The United States Air Force Thunderbirds will be a part of air shows July 4, 5 & 6.
(Photos by Bruce Rolfe)The Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival is preparing to take to the skies soon.
The event, which is the largest combined air show and balloon festival in North America, runs July 2nd through the 6th at Battle Creek Executive Airport in Battle Creek.
The event will feature five days of spectacular family activities. This includes air shows, hot-air balloons, fireworks, concerts, a carnival, and more!
New this year is a drone show on the night of July 3rd at 10:15 p.m.
“This will be our first ever drone show and it was brought in by popular demand,” says Bretten Bailey, a spokesperson for the event.
“The drone show will be one of the most spectacular attractions we have brought in and it’s being produced by a Michigan-based company.”
The show is produced by Starlight Aerial Productions, a division of Great Lakes Drone Company based in Coloma, Michigan. The show is being dubbed “Starlight Spectacular” according to Bailey because it will also feature a nighttime performance by Ken Rieder of Redline Airshows. It is brought to the event, in part, by Denso.
That isn’t it on the nighttime front though. The event will also feature two fireworks displays produced by ACE Pyro and presented by Bronson Battle Creek. These will take place on July 2nd and 4th. These shows will also feature nighttime pyrotechnics by air show pyro company Firewalkers International Pyro. Attendees will not only be able to see colorful fireworks in the sky, but also phosphorus effects on the ground and walls of fire.
Before the fireworks displays both nights, the “HOT STREAK II” ‘57 Chevy Jet Truck from Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Shows will do a night performance and run. The truck will be driven by Hayden Profitt II.
KALSEE Credit Union will also present Balloon Illumes, where the balloons light their burners to illuminate their envelopes at twilight, on July 2nd and 3rd.
The event also features one of the nation’s largest twilight & night air shows.
“If you’ve never seen a night airshow before, you’re in for a real treat” says Bailey.
“It is truly a magical event! Walt Disney would’ve been impressed with how these theatrical night air shows are performed,” continued Bailey.
The twilight air show will feature aircraft performing against the setting sun. As it gets dark, the aircraft will then perform with lights, pyrotechnics, wingtip pyro, aerial launched fireworks, and more! The Twilight & Night Air Show will take place on July 5th.
“You’ll get two air shows for the price of one on the 5th” says Bailey. “We’ll have our day air show that day as well.”
Full Air Shows, Michigan’s Largest, are scheduled for July 4th, 5th, and 6th and will feature the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, US Army Golden Knights, US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet RHINO Demo Team and US Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demo Team, among others.
July 3rd will feature a civilian warm up show. Over 150,000 people are expected to attend this year’s event.
Tickets for the 2025 Field of Flight are on sale now at www.fieldofflight.com. Advanced purchase is recommended, but not required. Parking will be cash only the day of.
Organizers request exact change ($5) to help keep traffic flowing.
The Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival is the largest Air Show & Balloon Festival in North America. It is globally recognized as being one of the best aerial events in the world. The event is one of the longest running annual air shows & balloon festivals in the State of Michigan as well as being Battle Creek’s largest festival. The Field of Flight was just recently voted as one of the Top 5 Air Shows in North America by USA Today 10 Best Readers and also was voted the Best Michigan Summer Festival by Hey Michigan readers. The event is always held over the 4th of July holiday in Battle Creek, and has been innovating in the aerial events industry since 1980. The event is organized by the Battle Creek Hot-Air Balloon Championships, Inc. (501(c)(4) Nonprofit and the event helps benefit numerous area non-profit organizations all while providing a significant economic boost to the region.
For more information on the event, visit www.fieldofflight.com or call 269-962-0592. It is also highly recommended to follow the Facebook and Instagram pages for the latest updates.
The event, which is the largest combined air show and balloon festival in North America, runs July 2nd through the 6th at Battle Creek Executive Airport in Battle Creek.
The event will feature five days of spectacular family activities. This includes air shows, hot-air balloons, fireworks, concerts, a carnival, and more!
New this year is a drone show on the night of July 3rd at 10:15 p.m.
“This will be our first ever drone show and it was brought in by popular demand,” says Bretten Bailey, a spokesperson for the event.
“The drone show will be one of the most spectacular attractions we have brought in and it’s being produced by a Michigan-based company.”
