Corvette Museum
About Us
America’s Sports Car… an exciting legend produced only in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Museum features over 80 Corvettes in periodic settings, including mint classics, one-of-a-kind prototypes and modern-day wonders of engineering and design. Test your knowledge at interactive trivia kiosks, and don’t miss the chance to try a Corvette on for size in our lobby where we have a 2015 Stingray waiting for you. Displays continually rotate so no two visits are the same. Round out your visit with a souvenir from the Corvette Store, grab a bite to eat in the Corvette Cafe, and race over to the NCM Motorsports Park to spectate or take a lap!
What’s Happening
Events
2019 Caravan, NCM 25th Anniversary Celebration, & Hall of Fame Induction
AugUSt 28 – August 31, 2019
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED –
ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE TUESDAY AUGUST 27th
Every year leading into Labor Day weekend we celebrate the Grand Opening of the Museum, which was in 1994, by hosting a participant focused event. For 2019, we mark our milestone 25th Anniversary and focus on the people that Corvette has brought together with a look back on the Museum’s history while looking forward to the future!
Registered participants can enjoy three days of activities in and around the Museum.
Thursday evening registered attendees will be treated to a concert featuring Jefferson Starship. The concert will be held at the Museum’s outdoor Amphitheater and will conclude with a fireworks show. The concert is included with registration. This activity is included in registration and is open to ALL Registered participants
Friday evening will be our annual Corvette Hall for Fame Induction ceremony and banquet Presented by the 2019 New England Caravan, where we will welcome new members into the prestigious and elite group of recipients who have made significant contributions to the Corvette. *Currently Sold Out – contact for wait list
Hall of Fame inductees for 2019 are Dollie Cole, Briggs Cunningham, and Tom Peters.
Friday night we are also offering the Friday Dinner & Dancing Downtown at the La Gala Event Venue in Downtown Bowling Green. This event will feature a full meal and music by Bueler’s Day off Pre-registration is required.
Saturday evening wraps up the festivities with a ‘Party Like It’s 1994’ mixer, complete with food, music and fun. *Currently Sold Out – contact for wait list
Saturday night we are also offering the Saturday Get Down at La Gala at the La Gala event venue in downtown Bowling Green for an evening of dinner and dancing with Bowling Green’s own Tyrone Dunn & the Kinfolk. Pre-registration is required.
25th Anniversary Pre-Registration (closes Thursday, July 11 at 5pm CT)
$30 – Lifetime Members (per person)
$40 – Members (per person)
$65 – Non- Members (per person)
Our pre-registered guests will receive a hard card badge, lanyard, event pin and dash plaque, and commemorative event program
No online registration will be available after July 11th.
No refunds after July 11th
Onsite registration will begin on Tuesday, August 27th at 8:00 am.
Onsite prices are $35 – Lifetime, $45 – Members, $70 – Non-Members
** Jefferson Starship Concert Thursday evening included with Registration!!
Daytime Activities & Evening Entertainment
Area attractions are offering a number of activities, entertainment and dinners for our 25th Anniversary participants. Click here to learn more and register through each partner!
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Parking
As we did in 2014, we are offering reserved parking for the four-day event for a $500 donation to the Museum. For 2019, instead of having a numbered spot, your $500 donation will give you access to a reserved lot Wednesday through Saturday of the event week, and you will be able to park in any open spot. Donations for reserved parking will count toward the $1,000 minimum for Winner’s Circle but will not be eligible for Fall 2018 or Spring 2019 Giving Campaign gifts. Donations are not refundable.
To reserve your spot, please click on this secure link, choose General for the donation category, complete your personal information and type Reserved Parking in the additional notes field. An acknowledgement letter for your donation will be sent to your inbox immediately. Parking passes will be mailed via US Postal Service to the address we have on file for you in July 2019, or passes may be picked up and signed for when you are here during Bash 2019. Replacement passes will not be available.
