CELEBRATING 33 YEARS OF AMERICA'S FAVORITE JET SHOW!
BUTTONWILLOW ELK-HILLS AIRPORT, BUTTONWILLOW, CA
6-Flight Lines, Food On Site, Spectator Seating, Camping on Site, 3,260 X 50 (994 x 15 m) Foot Paved (Asphalt) Runway, No obstructions No Restrictions, 1200 foot Ceiling, RV Parking on Site (No Hook-Ups), On Site Thursday Night Jobe Taco Night, On Site Friday Night Pilots Dinner, On Site Saturday Night Banquet Awards Dinner and Auction With 37 Spectacular Award Categories with total 38 Awards Including The "Prestigious" The Colonel Robert E. Thacker Award, all in our huge 40 X 80 Enclosed Tent on site. Best in the West will be a 7 day event, Monday October 10th. through Sunday October 16th, 2022.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Best In The West Jet Rally is a non-competition AMA-Sanctioned event. This is an open, fun-fly event with very few restrictions.
All Registered Pilots planning to operate a turbine-powered model must have a Valid AMA Card and must be a CURRENT Turbine Waiver holder.
If you plan on only flying Electric or Gas ducted fans, you must only be AMA Current. Please have this information ready before you register, or at the Registration Table.
All Turbine Non-Waivered Pilots, MUST fly on the buddy box system, and be Registered as a Pilot. If you would like to have a Turbine Waiver Pilot and CD sign you off, this may be done from Tuesday or Wednesday by 6:00 PM. Please have all AMA papers with you. Please contact Joe for waiver time.
Best In The West 2022, the 33rd. Annual will be another great show as in the past. Come and join the many in attendance from all around the
United States and many from around the World.
We encourage everyone to RV and Camp at the field as there are many fun things going on during the after hours, BBQing, Night Flying!
Join "The Cali Crew" and see how WE do it!
America's Favorite Jet Rally!
BITW 2022
Field
- Paved Runways - Windsock - Jets Permitted - Starting Pads Food & Beverage
- Concession General
- Bleachers - Sound System - Picnic Area - No Hook-Ups - Porta-Potties - RV/Trailers Allowed - Camping Allowed |
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Pilot Registration
Pilot Registration
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$ 85.00 | ||||
BITW Registration Includes: For all Registered Pilots Only. Flying All Week, Monday -Sunday, T-Shirt, Thursday Night Jobe Taco Night, Friday Night Pilot's Dinner, Pilot Badge, Crew Badge. Free Trailer, & Vehicle Parking. Pilot Bag with Zap Glue and other items. On-Site Registration $95.00. Please Email Joe for tent space Location if one is rented, also please contact Joe if you are using your own Pop Up Tent, you will need to know where to set up!
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Vendor Pilot Registration
Vendor Pilot Registration
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$ 85.00 | ||||
BITW Registration Includes: For all Registered Pilots Only. Flying All Week, Monday -Sunday, T-Shirt, Thursday Night Jobe Taco Night, Friday Night Pilot's Dinner, Pilot Badge, Crew Badge. Free Trailer, & Vehicle Parking. Pilot Bag with Zap Glue and other items. On-Site Registration $95.00. Please Email Joe for tent space Location if one is rented, also please contact Joe if you are using your own Pop Up Tent, you will need to know where to set up!
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Friday Night Pilot Dinner October 15th., Free for all Registered Pilots Onl …
Friday Night Pilot Dinner October 15th., Free for all Registered Pilots Onl …
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Friday Night Pilot's Dinner is Free for All Registered Pilots. Great food, lots of fun. Dinner will be served in our 40 X 80 Tent. Dinner will be provided by Marshall's Bodacious BBQ. Others may join the Pilots dinner, Tickets are available here on-line or at the Registration Table for $55.00. |
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meals | |||||
Thursday Jobe Carbajal Taco Night, October 14th., Free for all Registered P …
Thursday Jobe Carbajal Taco Night, October 14th., Free for all Registered P …
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Come join us on Thursday evening at 7:00pm in our large 40 x 80 enclosed Tent. Thursday October 14th. for the Jobe Carbajal Taco Night, great food and free for all registered Pilots only, you will have a wrist band to show prior to receiving food. If you would like a family member or friend to join us, you may purchase ticket(s) here on line or at the registration table for $25.00, Purchase as many needed. |
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Thursday Night Jobe Carbajal Taco Night Tickets, October 14th.