The show is produced by Starlight Aerial Productions, a division of Great Lakes Drone Company based in Coloma, Michigan. The show is being dubbed “Starlight Spectacular” according to Bailey because it will also feature a nighttime performance by Ken Rieder of Redline Airshows. It is brought to the event, in part, by Denso.
That isn’t it on the nighttime front though. The event will also feature two fireworks displays produced by ACE Pyro and presented by Bronson Battle Creek. These will take place on July 2nd and 4th. These shows will also feature nighttime pyrotechnics by air show pyro company Firewalkers International Pyro. Attendees will not only be able to see colorful fireworks in the sky, but also phosphorus effects on the ground and walls of fire.
Before the fireworks displays both nights, the “HOT STREAK II” ‘57 Chevy Jet Truck from Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Shows will do a night performance and run. The truck will be driven by Hayden Profitt II.
KALSEE Credit Union will also present Balloon Illumes, where the balloons light their burners to illuminate their envelopes at twilight, on July 2nd and 3rd.
The event also features one of the nation’s largest twilight & night air shows.
“If you’ve never seen a night airshow before, you’re in for a real treat” says Bailey.
“It is truly a magical event! Walt Disney would’ve been impressed with how these theatrical night air shows are performed,” continued Bailey.
The twilight air show will feature aircraft performing against the setting sun. As it gets dark, the aircraft will then perform with lights, pyrotechnics, wingtip pyro, aerial launched fireworks, and more! The Twilight & Night Air Show will take place on July 5th.
“You’ll get two air shows for the price of one on the 5th” says Bailey. “We’ll have our day air show that day as well.”
Full Air Shows, Michigan’s Largest, are scheduled for July 4th, 5th, and 6th and will feature the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, US Army Golden Knights, US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet RHINO Demo Team and US Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demo Team, among others.
July 3rd will feature a civilian warm up show. Over 150,000 people are expected to attend this year’s event.
Tickets for the 2025 Field of Flight are on sale now at www.fieldofflight.com. Advanced purchase is recommended, but not required. Parking will be cash only the day of.
Organizers request exact change ($5) to help keep traffic flowing.
The Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival is the largest Air Show & Balloon Festival in North America. It is globally recognized as being one of the best aerial events in the world. The event is one of the longest running annual air shows & balloon festivals in the State of Michigan as well as being Battle Creek’s largest festival. The Field of Flight was just recently voted as one of the Top 5 Air Shows in North America by USA Today 10 Best Readers and also was voted the Best Michigan Summer Festival by Hey Michigan readers. The event is always held over the 4th of July holiday in Battle Creek, and has been innovating in the aerial events industry since 1980. The event is organized by the Battle Creek Hot-Air Balloon Championships, Inc. (501(c)(4) Nonprofit and the event helps benefit numerous area non-profit organizations all while providing a significant economic boost to the region.
For more information on the event, visit www.fieldofflight.com or call 269-962-0592. It is also highly recommended to follow the Facebook and Instagram pages for the latest updates.
Colorful balloons will fill the skies at Battle Creek Executive Airport and the surrounding area during the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival July 2-6.
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Tentative Festival Schedule
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 ~ $5 Parking ~ Admission $5 Per Person (3ft & under free)
4 PM 4 PM PARKING & EVENT GROUNDS OPEN.
KIDS DAY brought to us in part by Meijer. Free Gift Packet for the first 800 KIDS; Plus register to win Bikes (one Boy and one Girl).
4 PM ALL VENDORS OPEN – Great food featuring ribs, chicken, steak sandwiches, pizza, BBQ, ice cream, etc; shop for sunglasses, purses, dresses, jewelry, crafts AND more.
4 PM SKERBECK CARNIVAL – Amazing 20 + Rides like the Supernova 360 and fun games. Purchase ride bands on website and save $, or you my pay with cash or credit cards on site. (Must pay Event Admission to access the Carnival or Event grounds areas. All Day Wristband $30)
7 PM HOT-AIR “BALLOON LAUNCH” from the Field. Spectators will be able to go out on the Launch Field to be up close to the Balloons and meet the Pilots.
7:30 PM FireKeeper’s Presents Field of Rock with the “GREAT SCOTT BAND” hits from 70’s, 80’s & 90’s.
9:15-9:45 PM Mesmerizing HOT-AIR “BALLOON ILLUME” brought to us by KALSEE CREDIT UNION.
