LOUISVILLE, Ky. —
This weekend, families can celebrate the wonder of flight at the 9th Annual Bowman Festival .
Each year, the festival is held at Bowman Airfield.
This year's festivities kick off on Saturday with the IPA 5K at 9 a.m. On both Saturday and Sunday, gates open to the general public at 10 a.m.
The event will feature two different air shows each day, a food court, and opportunities to get up close with vintage military vehicles and warplanes.
Active-duty and retired service members receive free admission to the festival.