced purchase from the museum gift shop)
  • Adult: $25, Youth & Seniors (5-17, 65+): $15, 4 and under FREE
Discounted Tickets On-line:
  • Adult: $20, Youth & Seniors (5-17, 65+): $10
Museum Member Tickets:
  • Adult: $10, Youth & Seniors (5-17, 65+): $5, 4 and under FREE
  • Go to museum membership to become eligible for these prices
Sorry, no coupons or passes accepted for this event
Ticket sales go on-line May 1st, 2012

Pilot Information Page: Pilots planning to fly to Vertical Challenge please click here
 
 
 
 
   
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