✈️ Monroe County Airport Aviation Weekend
September 5–7, 2025
Bloomington, Indiana – Monroe County Airport
972 S. Kirby Road, Bloomington, IN 47403
📍 Main activities held at IU Hangar – Gate 2
🚗 Free Parking | ✈️ Free and Ticketed Events Available
Presented by: Monroe County Airport, Lentz Paving, Woolpert, Mitchell’s Excavating, Bloom Magazine, E and B Paving and Clear Vibes Creative
Join us for a high-flying celebration of flight, music, and community during Aviation Weekend 2025 at the Monroe County Airport! This three-day event features free and ticketed experiences for all ages, including a hangar movie night, aircraft displays, discovery flights, hot air balloon rides, a Formula 1 brunch, and a Saturday night concert headlined by Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters with special guests The Cold Hearts. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast, a music lover, or just looking for a fun weekend in Bloomington—this event is for you.
🎟️ Tickets & Pricing
No hidden fees – prices listed are your total at checkout.
Secure your spot for one or both days of Aviation Weekend 2025!
🚁 Saturday Concert – Country at the Hangar
Featuring Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters with The Cold Hearts
Location: IU Hangar – Gate 2
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General Admission – $35.00
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Buddy Pass (3 Tickets) – $90.00 (Save $15)
- Aviation Weekend Pass (Sat. Concert & Sun. Brunch) - $65.00
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Merch Vendors – $75.00
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Food Vendors – $100.00
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Info Booths – $60.00
🏁 Sunday – Catered Brunch & F1 Viewing Party
- F1 Catered Brunch Viewing Party – $35.00
Includes: Coffee Service, Stuffed French Toast, Chicken & Waffles, Chef’s Choice Egg Bake, Bacon, Hashbrown Casserole, Cinnamon Rolls, Assorted Pastries, Fresh Fruit
Guests 21+ can enjoy $3 Mimosas – not included in ticket price
🎫 Aviation Weekend Pass – Best Deal!
$65.00
Includes BOTH:
✅ Saturday Concert (Nick Dittmeier & The Cold Hearts)
✅ Sunday Catered Brunch & F1 Watch Party
🎟️Saturday Concert Buddy Pass
🎶 Buy 3 and Save $15!
Grab your friends and join us for an unforgettable night of live music at the IU Hangar! This special Buddy Pass includes three General Admission tickets to the Saturday evening concert featuring Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters with special guests The Cold Hearts.
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM
🎵 Music starts at 6:30 PM and ends at 10:00 PM
🪑 Bring your own chair or blanket – limited seating provided
🍔 Food vendors on-site (food not included with ticket)
🍻 Cash bar available for guests 21+ (ID required)
Save $15 when you buy this 3-ticket bundle! Perfect for groups and music-loving crews.
🎟️ Join us for an unforgettable night of live music at the BMG Hangar! General Admission includes access to the Saturday evening concert featuring Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters with special guests The Cold Hearts. Enjoy high-energy Americana and classic country under the hangar roof.
🎟️ Tickets $35 at Checkout - No Extra Fees
🪑 Bring your own chair or blanket – limited seating provided
🍔 Food vendors on-site (food not included with ticket)
🍻 Cash bar available for guests 21+ (ID required)
Aviation Weekend Pass – Best Deal! ✈️🎶🏁
💰 $65 for both events – Save when you bundle!
Experience the best of Aviation Weekend with this all-access pass! Your ticket includes admission to both major events:
🎤 Saturday Night Concert at the IU Hangar
Featuring Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters with special guests The Cold Hearts
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Doors open at 6:00 PM Saturday 9/6/2025 | Music 6:30–10:00 PM
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Bring your own chair or blanket – limited seating provided
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Food vendors on-site (food not included)
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Cash bar available for guests 21+
🍳 Sunday Brunch & F1 Watch Party at the Airport Terminal
Watch the Italian Grand Prix at Monza while enjoying a catered brunch:
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Stuffed French Toast, Chicken & Waffles, Bacon, Hashbrown Casserole, Egg Bake, Pastries, Fresh Fruit & more
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$3 Mimosas available for guests 21+ (not included in ticket price)
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Doors open at 10:00 AM Sunday 9/7/2025
One pass, two unforgettable experiences. Save and celebrate all weekend long!
Start your Sunday in pole position with Brunch at Monza, a high-octane F1 watch party at the Monroe County Airport terminal! Join fellow race fans for a live viewing of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, one of the fastest and most iconic tracks on the Formula One calendar.
🕕 Doors open at 10:00 AM Sunday 9/7/2025
🎵 Race starts at 10:30 AM and ends around 12:00 PM
Your ticket includes a delicious catered brunch featuring:
☕ Coffee Service
🍓 Fresh Fruit & Assorted Pastries
🍳 Chef’s Choice Egg Bake
🥓 Bacon & Hashbrown Casserole
🍗 Chicken & Waffles
🍞 Stuffed French Toast
🥮 Cinnamon Rolls
Guests 21+ can enjoy $3 Mimosas (not included in ticket price).
Enjoy great food, drinks, and the thrill of world-class motorsport in a unique aviation-themed setting.