9:15-10 PM FireKeeper’s Presents Field of Rock with the “GREAT SCOTT BAND.”
10 PM Hot Streak II Jet Truck NIGHT RUN with Hayden Proffitt.
10:30 PM: Bronson Battle Creek Hospital presents FIREWORKS GALORE by ACE Pyro, along with Extra
BOOMS by Firewalkers Pyro.
11 PM EVENT GROUNDS CLOSE.
THURSDAY, JULY 3 ~ $5 Parking ~ Admission $10 Per Person (3ft & under Free)
3 PM PARKING & EVENT GROUNDS OPEN.
3 PM: ALL VENDORS OPEN – Great food featuring ribs, chicken, steak sandwiches, pizza, BBQ, ice cream, etc; shop for sunglasses, purses, dresses, jewelry, crafts, Military Displays AND more.
3 PM SKERBECK CARNIVAL – Amazing 20 + Rides like the Supernova 360 and fun games. (Must Pay Event Admission to access the Carnival or Event Grounds areas. All Day Wristband $35)
3:30 PM AIR SHOW Civilian Performers Air Show Teasers and Warm Up Featuring Ken & Austin Rieder in their Redline RV-8s; Kyle Franklin’s Flying Circus in the Super Cub; Bill Stein in Zivko Edge 540; Bob Carlton in Fox Jet Dual Jet Powered Sailplane; Skip Stewart in Prometheus/Modified Pitts; Adam Baker in Extra 330LX; Jack Aces - Louis Horschel, Ariel Luedi and former Canadian Snowbird Marco Rusconi in their TF/P-51s; NextGen Eagles featuring Leland Kracher and Tom Braymer in their Christen Eagles; Kyle Fowler in the Long EZ; RJ Gritter in the Decathlon; William Presler in Volar TTP38 Lightning; Hayden Proffitt in Hot Streak ll Jet Truck; Rick Myers Firewalkers International Pyro and Phil Dacy Air Show Announcer.
7 PM HOT-AIR “BALLOON LAUNCH” OR “FLY-In.”
7:30-8:45 PM: FireKeeper’s Presents Field of Rock with “Big L & Code Blu” Rhythm & Blues.
9:15-9:45 PM: Mesmerizing HOT-AIR “BALLOON ILLUME” brought to us by KALSEE CREDIT UNION.
9:15 PM: FireKeeper’s Presents Field of Rock with “Big L & Code Blu.”
10:15 PM: Field of Flight First Ever GREAT LAKES DRONE SHOW provided in part by DENSO & accompanied by Redline Air Shows.
11 PM EVENT GROUNDS CLOSE.
FRIDAY, JULY 4 ~ $5 Parking ~ Admission $15 Per Person (3ft & under Free)
9 AM 10 AM PARKING & EVENT GROUNDS OPEN.
ALL VENDORS OPEN – Great food featuring ribs, chicken, steak sandwiches, pizza, BBQ, ice
cream, etc; shop for sunglasses, purses, dresses, jewelry, crafts, Military Displays AND more.
10:30 AM SKERBECK CARNIVAL – Amazing 20+ Rides like the Supernova 360 and fun games. (Must Pay Event
Admission to access the Carnival or Event Grounds areas. All Day Wristband $40)
12 Noon-6 PM AIR SHOW Featuring the US Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team; US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet RHINO Demo Team; US Air Force F-35 A Demo Team; US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team; Ken & Austin Rieder in their Redline RV-8s; Kyle Franklin’s Flying Circus in the Super Cub; Bill Stein in Zivko Edge 540; Hayden Proffitt in Hot Streak ll Jet Truck; Bob Carlton in Fox Jet Dual Jet Powered Sailplane; Skip Stewart in Prometheus/Modified Pitts; Adam Baker in the Extra 330LX; Jack Aces Louis Horschel, Ariel Luedi and former Canadian Snowbird Marco Rusconi in their TF/P-51s; NextGen Eagles featuring Leland Kracher and Tom Braymer in their Christen Eagles; Kyle Fowler in the Long EZ; RJ Gritter in the Decathlon; William Presler in Volar TTP38 Lightning; Rick Myers Firewalkers International Pyro and Phil Dacy Air Show Announcer.
Thunderbirds will do a short practice at 11:15 am; FULL demonstration to be later in day.
