Event Details

PROPWASH - Festival of the Air

  • Sun 18 Aug 2024

  • 10AM - 4PM

Following its dazzling debut in 2023, this celebration of the air returns by popular demand!

Its time we all made a fuss about Aviation!

Returning by popular demand, Propwash is all about the air and the craft that work in it, at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome and beyond. We welcome flying clubs, flying schools, youth organisations, aviation renovation trusts and all manner of aviation-themed traders.

Join us at this beloved Aerodrome as we celebrate all things winged.With everything from up-close-and-personal photo opportunities to clambering into cockpits, if you are an aviation fan, this is the event for you.


Participants:

We welcome participant applications from high quality traders, enthusiasts, Aero Clubs, Cockpits and ground displays. If you think you should be here, GET IN TOUCH!

All displaying participants must be approved by SMGWA in advance and in writing. No places will be allocated on the day.

Enquiries in the first instance by e-mail it to us at info@stowmaries.org.uk

We regret that we are not accepting applications from Fast Food or Beverage providers.

Your place will be confirmed to you in writing. No registration is complete until we have confirmed it in writing.

Location

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
Hackmans Lane Purleigh, Chelmsford, CM3 6RN

Click here to get Google Map directions to the site entrance from your location. See also: Directions by Road

Ticket Prices

  • Adult Admission(16yrs+): £ 25.00
    + £ 2.80 Fee - Sales end at 8pm on 17 Aug 2024
  • Young Person (6-15yrs) Admission: £ 15.00
    + £ 1.96 Fee - Sales end at 9pm on 17 Aug 2024
  • Infant (0-5yrs) Admission: FREE
    Sales end at 9pm on 17 Aug 2024
  • Group Admission (2 x Adult+2 x Young Person): £ 60.00
    + £ 5.71 Fee - Sales end at 9pm on 17 Aug 2024

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  • Sat 23 Nov 2024

  • 9AM - 5PM

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  • 10AM - 3PM

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  • Sun 25 May 2025

  • 10AM - 4PM

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