Get ready to fire up your spring at the 2026 Michelin National Corvette Museum Bash, the official kickoff of the Museum’s on-site event season. Join fellow Corvette enthusiasts from across the country for a multi-day celebration packed with Corvette culture, road tours, seminars, car shows, exclusive merchandise, and more.
Michelin National Corvette Museum Bash
April 23–25, 2026 | Bowling Green, KY
Bash Attendee Exclusive: Drive Your Own Laps
Bash event attendees receive special discounted pricing on Drive Your Own laps at the NCM Motorsports Park, offering an opportunity to experience the track in your own vehicle. This exclusive rate is available only through the link below and is not accessible on the general NCM Motorsports Park website. Advance registration is recommended to secure this Bash-only offer.
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Collections Facility Preview Tour
Friday, April 24 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
This exclusive tour gives Bash attendees a behind-the-scenes look at the property and plans for Corvette preservation. The trolley will pick up and drop off in the Museum’s Logo Circle and travel to the construction site, where a Museum team member will provide an overview. Guests will remain on the trolley and may not exit at the site. Open to all Bash registrants. No RSVP required.
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Corvette Photo Opportunity by the Skydome
April 24 & 25 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Guests are invited to participate in a professional photo session featuring their Corvette outside the Skydome, weather permitting. Participants must enter through Gate C and stage alongside the entrance road near the grass. A volunteer will be present to direct guests before their photo. After the session, volunteers will guide guests to exit through Gate D.
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Event Registration
Advance registration closes at 9:00am CT on Monday, April 6. All activities are open to Event Registrants only. Registrants will receive a credential, lanyard, event pin, and dash plaque.
Advance Pricing:
$50 – Lifetime Members
$55 – Members
$65 – Non-Members
On-site Registration:
$55 – Lifetime Members
$60 – Members
$70 – Non-Members
Includes hardcard credential and lanyard.
No cancellations or refunds after April 6.
Official 2026 Bash T-Shirts
Commemorate Bash 2026 with our official T-shirt, available in sizes S–5XL. Available during registration or at the Corvette Store onsite. Limited supply.
Pricing:
$24 Non-Members
$21 Members
$20 Lifetime Members
2026 Bash Event Schedule
Wednesday, April 22
- 9:00 AM: National Corvette Museum Opens
- All Day: High Performance Driving Education (NCM Motorsports Park): HPDE is a “bring your own car” driving school that lets drivers of all experience levels explore their vehicle’s capabilities in a safe, controlled environment with expert instruction, featuring Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced run groups. Register via this link.
- 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Registration Opens (Wendell Strode Club Room)
- 5:00 PM: Museum Closes
Thursday, April 23
- All Day: High Performance Driving Education (NCM Motorsports Park): HPDE is a “bring your own car” driving school that lets drivers of all experience levels explore their vehicle’s capabilities in a safe, controlled environment with expert instruction, featuring Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced run groups. Register via this link.
- 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM: LT1 Road Tour – Bardstown Civil War Museum & BJ’s Steakhouse. Drive your Corvette in a guided caravan from the Corvette Museum to Bardstown for a pre-registered visit to the Civil War and Women’s Museums followed by lunch at BJ’s Steakhouse, limited to 48 participants at $55 for Members and $60 for Non-Members
- 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM: LT2 Road Tour – Sumner Crest Winery & Lunch. Join a guided Corvette caravan to Sumner Crest Winery in Portland, TN for a pre-registered wine tasting, homemade lunch, and boutique shopping experience, limited to 38 participants at $50 for Members and $55 for Non-Members
- 9:45 AM – 1:30 PM: LT3 Road Tour – HotRod MotorTel & Lunch. Drive your Corvette in a guided caravan from the Corvette Museum to the HotRod MotorTel in Morgantown, KY for a pre-registered luncheon and exclusive access to their vintage car collection, replica gas station, and memorabilia, limited to 48 participants at $55 for Members and $60 for Non-Members
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Museum, Registration, Stingray Grill Open
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Museum Update with President & CEO Bryce Burklow & Board Chairman Michael LaRocca (Conference Center)
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: C8 Classroom Session with Paul Koerner (Chevrolet Theater): Personalized Q & A on the eighth generation, limited to 10 registrants at $80 with pre-registration required and a spouse or guest welcome to observe
- 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Trends in Tire Technology & Michelin Corvette Update (Conference Center)
- 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM: Artifact Spotlight: 1983 Corvette (Skydome): Discover the story behind the one and only 1983 Corvette with Curator Bryan Gable as he explores how this legendary car became a survivor of a lost model year
- 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: The House Collections Built: Constructing a Modern Collections Facility (Conference Center): Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at designing and building a modern facility to preserve and protect a diverse museum collection—from vehicles to vintage games—and what it really takes to make it happen
- 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM: Paul Koerner Seminar (Conference Center)
- 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Ambassador Meeting (Chevrolet Theater): Ambassadors are invited to our semiannual meeting featuring Museum updates, engagement strategies, and recognition of Ambassador achievements from 2025
- 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Bowling Green Assembly Plant Leadership Presentation (Conference Center)
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Stingray Grill Happy Hour. Featuring $2 off appetizers & KY-produced bourbon and beer
- 5:15 PM – 7:30 PM: Corvette Racing Banquet with Pratt Miller Motorsports (Conference Center): Join us for the Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports dinner, featuring insights from Brandon Widmer, Vice President, Pratt Miller Motorsports; Ben Bode, Team Manager; and Doug Fehan, Corvette Racing Ambassador, as they reflect on last season’s IMSA Championship and share what’s ahead, hosted by Wes Wong, Former National Corvette Museum Board Member; $65 for Members, $70 for Non-Members, pre-registration required
Friday, April 24
- All Day: Touring Laps at the NCM Motorsports Park. Participants may drive their own car for a discounted rate of $100 or choose from the Motorsports Park fleet—including a C8 Stingray, C8 E-Ray, C8 Z06, Camaro SS 1LE, or C7 Stingray—on the 3.2-mile, 23-turn road course in a lead/follow format. Register via this link.