7 PM 8-10 PM HOT-AIR “BALLOON LAUNCH” OR “FLY-IN.”
FireKeeper’s Presents Field of Rock with the “Jessie Campbell Band” Country Star Performance with originals and Cover Songs.
10 PM: Hot Streak II Jet Truck NIGHT RUN with Hayden Proffitt.
10:30 PM: Bronson Battle Creek Hospital presents FIREWORKS GALORE by ACE Pyro along with Extra BOOMS by Firewalkers Pyro.
11 PM EVENT GROUNDS CLOSE.
SATURDAY, JULY 5 ~ $5 Parking ~ Admission $15 Per Person (3ft & under Free)
(Cereal City ½ Marathon and 5K runs @ 7 AM Visit website for more details)
9 AM 10 AM PARKING & EVENT GROUNDS OPEN.
ALL VENDORS OPEN – Great food featuring ribs, chicken, steak sandwiches, pizza, BBQ ice cream, etc; shop for sunglasses, purses, dresses, jewelry, crafts, Military Displays AND more.
10:30 AM SKERBECK CARNIVAL – Amazing 20 + Rides like the Supernova 360 and fun games. (Must pay Event Admission to access the Carnival or Event Grounds areas. All Day Wristband $40)
12 Noon-6 PM AIR SHOW Featuring the US Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team; US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet RHINO Demo Team; US Air Force F-35 A Demo Team; US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team; Ken & Austin Rieder in their Redline RV-8s; Kyle Franklin’s Flying Circus in the Super Cub; Bill Stein in Zivko Edge 540; Hayden Proffitt in Hot Streak ll Jet Truck; Bob Carlton in Fox Jet Dual Jet Powered Sailplane; Skip Stewart in Prometheus/Modified Pitts; Adam
Baker in the Extra 330LX; Jack Aces Louis Horschel, Ariel Luedi and former Canadian Snowbird Marco Rusconi in their TF/P-51s; NextGen Eagles featuring Leland Kracher and Tom Braymer in their Christen Eagles; Kyle Fowler in the Long EZ; RJ Gritter in the Decathlon; William Presler in Volar TTP38 Lightning; Rick Myers Firewalkers International Pyro and Phil Dacy Air Show Announcer.
6 PM- 8 PM FireKeeper’s Present Field of Rock with the “MEGAN RAE BAND” lit’l country and all that.
7 PM HOT-AIR “BALLOON LAUNCH” OR “FLY-In.”
8-10:45 PM Twilight Air Show and Night Air Show with Pyro
11 PM EVENT GROUNDS CLOSE.
SUNDAY, JULY 6 ~ $5 Parking ~ Admission $15 Per Person (3ft & under Free AND IT’S “MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY” Brought to us by FORD BlueOval Battery Park Michigan ALL MILITARY, WITH PROOF OF SERVICE RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY. GATE PRICE REDUCTION FROM 5:30 PM TO 9:00 PM-$5.00 PER PERSON
9 AM PARKING & EVENT GROUNDS OPEN.
10 AM: ALL VENDORS OPEN – Great food featuring ribs, chicken, steak sandwiches, pizza, BBQ, ice cream, etc; shop for sunglasses, purses, dresses, jewelry, crafts, Military Displays AND more.
10:30 AM SKERBECK CARNIVAL – Amazing 20 + Rides like the Supernova 360 and fun games. (Must pay Event Admission to access the Carnival or Event Grounds areas All Day Wristband $35.)
12 Noon-6 PM AIR SHOW Featuring the US Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team; US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet RHINO Demo Team; US Air Force F-35 A Demo Team; US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team; Ken & Austin Rieder in their Redline RV-8s; Kyle Franklin’s Flying Circus in the Super Cub; Bill Stein in Zivko Edge 540; Hayden Proffitt in Hot Streak ll Jet Truck; Bob Carlton in Fox Jet Dual Jet Powered Sailplane; Skip Stewart in Prometheus/Modified Pitts; Adam Baker in the Extra 330LX; Jack Aces Louis Horschel, Ariel Luedi and former Canadian Snowbird
Marco Rusconi in their TF/P-51s; NextGen Eagles featuring Leland Kracher and Tom Braymer in their Christen Eagles; Kyle Fowler in the Long EZ; RJ Gritter in the Decathlon; William Presler in Volar TTP38 Lightning; Rick Myers Firewalkers International Pyro and Phil Dacy Air Show Announcer.
