Skydive Perris 50th Anniversary Celebration

Join us for a wonderful weekend of celebration Saturday, October 31: We will celebrate 50 years of skydiving history, friendships, and unforgettable moments at Skydive Perris! Sunday, November 1: We will be celebrating the Life and Love for Jim Wilkins and Jerry Swovelin. Saturday, bringing together generations of jumpers, staff, organizers, competitors, and friends who helped shape Perris into one of the world’s most recognized skydiving destinations. Whether you made your first jump here decades ago or just recently joined the community, this is your chance to reconnect, celebrate, and be part of Perris history. Saturday schedule ALL DAY: “5-0” wingsuit and FS formations 11 AM Outside Open Bar (Beer and Wine) 12-1 PM Hosted lunch 5 PM Dinner 6 PM CRW Pyro demo jump Hippie Halloween Party! 7 PM Live Band Southbound & Company Fireside Chats: 11:00 AM The Early Days of Perris Valley Paracenter (Original Perrisites) 1:00 PM 10-Way competition Team Members (70s, 80s and 90s) 3:00 PM Professional competition & 8-way history (Visions/Coors) 5:00 PM Today & the Future of Skydiving (Led by Dan BC) Sunday schedule Sunday, 10 am: Gathering of friends for the life celebration of Jim Wilkins, the dropzone’s first employee, followed by a memorial dive and a light lunch with friends and family sharing. Sunday, 3 pm: Love Celebration for Jerry Swovelin, who was an integral part of the dropzone in the early days of Perris. Memorial dive at 4, followed by stories and sharing from friends and Family October 30, Friday Movie Night: Screening of 400-The Movie 6:30 PM Poolside (weather permitting) or Bombshelter: Join us to discover the brand-new documentary that tells the story of the largest ever skydiving formation, 20 years ago! Many of the jumpers were from Perris, so this promises to be a treat!! Gulcin Gilbert and Scott Smith will be here for a Q&A session afterward! More info: https://www.400themovie.com/ Weekend Highlights Perris Legends presentations and forums featuring stories, memories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the people who built the sport 70s-themed party Saturday night Hosted Food and drinks Poolside DC-9 Jet jumps and more! Displays showcasing Perris history A full-on 50 Year Reunion and “Love Fest” with old friends, teammates, and unforgettable stories Come celebrate the heritage, the people, and the wild ride that brought us here. Blue skies, and see you in Perris!