Airshow takes flight this weekend in O'Neill

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The O'Neill Municipal Airport-John L. Baker Field is hosting the 32nd annual Nebraska State Fly-In.

The event will be Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20.

On Friday, there will be an opportunity to see a night air show performance featuring Erik Edgren flying his 1939 "T-Clips."

Edgren describes it as a "little bit of ballet and a rock 'n' roll show."

A fireworks show will follow.

"T-Clips" will fly in an air show extravaganza showcasing five other aerobatic performers in different makes and models of airplanes on Saturday. On the ground, there will be kid-friendly activities and games, a meet and greet with pilots and air show performers and exotic cars.

The event also will feature military and civilian demonstrations, interactive exhibits, food trucks and local booths.

Gates open at 7 p.m. Friday.

The event will run Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A freewill offering will be accepted at the gate.