May 21 & May 23–25

Main Street Torrington & Torrington Airport

The Torrington Tailslide returns Memorial Day Weekend with multiple days of aerobatic action, community events, food vendors, and opportunities to meet members of the USA Unlimited Aerobatic Team. Events are open to the public and will take place throughout Torrington and at the Torrington Airport.

Thursday, May 21
6:00–9:00 PM — 80’s Street Dance with Loaded Dice | Downtown Torrington
7:00 PM — Pilot Welcome Party | Open Barrel Brewing Company
8:00 PM — Opening Ceremony | Downtown Torrington

Friday, May 22
7:00–11:30 AM — Official Practice
2:00 PM — Competition Flying Begins
7:00 PM — Spaghetti Western Party | Main Hangar
8:00 PM — Blackjack Tournament

Saturday, May 23
8:00 AM–7:00 PM — Competition Flying & Live Radio Broadcast
Lunch — TailSlide Tailgate Food Trucks
6:30–8:30 PM — Public Airplane Viewing
7:00–8:30 PM — Cowboy Church “Faith Takes Flight”

Sunday, May 24
8:00 AM–7:00 PM — Competition Flying & Live Radio Broadcast
Lunch — TailSlide Tailgate Food Trucks
6:30–8:00 PM — Silent Auction
7:00–9:00 PM — Torrington “Tailslider” BBQ
8:00 PM — Live Auction

Monday, May 25
8:00–11:00 AM — Public Airplane Viewing
9:00 AM — Freestyle Performances, Awards & Closing Ceremonies

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for the weekend events. All event times and activities are subject to weather conditions.