"This was not an easy decision. It basically came down
to the fact that the Fair is losing parking space to the new
business development. To attempt to put on a world-class airshow
under these conditions would not be fair to the
public."
Source: Dick Hrabko, President Emeritus for the
St. Louis County Fair & Airshow. Organizers have announced the
permanent cancellation of the popular Labor Day show, due to recent
business development around the Spirit of St. Louis Airport.