Online registration for Vets 'n Vettes 2026, the National Corvette Museum's weekend that pairs Corvette owners with veterans in Bowling Green, closes Friday, Oct. 16, at 9 a.m. CT, according to the museum. The event itself runs Nov. 5-7.
The Details
- When: Nov. 5-7, 2026, per the National Corvette Museum.
- What: The museum says the weekend includes touring laps at NCM Motorsports Park, scenic drives through south central Kentucky, and participation in the Bowling Green Veterans Day Parade.
- Who can take part: The museum says a Corvette is required and that event activities are open to registered participants only.
- Cost: Online pricing is $40 for Lifetime Members, $45 for Members and $55 for non-members, according to the museum. On-site rates are $45, $50 and $60, respectively, according to the museum's registration listing.
- Deadline: Online registration closes Oct. 16 at 9 a.m. CT, and the museum says there are no refunds after that. On-site registration will be held during the event in the Wendell Strode Club Room, per the museum.
Why It's Worth Your Time
Even if you do not own a Corvette, the weekend ties into Bowling Green's annual Veterans Day Parade, which the museum says participants will join. The City of Bowling Green's pages show the 2025 Veterans Parade was held Nov. 8, starting at 10 a.m. near Circus Square Park.
Before You Go
- Parade date: The city has not posted a 2026 Veterans Parade date on the pages we could find. The museum's page lists the parade as part of the Nov. 5-7 weekend but, as far as we could find, does not give a parade time or route, so the 2026 date and time are unconfirmed. Check ahead on the city's Veterans Parade page before planning to watch.
- Route: The 2025 route, per the city, began and ended near Circus Square Park and ran along College Street, 10th Avenue and State Street. Confirm whether 2026 follows the same route.
- If you plan to drive in the event: Register online by the Friday morning deadline to get the lower online rate, and note the no-refund policy after that. Details and the registration link are on the museum's Vets 'n Vettes page.
- If you just want to watch: Confirm the date, time and any street closures with the city before heading downtown.
Sources
- Honor Those Who Served at Vets 'n Vettes 2026 - National Corvette Museum — event dates, activities, registration deadline, pricing and refund policy
- Vets 'n Vettes 2026 - National Corvette Museum — registration and schedule
- Veterans Parade - City of Bowling Green — city parade information
- 2025 Veterans Parade - City of Bowling Green — 2025 date, start time and route
