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Potato farmer grows into producer who makes Thunder Over Louisville shine every year
Thunder

Potato farmer grows into producer who makes Thunder Over Louisville shine every year

  • Chris Sutter
  • Updated Apr 21, 2024

Wayne Hettinger has produced Thunder since the beginning, but came from less flashy beginnings down on the farm.

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Thunderpots are the answer when Nature calls during daylong Thunder Over Louisville
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Thunderpots are the answer when Nature calls during daylong Thunder Over Louisville

  • Dalton Godbey
  • Updated Apr 21, 2024

Hundreds of porta-potties will be available to answer when Nature calls. 

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Insider preview | Wayne Hettinger talks Thunder Over Louisville's unique elements for 2024
Thunder

Insider preview | Wayne Hettinger talks Thunder Over Louisville's unique elements for 2024

  • Updated Apr 21, 2024

Hettinger has produced Thunder for over 30 years, so this busy time of year is normal for him.

2:27+8
Some prime seating for Thunder Over Louisville currently underwater due to Ohio River levels
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Some prime seating for Thunder Over Louisville currently underwater due to Ohio River levels

  • Joel Schipper
  • Updated Apr 21, 2024

Some prime seating for Thunder Over Louisville and the air show is currently underwater as the Ohio River has risen into Waterfront Park.

2:21+3
Thunder Over Louisville crews begin setting up, families get excited for big day
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Thunder Over Louisville crews begin setting up, families get excited for big day

  • Molly Jett
  • Updated Apr 21, 2024

Thunder Over Louisville provides an estimated impact of $56 million to the area’s economy.

Fireworks for Thunder Over Louisville boxed, ready to ship for show
Thunder

Fireworks for Thunder Over Louisville boxed, ready to ship for show

  • Updated Feb 11, 2025

Wayne Hettinger, the producer of Thunder Over Louisville, shared on Facebook that the fireworks are being boxed and loaded for shipment to Louisville on Monday.

4:04+4
'Flash and dash!' Thunder Over Louisville producers return from Vegas with airshow lineup
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'Flash and dash!' Thunder Over Louisville producers return from Vegas with airshow lineup

  • Chris Sutter
  • Updated Apr 23, 2025

If you've hit the strip before, you know the saying "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas," is not always true.

2:20+6
Command Center for 34th Thunder Over Louisville makes final preps for show
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Command Center for 34th Thunder Over Louisville makes final preps for show

  • Jailen Leavell
  • Updated Apr 21, 2023

The roar of jet engines overhead on the day before Thunder Over Louisville is a reminder to everyone of exactly how fitting the name is for North America's largest annual air show and fireworks display. 

1:14+4
Producer unveils this year's Thunder Over Louisville theme
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Producer unveils this year's Thunder Over Louisville theme

  • Updated Mar 2, 2023

This year's Thunder Over Louisville will be held on Saturday, April 22.

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The Galt House Hotel becomes the home of the Command Center for Thunder Over Louisville
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The Galt House Hotel becomes the home of the Command Center for Thunder Over Louisville

  • Keith Kaiser
  • Updated Apr 23, 2022

Keith Kaiser gets close to the ignition switch for Thunder Over Louisville.

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