The Grand Encampment at Flabob Airport

Occupation Imminent! Grand Encampment coming to Flabob Airport

JURUPA VALLEY, Ca - Roaring cannons, soaring planes, clanking tanks and the tramp of marching feet will fill the air at Flabob Airport Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5, at the Grand Encampment, a gathering of historical reenactors and vintage gear celebrating freedom fighters spanning three centuries of American history. The historical timeline event is open to the public both days, with a 1940s-themed Big Band dance Saturday evening.
Gates open to the public at 9 am both days, with opening ceremonies at 10 am. The Grand Encampment is sponsored jointly by Flabob Airport's Tom Wathen Center and the City of Jurupa Valley and presented by American Adventures in Edu-tainment, an educational nonprofit.
"You'll see and experience real history in the most exciting way it can be taught - by meeting the people themselves," said Lorie Ann Rodrigues, the Grand Encampment's Executive Director. "We want everyone who attends the Grand Encampment to literally shake hands with history, from school-age kids to their grandparents."
The Grand Encampment is timed to coincide with the 78th anniversary of D-Day, June 6 1944, Ms. Rodrigues noted. "Our displays at Flabob Airport will highlight the soldiers and machines that saved the Western world on that fateful day." Living history encampments and displays at the airport will cover most military conflicts of American history, including the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Indian and Spanish-American Wars, World War I, World War II and Vietnam. Historical aircraft and vehicles will also be on display.
Period battles, tactical demonstrations, fashion shows, and Q-and-A sessions with living historians portraying historical figures such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Lillie Langtry, Teddy Roosevelt and Douglas MacArthur will take place throughout the day.
A flavorful assortment of food trucks and musical entertainers will also be on hand, Ms. Rodrigues said. All participants may attend the World War II-themed Victory Canteen Dance at Flabob's historic Hangar 8 - Spartan College, featuring the 17-piece Ladd McIntosh Big Band, Saturday night, June 4th, from 6 to 10 pm (additional ticket required).
Advance tickets to the Grand Encampment, available through Eventbrite and select locations, will be $20 per day for adults. A one-day pass that includes Saturday evening's dance will be $40. Admission is $5 for kids 5 - 12 years and free for children under 5. Active U.S. military with ID is free at gate. Admission pricing goes up at the gate. Proceeds will benefit Flabob Airport's Youth Educational Programs and fund future Grand Encampment events.
"Here in Southern California, the Grand Encampment will pick up the mantle of past events like Old Fort MacArthur Days and Marching Through History," Ms. Rodrigues said. All state and county-mandated Covid-19 protocols will be followed by participants and attendees.
"Our wonderful living historians have invested countless hours and painstaking research into their costumes and kit," Ms. Rodrigues said. "You will come away dazzled, entertained and with a lot more knowledge!"
Visit Eventbrite.com for tickets (The Grand Encampment), Flabob.org or email programs@flabob.org for more information about this event.

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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/1098625-0?pid=176

Prices:
General Admission: USD 20.00,
SAT 9AM to 5PM: Admission (13 and up): USD 22.85,
SAT 9AM to 5PM: Kids 5-12 Adm (Under 5 Free): USD 6.94,
SAT 6-10PM: Victory Canteen Swing Dance w/Sat Adm: USD 44.06,
SAT 6-10PM - Victory Canteen Swing Dance Only: USD 33.46,
SUN 9AM to 4PM: ACTIVE Military w/ID Free @ Gate: USD 0.00,
SUN 9AM to 4PM: Admission (13 and up): USD 22.85,
SUN 9AM to 4PM: Kids 5-12 Admission (Under 5 Free): USD 6.94,
2 Day Admission (13 and Up) Dance Not Incl: USD 38.77,
2 Day Kids 5-12 Admission: USD 10.11

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm