There are two notable air shows related to "Cape" and "May" in the search results:
Cape Cod Air Show & Open House
- Held at Otis Air National Guard Base in Bourne, Massachusetts (Cape Cod area).
- Traditionally held in August of odd-numbered years but has been on hiatus since 2007.
- Featured military aircraft including the USAF Thunderbirds and multiple Fighter Wings.
- The 2021 event was scheduled for September but was canceled.
- It attracted several hundred thousand spectators when active
AirFest in Cape May, New Jersey
- Scheduled for August 29 through September 1, 2024, at Naval Air Station Wildwood near Cape May.
- Includes historic aircraft displays such as the P-51 Mustang, Supermarine Spitfire, C-54 Spirit of Freedom, and SNJ trainer.
- Features an F-16 flyover by the 177th Fighter Wing "Jersey Devils."
- Offers aviation presentations, reenactments, live music, food trucks, vendors, and family activities.
- Tickets are priced for adults and children, with some free admission categories.
- Excursions include ferry rides and shuttle transport to the event.
- The event is well-known for its immersive WWII-themed experience and variety of aircraft on display
Additionally, there is an Atlantic City Air Show Cruise departing from Cape May on May 9, 2025, offering a day on the water to view the Thunder Over The Boardwalk air show with onboard meals and seating
Summary
- The Cape Cod Air Show is a historic but currently inactive air show in Massachusetts.
- The Cape May AirFest is an active, multi-day air show event in New Jersey featuring historic and modern military aircraft, scheduled for late August 2024.
- An Air Show Cruise from Cape May to Atlantic City offers a unique viewing experience for the Atlantic City air show in May 2025.
If you are interested in attending an air show near Cape May in May, the Atlantic City Air Show Cruise in early May 2025 is the relevant event. For late summer air show activities, Cape May's AirFest in August 2024 is the main event. Cape Cod's air show is not currently active