Please email or call Connie Russell at [email protected] 270-467-8815 if you have questions.
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This is a partial AGENDA for the event. As seminar speakers are confirmed and extra activities are set we will add them to this agenda. Please monitor this page for updates
Anniversary Agenda
(Agenda subject to change – check back for updates)
| WEDNESDAY August 28th | |
| 7:30am – 6:00pm | Shuttle Bus Service Begins
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| 8:00am | NCM Opens |
| 8:00am – 5:00pm | Registration / Information Opens
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| 8:30am – 12:30pm | Wednesday AM Touring Session Driving is at highway speeds with an escort, no safety equipment is required, passengers & convertibles are allowed. Registration is PER CAR, guest do not register.
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| 12:00pm – 7:00pm | Karting at the NCM Motorsports Park Arrive and drive for a fun racing session against your friends on the new karting track
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| 1:30pm – 5:30pm | Wednesday PM Touring Session Driving is at highway speeds with an escort, no safety equipment is required, passengers & convertibles are allowed. Registration is PER CAR, guest do not register.
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| 5:00pm | NCM Closes |
| THURSDAY August 29th | |
| 7:30am – 11:30am | Kentucky State Police Escorted Scenic Drive Led by KSP Trooper Island Director Jonathan Biven in the Kentucky State Police’s 2006 fully badged & light packaged Corvette take a scenic drive through Kentucky to the beautiful Mammoth Cave National Park. This tour will be escorted by several KSP Cruisers and does not include any meals.
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| 7:30am – 9:00pm | Shuttle Bus Service Begins
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| 8:00am | NCM Opens |
| 8:00am – 4:45pm | Registration / Information Opens
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| 8:00am – 5:00pm | Corvettes on Display |
| 8:30am – 12:30pm | Thursday AM Touring Session Driving is at highway speeds with an escort, no safety equipment is required, passengers & convertibles are allowed. Registration is PER CAR, guest do not register.
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| 8:30am – 4:30pm | Corvette Mechanic Team – Ask the Experts
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| 12:00pm – 7:00pm | Karting at the NCM Motorsports Park Arrive and drive for a fun racing session against your friends on the new karting track
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| 12:15pm – 4:30pm | Kentucky State Police Escorted Scenic Drive Led by KSP Trooper Island Director Jonathan Biven in the Kentucky State Police’s 2006 fully badged & light packaged Corvette take a scenic drive through Kentucky to the beautiful Mammoth Cave National Park. This tour will be escorted by several KSP Cruisers and does not include any meals.
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| 1:30pm – 5:30pm | Thursday PM Touring Session Driving is at highway speeds with an escort, no safety equipment is required, passengers & convertibles are allowed. Registration is PER CAR, guest do not register.
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| NCM Café, Store, & Museum will be open until 7pm | |
| 5:00pm | Food Trucks Open in NCM Amphitheater |
| 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Concert Starts in NCM Amphitheater
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| 6:00pm – 6:15pm | Welcome and Comments
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| 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Jefferson Starship Concert
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| 7:00pm | NCM Closes |
| Sunset | Fireworks |
| 9:00pm | Shuttles Stop Running |
| FRIDAY August 30th | |
| 7:30am – 11:30am | Kentucky State Police Escorted Scenic Drive Led by KSP Trooper Island Director Jonathan Biven in the Kentucky State Police’s 2006 fully badged & light packaged Corvette take a scenic drive through Kentucky to the beautiful Mammoth Cave National Park. This tour will be escorted by several KSP Cruisers and does not include any meals.
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| 7:30am – 6:00pm | Shuttle Bus Service Begins
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| 8:00am | NCM Opens |
| 8:00am – 9:45am | NCM Ambassador Meeting
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| 8:00am – 4:45pm | Registration / Information Opens
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| 8:00am – 5:00pm | Corvettes on Display |
| 8:30am – 12:30pm | Friday AM Touring Session Driving is at highway speeds with an escort, no safety equipment is required, passengers & convertibles are allowed. Registration is PER CAR, guest do not register.