- 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM: LT4 Road Tour – Bardstown Civil War Museum. Drive your Corvette in a guided caravan from the Corvette Museum to Bardstown for a pre-registered visit to the Civil War and Women’s Museums followed by lunch at BJ’s Steakhouse, limited to 48 participants at $55 for Members and $60 for Non-Members
- 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM: LT5 Road Tour – Sumner Crest Winery. Join a guided Corvette caravan to Sumner Crest Winery in Portland, TN for a pre-registered wine tasting, homemade lunch, and boutique shopping experience, limited to 38 participants at $50 for Members and $55 for Non-Members
- 9:45 AM – 1:30 PM: LT6 Road Tour – HotRod MotorTel Luncheon. Drive your Corvette in a guided caravan from the Corvette Museum to the HotRod MotorTel in Morgantown, KY for a pre-registered luncheon and exclusive access to their vintage car collection, replica gas station, and memorabilia, limited to 48 participants at $55 for Members and $60 for Non-Members
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: C8 Classroom Session with Paul Koerner (Chevrolet Theater): Personalized Q & A on the eighth generation, limited to 10 registrants at $80 with pre-registration required and a spouse or guest welcome to observe
- 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM: Mobil 1 Tech Talk with Adam Meier and Michelle Hassinger (Conference Center)
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Exhibit Walkthrough: Driven to Preserve (Limited Engagement Gallery): Join Robert Maxhimer and Bryan Gable for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum’s newest exhibit, Driven to Preserve, highlighting how the Collections Team safeguards the Corvette legacy through objects and archives
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM:Corvette Photo Opportunity. Guests are invited to participate in a professional photo session featuring their Corvette outside the Skydome, weather permitting. Participants must enter through Gate C and stage alongside the entrance road near the grass. A volunteer will be present to direct guests before their photo. After the session, volunteers will guide guests to exit through Gate D.
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Collections Facility Preview Tour. Hop aboard the Bowling Green Trolley for a special guided visit to the future site of the National Corvette Museum’s 66,000 square foot Collections facility. This exclusive tour offers Bash attendees a chance to see the property and hear how the Museum is building the future of Corvette preservation.
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Book Signing with Author Scott Kolecki. Location TBD.
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Elfi’s Sisterhood Meeting (Studio X): Join us for an update on Elfi’s Sisterhood, including 2025 project progress and 2026 recruitment ideas—current members are encouraged to bring a guest to learn more about the Sisterhood’s mission
- 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Celebrating 25 Years Since Corvette Racing’s Historic 2001 Season with Hall of Famers Ron Fellows and Johnny O’Connell (Conference Center): Join us as we celebrate 25 years since Corvette Racing’s historic 2001 breakout season with Hall of Famers Ron Fellows and Johnny O’Connell. This exclusive seminar features an intimate discussion reflecting on the championship moments, behind the scenes stories, and defining achievements that shaped Corvette Racing history
- 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM: Artifact Spotlight: Neil Armstrong’s 1967 Corvette (Skydome): Join Curator Bryan Gable and the Collections team for a discussion on Neil Armstrong’s recently donated 1967 Corvette, exploring the car’s legacy and how the Museum balances preservation and restoration of iconic vehicles
- 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM: 2026 Hall of Fame Inductee Announcement (Conference Center)
- 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Donation Ceremony (Corvette Boulevard): Join us as we celebrate the donation of Col. Robert Foltyn’s Metallic Yellow 1973 Corvette, with remarks from Director of Curatorial Affairs and Education Robert Maxhimer and Col. Foltyn.
