About this Event
Join us for our unforgettably magical celebration!
Dance under the stars with your sweetheart, amongst WWII planes, and vehicles, listening to the most sought-after big bands!! Enter our hangar made into Rick’s Cafe Americain! With breathtaking movie set props & lights, and even a roulette table you can play!
Walk down Victory St. under a canopy of lights, amidst vintage vehicles, museum displays, and re-enactors! See a 1940s DRIVE-IN MOVIE theater! Join the Best Dressed contest, dance lessons, interactive scavenger hunt and so much more! Spend a night out in the ’40s!
Get ready to be enchanted by the airport's breathtaking summer beauty, and step into another world and another time!
Don’t miss out on the MUST DO, most celebrated event of the summer!
"The scenery looked straight out of a film set inspired by the Greatest Generation. The setting of the evening was so picturesque that there were several wedding proposals." -9 NEWS
Get your tickets early, this event consistently sells out! Escape on an epic adventure back in time!
Featuring:
The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra!
The Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra!
Hollywood's Satin Dollz!
NYC's Dandy Wellington!
Chicago's Tammi Savoy!
Frank Sinatra!
Bob Hope!
Joe Smith and the Spicy Pickles!
And more TBA!
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***NEW THIS YEAR***2024 Theme: A Tribute to Bob Hope!
* Polynesian dancers with leis and live ukulele music with greet you as you arrive!
* VICTORY STREET (Bob Hope Road To-themed) showcasing: spectacular sets, historic exhibits, multimedia displays, and International foods! Check out our new South Seas Club on Victory Street too!
* Meet 1940s broadcaster, Edward R. Murrow and try your hand with “on air” vintage radio presenting on real 1940s broadcasting equipment!
* Stop by the 1940s and 50s car show!
*Visit the WWII planes, wander through the WWII base camp and talk to our WWII living history re-enactors!
* Check out our Bob Hope-themed 1940s Drive-In Movie Theatre featuring authentic classic cars + concessions (including the 1949 Blue Ice Cream Truck)!
* Grab a passport + play our interactive Bob Hope-themed scavenger hunt!
* Carmen Miranda, Lucille Ball, Rita Hayworth, Betty Grable… Meet the stars of the 1940s!
* Climb aboard the Commemorative Air Force's (Rocky Mountain Wing) TBM Avenger (and several other new planes we will be bringing in for 2023, including a stunning DC3!)
* See an exhilarating P51 Mustang!
Other fun happenings at the Ball…
Swing dancers will heat up the dance floor under a canopy of movie set lights while cigarette girls hand out rations. Attendees will have the opportunity to have their photos taken with WWII planes and military vehicles, stop by the Tango Tango club tent or the “Cantina” tent, enter the 1940s costume contest and dance the night away in a Conga Line! And to top the night off in grand style we’ll announce the end of the war with an authentic 1940s radio announcement complete with a confetti drop and celebration!
The best part? You'll be celebrating this cherished era for a great cause! The 1940s Ball donates a portion of ticket sales to non-profits close to our hearts. We're proud to have donated over $115,000 to our charities.
Entertainment & Event ScheduleInvite Friends on Social:Booking a RoomClick here to reserve a room at our official hotel less than a mile away and the closest hotel to the event.
Seating & Tables
GA SEATING:
Except for Reserved Seating, this is not a seated event, however, we will have plenty of table seating in our Mess Hall area for dinner and to rest in between dancing and enjoying the activities throughout the event, on a first come first serve basis. These seats are not meant to sit throughout the event to watch the stage performances and cannot be reserved. If you would like or require a seat throughout the event, we recommend reserved seating.
SENIOR SEATING AREA:
We will have a section of chairs by the stage for seniors over 65 on a first come first serve basis. There will also be room here for handicap seating.
NOTE: ******* If you are bringing a WWII veteran please email [email protected] to have them registered to be a special honoree. They will be honored from the stage and receive special comped VIP seating for them and 1 guest, (additional guests accompanying the WWII Veteran will need to purchase tickets).
Other Information
Attire
There is a dress code for this event in keeping with the theme, the historic sets, WWII planes, and automobiles. We strongly advise 1940‘s themed evening attire, party dresses and/or uniforms. For inspiration and recommendations please visit our Dressing 1940s section. Actual vintage dress is best, however, if you cannot find period attire to wear, women can wear a modern dress that is cut like those from the era with vintage accents such as vintage jewelry, gloves, and/or a flower in their hair and men can wear a modern suit that looks similar to those of the era with accents like a fedora, suspenders or a bow tie.
***Please wear or bring comfortable shoes. The event is at an active airport and the ground is uneven in some areas and has grass and gravel, we highly recommend comfortable shoes. ****If you wear heels, we highly recommend bringing a comfortable pair of shoes to change into.
Why Are There Different Entry Times? (*If the time is not stated on your ticket you can come at any time).
We have a 4pm and 7pm entry to help with traffic. You will need a 4pm ticket in order to enter at 4pm. If you have a 7pm tickets you cannot enter until 7pm. Please have your parking pass on your dashboard when you arrive. Parking passes will be sent 1 week before the event. If you are car-pooling or taking Uber or Lyft you can enter at any time. However if you are bringing a car, you must enter at your ticket time. So if you have a 7pm ticket and would like to come at 4pm, just car pool with a friend that has a 4pm ticket or take an Uber. We will not be checking entry times once you reach the main walk up gate, it’s just for parking.
Refunds
Tickets are non-refundable. All sales are final and the event is rain, snow or shine. We do not offer refunds due to scheduling conflicts, illness, injury or other personal issues (under any circumstances, there are no exceptions). Can't make the event? Use Tixel to resell your ticket: Tixel or you can transfer them to another person here
Group Discounts
Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more (General Admission only, we do not offer any discounts on reserved tables for groups). Please email us for details at [email protected].
WE DO NOT SELL TICKETS BY PHONE OR IN PERSON.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Boulder Airport, 3393 Airport Rd, Boulder, United States
USD 3.00 to USD 260.00