Hello Bowman Field Friends! BowmanFest is THIS WEEKEND, October 1 & 2!!! The event kicks off Saturday morning at 9:00am with the "IPA 5K on the Runway" Gates open to the public at 10AM to 5PM (same hours Sunday). In addition to 30+ planes, antique cars, military reenactors, food trucks, fun activities for kids (bouncy world, face painting, pumpkins), and more, for the first time at BowmanFest, there will be an Aerobatic Airshow twice daily!* Admission is FREE for veterans and active duty military! For everyone else, tickets are available to purchase in advance or you can buy them at the door. * Subject to change due to weather or mechanical issues. We are closely monitoring the weather for any impact due to Hurricane Ian, and are sending prayers to those in Florida and surrounding areas to those being affected. |
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The PBY has arrived for BowmanFest 2022 !! ✈️ The Catalina PBY is a flying boat and amphibious aircraft produced in the 1930s and 1940s and will be offering rides for sale this weekend. |
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PBY Catalina in front of the Bowman Field Administration Building |
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As we have at every BowmanFest, there are rides available for you to purchase! This is a great way to create memories with you and your family (kids and veterans especially!). Below is a tentative list, with links provided with more info and signups, if available.* * Subject to change due to weather or mechanical issues |
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AT-6 Texan "Spanish Lady" |
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Merchandise Available for Sale |
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Take a piece of BowmanFest home with you! Commemorative Bowman Field and BowmanFest merchandise will be available for sale this weekend, too. The Merchandise Tent will be near the entrance of the Festival - come see us! Below is a sampling of the items we'll have this weekend. All proceeds go to support the Bowman Field Foundation. |
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Commemorative BowmanFest Posters |
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Bowman Field T-shirts (Men's and Women's sizes available) |
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Bowman Field is home to one of only two remaining functioning Tet's (tetrahedrons) in the US. A tetrahedron is installed on an airport to indicate the direction of landings and takeoffs when conditions at the airport warrant its use. It may be located at the center of a segmented circle and may be lighted for night operations. The small end of the tetrahedron points in the direction of landing. Our Tet has been lovingly restored by the Bowman Field Foundation, keeping the electronics working, painting, etc. Any donations will help us keep it up and running, as it's an iconic piece of Bowman History. Thank you for supporting this effort! |
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There are still opportunities to help out with the event this weekend as one of our Volunteers! We have a number of open open positions with varying responsibilities, and this is a great opportunity to see behind the scenes and enjoy the sites! High school and college students can volunteer and earn service hours, too. We appreciate you considering a position to volunteer! ⭐ All volunteers will receive two General Admission tickets good for either day of the event, a meal, plus a commemorative t-shirt. |
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We're so excited about BowmanFest and hope you are too! Get ready for a fun weekend with activities for the whole family and please contact us with any questions. |
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Thank you so much for your support. We can't wait to see you soon! |
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2805 Taylorsville Road Louisville, KY 40205, United States |
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