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Volunteer Meeting Schedule

2010-04-26T19:52:00.002-05:00

Interested in Volunteering? OR Already a Volunteer?

Join us for our Prairie Air Show Volunteer Meetings to sign up, meet the staff, and learn more about our show! Our meeting location is at Byerly Aviation -- the white building located just to the east of the Peoria Airport terminal building. All meetings are open to the general public.

Peoria, Byerly FBO, 3rd Floor, 5:30PM
Wednesday, April 28th
Wednesday, May 26th
Wednesday, June 23rd

We look forward to seeing you all again or meeting you for the first time!

2009-05-18T20:57:00.002-05:00

Huey's are Leaving

2009-05-14T20:11:00.002-05:00

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation's UH-1 "Huey" helicopters will not be appearing in Peoria, Illinois to give rides at the air show.
We apologize to our fans who may have been looking forward to taking a ride this year in this Vietnam Era aircraft.
However, Central Illinois Air will once again provide thrill seekers with a fast paced ride in their Robinson R-44 helicopters. These rides are budget friendly and are sure to leave our fans satisfied.

Blue Skies!

2009-02-09T13:09:00.002-06:00

1st Annual Cash Bash a Huge Success!!
The first annual "Cash Bash" held by PAS on Saturday February 7th was deemed a huge success!! The event was well attended and folks had a great time. The event raised money for several causes with the largest being the Army Family Assistance Program. It is a small way to assist the families of those folks that are currently deployed from our area.
Thank you to all who participated, thank you to all who helped out at the event, and thank you to our troops for serving!!
The Director

Prairie Air Show Lands Harrier Demo!

2009-01-23T18:02:00.004-06:00

Prairie Air Show is excited to announce

we have been selected to host a single aircraft

Harrier Demonstration for 2009!

For the 1st time in 25 years, the U.S. Marines AV-8B Harrier demonstration will beat up the sky over Peoria, IL. The AV-8B is a single-seat, light attack aircraft that provides offensive air support to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). By virtue of its Vertical/Short Take-Off or Landing capability, the AV-8B can operate from a variety of amphibious ships, rapidly constructed expeditionary airfields, and damaged conventional airfields.

1st Annual Prairie Air Show Cash Bash

2008-11-12T13:21:00.001-06:00

Join us for the 1st Annual Cash Bash!

When: Saturday - February 7, 2009 - Doors Open at 5pm

Where: Knights of Columbus Hall - Peoria, IL

Why: For Food, Fun, Excitement, and most importantly, MONEY!!

The cash bash is a raffle style drawing except that the winners are drawn in reverse order. In this drawing you WANT to be the last number drawn because you would win the Grand Prize of $5,000* Only 200 tickets sold!

There are over 20 prizes given in all including:
16 - $100 prizes (every 10th number drawn)
5 - $500 prizes* (1st, 50th, 100th, 150th, & 199th numbers drawn)
Grand Prize of $5,000*!! (200th number drawn)

Cost: $100 donation
(ticket allows 2 adults into drawing, includes food, beer, wine, & soft drinks)

So don't miss the 1st Annual Prairie Air Show Cash Bash!

Call 309-661-6546 or go to www.prairieair.org to reserve your ticket!

*Prize amounts are based on sale of 200 tickets

Air Show Director Set Free!

2008-09-03T12:41:00.000-05:00

Bail posted!
Brett Krause, Director, exceeds his goal and raises over $2,200 for MDA.
A special thanks goes out to all who generously dontated toward a great cause.

Air Show Director headed for the Brink!

2008-08-22T12:10:00.000-05:00

Director, Brett Krause is going to "jail" on August 27, 2008 in efforts to raise much needed money for Muscular Dystrophy.
The event will be taking place at Embassy Suites-East Peoria.
Brett's goal is to raise at least $2,008 by the date of his sentencing, and with your generous donation he will have no problem reaching that goal.
Click on this link https://www.joinmda.org/peoriatelu2008/airshow to make your contribution.
Don't let them throw away the key...click on the link.

Volunteer Safety Briefing and Directions to Site

2008-04-14T22:49:00.000-05:00

Hey, Volunteers!

The air show is just a few days away and that means it's time for our Volunteer Safety Briefing! The meeting will be held this Wednesday, April 16th at 6:30PM in the chalet tent at the air show site. Please make every effort to attend this important safety meeting. If you absolutely cannot attend the meeting, please let us know. The gates to the show site will close at 6:30PM SHARP, so that our gate keepers can also attend the meeting, so PLEASE BE EARLY.

Directions to the Volunteer Entrance:
(from the south/southeast)- Travel northwest on I-74. Bear left onto I-474 towards Bartonville. Travel approximately six miles, crossing the Illinois River, and exit at Airport Road. Turn left onto Airport Road, staying in the right lane. Take an immediate right turn at Dirksen Parkway. Travel ~1/4 of a mile, and turn left at the caboose train car onto Johanssen Road. Continue ahead on Johanssen Road to the Volunteer/VIP entrance.

The chalet area is the tented area on the far west end of the show site. You will be able to park at or near the chalet area. When driving on the show site, please DRIVE SLOWLY. While we understand the temptation to drive fast because of the open area and long strips of tarmac, please DO NOT SPEED -- volunteers will be working on the site and may be walking across the runway.

Prairie Air Show 2008 Volunteer and Vendor Guidelines

2008-04-14T22:37:00.000-05:00

These guidelines apply to all Prairie Air Show volunteers and vendor workers. All volunteers and vendor workers agree to abide by these guidelines as outlined by the Prairie Air Show staff. Failure to act in accordance with these guidelines may result in volunteer termination and disqualification from further volunteering opportunities with the Prairie Air Show.