5:30 PM: PRICE REDUCTION FOR ADMISSION TO $5.00 Per Person.
6 PM- 7 PM FireKeeper’s Present Field of Rock with “Captured Detroit” The Music of Journey. A Concert you Won’t want to miss. Bring the family and enjoy the last day of the event and Skerbeck Carnival.
7 PM HOT-AIR “BALLOON LAUNCH” OR “FLY-In.”
7:30-8:30 PM FireKeeper’s Present Field of Rock with “Captured Detroit.”
9:30 PM EVENT GROUNDS CLOSE.
Children “3 Ft.” and under are FREE ~ ALL DAY ~ EVERY DAY.
As a reminder, No loitering or viewing from Parking Lots; No Glass Bottles or Alcoholic Beverages are permitted. Coolers will be inspected.
Field of Flight will sell Alcoholic Beverages at the Beer Tent to those 21 and older (must have proper ID). All scheduled activities/events are subject change or cancellation for weather or any Unforeseen circumstances. All activities take place at the Battle Creek Executive Airport.
NO RAIN CHECKS OR REFUNDS. Advance Sales for tickets go on sale in March/April. Visit website www.fieldofflight.com. Credit Cards will be accepted at the Gate Admission Entry Points Only. ATM’s will be located at both Entrance Gates. NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED FOR PARKING – CASH ONLY. SPECTATORS CAN COME AND GO ALL DAY; MUST GET WRISTBANDED WHEN EXITING TO RETURN WITH NO CHARGE.
4 PM 4 PM PARKING & EVENT GROUNDS OPEN.
KIDS DAY brought to us in part by Meijer. Free Gift Packet for the first 800 KIDS; Plus register to win Bikes (one Boy and one Girl).
4 PM ALL VENDORS OPEN – Great food featuring ribs, chicken, steak sandwiches, pizza, BBQ, ice cream, etc; shop for sunglasses, purses, dresses, jewelry, crafts AND more.
4 PM SKERBECK CARNIVAL – Amazing 20 + Rides like the Supernova 360 and fun games. Purchase ride bands on website and save $, or you my pay with cash or credit cards on site. (Must pay Event Admission to access the Carnival or Event grounds areas. All Day Wristband $30)
7 PM HOT-AIR “BALLOON LAUNCH” from the Field. Spectators will be able to go out on the Launch Field to be up close to the Balloons and meet the Pilots.
7:30 PM FireKeeper’s Presents Field of Rock with the “GREAT SCOTT BAND” hits from 70’s, 80’s & 90’s.
9:15-9:45 PM Mesmerizing HOT-AIR “BALLOON ILLUME” brought to us by KALSEE CREDIT UNION.
9:15-10 PM FireKeeper’s Presents Field of Rock with the “GREAT SCOTT BAND.”
10 PM Hot Streak II Jet Truck NIGHT RUN with Hayden Proffitt.
10:30 PM: Bronson Battle Creek Hospital presents FIREWORKS GALORE by ACE Pyro, along with Extra
BOOMS by Firewalkers Pyro.
11 PM EVENT GROUNDS CLOSE.
THURSDAY, JULY 3 ~ $5 Parking ~ Admission $10 Per Person (3ft & under Free)
3 PM PARKING & EVENT GROUNDS OPEN.
3 PM: ALL VENDORS OPEN – Great food featuring ribs, chicken, steak sandwiches, pizza, BBQ, ice cream, etc; shop for sunglasses, purses, dresses, jewelry, crafts, Military Displays AND more.
3 PM SKERBECK CARNIVAL – Amazing 20 + Rides like the Supernova 360 and fun games. (Must Pay Event Admission to access the Carnival or Event Grounds areas. All Day Wristband $35)
3:30 PM AIR SHOW Civilian Performers Air Show Teasers and Warm Up Featuring Ken & Austin Rieder in their Redline RV-8s; Kyle Franklin’s Flying Circus in the Super Cub; Bill Stein in Zivko Edge 540; Bob Carlton in Fox Jet Dual Jet Powered Sailplane; Skip Stewart in Prometheus/Modified Pitts; Adam Baker in Extra 330LX; Jack Aces - Louis Horschel, Ariel Luedi and former Canadian Snowbird Marco Rusconi in their TF/P-51s; NextGen Eagles featuring Leland Kracher and Tom Braymer in their Christen Eagles; Kyle Fowler in the Long EZ; RJ Gritter in the Decathlon; William Presler in Volar TTP38 Lightning; Hayden Proffitt in Hot Streak ll Jet Truck; Rick Myers Firewalkers International Pyro and Phil Dacy Air Show Announcer.
