The iconic Minden–Tahoe airshow is returning to the Minden-Tahoe Airport in 2026! While taking flight into a new era, organizers are inviting the community to be part of the journey.

After years of performances and family memories under the name Aviation Roundup, event organizers have announced plans to rebrand the airshow ahead of the October 16-18, 2026 event to reflect its growth, energy, and role as a signature regional event. The airshow team is inviting the people who know it best—the community—to help choose a new name.

Click here to vote online at surveymonkey.com/r/YHDYT8V

“This airshow belongs to the community,” said Airport Manager Heather MacDonnell. “We want the new name to reflect local pride, excitement, and the future of the event. Who better to help choose it than the people who attend, support, and celebrate it?”

Residents, fans, and visitors are invited to vote on a shortlist of proposed names, developed to capture the spirit of high-energy aviation while remaining family-friendly and accessible. The finalist names include:

  • Minden–Tahoe SkyFest
  • High Desert Skies Airshow
  • Sierra Thunder Airshow
  • Keep it the same: “Aviation Roundup”

The winning name will become the official identity of the airshow moving forward and will be unveiled later this year.

While the name may change, organizers emphasize that the heart of the event remains the same world-class aviation performances, family activities, and a celebration of flight set against Northern Nevada’s iconic landscape.

The October 16-18, 2026, airshow weekend will be the most ambitious yet, featuring:

  • The airshow’s very first night show, bringing illuminated aircraft, pyrotechnics, and an unforgettable after-dark aviation experience to Northern Nevada
  • Performances by the Patriots Jet Team, one of the nation’s premier jet demonstration teams
  • Expanded family activities, ground displays, and entertainment throughout the weekend

“This rebrand is about honoring our past while building excitement for the future,” organizers added. “The sky is literally the limit.”

Community members can cast their vote online at surveymonkey.com/r/YHDYT8V through February 25, 2026, at 5 p.m.