At approximately 4:00 pm, it was broadcast to AirVenture attendees, most watching the afternoon air show, that all operations and activities would cease/close on the campus at 5:00pm due to approaching weather. The much anticipated night air show has been pushed to tomorrow ((Thurs) night. It was also announced that passes purchased for today will be honored tomorrow. Disappointed attendees making their way to the exit gates passed by anxious vendors frantically trying to secure their products, wares, tents, canopies and loose ends.
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