Elkhart Air Show

We had a great time at Freedom Fest. The airplanes were fun to watch and the jets were exciting. LOVED the semi with the jet engine. The fireworks show was one of the best I've ever seen!! Most everything was about our service members as it should have been. Food and drinks were pricey but they always are at these kind of events. I'll definitely be going again next year.

The Airshow itself is OK, BUT trying to leave the place is a frustrating free for all with almost zero traffic guidance until you get to the gate. Let me explain, we are in line trying to get out onto the main strip of traffic that is heading toward the gate and a WORKER of the event runs up to his buddy's car, talks to him, then proceeds to walk out in front of us, tells us to stop and let his buddy pull in front of us leaving us to have to wait for another chance to sneak through. Then he walks off ignoring an request from myself for his name as I wanted to report this problem. He walked past another 5 lanes of busy traffic didn't direct anyone, got on his little golf cart and drove back to where he came from. Also when we finally did get in line to leave a person cut us off and almost hit our vehicle because of zero traffic control. Watching the over priced food vendor trucks leave on the main road long before we can even leave the parking lot onto said road is extremely irritating. Some recommendations, skip the fireworks, get everyone out at a decent hour in the day light, have some type of lane / traffic control so people aren't cutting each other off and possibly getting hit by cars getting to their cars. Also if the event ended earlier everyone wouldn't be tired and trying to get home. Also allow canopy's at least, not sure why coolers aren't allowed, maybe an alcohol thing? But canopy's provide decent shade and you have several low lying areas where they can be put up, it's sad to see VIP expensive tents get so much better treatment than people that just show up for a good family time. 3 years in a row and this will be my last time going.

Had an awesome time and they love US veterans always going the extra mile.

Very impressive fireworks and air show!!!!! Loved shockwave

Excellent air show & the best fireworks we've ever seen. Glad it's back.

We had an amazing time. Could have used a few more trashcans here and there but what an awesome day.

We had a ton of fun. The show took a little bit to get going, but it was still worth while. I loved the 4 plane group with "the boss." I think "the boss" did a separate show on his own and that was amazing! There were 2 Osprey planes there, one for the show and one you could walk around and in. All the guys were gawking over it. There were skydivers and a lady on top of a biplane. The Shockwave semi-truck with 3 jet engines! was really cool to watch. They had some down time and we walked around and looked at the airplanes. Everyone was very friendly. Then the night show began. Skydivers with flares, wing walking with lights, and our favorite was again the Shockwave. I was amazed at how much it lit the sky. The night ended with the best fireworks we've ever seen. Food lines were ok, getting in to park was pretty good considering the crowd. My only complaint was leaving the parking lot. It took us about 40 minutes just to leave the parking lot. It was only that short because we turned around and found a 2nd exit. I feel like they could have been better marked. There was a cop directing cars out of the parking lot, but somehow we weren't moving going the one direction. We still had a ton of fun.

I’d go every single year if I could. Always a fun show.

The fireworks were flat awesome enjoyed the show. The three stars is for the really loud music. My ears hurt! Please!, Goshen airport turn the music down next year had a camping spot right by a speaker and it was unbelievably loud and annoying

There is lots for the kids to do and see. The fireworks were spectacular! Hopefully next year they can bring back some f-18 or f-22 raptor fighter jets.