7 PM HOT-AIR “BALLOON LAUNCH” OR “FLY-In.”
7:30-8:45 PM: FireKeeper’s Presents Field of Rock with “Big L & Code Blu” Rhythm & Blues.
9:15-9:45 PM: Mesmerizing HOT-AIR “BALLOON ILLUME” brought to us by KALSEE CREDIT UNION.
9:15 PM: FireKeeper’s Presents Field of Rock with “Big L & Code Blu.”
10:15 PM: Field of Flight First Ever GREAT LAKES DRONE SHOW provided in part by DENSO & accompanied by Redline Air Shows.
11 PM EVENT GROUNDS CLOSE.
FRIDAY, JULY 4 ~ $5 Parking ~ Admission $15 Per Person (3ft & under Free)
9 AM 10 AM PARKING & EVENT GROUNDS OPEN.
ALL VENDORS OPEN – Great food featuring ribs, chicken, steak sandwiches, pizza, BBQ, ice
cream, etc; shop for sunglasses, purses, dresses, jewelry, crafts, Military Displays AND more.
10:30 AM SKERBECK CARNIVAL – Amazing 20+ Rides like the Supernova 360 and fun games. (Must Pay Event
Admission to access the Carnival or Event Grounds areas. All Day Wristband $40)
12 Noon-6 PM AIR SHOW Featuring the US Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team; US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet RHINO Demo Team; US Air Force F-35 A Demo Team; US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team; Ken & Austin Rieder in their Redline RV-8s; Kyle Franklin’s Flying Circus in the Super Cub; Bill Stein in Zivko Edge 540; Hayden Proffitt in Hot Streak ll Jet Truck; Bob Carlton in Fox Jet Dual Jet Powered Sailplane; Skip Stewart in Prometheus/Modified Pitts; Adam Baker in the Extra 330LX; Jack Aces Louis Horschel, Ariel Luedi and former Canadian Snowbird Marco Rusconi in their TF/P-51s; NextGen Eagles featuring Leland Kracher and Tom Braymer in their Christen Eagles; Kyle Fowler in the Long EZ; RJ Gritter in the Decathlon; William Presler in Volar TTP38 Lightning; Rick Myers Firewalkers International Pyro and Phil Dacy Air Show Announcer.
Thunderbirds will do a short practice at 11:15 am; FULL demonstration to be later in day.
7 PM 8-10 PM HOT-AIR “BALLOON LAUNCH” OR “FLY-IN.”
FireKeeper’s Presents Field of Rock with the “Jessie Campbell Band” Country Star Performance with originals and Cover Songs.
10 PM: Hot Streak II Jet Truck NIGHT RUN with Hayden Proffitt.
10:30 PM: Bronson Battle Creek Hospital presents FIREWORKS GALORE by ACE Pyro along with Extra BOOMS by Firewalkers Pyro.
11 PM EVENT GROUNDS CLOSE.
SATURDAY, JULY 5 ~ $5 Parking ~ Admission $15 Per Person (3ft & under Free)
(Cereal City ½ Marathon and 5K runs @ 7 AM Visit website for more details)
9 AM 10 AM PARKING & EVENT GROUNDS OPEN.
ALL VENDORS OPEN – Great food featuring ribs, chicken, steak sandwiches, pizza, BBQ ice cream, etc; shop for sunglasses, purses, dresses, jewelry, crafts, Military Displays AND more.
