36 years ago, the Stuart Air Show began as a small community gathering at Witham Field in Florida, an event to honour veterans, celebrate aviation, and bring people together. Today, it has grown into one of Florida’s premier aviation showcases, drawing more than 30,000 attendees across three days while supporting local nonprofits and inspiring future generations.
As the show scaled, so did the complexity of running it. Managing crowds, keeping sponsors satisfied, and ensuring smooth operations required more than just a ticketing tool. It required a true event infrastructure. That’s where Showpass stepped in.
With attendance surpassing 30,000, the Stuart Air Show team needed a smarter, more efficient way to:
Traditional ticketing platforms, printed tickets, and limited reporting made it hard to deliver the kind of premium experience the Air Show demanded.
For the Stuart Air Show, Showpass wasn’t just a ticketing upgrade, it became the backbone of the event. By digitizing sponsor ticketing, simplifying entry, and delivering powerful real-time insights, Showpass helped the Air Show run smoother from planning to execution.
“It has allowed us to push early ticket sales & the QR Codes to scan into the event are almost flawless and allow for a quick scan and attendees are moving through the gates to the fun.” Chrissy Valvano, Ops Director for Stuart Airshow
With Showpass, the Stuart Air Show gained a connected event operating system that streamlined every step of the experience, from sponsor ticketing to guest entry to real-time reporting.
The impact was immediate. The Air Show now runs with greater speed, efficiency, and confidence: faster check-ins, lower costs, streamlined operations, and happier sponsors, guests, and staff.
“Sponsor Tickets are not having to be printed in office and taken to our sponsors. Lines at the gate during the event stay low and scanning/selling tickets is very efficient improving guest experience.” Chrissy Valvano, Ops Director for Stuart Airshow
By treating ticketing as just one part of a broader event operating system, Showpass helped the Stuart Air Show focus on what matters most, delivering unforgettable experiences to their community.
Whether it’s managing sponsors, optimizing entry, or powering real-time insights, Showpass ensures every part of the event works together seamlessly.
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