1. All guests visiting the air show should always be treated with courtesy and respect. Patrons should be greeted in a welcoming tone by our air show volunteers and vendors. Vendors should also provide efficient service and a pleasant close. Vendors should be visible by guests at all times, regardless if the guest is or is not making a purchase from your designated booth.

2. Please maintain the Air Show Look by dressing appropriately. PAS volunteers should be wearing their PAS volunteer t-shirts at all times while volunteering. Other groups and organizations working the vending area may wear t-shirts with their printed logo, identifying their group or organization. PAS volunteers and vendor workers may wear their own long sleeve t-shirts or sweatshirts underneath their t-shirts. Such clothing may not contain any advertising or references to drugs, alcohol, or any other vulgarity or profanity. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Open-toed footwear is not allowed. Do not wear excessive jewelry. Hats and visors are allowed as long as they do not contain any references to drugs, alcohol, or any other vulgarity or profanity. Sunscreen is also recommended.

3. Absolutely NO SMOKING OR DRINKING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES while volunteering or working the vending area. Smoking is NOT ALLOWED at any time during the air show.

4. Absolutely NO USE OF CELL PHONES WHILE VOLUNTEERING OR WORKING. This includes Bluetooth, text messaging, picture messaging, push-to-talk phones, and any other personal telephone conversations. Exceptions include group and organization contacts, who have previously provided their cell number to the Prairie Air Show Volunteer Coordinator. PAS volunteers have access to a radio in which they can contact the Volunteer Coordinator and the Assistant Volunteer Coordinator.

5. Under NO circumstances are you allowed to leave your designated volunteering area without notification and/or permission from a supervisor. Should you need to leave your area due to an illness or other emergency, please contact your supervisor immediately. DO NOT leave your assigned work area unattended at any time while there are supplies and money at the location.

6. All products are accounted for and must balance to cash receipts. This includes vendor areas and ticketing areas. Vendor workers must pay for food and beverages using cash or an approved coupon – NO EXCEPTIONS.

7. Should you encounter a problem while volunteering or working during the event, please contact your supervisor or group/organization leader for further assistance.

8. HAVE FUN!!

2008-04-04T21:36:00.000-05:00

A Million Thanks

2008-03-14T15:17:00.000-05:00

Heads up gamers!

2008-03-11T16:19:00.000-05:00

The brand new PlayStation® Patrol is on the road and it's coming to Prairie Air Show 2008 This is something you won't want to miss!

Offering over 25 total gaming stations, including twelve devoted to PLAYSTATION®3 and featuring the hottest new games and pre-release demos, the PlayStation Patrol is a complete gamer's paradise. Get your hands on a new SIXAXIS™ controller and check out PLAYSTATION®3 games on the newest high definition Sony TV's. Then move on over to PlayStation®2 and compete on one of our 40" big screens. And if you're still hungry for more, play on the PSP® systems and visit the PSP® Spot for free downloads of your favorite and future PSP games, movies, music and more.

SHOW YOUR STUFF!!!

2008-03-10T09:29:00.001-05:00

Vendor Spaces Available
Want to get involved with the 2008 Prairie Air Show?
Show your wares to TENS of THOUSANDS!
Vendor spaces still available!
For more information contact airshow@prairieair.org

6th Annual Wing Off HUGE Success!!

2008-03-03T00:14:00.000-06:00

CONGRATULATIONS! to the winners of the 6th Annual Wing Off
People's Choice: Hammer's Bar & Restaurant
Judge's Choice: Old Chicago Pizza

Thank you again to Euro Jack's, Kelleher's Irish Pub, Vonachen's Old Place, Hooters, and Bennigan's for participating. Your continued support if greatly appreciated.

To our Volunteers...YOU ARE AWESOME!
THANK YOU for your hard work!

USAF Heritage Flight Confirmed

2008-02-14T12:02:00.000-06:00

Prairie Air Show is very excited to announce that ACC and USAF Heritage Flight Foundation have confirmed that in addition to the West Coast A-10 Demo Team we will also have a Heritage Flight which will be flown by Vlado Lenoch in his P-51 Mustang "Moonbeam McSwine". We are currently looking at the possibility of bringing a 3rd Heritage Flight aircraft to the show and will keep you posted on that process! Any qualified Heritage Flight pilots interested please contact airshow@prairieair.org

Ground Attractions Confirmation

2008-02-01T14:33:00.000-06:00

Prairie Air Show is excited to announce that confirmation was received today from the US Army and Momentum Worldwide that the Army's "Virtual Army Experience" will be making a repeat appearance at Prairie Air Show 2008! As one of the main attractions on the ground last year we are excited to have this simulator back at the 2008 event.

Get Started as a Volunteer Today!

2008-02-01T12:46:00.001-06:00

Click on the "Volunteers" link from the home page and Register as a Volunteer to become a part of the most exciting air show in the Midwest!

Fund Raiser Dinner

2008-01-30T10:14:00.001-06:00

Saturday, February 23:
Fund Raiser Dinner

Come out and join us for dinner at the Challenger Learning Center.
HOT OFF THE GRILL!!!
We will have Grilled Butterfly Pork Chops with two side dishes, salad, dessert and a drink.
For advance ticket purchase please stop by the Prairie Aviation Museum.

TICKETS:
Adults: $8.00
Children 6 to 11: $5.00
Under 5: Donations accepted

Prairie Aviation Museum
2929 East Empire Street. Bloomington, IL
Phone: 309-663-7632

Challenger Learning Center
2901 East Empire Street. Bloomington, IL
Phone: 309-661-1621