Popular Event at Goodspeed Airport

It was a perfect day for the Goodspeed Airport Festival yesterday on August 27, 2022. The weather wasn't too hot and the sky was a beautiful blue with gorgeous puffy clouds. Hundreds of people attended this unique event which featured free parking, shuttle bus and admission. The main parking area was at the Goodspeed Landing across the river from the airport. However there were so many people that it appeared the shuttle bus couldn't keep up with the crowd so hordes of people were crossing the Goodspeed Swing Bridge on foot. There was action everywhere, a welcome change from our restricted movements and activities of the past couple years. 

The attractions were many. Continuous airplanes were landing and lining up along the river. A wide variety of food vendors were present along with social groups, animal adoption, and over a hundred vendors selling their wares. I was very impressed with the size and organization of this event. Some of the items featured were books, jewelry, T-shirts, art, spices, decor, and my favorite attraction was several vendors selling very unique and beautiful cutting boards, one of which I ended up purchasing! There was something for everyone!

Giant bubbles floated through the air as sky divers came down from above.

 

A hot air balloon was scheduled to give free tethered rides but while I was there it was a bit too windy so instead they startled passersby with the explosive noise of the torch like fire that heats up the balloon to make it rise. Interesting questions were asked and answered.

I think my favorite attraction were the sky divers who landed on a marked X on the ground. It was an inspiring spectacle!

The Army and Coast Guard helicopters were there. The Coast Guard helicopter gave a rescue demonstration.

There were several featured planes on display. 3 of them were powered by Pratt and Whitney Wasp Engines. The Placid Lassie, the large dark green one in the photos below, is a C47. It participated in World War 2 in Normandy.

 

This event was fun, interesting, unique, and even featured live music. I hope this becomes a yearly event!