Organizers cancel Teignmouth Airshow due to falling short of the necessary funding for a safe event.
Money was needed to host the event safely, but fundraising efforts fell short of the goal this year. Organizers said they faced other problems too. The town council demolished the old aquarium recently.
The committee stated the event won’t happen this year. They understand many people will be disappointed. They tried hard, but funding was too difficult, as it’s free, so it needs lots of support.
Volunteers worked tirelessly to raise funds before, and they often succeeded at the last minute. This isn’t sustainable for the long term, and sadly, the stress impacted volunteers significantly.
Demolition of the aquarium caused extra issues. Uncertainty about the construction added problems. Strained relationships also made things harder. These increased volunteer stress.
The airshow is a unique, volunteer-run event. People work together to make it happen. Volunteers dedicate many hours of unpaid labor. They want Teignmouth Airshow to succeed.
The committee thanked past supporters of the show. They are planning to hold the show in 2026.