Thursday Night Jobe Carbajal Taco Night Tickets, October 14th.
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$ 25.00 | ||||
Thursday Night Taco Night Dinner admission for All NONE Registered Attendees who would like to join in Taco Night Great food, lots of fun. Dinner will be served in our 40 X 80 Tent. Tickets are available here on-line or at the Registration Table. $25.00 Per Person Includes Food and Beverages, Purchase as many tickets as you need. |
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Extra Friday Night Dinner Tickets, October 15th.
Extra Friday Night Dinner Tickets, October 15th.
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$ 55.00 | ||||
Friday Night Pilot's Dinner is Free for All Registered Pilots. Great food, lots of fun. Dinner will be served in our 40 X 80 Tent. Dinner will be provided by Marshall's Bodacious BBQ. Others may join the Pilots dinner, Tickets are available here on-line or at the Registration Table. $55.00 per person, includes Dinner and Beverages, Purchase as many tickets needed. |
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Saturday Night Banquet Tickets, October 16th.
Saturday Night Banquet Tickets, October 16th.
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$ 60.00 | ||||
This year's Best In The West Awards Banquet Dinner, Auction & Awards will be held at the Elk-Hills Buttonwillow Airport. Dinner will be served in our 40 X 80 Tent on site. Priced $60.00 per Person! Dinner will be provided by Marshall's Bodacious BBQ. 36 Outstanding Awards will be handed out, Including our most Prestigious Award; The Colonel Robert E. Thacker Award. There will be a lot of great Auction Items to bid on. Purchase as many tickets as needed. |
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space rental only | |||||
RV On-Site Parking Fee
RV On-Site Parking Fee
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$ 60.00 | ||||
Department of Airports are requesting a Fee for all parked RV / 5th Wheel / Travel Trailers who wish to Camp on the Buttonwillow Elk-Hills Airport Property for all Pilots,Vendors,Spectators, etc.,etc. This Fee will be for the week of October 10th. through October 16th., 2022 for all week, Price is $60.00. Best in the West Jet Rally Show. (NO HOOK-UPS) |
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Vendor Space Rental 10 X 10
Vendor Space Rental 10 X 10
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$ 150.00 | ||||
Vendor Tent Space Rental ONLY if Vendor prefers to bring there own Pop-Up Tent, no need to rent a space if you are renting a tent. |
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Vendor Space Rental 10 X 12
Vendor Space Rental 10 X 12
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$ 175.00 | ||||
Vendor Tent Space Rental ONLY if Vendor prefers to bring there own Pop-Up Tent, no need to rent a space if you are renting a tent. |
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Vendor Space Rental 20 X 20
Vendor Space Rental 20 X 20
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$ 300.00 | ||||
Vendor Tent Space Rental ONLY if Vendor prefers to bring there own Pop-Up Tent, no need to rent a space if you are renting a tent. |
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misc rentals | |||||
Chair Rental
Chair Rental
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$ 6.00 | ||||
You may Rent as many Chairs as you like.
1 Chair $5.00 |
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8-Foot Rectangular Table
8-Foot Rectangular Table
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$ 22.00 | ||||
You may Rent as many Tables as you like.