- 1:30 PM – 1:45 PM: Artifact Spotlight: 73 Years of Corvette. Celebrate 73 years of Corvette in the Gateway exhibit with Bryan Gable and Dan Garrett as we explore the legacy of America’s Sports Car through historic milestones and three remarkable vehicles on loan to the Museum
- 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Sip n’ Paint (Gardner Mattson Board Room): Enjoy wine and creativity during this beginner-friendly Sip n’ Paint class, where you’ll learn step-by-step techniques and take home your own artwork; $50 for Members, $55 for Non-Members, with pre-registration required and all supplies included
- 2:00 PM: 2026 Black Corvette Z06 Coupe Raffle (Corvette Boulevard): Enter for a chance to win a 2026 Black Corvette Z06 Coupe in our limited raffle on April 24, with only 1,500 tickets available at $300 each Enter now
- 2:05 PM: Group Photo on Corvette Blvd
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Happy Hour at the Stingray Grill. Featuring $2 off appetizers and Kentucky-produced bourbon and beer
- 5:15 PM – 7:30 PM: Donor Recognition Banquet (Chevrolet Theater): This dinner banquet recognizes donors including the 2025 Winners Circle, Duntov Society, and Spire Society, with invites sent via email from our Development team in February 2026; if you do not receive an invite by February 28, 2026 and believe you should, please email [email protected], and if you are unable to attend the Donor Recognition Ceremony, a pin ceremony will be held during the 32nd Anniversary event with light refreshments only, with a cash bar available, doors opening at 5:15 PM, by invitation only, at the National Corvette Museum Conference Center.
Saturday, April 25
- 7:45 AM – 3:00 PM: LT7 – Heaven Hill Tour & Lunch. Experience a guided rickhouse tour and bourbon tasting at Heaven Hill Distillery, followed by Southern comfort food and boutique shopping at Backhome Restaurant at $80 for Members, $85 for Non-Members, limited to 48 participants with pre-registration required
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Registration Opens (Wendell Strode Club Room)
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Museum-Judged Corvette Car Show (Lot B)
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Ladies Garage (Conference Center): Connect with fellow Corvette women, enjoy hands-on activities, updates from the Program and Bowling Green Assembly teams, and play “Name That Thingy” at this fun and informative session
- 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Corvette Today Live: Stories, Insights, and America’s Sports Car Pulse (Chevrolet Theater): Join Corvette Today host Steve Garrett live for 45 minutes of Corvette news, insider stories, and community-driven conversations
- 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM: LT8 – General Jackson Showboat Cruise. Cruise the Cumberland River aboard the General Jackson Showboat and enjoy live entertainment with a Southern-style buffet lunch alongside fellow Corvette enthusiasts. Pre-registration is required, and pricing is $90 for Members and $95 for Non-Members. Participants will drive their own Corvette, with attendance limited to 48 people. The venue is located at 2812 Opryland Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37214. Staging will take place at the National Corvette Museum Truck Parking Lot, with a caravan departure from the Museum
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM:Corvette Photo Opportunity. Guests are invited to participate in a professional photo session featuring their Corvette outside the Skydome, weather permitting. Participants must enter through Gate C and stage alongside the entrance road near the grass. A volunteer will be present to direct guests before their photo. After the session, volunteers will guide guests to exit through Gate D.
- 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Cutaway Corvette Showcase (Skydome): Join Kevin Mackay for a discussion about three cutaway Corvettes, one from each of the first three generations, on display together in the Skydome. See a trio of fully functional Corvettes with the bodywork removed and discover the stories behind these unique automobiles
- 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Artifact Pitstop: Object Handling (Chevrolet Theater): Join our Collections Team for an up-close look at unique artifacts and a behind-the-scenes lesson in how they preserve Corvette history
- 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Corvette Team Update (Conference Center)
- 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Museum-Judged Car Show Awards Presentation (National Corvette Museum Logo Circle)
- 2:00 PM: 2026 Torch Red Corvette Raffle (Corvette Boulevard): Enter for a chance to win a 2026 Torch Red Corvette in our unlimited raffle at $20 each, held on Corvette Blvd. Enter now
- 2:15 PM: Trooper Island Check Presentation (Corvette Boulevard): Join us as we present a donation to Kentucky State Police Trooper Island Director Scott Ferrell in recognition of their MiM KY 1 Lap participation
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Stingray Grill Happy Hour. Featuring $2 off appetizers and Kentucky-produced bourbon and beers
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