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| 8:30am – 4:30pm | Corvette Mechanic Team – Ask the Experts
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| 10:00am – 3:30pm | Ladies’ Oasis – A chance to relax away from Gear-Head activities
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| 10:00am – 10:00pm | Karting at the NCM Motorsports Park Arrive and drive for a fun racing session against your friends on the new karting track
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| 12:15pm – 4:30pm | Kentucky State Police Escorted Scenic Drive Led by KSP Trooper Island Director Jonathan Biven in the Kentucky State Police’s 2006 fully badged & light packaged Corvette take a scenic drive through Kentucky to the beautiful Mammoth Cave National Park. This tour will be escorted by several KSP Cruisers and does not include any meals.
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| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | 10/15/20/25 Year Member Recognition
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| 1:30pm 5:30pm | Friday PM Touring Session Driving is at highway speeds with an escort, no safety equipment is required, passengers & convertibles are allowed. Registration is PER CAR, guest do not register.
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| 3:00pm | Raffle Drawing
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| 5:00pm | NCM Closes |
| 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Hall of Fame Induction Banquet Presented by the New England Caravan -SOLD OUT
** SOLD OUT**
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| 6:00pm – 10:00pm | Friday Dinner & Dancing Downtown Join us at La Gala event venue in downtown Bowling Green for an evening of dinner and dancing with Bowling Green’s own Bueler’s Day Off. This event is not related to or a secondary for the Hall of Fame Ceremony. Dinner Menu
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| SATURDAY August 31st | |
| 7:30am – 11:30am | Kentucky State Police Escorted Scenic Drive Led by KSP Trooper Island Director Jonathan Biven in the Kentucky State Police’s 2006 fully badged & light packaged Corvette take a scenic drive through Kentucky to the beautiful Mammoth Cave National Park. This tour will be escorted by several KSP Cruisers and does not include any meals.
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| 8:00am | NCM Opens |
| 8:00am – 4:45pm | Registration / Information Opens
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| 8:00am – 5:00pm | Corvettes on Display |
| 8:30am – 12:30pm | Saturday AM Touring Session Driving is at highway speeds with an escort, no safety equipment is required, passengers & convertibles are allowed. Registration is PER CAR, guest do not register.
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| 8:30am – 4:30pm | Corvette Mechanic Team – Ask the Experts
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| 10:00am – 3:30pm | Ladies’ Oasis – A chance to relax away from Gear-Head activities
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| 10:00am – 7:00pm | Karting at the NCM Motorsports Park Arrive and drive for a fun racing session against your friends on the new karting track
|
| 12:15pm – 4:30pm | Kentucky State Police Escorted Scenic Drive Led by KSP Trooper Island Director Jonathan Biven in the Kentucky State Police’s 2006 fully badged & light packaged Corvette take a scenic drive through Kentucky to the beautiful Mammoth Cave National Park. This tour will be escorted by several KSP Cruisers and does not include any meals.
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| 1:30pm – 5:30pm | Saturday PM Touring Session Driving is at highway speeds with an escort, no safety equipment is required, passengers & convertibles are allowed. Registration is PER CAR, guest do not register.
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| 3:00pm | Raffle Drawing – VIN 25 Next Generation Corvette
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| 5:15pm – 8:30pm | Party Like It’s 1994 Mixer – SOLD OUT
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| 6:00pm – 10:00pm | Saturday Get Down at La Gala Join us at La Gala event venue in downtown Bowling Green for an evening of dinner and dancing with Bowling Green’s own Tyrone Dunn & the Kinfolk. This event is not related to or a secondary location for the Party Like It’s 1994 Mixer. Dinner Menu
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| Sunday September 1st | |
| 8:00am | NCM Opens |
| 8:30am – 12:30pm | Sunday AM Touring Session Driving is at highway speeds with an escort, no safety equipment is required, passengers & convertibles are allowed. Registration is PER CAR, guest do not register.
