Welcome to the Dawlish Air Show Website

The seaside town of Dawlish is a premier resort on the south coast of Devon and, with its glorious bay and a dramatic coastline, it's the perfect setting for the spectacle that is, "Dawlish Carnival Air Show". Each year this event attracts over 80,000 people to watch an array of aircraft take to the sky at this award winning air show. The 2010 event is planned to take place on August 19th, with the flying display expected to run from around 1.00pm till approximately 4.30pm, subject to change due to any last minute additions. There will be helicopter movements during the morning at both Dawlish Warren and the Smugglers Inn.

In 2009 we were honoured to welcome the Avro Vulcan, restored to flight, after a multi-million pound fund-raising campaign, and for this reason known fondly as the 'people's aeroplane', she is the only airworthy Vulcan in existence. She was joined in the air at Dawlish by the world famous Red Arrows, in what most commentators described as the highlight of the 2009 UK air show scene! It was a truly breathtaking and memorable sight. The Red Arrows, who are regulars at Dawlish, love flying here due to the reception received from the crowd and the amazing location.

As well as the thrilling air displays this event also offers events and attractions on the ground including static helicopters located at Dawlish Warren and family fun on the Lawn in Dawlish including sideshows, stalls, and ground displays offering something for everyone. Entertainment continues into the night with live music and dance.

This event is run entirely by a group of unpaid volunteers as part of the Dawlish Carnival week and is funded solely by sponsorship. It offers an amazing stage for companies to showcase themselves in front of a captive audience in excess of 80'000 people. The crowd is made up from family's visiting the area enjoying their annual holiday, local resident's and day trippers from all over the West Country and beyond. The show has gained an international reputation and even won an award from the European Air Show Council. As a result aviation enthusiast's travel from all over the UK and Europe to sample the Dawlish Experience. So any company or individual considering helping the event with sponsorship of any kind can guarantee maximum publicity coverage to a large cross section of demographic groups.