10:30 AM SKERBECK CARNIVAL – Amazing 20 + Rides like the Supernova 360 and fun games. (Must pay Event Admission to access the Carnival or Event Grounds areas. All Day Wristband $40)
12 Noon-6 PM AIR SHOW Featuring the US Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team; US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet RHINO Demo Team; US Air Force F-35 A Demo Team; US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team; Ken & Austin Rieder in their Redline RV-8s; Kyle Franklin’s Flying Circus in the Super Cub; Bill Stein in Zivko Edge 540; Hayden Proffitt in Hot Streak ll Jet Truck; Bob Carlton in Fox Jet Dual Jet Powered Sailplane; Skip Stewart in Prometheus/Modified Pitts; Adam
Baker in the Extra 330LX; Jack Aces Louis Horschel, Ariel Luedi and former Canadian Snowbird Marco Rusconi in their TF/P-51s; NextGen Eagles featuring Leland Kracher and Tom Braymer in their Christen Eagles; Kyle Fowler in the Long EZ; RJ Gritter in the Decathlon; William Presler in Volar TTP38 Lightning; Rick Myers Firewalkers International Pyro and Phil Dacy Air Show Announcer.
6 PM- 8 PM FireKeeper’s Present Field of Rock with the “MEGAN RAE BAND” lit’l country and all that.
7 PM HOT-AIR “BALLOON LAUNCH” OR “FLY-In.”
8-10:45 PM Twilight Air Show and Night Air Show with Pyro
11 PM EVENT GROUNDS CLOSE.
SUNDAY, JULY 6 ~ $5 Parking ~ Admission $15 Per Person (3ft & under Free AND IT’S “MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY” Brought to us by FORD BlueOval Battery Park Michigan ALL MILITARY, WITH PROOF OF SERVICE RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY. GATE PRICE REDUCTION FROM 5:30 PM TO 9:00 PM-$5.00 PER PERSON
9 AM PARKING & EVENT GROUNDS OPEN.
10 AM: ALL VENDORS OPEN – Great food featuring ribs, chicken, steak sandwiches, pizza, BBQ, ice cream, etc; shop for sunglasses, purses, dresses, jewelry, crafts, Military Displays AND more.
10:30 AM SKERBECK CARNIVAL – Amazing 20 + Rides like the Supernova 360 and fun games. (Must pay Event Admission to access the Carnival or Event Grounds areas All Day Wristband $35.)
12 Noon-6 PM AIR SHOW Featuring the US Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team; US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet RHINO Demo Team; US Air Force F-35 A Demo Team; US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team; Ken & Austin Rieder in their Redline RV-8s; Kyle Franklin’s Flying Circus in the Super Cub; Bill Stein in Zivko Edge 540; Hayden Proffitt in Hot Streak ll Jet Truck; Bob Carlton in Fox Jet Dual Jet Powered Sailplane; Skip Stewart in Prometheus/Modified Pitts; Adam Baker in the Extra 330LX; Jack Aces Louis Horschel, Ariel Luedi and former Canadian Snowbird
Marco Rusconi in their TF/P-51s; NextGen Eagles featuring Leland Kracher and Tom Braymer in their Christen Eagles; Kyle Fowler in the Long EZ; RJ Gritter in the Decathlon; William Presler in Volar TTP38 Lightning; Rick Myers Firewalkers International Pyro and Phil Dacy Air Show Announcer.
5:30 PM: PRICE REDUCTION FOR ADMISSION TO $5.00 Per Person.
6 PM- 7 PM FireKeeper’s Present Field of Rock with “Captured Detroit” The Music of Journey. A Concert you Won’t want to miss. Bring the family and enjoy the last day of the event and Skerbeck Carnival.
7 PM HOT-AIR “BALLOON LAUNCH” OR “FLY-In.”
7:30-8:30 PM FireKeeper’s Present Field of Rock with “Captured Detroit.”
9:30 PM EVENT GROUNDS CLOSE.
Children “3 Ft.” and under are FREE ~ ALL DAY ~ EVERY DAY.
As a reminder, No loitering or viewing from Parking Lots; No Glass Bottles or Alcoholic Beverages are permitted. Coolers will be inspected.
Field of Flight will sell Alcoholic Beverages at the Beer Tent to those 21 and older (must have proper ID). All scheduled activities/events are subject change or cancellation for weather or any Unforeseen circumstances. All activities take place at the Battle Creek Executive Airport.
NO RAIN CHECKS OR REFUNDS. Advance Sales for tickets go on sale in March/April. Visit website www.fieldofflight.com. Credit Cards will be accepted at the Gate Admission Entry Points Only. ATM’s will be located at both Entrance Gates. NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED FOR PARKING – CASH ONLY. SPECTATORS CAN COME AND GO ALL DAY; MUST GET WRISTBANDED WHEN EXITING TO RETURN WITH NO CHARGE.
