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 is set for August 8-9 at California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport, prioritizing safety with a prescribed grass burn to mitigate pyrotechnic risks.
Conceived by a local benefactor, the airshow aims to inspire the "Lost Coast" community with aviation and honor veterans, consistently attracting large, appreciative crowds despite operational challenges like fog and active airport traffic.
The event will feature a diverse lineup of performers, including the Patriots Jet Team, Luke Aikins, and aerobatic pilot Vicky Benzing, alongside numerous warbirds, static displays, and a Ferris wheel for unique views.

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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.”