Milwaukee Air and Water Show under new ownership ahead of July 25-26 event
CBS 58 MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Brian Allendorfer Jr. has acquired the WaterStone Bank Air & Water Show, taking over from longtime producer Paul Rogers, who is retiring, according to a Tuesday, May 26 announcement.
Allendorfer has reportedly been involved in air show operations for more than two decades, including approximately 20 years contributing to the Milwaukee event.
He has also coordinated flyovers for the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and several other major sports and entertainment events.
The 2026 show is set for Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, and the announcement notes that the show aims to expand programming to recognize America's 250th anniversary. WaterStone Bank continues as the title sponsor.