Question 1

What tickets are available?  How do I get tickets?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Is seating provided?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What should I bring to Airfest?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

When do the gates open each day?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Are the 4 airshows the same all 3 days?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What items are NOT allowed at Airfest?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What items are allowed?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Where is the airshow?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What happens if there is inclement weather?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

Will there be shade?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

Will outside food and drinks be allowed?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

Is parking free?  What about handicapped parking?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

Can I bring my pet?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

Is smoking permitted?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Can we buy flights on any of the warbirds?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

Is there food available?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

What if I need to leave the event and return later?  Will I be allowed without re-purchasing a ticket?

Accepted Answer

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.

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