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REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED –
ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE TUESDAY AUGUST 27th
Off-Site Activities for Anniversary Attendees
(Pre-Registration Required)
Riverview at Hobson Grove Tea and Tour
Wednesday, August 28 at 2pm CT
Thursday, August 29 at 11am and 2pm
Cost: $20 per person
Location: Riverview at Hobson Grove
Enjoy spectacular views from the cupola while seeing how the Victorian upper class lived at Bowling Green’s historic house museum. Built on a hill overlooking the Barren River, this historic landmark has been restored to its original splendor and is listed on the National Register. The house was used for storage of Confederate munitions when the Rebel forces held Bowling Green during the Civil War. After a guided tour, enjoy a Victorian tea with plenty of delectable delights.
Limited to 20 guests per tour.
Register by calling 270-843-5565
Exclusive Twilight Cave Boat Tours
Wednesday, August 28 from 6:00 – 8:30pm
Cost: $19.95 Adult (over age 12); $14.95 Youth (age 4-11); $5.95 Child (age 3 and under)
Location: Lost River Cave
Looking for the perfect way to wrap up your day? The Corvette Twilight Cave Boat Tour is an exclusive offer available only to you, the 25th Anniversary Corvette participant. Choose your tour time, 6: 00 pm through 8:30 pm and prepare to enjoy a Cave Boat Tour with only Corvette participants. This Kentucky Natural Wonder is a must see. The Cave Boat Tour begins with a leisurely stroll along the river’s edge as your guide shares tales of the blue hole and its role in the Civil War. When you arrive at the massive cave entrance, prepare to board Kentucky’s only underground boat tour. Duck your head for just a moment as you glide under the famous wishing rock. Plan to spend about 45 minutes to an hour on this part-walking and part-boating tour.
Reservations are required for your Corvette only twilight tour: http://tinyurl.com/Corvette-Private-Twilight-Tour
Water Wheel Rounds – Hit Songwriters Show
Wednesday, August 28 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Cost: $15
Location: Lost River Cave
Join us for this Water Wheel Round Hit Songwriters Show and listen to hit songs and their stories played by the people who actually wrote them like Wood Newton and Paul Jefferson. Newton wrote the classic Corvette hit song “Riding with Private Malone” and Jefferson is a number one hit writer who has co-written hits with country star Keith Urban. They will be joined by Nashville writer Joe Hash and Bowling Green writer Dan Modlin in an acoustic, listener-friendly show. All of these writers perform regularly in Nashville at top songwriting clubs, including the legendary Bluebird Café. Riding with Private Malone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh1m0eC1004
Registration: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/lostrivercave/items/157307/calendar/?flow=19242
How Did You Do That? Constructing the World’s Longest Underground Swinging Bridge
Wednesday, August 28, 6 – 8 pm
Cost: A cave tour, museum tour, and reception are included in your $30 ticket fee.
Location: Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum, 119 East Main St, Horse Cave, KY 42749 | 270.786.1466 hiddenrivercave.com
Join this after-hours, exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Hidden River Cave that is located on (and under) Main Street right in the middle of Horse Cave’s Historic District. Tour guides will include Museum Director Dave Foster and the contractor for the world’s first and longest underground swinging bridge.
Reservations by phone at 270.786.1466 by August 24 are required. Limited to 40 people.
Relax and Enjoy the Ride Guided Driving Tour Through Simpson Co.
Thursday, August 29, 9am-12pm SOLD OUT
Friday, August 30, 9am-12pm
Cost: $10 per car (plus credit card fees)
Departure location: Greenwood Baptist Church, 5165 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY
Stop by Gold City Country Store for refreshments, see the ‘largest fork in the road’ in Kentucky, visit the church where Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash were married, and have free time in their quaint downtown for lunch and shopping. Cost is $10 per car.
