We are thrilled to announce that the annual SDAA banquet will be held at the San Diego Air and Space Museum on Sunday, February 1, beginning at 3 p.m.
This year, the ticket price is $65 per person, providing full access to the Museum and its galleries.The ticket price has also been adjusted to help offset the cost of parking in the area.
The afternoon commences at 3:00 p.m. with a no-host cocktail bar situated in the Rotunda of Flight, encircled by numerous historic aircraft. This presents an ideal setting to rekindle cherished friendships and forge new connections.
All guests will have unrestricted access to the entire museum, including the newly opened Ripley’s Believe it or Not exhibition. Additionally, guests will have access to the 4D motion picture theater and the flight simulators until 5:00 p.m.
The main event will also be held in the Rotunda of Flight, where a buffet dinner will commence at 5:00 p.m. Our evening meal will be catered by the renowned Bekker’s Catering. The menu features a delightful selection of dishes including:
- Tri Tip of Beef au Jus - Carved on Site!
- Cedar Planked Salmon with Smoked Paprika Remoulade and Lemon Wedges
- Penne Pasta in Tequila Lime Chipotle Cream Sauce, Chicken Breast Strips
- Wild Rice Pilaf with Almonds, Caramelized Onions
- Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables
- Spring Mix Salad with Cranberries, Walnuts, Mushrooms, Red Onions, Feta, and a Raspberry Vinaigrette
Dessert will feature an Ice Cream Sundae Bar, Milk Shakes, Malts, and Float Bar with:
- Made-to-order Ice Cream Sundaes, Cones, Cups, Milk Shakes, Malts, and Floats
- Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry Ice Cream.
- Chocolate, Caramel, and Strawberry Toppings, Bananas, Nuts, Cherries, Whipped Cream, Vanilla and Cherry Syrups, Root Beer, and Coke for Floats.
Our evening speaker, Dr. Andy Boden, is the Deputy Director of Palomar Observatory at Caltech. Dr. Boden will provide an intriguing perspective on the distinctive Art Deco architecture of Palomar and Griffith Observatories, drawing parallels between them and the Pantheon in Rome.
More details about the exciting items in the raffle and how to donate items for the auction will be shared soon.
We have a lot more work to do, and your participation and generosity are crucial to our success! Are you interested in volunteering at the Banquet? If you have any questions, please send an email to Dave Decker at president@sdaa.org.
If you’d like to contribute to our mission through a tax-deductible donation, please click here: Donate Now.
Tickets must be purchased by January 27th, 2026,
Wishing you clear skies
Your SDAA Board of Directors
