ROCKFORD (RFD) -- The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) announced that Rockford AirFest 2012: A Celebration of Freedom will be held on June 2 – 3, 2012.

Tickets go on sale December 16th starting with the Stocking Stuffer Sale. During this sale, general admission tickets are only $4 for adults and $3 for children, 5 – 12 years old. Sale ends at 11:59 p.m. on December 24th.

Discounted tickets are available during regular business hours at all Rockford Area Culver’s Restaurants, Wisconsin Taco John’s and the AirMenities Café inside the RFD Main Terminal, which is open from 7 a.m – 2 p.m. on Monday - Friday. Tickets are also available online at www.flyrfd.com. Convenience fees apply for online purchases.

The featured performer for AirFest 2012 is the USAF Thunderbird Demonstration Team. The U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute team will also perform. Information on additional performers will be provided as it becomes available. Other AirFest activities include static aircraft displays, children’s activities, concessions and more.

AirFest 2011 drew about 60,000 people.

Dates for the 2013 AirFest have also been secured for June 1-2, 2013. The 2013 AirFest will feature the US Navy Blue Angels.