The Owensboro Air Show returns on September 15-17, and the Owensboro Bridge will be closed for several hours each of those days. “Bridge Day” will also return on September 16, giving people the opportunity to walk across the bridge from 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Closure times for the bridge will be:
- Friday, September 15: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Saturday, September 16: 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Sunday, September 17: 12:30–4:30 p.m.
With the participation of the USAF Thunderbirds Jet Demonstration Team, city officials are also required to close a large area of the Ohio River and the English Park Boat Ramp.
Closure times for the river and boat ramp are as follows:
- Friday, September 15: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Saturday, September 16: 12–4 p.m.
- Sunday, September 17: 12–4 p.m.
The show will be led by the Air Force Thunderbirds, one of the world’s most prolific flight demonstration groups. The full lineup is as follows:
- Air Force Thunderbirds
- Wings of Blue – USAF Parachute Team
- Kevin Coleman
- Bill Stein Airshows
- Army Aviation Heritage Foundation
- Aeroshell Aerobatic Team
- GhostWriter Airshows
- Gregory W Colyer/Ace Maker Airshows
The Owensboro Air Show was on hiatus in 2022 and was also not held in 2020.
The Thunderbirds last appeared at the 2015 Air Show and drew large crowds reaching upwards of 30,000 in attendance, according to estimates by local officials. The 120-member team is made up of 8 pilots who fly the iconic F-16 Fighting Falcon plane through different air shows and performances across the country.
The weekend will kick off September 15, when many of the aircraft will be on display and some will do demonstrations at the Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport from 4-7:30 p.m. Ross said organizers anticipate adding some additional aircraft in the coming months for the activities at the airport on Friday evening. The cost to attend is $5, though children 10 and under, as well as veterans and active-duty military, are admitted free.
The Air Show will then take place from 12:30-4:30 p.m. on September 16 and 17 along the riverfront. Admission is free, though there is some reserved seating available for purchase at the Convention Center. To purchase or for more details about those options, click here.
The City has also previously announced that the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will return to Owensboro for the 2024 Air Show. The Blue Angels headlined the 2018, 2019, and 2021 shows.
