It’s the annual Thunderfest celebration, presented by Kiwanis Club of Bowling Green! Pack the car and head out to the National Corvette Museum to celebrate Indedpendence Day with a few thousand of your closest friends!

Music, tethered balloon rides, children’s activities, and a large fireworks extravaganza highlight the Thunderfest Independence Day Celebration, but check http://www.bgkiwanis.org/thunderfest for the latest details on this year’s event closer to date. The gates open at 3:00 pm and activities begin at 5 pm.  Children’s attractions, music, food vendors, and other entertainment are available until about 9:15 pm, when the fireworks show begins.  Admission is $5 per person or $15 per carload.

For more information visit http://bgkiwanis.org/thunderfest.

Location Information: This newly expanded and renovated 115,000 sq. ft. showcase to America’s sports car features over 70 Corvettes displayed in periodic settings including a mid-century barbershop, service station and historic race track! See classics in mint condition, one-of-a-kind prototypes that never went into production and modern-day wonders of engineering and design. Try the educational Driving Simulators, then continue the interaction as you test your skills by fueling up and changing tires at the “Pit Crew Challenge” exhibit.

See rare collectibles and memorabilia before sitting behind the wheel of a Corvette and registering to drive one home. Enjoy shopping the Corvette Store’s wide selection of apparel, collectibles, home and gift items, then dine in the 50’s-inspired Corvette Cafe.