📅 Weekend Schedule
Friday, September 5 – Movie Night in the Hangar
🕗 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
📍 IU Hangar – Gate 2
🎟️ Free Admission | All Ages | Free Parking
Kick off the weekend with a FREE screening of Top Gun: Maverick, presented by Monroe County Parks & Recreation and the Monroe County Airport. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a cinematic evening inside the IU Hangar.
🍿 Snacks and concessions – details coming soon
🍸 Guests 21+ can enjoy full cash bar
Saturday, September 6 – Aviation & Music Celebration
☕ 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
EAA Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast
Start the day with pancakes, coffee, and conversation at the annual breakfast hosted by the EAA chapter.
🛩️ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Airport Open House & Flight Activities - Weather Permitting
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🛩️ CAF Barnstorming Days – Bloomington, IN - Sign Up Here
🕒 September 6th, 2025 – Noon to 6:00 PM -
🛩️ FREE Introductory Young Eagle Flights – for kids ages 8–17 - Sign Up Here
🕒 September 6th, 2025 – 9:00 AM to Noon -
Hot Air Balloon Rides by Balloons over Bloomington
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Static Aircraft Displays – vintage & modern planes
🎶 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Country at the Hangar – Live Concert (Ticketed Event)
Join us at the IU Hangar – Gate 2 for a night of bold, genre-pushing Americana from Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters. Their new album Heavy Denim reimagines country roots with fearless creativity.
Opening the show: The Cold Hearts, a classic country-inspired honky-tonk band with pedal steel, upright bass, and pure dancehall energy.
🌭 Food vendors will be on-site (food not included with ticket)
🍸 Guests 21+ can enjoy full cash bar
🪑 Limited seating – bring chairs or blankets
Sunday, September 7 – F1 Watch Party & Community Brunch plus CAF Barnstorming Days
🛩️ CAF Barnstorming Days – Bloomington, IN - Sign Up Here
🕒 September 7th, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Brunch at Monza – F1 Watch Party (Separate Ticketed Event)
Wrap up the weekend inside the IU Hangar – Gate 2, watching the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza on the big screen alongside fellow racing fans.
Your ticket includes a delicious catered brunch featuring:
☕ Coffee Service
🍓 Fresh Fruit & Assorted Pastries
🍳 Chef’s Choice Egg Bake
🥓 Bacon & Hashbrown Casserole
🍗 Chicken & Waffles
🍞 Stuffed French Toast
🥮 Cinnamon Rolls
Guests 21+ can enjoy $3 Mimosas and a full cash bar (not included in ticket price).
Enjoy great food, drinks, and the thrill of world-class motorsport in a unique aviation-themed setting.
🍔🛍️ Saturday Vendor Opportunities
Saturday, September 6 – Monroe County Airport
Take part in our busiest day by vending during both daytime flight activities and the evening concert at the IU Hangar – Gate 2!
- No Hidden Fees – Pay what you see, no extra costs at checkout.
- Vendor Passes Included – Additional worker passes available at a discounted rate.
- High Visibility – Connect with a crowd of engaged festival-goers.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support Aviation Weekend & Get Your Brand in Front of an Engaged Audience!
✅ Sponsorship Benefits for All Levels:
- No Hidden Fees – Pay what you see, no extra costs at checkout.
- High Visibility – Your logo and brand will be seen across multiple promotional platforms.
- Website & Social Media Recognition – Get featured on our event pages and social channels.
- Event Day Promotion – Your sponsorship will be acknowledged in front of a live audience.
- Exclusive Branding Perks – Depending on your sponsorship level, enjoy premium promotional opportunities!
Bronze
- ✅ 2 Tickets to Saturday Concert and Sunday F1 Brunch
- ✅ Logo on event website & social media recognition (Small Size)
- ✅ Mention in event newsletter (1,000+ subscribers)
- ✅ Opportunity to provide merch/memorabilia for distribution at the front gate
- ✅ Verbal recognition during the event
- ❌ Featured in post-event thank-you & video
- ❌ Logo on event wristbands
- ❌ Dedicated social media post
- ❌ Pinned social media feature
- ❌ Sponsor feature in event email
- ❌ Opportunity to introduce an artist on stage
Silver
- ✅ 4 Tickets to Saturday Concert and Sunday F1 Brunch
- ✅ Logo on event website & social media recognition (Medium Size)
- ✅ Mention in event newsletter (1,000+ subscribers)
- ✅ Opportunity to provide merch/memorabilia for distribution at the front gate
- ✅ Verbal recognition during the event
- ✅ Featured in post-event thank-you & video
- ✅ Logo on event wristbands
- ✅ Sponsor feature in event email
- ✅ Dedicated social media post
- ❌ Pinned social media feature
- ❌ Opportunity to introduce an artist on stage
Gold
- ✅ 6 Tickets to Saturday Concert and Sunday F1 Brunch
- ✅ Logo on event website & social media recognition (Largest Size)
- ✅ Mention in event newsletter (1,000+ subscribers)
- ✅ Opportunity to provide merch/memorabilia for distribution at the front gate
- ✅ Verbal recognition during the event
- ✅ Featured in post-event thank-you & video
- ✅ Logo on event wristbands
- ✅ Dedicated social media post
- ✅ Pinned social media feature
- ✅ Sponsor feature in event email with full spotlight
- ✅ Opportunity to introduce an artist on stage
