October 8–11, 2026
Weekend Schedule
Four days, one airfield: setup, the block party, BBQ & biergarten day, and clean-up.
Thursday, October 8 — Team & Camper Setup
2:00–6:00 PM
Team setup
6:00 PM
Volunteer meeting
6:00 PM
Allstate Fish Fry
7:00 PM
Football watch party on the big screen
10:00 PM
Quiet hours begin
Friday, October 9 — Boots, Blues & BBQ Block Party
12:00–4:00 PM
RV & tent camping setup
4:00 PM
Gates open to the public
5:00 PM
Deadline for meat inspections
6:00 PM
Team Captain Meeting #2 (mandatory)
7:30 PM
Live concert: Whiskey Trio — country trio, main stage
11:00 PM
Quiet hours begin
Saturday, October 10 — Boots, Blues, BBQ & a Biergarten
11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Kids activities
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Live music: Just Add Water
12:00–1:30 PM
BBQ turn-in times by category
2:00–10:00 PM
The Bier Garden opens — Lotawana Brewing Co.
3:00–7:00 PM
Live music: Big Luke & The Soul Disciples
4:30 PM
BBQ Awards Ceremony — presented during the concert intermission
10:00 PM
Quiet hours begin
Sunday, October 11 — Move-Out & Clean Up
8:00–11:00 AM
Clean-up party — volunteers welcome
Find us
Getting There & Site Map
Entrance, parking, camping rows, and the stage — illustrated layout from a recent season. Exact 2026 placement may shift slightly.
Stafford Airfield
10417 E Thompson Rd
Lake Lotawana, MO 64086
Behind the Lake Lotawana Association office · Parking on the south lawn
10417 E Thompson Rd
Lake Lotawana, MO 64086
Behind the Lake Lotawana Association office · Parking on the south lawn
Parking Pass
$15 in advance · $20 day-of · buy ahead at the store