Volunteer and Vending Information

Our volunteers are the soul and spirit of our air show, and we invite you to take part in bringing this exciting, top attraction to Peoria. Volunteer as an individual, a family, or a group! No matter what experience level you have, Prairie Air Show needs your help.

Raise money for your non-profit group as a vending participant during air show weekend. Whether your group is large or small, we have a spot for you!

Here is some helpful and important information that you will need to know prior to volunteering or vending. Please take a moment to thoroughly review this information, including the Prairie Air Volunteer and Vending Guidelines. Then, sign up online or return the Registration Form to the Volunteer Coordinator at one of our meetings.

Also, please download and sign the Emergency Contact Form and return it to the Volunteer Coordinator. All volunteers must complete this form before starting any work for the Prairie Air Show.

2011 Air Show Dates and Times:

  • Saturday, July 23 & Sunday, July 24th
    Parking Lot opens: 8:30 A.M.*
    Gates open: 9:00 A.M.* Show starts: 11:30 A.M.*
  • Weekend Check-in Information
    Volunteer/Vending check-in is from 7:00 A.M. – 7:30 A.M.*+
    Volunteers must be on-site, checked in, and at their stations by 8:00 A.M.*+
    Vending participants must be on-site, checked in, and at their booths by 8:30 A.M.*+

*Times subject to change.
+Please give yourself plenty of driving time to allow for traffic, road closures, or detours.

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Volunteer and Vending Meeting Schedule

volunteer- sandy Volunteer/Vending Meetings
Thursday, 21 April 2011, 6:00 pm
Thursday, 12 May 2011, 6:00 pm
Thursday, 9 June 2011, 6:00 pm
Thursday, 7 July 2011, 6:00 pm
* All Volunteer/Vending Meetings are held in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Byerly Aviation building, adjacent to the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport.

Mandatory ALL Volunteer and Vending Training & Briefing
Wednesday, 20 July 2011, time TBA, Air Show Site Chalets

Mandatory Vending Sanitation Training, Presented by the Peoria County Health Department
Wednesday, July 20th at 5:00 P.M., air show Site, chalets

Mandatory ALL Volunteer/Vending Safety Briefing
Wednesday, July 20th at 6:30 P.M., air show Site, chalets

Volunteer Areas to Consider

Staffing a food, beverage, ice cream/snack, or novelty booth as a group is a great way for your club or organization to work together in a fun and festive atmosphere — with the added benefit of making money — a percentage of the gross sales from your booth will be donated to your organization. vending booth

  • Chicken and Hamburger Booths
  • Pizza Booths
  • Beverage Booths
  • Ice Cream & Snack Carts
  • Novelty and Souvenir Booths

For more information on volunteering or vending, please download the Volunteering and Vending Guidelines.

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Volunteer and Vending Forms

Contact Information or Questions

For volunteering or vending questions, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Matt Greenlee at 309-824-4802.

Prairie Air Show
P.O. Box 6096
Bloomington, IL 61702

 

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