Bowman Fest 2025

🎉 EVENT WEEKEND: Saturday, October 4 & Sunday, October 5, 2025
Join us for a fun-filled weekend of activities, community, and celebration!

 

🚚 SET-UP TIMES:

• Friday, October 3: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Saturday, October 4: 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM

🕙 EVENT HOURS:

• Saturday, October 4: Gates open at 10:00 AM

• Sunday, October 5: Gates open at 10:00 AM

🚗 SUPPORT VEHICLES:
Support vehicles may enter the event space to drop off materials but must be removed immediately afterward. Parking is available in the general lot.

Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5, 2025

 

Set up must be completed by 8:30am each day. 
Booths can be set up on Friday, October 3 from 10am-4PM

Get Ready to Soar with Us at BOWMANFEST 2025! ? The Bowman Field Foundation is looking for enthusiastic, friendly, and fun-loving volunteers to join our crew for BOWMANFEST, happening Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th, 2025 at historic Bowman Field in Louisville, Kentucky! This isn't just any volunteer opportunity — it's your backstage pass to aviation history! Help support incredible organizations like Bluegrass Honor Flight, 502 Flight Club, IPA Reach for Kids, and more, all while being part of one of Kentucky’s most thrilling events. ✨ Here’s what’s waiting for you: ✈️ Up-close views of awe-inspiring aircraft from the 1920s to today ? Classic cars that’ll make you do a double take ?️ Military and aviation exhibits full of stories to explore ?️ Unique memorabilia and unforgettable photo ops Perks for our fantastic volunteers include: ?️ Two FREE General Admission tickets (valid for any day!) ? A tasty meal to keep you going ? A commemorative volunteer T-shirt to wear with pride Quick Heads-Up: All volunteers will need to read and sign a Volunteer Liability Waiver. You can either bring a printed copy to check-in or fill it out when you arrive. We recommend arriving 15–20 minutes before your shift so you can check in and jump right into the action. Thank you for considering joining our amazing volunteer squad — you’ll be helping us create an unforgettable experience for thousands of guests! ? Ready to jump in? Sign up now and claim your spot in the BOWMANFEST volunteer crew. We can’t wait to see you there — let’s make history together!