Starting in late July, tickets will be available online on the website. Tickets will also be sold at the entrance gate. Credit and debit cards, as well as cash or checks, will be accepted at the gate. Please be aware that tickets are non-refundable or exchangeable, and are not valid on another day.

Chairs and bleachers to seat approximately 1,200 people will be located near the front airshow viewing line. Depending on spectator attendance for each show, the public is encouraged to bring folding or camping chairs.

Good walking shoes, sunscreen, ear plugs, brimmed hats, sunglasses, lip balm are suggested. There is very little shade on the airshow grounds. The following items are allowed: Folding or camping chairs Strollers Cameras Blankets Hearing protection is encouraged for all spectators, especially young children. Ear plugs will be available for purchase at the event for $1.00. Also allowed: Wheelchairs Handicapped motorized scooters Small coolers for medical purposes or baby items Small personal umbrellas Small bags, such as a purse or diaper bag All items are subject to search at the event.

9:00 a.m. on Friday 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 10:00 a.m. on Sunday See full schedule of events on the website: www.greatbendairfest.com/schedule

The daytime shows on each day are scheduled to include the same performers. Saturday will also include a twilight show and night show(3 total shows on Saturday. Additional fly-by appearances may occur without notice.

Coolers All alcoholic beverages Cans Glass containers Pets Weapons of any kind Illegal drugs Flammable liquids and explosive materials Bicycles Roller blades or skates Skateboards Outside food or beverages Canopies, tents, or large umbrellas Drones or remote-controlled model aircraft of any kind

The following items are allowed: Folding or camping chairs Strollers Cameras Blankets Hearing protection is encouraged for all spectators, especially young children. Ear plugs will be available for purchase at the event for $1.00. Also allowed: Wheelchairs Handicapped motorized scooters Small coolers for medical purposes or baby items Small personal umbrellas Small bags, such as a purse or diaper bag All items are subject to search at the event.

Great Bend Municipal Airport 9047 – 6th Street Great Bend, KS 67530

Airfest 2024 will happen rain or shine. It takes more than a few raindrops to stop the show. Significant rain may cause a performance, or performance sequence, to be delayed. Performers have different routines to fit different weather conditions.

Air shows are held under an open sky. Please bring hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. You may also bring a small personal umbrella. No large umbrellas, tents, or canopies allowed.

No. No outside food or beverages are permitted on the flight line except baby bottles(non-glass) and small snack items for young children. We have a variety of food and beverage vendors available for purchase at the airshow. Bottled water(plastic bottles only) will be available for sale at the event for $1.00.

General parking, including handicapped parking, is free. Parking is available on a first come, first served basis. If you need handicapped parking, please have your state-issued tag or placard in the car to be sure the parking attendants direct you to the appropriate areas. Please arrive early to ensure a parking spot. Air shows are large events, so please be aware that traffic may be heavy getting in and out from the show parking areas. Airshow parking has been expanded onsite. In the event the airshow parking is full, shuttle buses will provide rides from the Fuller Industries parking lot to the airshow entrance gate on both Saturday and Sunday. No shuttle service will be provided on Friday. Please follow signs and volunteers as you enter the air show. Traffic may be routed certain ways to accommodate the large volume of air show visitors and/or due to road closures. Parking will be monitored by law enforcement agencies. There will be a dedicated parking area for motorcycles. There will be a dedicated parking area for RV’s – however, no hook-ups are available.

Pets are NOT allowed inside the airshow gate, and should NOT be left in vehicles. Because of the festival setting with food and beverage vendors, the Health Department prohibits animals. Please also understand that temperatures on the tarmac area can easily reach over 100 degrees and will burn your pet’s feet. The loud noises of the planes and pyrotechnics can injure their sensitive hearing and/or frighten your animal. Please leave your pets at home where they are safe.

Smoking is only permitted in certain designated areas inside the entrance gate. Limited areas are available outside of the entrance gate.

Yes. B-29 Doc, B-17 Sentimental Journey, B-25 Maid in the Shade, and P-51 Gunfighter will sell rides on-line or at the airshow. Ride schedules and ticketing can be found on these websites: https://www.azcaf.org/location/great-bend-ks-tour-stop/ B-17 & B-25 https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/16213/b29-doc-great-bendks?performance_id=67526214&country=US&language=en B-29 email: jeff@p51gunfighter.com P-51 Other warbirds may offer rides on-site.

Yes. A wide variety of food and drinks are available on the grounds and provided by participating food vendors. Airfest 2024 will also be selling cold bottled water at the event.

Those who wish to depart and return later during the same day will need to obtain a wrist band at the gate. Note: the wrist bands only allow re-entry for the ticketed day.