Thousands of aviation fans are expected to descend on Madras Municipal Airport this Thursday through Saturday for the annual Airshow of the Cascades, bringing two days of aerobatics, historic aircraft, live music, and a car show to Jefferson County.

Aviation fans across Central Oregon are counting down the days: the beloved Airshow of the Cascades touches down at the Madras Airport next Friday and Saturday, August 28–29, 2026, for two full days of aerobatics, vintage aircraft, live music, and family fun.

One of Oregon's premier aviation events lands back at Madras Municipal Airport next weekend, drawing roughly 20,000 spectators to watch historic warbirds, modern jets, and aerobatic performers set against the backdrop of Mount Jefferson.

Schools across Jefferson County School District 509J are gearing up for the new academic year. From first-day dates to fall sports tryouts and a back-to-school barbecue in Warm Springs, here’s a roundup of what to expect as students return to classrooms.

One of Oregon's largest annual air shows is just 10 days away, bringing an estimated 20,000 visitors to Madras Municipal Airport for aerobatics, historic aircraft, live music, and more.

The annual Airshow of the Cascades is two weeks away, bringing aerobatic jets, two live music stages, food vendors, and the Erickson Aircraft Collection to the Madras Municipal Airport on August 28 and 29.

The annual Airshow of the Cascades is just two weeks out, set for August 28 and 29 at the Madras Municipal Airport. The two-day event brings aerobatics, military aircraft, a car show, live music, and food vendors to Jefferson County — one of the region's biggest summer draws.

A packed weekend of community events is coming to Warm Springs and Madras, including the Wyam Youth Center’s first-ever Indigenous Youth Fashion Show on Friday, a free pet wellness clinic Saturday, a youth art camp next week, and a Nature Kids outing at Sahalee Park.

Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue is inviting the community to a pay-what-you-can Firefighter Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, September 6, from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at Station 501 on SW Shad Road. All proceeds benefit the volunteer firefighters association.

One of Oregon's premier summer events is just weeks away. The Airshow of the Cascades returns to Madras Municipal Airport on August 28 and 29, bringing two days of aerobatics, vintage aircraft, a car show, live music, vendors, and family activities to Jefferson County.

Madras Municipal Airport will host the 2026 Airshow of the Cascades on August 28 and 29, headlined by the U.S. Navy's elite EA-18G Growler Demonstration Team and the Patriot Jet Team.