Reserve your spot line at:
Thursday: http://bit.ly/simpson_road_tour
Friday: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/relax-and-enjoy-the-ride-a-guided-driving-tour-through-simpson-county-tickets-63478119765
G’day Mate Experience at Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo
Thursday, August 29, 10am-1pm
Cost: $50 per person
Location: Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, 3700 L&N Turnpike, Horse Cave, KY 4279
This first-ever exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour led by Australian Mick McGill, the Director of Animal Management, adds personal insight to your encounters with kangaroos, emus, sloths, sheep herding, colorful lorikeets, a tour of Mammoth Onyx Cave, and a special lunch featuring “steak and shrimp on the barbie”! You will be free to tour the park further on your own after lunch. All tour fees, electric golf cart fees, lunch, and gift bag are included in the $50/person fee.
Reservations by phone at 270.786.1010 or online at https://www.kentuckydownunder.com/corvette by August 24 are required. Limited to 40 people.
Baking with the Pie Queen
Thursday, August 29 at 2:30pm CT
Cost: $20
Location: Boyce General Store
Rub elbows with Kentucky royalty with a private baking class hosted by the Pie Queen. Learn the tricks and secrets that put her pies on every food lovers bucket list.
Limited to 24 participants.
Register at: https://www.burgerandpies.com/product-page/corvette-caravan-baking-with-the-pie-queen-2-30pm
Board and Brush Private Corvette Enthusiast Classes
Thursday, Friday and Saturday August 29, 30 and 31 from 1-4pm and 6:30-9:30pm CT
Cost: $65
Location: Board and Brush, 651 US 31W #204, Bowling Green
Choose any sign to make from their gallery to create your own unique wood sign. Follow step by step instruction to create a gorgeous piece for your home, man cave or she-shed! Select from a variety of paint colors and wood stain colors. Select Corvette emblems and scripts are available, too!
Registration Links:
http://bit.ly/aug29_1p
http://bit.ly/aug29_630p
http://bit.ly/aug30_1p
http://bit.ly/aug30_630p
http://bit.ly/aug31_1p
http://bit.ly/aug31_630p
Corvette Bourbon Barrel Lid Painting with BG Sip ‘n Paint
Friday, August 30 at 11am or 2pm CT
Cost: $55
Location: Mariah’s Restaurant, 360 E. 8th Ave., Bowling Green
Choose from various Corvette emblems and scripts, state silhouettes and more to create your custom commemorative Bourbon barrel lid. Fee includes all supplies needed plus light appetizers.
Reserve your space at: https://www.bgsipnpaint.com/reserve-my-spot
UnSeen Bowling Green – Historical Downtown Walking Tour
Friday & Saturday, August 30 & 31 from 8-9:30pm CT
Cost: $22 plus tax per person
Location: Downtown Bowling Green (Meet at Stadium Park Plaza by Starbucks)
Enjoy a live character retelling tragic tales of Bowling Green’s past.
Limited to 40 tickets each night.
Friday Ticket link: https://app.donorview.com/9Lmj
Saturday Ticket Link: Click Here
Private group tours for 15 or more and can do daytime tours on request by contacting Kelsey Lowe Bailey at 270-745-7317 or email at [email protected]
Special Dinners & Evening Entertainment
Corvette Caravan Fish Fry
Wednesday, August 28
Two Seatings: 5:30pm and 7:00pm CT
Cost: $20 per person
Location: Boyce General Store
Savor a taste of a Warren County classic at the Historic Boyce General Store. Sink your teeth into their world famous catfish and award winning pies. Dinner includes a heaping helping of golden crispy fish, with a baked potato, creamy slaw, hushpuppies, a drink and something sweet from the Pie Queen!
Limited to 150 guests per seating.
https://www.burgerandpies.com/corvette-caravan
Bowling Green Hot Rods vs Lake County Captains
Friday, August 30. Gates open at 5:30pm. First pitch at 6:35pm
Location: Bowling Green Ballpark, 300 E. 8th Ave.
