Rumble Over the Redwoods Returns for Third Annual Airshow

Humboldt County aviation extravaganza brings warbirds, jet teams, and a community focus to California’s ‘Lost Coast.’

Meg Godlewski

Monday, August 03, 2026 at 04:00 PM ET

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Zach Vasile

A P-51 Mustang performs at the 2025 Rumble Over the Redwoods airshow in Humboldt County, California. [Credit: Dunbar Airshows/Ross Smiley]

Key Takeaways:

The third annual Rumble Over the Redwoods airshow, set for August 8-9 at California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (KACV), will conduct a prescribed grass burn to mitigate pyrotechnic risks and enhance safety.
Organized by Dunbar Airshows, the event is a significant community endeavor, supported by volunteers and a local benefactor, known for adapting to active airline service and potential fog delays.
Attendees can expect a diverse array of attractions, including aerobatic performances, numerous warbirds and static displays (e.g., P-51s, B-17, USCG assets), plus ground entertainment like a jet truck and a new Ferris wheel.

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Preparations are underway for the third annual Rumble Over the Redwoods airshow at California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (KACV) in McKinleyville on August 8-9. To mitigate pyrotechnic risks, Dennis Dunbar of organizer Dunbar Airshows said that includes a prescribed grass burn.

“Safety is key,” Dunbar said. “We do prescribed burns before most of the shows we do, and we always have [fire] trucks standing by during the pyrotechnics.”