Gowen Thunder 2023 airshow spectacle at Boise's Gowe

Jun 06, 2023

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BOISE, Idaho — Gowen Field is preparing for Gowen Thunder's airshow spectacular. Spanning over two days, the popular event, hosted by the Idaho National Guard, will feature a variety of events and exhibits. Gowen Thunder 2023 is the Idaho National Guard's second to host in more than 20 years. The first collaboration occurred in 2017 and attracted more than 120,000 visitors to Gowen Field.

The Gowen Thunder 2023 open house and airshow is on Aug. 26 and Aug. 27 at Boise's Gowen Field. The event and all included festivities are free to the public.

"The Idaho National Guard receives incredible support from all of our communities throughout the state," said Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, adjutant general of Idaho. "Gowen Thunder 2023 is an opportunity to show our appreciation for that support by welcoming the public to Gowen Field for a free airshow and open house."

The weekend event will be headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team and the U.S. Air Force F-35 Demonstration Team. Aerial acrobatics, ground shows, static displays and numerous vendors will be at the two-day event.

Attendance is expected to exceed 150,000 people.

"This is a combined function, and 80% of our folks that serve in the Guard are part-time. So we live and we work in the community, we raise our families here." Col. Ryan Richardson, joint task force commander of Gowen Thunder said. "So we are the community, and we don't exist without this sort of community and employers. So one, we're here to say thank you. Two, we're here to showcase what we do, share our story, and just kind of promote pride and patriotism."

The schedule of events can be viewed here.

In addition to the featured aerial performances, other acts include:

Other non-aerial activities:

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Prohibited items:

General admission is FREE!

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