Name: Monroe County Airport Aviation Weekend
Start: 2025-09-05T20:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-07T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Monroe County Airport – IU Hangar – Gate 2

A Three-Day Celebration of Flight and Community.

September 5–7, 2025
Bloomington, Indiana – Monroe County Airport
972 S. Kirby Road, Bloomington, IN 47403
📍 Main activities held at IU Hangar – Gate 2
📍 F1 Viewing Party Brunch – Monroe County Airport Terminal
🚗 Free Parking | ✈️ Free and Ticketed Events Available

Presented by: Monroe County Airport, Lentz Paving, Woolpert, Mitchell’s Excavating, Bloom Magazine, E&B Paving and Clear Vibes Creative

Join us for a high-flying celebration of flight and community during Aviation Weekend 2025 at the Monroe County Airport! This three-day event includes both free and ticketed experiences for all ages: FREE showing of Top Gun: Maverick in the IU Hangar, aircraft displays, CAF Barnstorming Days BT-13 Flights, FREE EAA Chapter 650 Young Eagles discovery flights, hot air balloon cold inflates, Monroe County Ravens Booster Club Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast and CAP Open House, and on Sunday a Formula 1 Grand Prix Viewing Party with catered brunch!

Event Information

Monroe County Airport – IU Hangar – Gate 2

972 S Kirby Rd,

Bloomington,

47403

09/05 8:00 pm - 09/07 12:00 pm

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🎟️ Tickets & Pricing

No hidden fees – prices listed are your total at checkout.
Secure your spot for the F1 Catered Brunch Viewing Party!

Start your Sunday in pole position with Brunch at Monza, a high-octane F1 watch party in the Terminal at the Monroe County Airport! 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.

Tickets $35 at Checkout – No Extra Fees
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 and 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.

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Weekend Schedule

Friday, September 5 – Hot Air Balloon & Movie Night in the Hangar

Noon to 6:00 PM
CAF Barnstorming Days – Bloomington, IN – Sign Up Here

8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
IU Hangar – Gate 2
Top Gun: Maverick
Hot Air Balloon Cold Inflates by Balloons Over Bloomington.
Free Admission | All Ages | Free Parking

Kick off the weekend with Hot Air Balloons and 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.

Hot Air Balloon Cold Inflates by Balloons Over Bloomington. (weather permitting)
Snacks and concessions – details coming soon
Guests 21+ can enjoy full cash bar

Saturday, September 6 – Aviation & Music Celebration

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Monroe County Ravens Booster Club Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast and CAP Open House.
Start the day with pancakes, coffee, and conversation at the Fly-In/Drive In CAP Open House breakfast hosted by the Monroe County Ravens Booster Club.

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Monroe County Composite Squadron‘s Open House in the Terminal. Come learn about Civil Air Patrol and meet people from other Organizations in the Aviation Industry.

9:00 AM to Noon
FREE Introductory Young Eagles Flights hosted by EAA Chapter 650 – for kids ages 8–17 – Sign Up Here

1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
CAF Barnstorming Days – Bloomington, IN – Sign Up Here

Static Aircraft Displays – vintage & modern planes

Sunday, September 7 – F1 Watch Party & Community Brunch plus CAF Barnstorming Days

Brunch at Monza – F1 Watch Party – Buy Tickets (Separate Ticketed Event)
September 7th, 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Monroe County Airport Terminal

CAF Barnstorming Days – Bloomington, IN – Sign Up Here (Separate Ticketed Event)
September 7th, 2025 – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Wrap up the weekend at the Monroe County Airport Terminal, watching the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza on the big screen alongside fellow racing fans.

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.

Buy Tickets

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

$500

✅ 2 Tickets to 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 weekend
❌ Featured in post-event thank-you & video
❌ Logo on event wristbands
❌ Dedicated social media post
❌ Sponsor feature in event email
❌ Pinned social media feature

Become a Sponsor

Silver

$1000

✅ 4 Tickets to 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 weekend
✅ Featured in post-event thank-you & video
✅ Logo on event wristbands
✅ Dedicated social media post
✅ Sponsor feature in event email
❌ Pinned social media feature