Cost: $22 per person includes ticket and all you can eat buffet
Register at 270-495-6032 or online at https://bit.ly/2W1oWwP. Use promo code NCM (good for sections 103-107, 113-121 during the game)
The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Minor League Baseball Class A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, will be changing their name for one night only to the Bowling Green Sinkholes. While brandishing specialty jerseys to pay tribute to the 5-year anniversary of the sinkhole at the NCM, the jerseys will be auctioned off during the game with proceeds benefiting the National Corvette Museum. Enjoy the night in the Hot Rods Bud Zone, located in left field with an All-You-Can-Eat buffet. Be sure to stay after the game to catch the season finale of the largest fireworks show in South Central Kentucky!
South Union Shaker Village Dinner
Friday, August 30
Two Seatings: 5pm and 7:30pm CT
Location: South Union Hotel, 396 S. Union Road, Auburn, KY
Cost: $25 per person
Enjoy southern favorites at the 1869 South Union Hotel, celebrating its 150th year.
Register by calling 270-542-4167
Limited to 60 guests per seating
USO Bowling Green Canteen (Dinner Theater Variety Show with Tribute Entertainers)
Friday, August 30 and Saturday, August 31 from 6-9pm CT
Cost: $75 per person (plus tax)
Location: Historic Railpark and Train Museum
Enjoy a dinner theatre variety show with Veterans tribute entertainers performing acts from Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, The Andrews Sisters and Betty Grable. Ticket includes buffet dinner. Cash bar serving beer, wine and spirits available.
Limited to 120 tickets per night.
Purchase tickets at: https://app.donorview.com/Y98v
Groups of more that 6 will need to contact Kelsey Lowe Bailey at 270-745-7317 or email at [email protected]
Special Offers & Events from Area Attractions
Cruise-In to Kentucky Downs
Sign up for a Kentucky Downs Players Club Card and receive $10 in free play. For more information, please visit https://kentuckydowns.com/gaming/players-club
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 3 a.m. | Friday – Sunday: Open 24 hours (Open 9am Friday). Phone: (270) 586-7778. Website: kentuckydowns.com. Address: 5629 Nashville Road | Franklin, KY 42134
Day at the Races with Your Corvette
Saturday, August 31 | Post Time approximately 12:15pm CST
At just five days each September, Kentucky Downs hosts one of the shortest thoroughbred horse racing meets in North America. Though short, the five day meet features $10 million in purses, with a nation-leading average of $2 million in purses per day. The short, all-turf meet, will kick-off with Opening Day on Saturday, August 31 and the remaining race dates will take place on 9/5, 9/7, 9/8, and 9/12. For more information, please visit https://kentuckydowns.com/racing/live-racing.
IF YOU ARE REGISTERED FOR THE 25th ANNIVERSARY EVENT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE A SEPARATE CONCERT TICKET, IT IS INCLUDED WITH EVENT REGISTRATION.
General Admission gates open at 4:00 pm
5:00 pm Faithfully performs (Journey/Eagles tribute band)
6:30 pm Jefferson Starship performs
Fireworks begin after concert
- Must present ticket or anniversary event credentials for entrance
- No weapons, pets, coolers, or outside alcoholic beverages permitted
- Chairs and Blankets are permitted
- No rain date – refunds only if event cancelled by venue or artist
- No refunds or exchanges, non-transferable
- Food and Beer trucks will be available onsite
Visit the Museum
Open 8am-5pm CT, 7 Days a Week. The last admission tickets are sold at 4:30pm
Closed New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
$12 Adults, $10 Seniors, $7 Youth (5-12), 4 and under Free, Active Military Free.
Various discounts and coupons available. Group rates offered for 15 or more people with advance reservations only.
The Corvette Plant is located just across the street. Tours have been suspended until sometime in 2019. For more information on the Corvette Plant Tours click here.
