Friday Air & Water Show Viewing Party

The Friday, August 14th and Saturday August 15th events are SOLD OUT. A limited number of tickets remain for the Sunday August 16th viewing party.

One of Chicago’s biggest summer traditions returns to the lakefront in August, drawing massive crowds for the Air & Water Show each year. Skip the chaos and experience it from Castaways Beach Club, located directly at show center.

Our rooftop offers front-row views and an unmatched vantage point, bringing you as close to the action as you can get.

Your ticket includes all day access and all-inclusive food and drinks, beginning with a continental breakfast buffet from 9:30am until 11am featuring:

BAGELS • MUFFINS • DANISHES • FRESH FRUIT • ORANGE JUICE • GRAPEFRUIT JUICE • CRANBERRY JUICE • BLOODY MARYS • MIMOSAS

An elevated lunch buffet begins at noon and features a wide variety of stations including:

CHEF CARVED DIJON MUSTARD GLAZED NY STRIP STEAK • PASTA ACTION STATION WITH RIGATONI & CHEESE-STUFFED MEZZALUNA • BARRAMUNDI WITH MANGO SALSA • MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN WITH GREEK YOGURT & DILL SAUCE • HAMBURGERS • CHICAGO-STYLE HOT DOG CART • MIXED GREENS SALAD • CAESAR SALAD • GRILLED SEASONAL VEGETABLES WITH EVOO & BALSAMIC GLAZE • FRESH FRUIT SELECTION • CHEF'S SELECTION OF ASSORTED BREADS & ROLLS • DESSERT STATION WITH HOMEMADE COOKIES, BROWNIES, & MINI PASTRIES • ICE CREAM BAR CART

The package also includes an open bar from 9:30am until 3pm with:

BEER • WINE • FROZEN COCKTAILS • SPECIALTY COCKTAILS • HARD SELTZER • JUICES • BOTTLED WATER • ASSORTED SOFT DRINKS

Tickets for the Friday practice show are priced at $195 per person, which includes taxes, fees, and gratuity. Please note that drinks and menus are subject to change. TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.