NorCal 3D Throwdown

Ticket Per Person: $30.00

When: September 18 – 20th, 2026 at 9 am

If it’s got big, hinged surfaces and prefers to be inverted, on edge or wadded up in a snap this is the event for you. Wing spans range from 80” to 140”. Although smaller than full scale aerobatic counterparts, size in not important. Just don’ fly right side up. Come see some of our younger proteges and World Cass 3D members tear it up. Hard to believe these planes are not going out on Body Bags.

includes 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners

Description

Registration Fees (Pilots, Vendors & Sponsors):

  • $30 Entry Fee
  • $10 Breakfasts
  • $12 Lunch (pay at the field)
  • $20 Dinner (pay at the field)
  • $20 T-Shirt (pay at the field)
  • We accept ALL major Credit Cards
Full Meal Deal (add on):
  • $60 for all meals (includes 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners)

Location:

4015 East Catlett Rd Lincoln, CA at the corner of E. Catlett & Fiddyment Road, two miles West of Thunder Valley Casino

More Details:

  • Runway is over 700’ long by 60’ wide so plenty of room.
  • EIGHT awards up for grabs!
  • Enjoy awesome music and killer sound system (6 subs and 10 full range speakers) that cover the entire pits and spectator areas.
  • This will be a premier 3D event in NorCal- more than just a “fly in”- it will be an EVENT!
  • We are making a major push on media so there will be lots of spectators.
  • We will have many pilots from the Central Valley, Bay Area, SoCal and surrounding states.
  • 22- 10’x24’ Shaded Pit areas which amounts to over 5,000 sq ft of shade.
  • In case of warm weather, we have 12 large Evap Coolers (throughout the pits) and a huge mister for the Dining Area.
  • TONS of EZ-Up space is available as well.
  • Electrical outlets every 20’ in the pits, so no need for generators.
  • Pro Photographer will be on-site for “static & action shots”. Free Photo downloads too!
  • We will have high-quality “on-site” professionally prepared food that is a “cut above.”
  • Free coffee and a full breakfast is provided on Friday and Saturday mornings.
  • Friday/Saturday Lunches: Burgers, hot dogs, etc., $12
  • Friday /Saturday Dinners: Lasagna, chicken, steak, plus all the side goodies … $20.
  • We have a separate Ice Cream Bar and Beverage Stand (with tons of caffeine and sugar).
  • BONUS: Steve Price is in the Kitchen! M-mm-mmmm.
  • We offer ice-cold bottled water for the pilots 24/7 in the pits.
  • FREE beer and wine at the end of the day in the dining tent. No alcohol in the Pits and no flying after you have your first beer.
  • All the pit area is lit up at night with “market lights” so it’s a great place to chill. ~BRING A NIGHT FLIER TO FLY!
  • Easy RV access (in and out) and lots of space for free overnight parking- starting Monday, Sept. 15th. No hook ups.
  • Thunder Valley Casino is less than 2 miles away. It can easily be seen from our field and the drive is 3 minutes.
  • There are several high-quality and inexpensive hotels within 10 miles of the field.
  • The field is open all week, so if you would like to come early, you are welcome!

Parking Costs:

  • Spectators ~ FREE
  • Parking ~ FREE
  • RV Overnight Parking ~ FREE
    The field is open all week, including RV access…

Have questions?

Contact Dave Long at 916-801-7764

Event Details

Click here for the event flyer.

Start date: September 18, 2026

End date: September 20, 2026

Start time: 09:00 a.m.

End time: 10:00 p.m.