BOWMANFEST AVIATION & MILITARY HERITAGE FESTIVAL OCTOBER 5 & 6, 2019
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is there a fee to enter the event? 
Adults are $20, Seniors & Children ages 15-5yrs are $15, Children under 5yrs and VETERANS/ACTIVE DUTY ARE FREE
​​pARKING AT bOWMAN fEST?
Yes. Parking will be available on the grassy area by the runway. Overflow parking will be available off Dutchmans Lane by the license branch. Shuttles available.

​No Bicycle inside the event, but there will be Bicycle parking available in front of the Administration Building with bike rack parking. 

Handicap Parking: There will be a drop off in front of the Administration Building (Le Relais) for wheelchair access and there will be parking in the grass lot for the first three rows.  
is the event handicap accessible?
Yes. Limited parking is available for vehicles displaying a Handicap Parking Permit.
​Patrons that need extra assistance can be dropped off at the front gate upon entry, then the car may be parked in the general parking lot. 
can i bring my dog?
Only clearly marked service animals are allowed.  Please leave your pets at home. 
CAN I RIDE IN AN AIRPLANE?
YES!  Select airplanes will be available to fly in for an additional fee. Fees vary by plane and are available weather dependent. The airplanes and helicopters giving rides will be available for purchase directly from the operator, not the event. 

2022 Rides available weather and mechanical dependent:
AT6 - Spanish Lady - Home | Warbirds and Vintage Aircraft, LLC (square.site)
PBY & AT6 - Rides available to purchase onsite
B25 & TBM - CAF Missouri - https://cafmo.square.site
Bell47 - Louisville Aviation - Home - Louisville Aviation, Inc.
C47 - Pending mechanics - Rides available to purchase onsite
R44 - Cardinal Aviation - Cardinal Wings Flight School - Louisville, KY (cardinalwingsaviation.com)
UH1 Helicopter - Rides available to purchase onsite
C172 - Kentucky Flight Training - https://flykentucky.com
C172 - Louisville Aviation - Home - Louisville Aviation, Inc.
C172 - Thoroughbred Aviation - Flying Club in Louisville - Thoroughbred Flying Club (tflyingclub.org)
Waco - Steve Koch Classic BiPlane Tours - Classic Biplane Tours
TO DONATE TO bOWMAN fIELD fOUNDATION: 
To learn more information about the Bowman Field Foundation and to donate, LIKE TO DONATE TO SUPPORT THE CAUSE THEY CAN HERE: HTTPS://WWW.PAYPAL.COM/DONATE/?HOSTED_BUTTON_ID=G95RNLJRLWS7Y
how can I get involved?
We love our community of volunteers and for you to help! Please sign up to volunteer CLICK HERE. 
what am I allowed to bring to Bowmanfest?
No outside food or drink, no weapons, dogs/pets, bicycles (bike parking available in the front).  Food trucks and concessions/bars will be available to the public for purchase. 

All Veterans get in for free. Family friendly event. We can't wait to see you on Oct. 1st & Oct. 2nd. from 10am-5pm. 
Where do I park for the IPA 5k on the runway? 
Parking and access to the IPA 5K on the Runway will be located NOT in the main lot, but has moved to over by the license branch off Dutchman's. There are directional signs leading you to the designated parking area. 
Will there be scooters available? 
No scooters will be available, but you can bring your own or rent them from local companies like Gould's Medical. 
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Bowman Aviation & Military Heritage Festival Poster 2017
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Bowman Aviation Heritage Festival Poster 2016

Bowman field is celebrating over 100+ years.

FUN FACT: Bowman Field is one of oldest continually operating towered airports in North America.

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