Lake Cumberland Air Show set for Sept. 21

Sep. 10—Organizers of the Lake Cumberland Air Show have announced the next date for this popular event that attracted more than 8,000 people in 2022.

The air show wasn't held last year to allow for rehabilitating the tarmac at the Lake Cumberland Regional Airport.

The family-friendly event — a partnership between the Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA), the airport and the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce — was born from the desire to give the community another event to attract visitors while highlighting the importance of aviation and the airport. It features music, food and a robust lineup of air and runway entertainment. The first two air shows have been wildly successful, drawing thousands from around the region.

"The Lake Cumberland Air Show has quickly become one of our region's fastest-growing outdoor events," said Bobby Clue, Somerset-Pulaski Chamber of Commerce executive director. "It serves as an important avenue to salute our veterans, involves the community and showcases aviation at our world-class airport."

Luke Carrico, event organizer and emcee, said the community can be proud of the airshow's success — success that is reflected in it being awarded 2023 Community Event of the Year by the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce.

"The show is recognized within the air show industry as a benchmark for similar shows of this type, and is an example of how quality partnership and community engagement can create a sustainable quality of life attraction for the community," Carrico said.

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