Wings and Wheels

Wings and Wheels Returns to Rochester’s Skyhaven Airport Later This Year

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  City of Rochester
Blaine Cox, City Manager
31 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019

Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

*Save The Date*

Wings and Wheels Returns to Rochester’s Skyhaven Airport Later This Year

ROCHESTER — City Manager Blaine Cox and Police Chief Paul Toussaint are pleased to announce that Wings and Wheels will return to Skyhaven Airport this spring.

WHEN: 

Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: 

Skyhaven Airport, 238 Rochester Hill Road

WHAT:

Rochester’s traditional family-friendly car, motorcycle and aircraft show returns this year, with a variety of activities and entertainment options for residents to enjoy.

The event, which accepts suggested donations in lieu of a cost of admission, will feature a Buffalo wing eating contest, food trucks, community vendors and a variety of performances. The performers will include students from Corinne’s School of Dance, comedian and juggler Bryson Lang, Studio 109 Dance and the Cedar Mountain Bluegrass Band.

Seacoast Helicopters will offer helicopter rides to those in attendance for a fee.

Wings and Wheels is a combined effort by multiple organizations, including the Rochester Police Department, Rochester Rotary, Skyhaven Airport and Pease Development Authority.

“We look forward to this event every year, because there’s something for everyone to enjoy and take part in,” Community Engagement Officer Kyle Danie said.

For more information please visit www.wingsandwheelsrochesternh.com.

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*Media Advisory* Sixth Annual Wings and Wheels Coming to Skyhaven Airport Next Month

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  Rochester Police Department
Paul Toussaint, Chief
23 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

*Media Advisory*

Sixth Annual Wings and Wheels Coming to Skyhaven Airport Next Month

ROCHESTER — Chief Paul Toussaint is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department will host the 2018 Wings and Wheels event next month.

WHEN

Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE

Skyhaven Airport, 238 Rochester Hill Road, Rochester

WHO

  • Rochester Police Department
  • Rochester Rotary Charities
  • Pease Development Authority
  • Waste Management
  • Multiple food trucks and community vendors
  • Entertainment from Matt Gelinas, Sole City Dance, the BJ Hickman Family Magic Show, McDonough Grimes Irish Dance and musicians The Toes

WHAT

The Rochester Police Department, along with several partner organizations and sponsors, will host its annual Wings and Wheels event featuring a variety of fun, family-oriented activities.

The sixth annual event will include plane and helicopter rides, multiple demonstrations and performances throughout the day and a large selection of food trucks and concessions.

Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorites in the Car, Motorcycle and Aircraft Show, which showcases hundreds of vintage and custom vehicles and aircrafts that families can see up close.

Wings and Wheels will also feature a buffalo wing eating contest — with the winner earning a free helicopter ride — as well as skateboard demonstrations, skateboard painting, crafts, games and raffles.

“This event is something we look forward to every year, and we’re excited to invite members of the community for a day of fun activities that help support a good cause,” Chief Toussaint said.

While there is no cost of admission, attendees are encouraged to make a donation that will benefit local Rochester non-profit organizations and programs like SHARE Fund, FeastBox, Howie’s Field of Dreams and many more.

“Rochester Rotary is proud to be a part of this fun family event,” said Rochester Rotary member and event Co-Chair Jenn Marsh. “It is a great way to bring the community together in a unique and special way that’s enjoyable for people of all ages.”

For more about the event, please visit www.wingsandwheelsrochesternh.com/.

 

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