Please note that The City of Wildwood is not planning the Airshow. GWTIDA is the producer. Please see contact information below.
Fighter Jets Inc. MIG-17PF (left), and NJ Air National Guard F-16C Fighting Falcon Fighter Jets (right), will be among the featured performers at the
2025 Wildwoods ‘Thunder Over the Waves’ Airshow
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Contact:
Susan Adelizzi-Schmidt, ext. 103
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The Wildwoods Announce Partial Lineup For
‘Thunder Over the Waves’ Airshow
September 5 & 6
The four-hour show lineup, with 11 headlining acts, includes military performers from the NJ Air National Guard, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, and Dover Air Force Base, the Fighter Jets Inc. MIG-17PF Jet Team, ACEMAKER Solo Aerobatic Demo in the T-33 Shooting Star, Jerry Conley in the DH-115 Vampire Jet, the US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, the US Coast Guard, and many more exciting performances
The Wildwoods, NJ – March 21, 2025 – The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA) and David Schultz Airshows proudly announce the exciting lineup for the ‘Thunder Over the Waves’ Airshow to be held on September 5 (practice day) and September 6 (main event) on the beaches in the Wildwoods, NJ. The four-hour airshow is expected to draw over 400,000 spectators, as visitors travel to see 11 headlining acts including military flyovers by the NJ Air National Guard, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, and Dover Air Force Base, plus performances by the Fighter Jets Inc. MIG-17PF Jet Team, ACEMAKER Solo Aerobatic Demos in the T-33 Shooting Star, Jerry Conley in the DH-115 Vampire Jet among many other jets and propeller aircraft executing incredible aerobatic performances. The US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team will also be a part of the event along with the US Coast Guard.
GWTIDA recognizes the airshow’s ability to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors while keeping this iconic event in southern New Jersey. Historically, Air Shows in southern New Jersey have drawn spectators in the hundreds of thousands and had an economic impact in the tens of millions, providing a substantial tourism boost to its host city and the greater south Jersey shore region. GWTIDA anticipates this addition to its events schedule will support local businesses and further establish the Wildwoods as a premier event destination and help to extend the traditional tourism season into the Fall.
“The Wildwoods are home to many family-friendly events year-round and we’re proud to add a longtime south Jersey tradition to our calendar of events,” explained Louis M. Belasco, GWTIDA Executive Director.
The Wildwoods strong infrastructure and venue capacity make it an ideal backdrop for the airshow, as it regularly hosts large scale events such as the Barefoot Country Music Festival. VIP spectator bleachers on the beach, similar to those used for the Wildwoods’ other large scale outdoor events, would provide choice seating. Additional exclusive VIP viewing areas at local hotels, piers and businesses would enhance the experience for attendees.
Airshow Schedule
The airshow will be presented by David Schultz Airshows. Below is the schedule of current acts in the lineup for the airshow (subject to change):
11:30 Airspace Closes. TFR in effect. Radio Remote Broadcast Starts
11:50 Opening Ceremonies
12:00 National Anthem with Army Golden Knights Flag Jump
12:06 Army Golden Knights Mass Exit Show
12:14 Military Flyovers Window
12:24 Mark Meredith DHC-1 Chipmunk Aerobatics
12:34 Scott Francis MXS Aerobatics
12:49 Jerry Conley DH-115 Vampire Jet Aerobatics
1:04 USCG MH-65E Search & Rescue Demo
1:14 Jersey Jerks 4-ship SNJ Formation Demonstration
1:24 Kevin Russo SNJ-6 Aerobatics
1:39 Patrick McAlee Pitts Aerobatics
1:54 Full Throttle Formation Team
2:10 Army Golden Knights Mass Exit Show
2:30 ACEMAKER T-33 Jet Aerobatics
2:45 P-5D Mustang Demonstration
2:58 Fighter Jets MiG-17 Jet Aerobatics
4:00 Airspace Re-Opens, Airshow Ends
“Hosting the airshow in the Wildwoods continues a shore tradition that has captivated families with dazzling entertainment,” said David Schultz, David Schultz Airshows President. “We are thrilled that the Wildwoods have selected us to put on a first-class airshow that will be both exciting and entertaining for families’” he continued.
GWTIDA is also in discussions regarding potential airshow events for 2026 and beyond with plans to make the airshow an annual September event.
GWTIDA remains committed to extending the tourism season beyond the traditional Memorial Day to Labor Day timeframe. Funding for the Wildwoods ‘Thunder Over the Waves’ Airshow would come from a combination of sources, including the GWTIDA, SJTA, and corporate sponsorships. The airshow will be a free event for the public to attend. Sponsorship packages are available by contacting the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority at 609-846-2657 or email at brose@wildwoodsnj.com.
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About the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority
The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA) was formed in 1993 to consolidate the tourism economy of its three founding municipalities: the City of Wildwood, the Borough of Wildwood Crest, and the City of North Wildwood. The Tourism Authority operates the Wildwoods Convention Center and acts as the island’s destination marketing organization overseeing the marketing, advertising, promotion, public and media relations, development, research, and planning, encompassing the tourism, meeting, and convention industry in the Wildwoods. Additionally, the Authority funds, assists with and hosts more than 160 annual special events and festivals to enhance the visitor experience and extend the tourism season, including the Beach Monster Truck Races, weekly Friday Night Fireworks, the New Jersey State Barbeque Championships and Anglesea Blues Festival, Classic Car Shows, the International Kite Festival, Irish and Italian Festivals, the National Marbles Tournament, and The Race of Gentlemen Vintage Car and Motorcycle Beach Drag Races, among others.
A new online hotel and attraction reservation system is live on the Wildwoods official tourism website, WildwoodsNJ.com. This booking engine allows visitors to conveniently book accommodations at a range of Wildwoods hotels and motels via the Book Your Stay web page. Additionally, there are plans to expand the page's offerings to include events, tickets, attractions, and concerts in the future.
About David Schultz Airshows
David Schultz Airshows is the premier Air Show Event Production and Coordination Company in North America. An FAA Awarded Company for Improvements in Airshow Safety and Standardization, the company provides Airboss, Announcing, Ground Operations, Demo Team Project Management, Overall Event Management, Event Ticketing, Media & Marketing, Event Livestreaming, and many other services for civilian and military events from Alaska to Puerto Rico. In 2025, the Company will support over 25 different locations with their proven Professional Services.