Fargo AirSho to Feature Thunderbirds in 2027

The annual event will coincide with the 80th anniversary of the North Dakota Air National Guard's 119th Wing.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Fargo AirSho, North Dakota's largest aviation event, will return in 2027 with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds as the headline performers. The event is scheduled for August 21-22, 2027 and will coincide with the 80th anniversary of the 119th Wing of the North Dakota Air National Guard, known as The Happy Hooligans.

Why it matters

The Fargo AirSho is a highly anticipated annual event that draws large crowds and showcases the state's rich aviation history and the capabilities of the North Dakota Air National Guard. Featuring the renowned Thunderbirds as the headliners will likely make the 2027 event one of the most popular and well-attended in the show's 35-year history.

The details

The 2027 AirSho will work closely with the North Dakota Air National Guard to celebrate the 80th anniversary of The Happy Hooligans throughout the event weekend. Additional details about performers, vendors, and ticketing will be released throughout 2026 and 2027 as the event planning progresses.

  • The 2027 Fargo AirSho is scheduled for August 21-22, 2027.
  • The event will coincide with the 80th anniversary of the 119th Wing of the North Dakota Air National Guard, known as The Happy Hooligans.

The players

United States Air Force Thunderbirds

The Thunderbirds are the air demonstration squadron of the United States Air Force and one of the most renowned military flight demonstration teams in the world.

119th Wing of the North Dakota Air National Guard

Also known as The Happy Hooligans, the 119th Wing is one of North Dakota's longest-standing military organizations, celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2027.

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What’s next

Additional details about performers, vendors, volunteer opportunities, and ticket sales for the 2027 Fargo AirSho will be released throughout 2026 and 2027 as the event planning progresses.

The takeaway

The Fargo AirSho's ability to attract the renowned Thunderbirds as headliners for its 2027 event, while also celebrating the 80th anniversary of the North Dakota Air National Guard's 119th Wing, solidifies the show's status as one of the premier aviation events in the region.