Atlantic City Soar & Shore Airshow Returns In May With Free Beach Shows

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Visit Atlantic City and Herb Gillen Airshows said the second annual Soar & Shore Airshow Presented by Visit Atlantic City will return May 29-31 in Atlantic City.

The free event is scheduled to begin around 12 p.m. each day and end around 3 p.m., according to the announcement released Monday.

Organizers said the airshow will again serve as an unofficial start to the summer season and will feature aviation demonstrations over the city’s beaches and Boardwalk.

Visit Atlantic City said the initial headliners include the United States Air Force F-22 Raptor and the U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II Demo Team.

“Last year, we reimagined the Atlantic City Airshow into something that completely exceeded all expectations and we’re excited to see how the Soar & Shore Airshow Presented by Visit Atlantic City thrives over new dates,” said Gary Musich, president and CEO of Visit Atlantic City. “By moving the Soar & Shore Airshow to May, visitors and locals can kick off the summer in Atlantic City, while experiencing a diverse lineup of entertainment, alongside everything that makes our destination special from our beaches and Boardwalk to local businesses, restaurants and casino resorts.”

“You would be hard pressed to find a more exciting kickoff to summer event anywhere than experiencing firsthand the world’s most sophisticated aircraft soaring over the boardwalk and beaches of Atlantic City,” said show producer Herb Gillen. “Atlantic City has a well-earned national reputation for its top-quality entertainment and the Soar & Shore Airshow will provide the thrills and excitement that people have come to expect from this city. We expect families from across the region to flock to the beach this May for this incredible and free show.”

General admission will be free, while reserved premium seating in catered tents will be sold in limited quantities, according to the announcement. Visit Atlantic City said Airshow Insights and Visit Atlantic City email subscribers can buy tickets starting Saturday, March 28, at 8 a.m. before sales open to the general public March 31 through the show’s website.

The initial performance list also includes the USAF F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 177th Fighter Wing, the MiG 17F, Wolf Pitts Pro with Paul Bennet, Warbird Thunder and Wingwalker Sam with Samantha Tryggvason. Organizers said exhibitor opportunities and corporate partnerships are also available, and noted that the performance lineup is subject to change.