1 Table $20.00 |
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Tent Lighting for all Size Rental Tents
Tent Lighting for all Size Rental Tents
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$ 45.00 | ||||
150-watt flood light with gel, must provide |
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vendor tent rental | |||||
Vendor Tent Rental - 10 X 10
Vendor Tent Rental - 10 X 10
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$ 300.00 | ||||
Vendor Tents 10 X 10 Tent Rented Tents will be erected prior to Tuesday October 2nd.. and waiting for you in your reserved location. |
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Vendor Tent Rental - 20 X 20
Vendor Tent Rental - 20 X 20
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$ 500.00 | ||||
20 X 20 Tent Rented Tents will be erected prior to Tuesday October 2nd.. and waiting for you in your reserved location. |
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Vendor Tent Sides - 20 x 20
Vendor Tent Sides - 20 x 20
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$ 35.00 | ||||
20 x 20 Tent Sides:$25.00 Per Side |
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pilot tents | |||||
Pilot Tent Rental - 10 X 10
Pilot Tent Rental - 10 X 10
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$ 245.00 | ||||
10 X 10 Tent. You may order as many Tents as you like. Rented Tents will be erected prior Tuesday October 2nd.. and waiting for you in your reserved location. |
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Pilot Tent Rental - 20 X 20
Pilot Tent Rental - 20 X 20
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$ 405.00 | ||||
20 X 20 Tent Rented Tents will be erected prior to Tuesday October 2nd.. and waiting for you in your reserved location. |
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Tent Sides - 20 x 20
Tent Sides - 20 x 20
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$ 25.00 | ||||
20 x 20 Tent Sides:$20.00 Per Side |
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shirts | |||||
Cap: Red
Cap: Red
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$ 27.00 | ||||
Handsome BITW Cap! One size fits all.
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Cap: Blue
Cap: Blue
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$ 27.00 | ||||
Handsome BITW Cap! One size fits all.
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T-Shirt: BLUE
T-Shirt: BLUE
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$ 27.00 | ||||
Great looking BITW T-Shirt in BLUE! |
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T-Shirt: RED
T-Shirt: RED
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$ 27.00 | ||||
Great looking BITW T-Shirt in RED! |
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crew passes | |||||
Crew Pass
Crew Pass
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$ 25.00 | ||||
1 Ticket Purchase: Thursday-Saturday. We ask that no spectators walk inside a Pilots Tent, unless asked and agreed by Pilot. |
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donations & raffle items | |||||
General Raffle Ticket
General Raffle Ticket
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$ 5.00 | ||||
Purchase 1 General Raffle Ticket, Tickats can be picked up and also purchased at the Registration Table.
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General Raffle Ticket
General Raffle Ticket
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$ 1.00 | ||||
1Ticket Purchase, Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site.
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General RaffleTicket 6 Pack
General RaffleTicket 6 Pack
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$ 5.00 | ||||
6 Ticket Purchase, Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site.
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General Raffle Ticket 13 Pack
General Raffle Ticket 13 Pack
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$ 10.00 | ||||
13 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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General Raffle Ticket - 30 Pack
General Raffle Ticket - 30 Pack
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$ 20.00 | ||||
30 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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Single 50/50 Ticket
Single 50/50 Ticket
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$ 1.00 | ||||
1 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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50/50 Tickets 6 Pack
50/50 Tickets 6 Pack
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$ 5.00 | ||||
6 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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50/50 Tickets 13 Pack
50/50 Tickets 13 Pack
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$ 10.00 | ||||
13 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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50/50 Tickets 30 Pack
50/50 Tickets 30 Pack
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$ 20.00 | ||||
30 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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Pilot Raffle Ticket - Single Tickets
Pilot Raffle Ticket - Single Tickets
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$ 10.00 | ||||
1 Pilot Raffle Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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Pilot Raffle Ticket - 5 Pack
Pilot Raffle Ticket - 5 Pack
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$ 20.00 | ||||
5 Pilot Raffle Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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Pilot Raffle Ticket - 10 Pack
Pilot Raffle Ticket - 10 Pack
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$ 30.00 | ||||
10 Ticket Purchase,
Please Pick up Tickets at Registration Table. Tickets may also be Purchased at the Registration Table On-Site. |
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donations | |||||
Donation
Donation
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$ 30.00 | ||||
I encourage everyone to make a donation to Make-A-Wish Foundation®, and help give a child a chance to experience what we do in our everyday lives, share the power of a wish®! |
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Trophy Sponsor - Awards Dinner & Auction Banquet
Trophy Sponsor - Awards Dinner & Auction Banquet
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$ 300.00 | ||||
Sponsor 1 or as many Trophy's as you like, please call Joe to choose a Trophy from our list of awards you like to sponsor. $300.00 Per Trophy. Trophy's will be chosen of availability and quantity. |
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