2023 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival in July | Daily Schedule, Fireworks, Photos, Concert Line Up, Things To Do and See | One of the Best Air Shows in North America
Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival | Schedule, Photos | By: Sherry Trautman | Travel-Mi.com | Last updated: July 1, 2023
The Battle Creek Field of Flight is an outstanding air show and hot-air balloon festival held annually at the Battle Creek Executive Airport. This incredible Battle Creek Air Show was voted one of the Best Air Shows in North America several years running.
Enjoy both military and civilian aircraft, hot-air balloons, live entertainment, food vendors, carnival, two firework shows, and so much more! Fun for the entire family!
The Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival is the largest Air Show & Balloon Festival in North America.
- The festival is globally recognized as being one of the best aerial events in the world. And it's Battle Creek’s largest festival!
- Plus, Michigan's Battle Creek Field of Flight event is The Nation's LARGEST combined air show & balloon festival! How cool is that?!
When is The Battle Creek Field of Flight Event?
June 29 - July 4, 2023
Where is the Battle Creek Air Show?
The Battle Creek Air Show is held at the Battle Creek Executive Airport, 15551 S Airport Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037
How Much Does It Cost To Go To The Battle Creek Air Show?
$13 per person. Kids, 3 feet and under are free.
When Are the Fireworks at the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival?
Battle Creek Field of Flight Fireworks are held July 1, 2023 and July 4, 2023 at 10:30 pm.
What Time is the Air Show in Battle Creek?
The Field of Flight Air Show is July 1-4, 2023 from 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm
USA Today Ten Best heralds the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show among the 10 BEST AIR SHOWS IN THE UNITED STATES! So cool!
"America's Air Show" in the city of Battle Creek will feature the:
- United States Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team
- United States Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet RHINO Demonstration Team
- US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II Heritage Flight (July 1st & 2nd ONLY)
- Red Bull Air Force Skydivers
- Helicopter Aerobatics
- Pyro (you know, the famous and super popular Wall of Fire!) by Firewalkers International Pyro
- The BEST civilian aerobatic pilots in the WORLD!
- Hot-Air Balloon Launches Daily and so much more!
Please note:
- All activities are subject to change or cancellation for weather or any unforeseen circumstances.
- All scheduled activities/events are “weather permitting”. SO, if it's rainy or windy the air show/balloons may not happen.
- Cash or credit cards are accepted for admission at the gate.
- Cash only for parking (credit cards not accepted) so be sure to BRING CASH. ATM’s are available at Gate Admissions but it's always a good idea to bring cash.
- You can purchase carnival tickets in advance online.
Handicap Accessible Parking & Shuttle
Handicap Parking with Handicap Sticker or License Plate: Upon entrance to the parking lots located off Helmer Road, advise Parking Volunteers that you or someone in the vehicle is handicapped. You will be directed to the designated Handicap Parking Area. There is a free shuttle service that operates to and from the Handicap Parking area to the main gate.
Thursday, June 29, 2023 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show Schedule
Please note, events are subject to change. Check the Field of Flight website prior to visiting for any updates, rules, regulations, changes.
June 29th is Community Kick Off Day. $10 per car, Admission is FREE! Don't forget your sunglasses!
- 4:00 pm Parking and Event is OPEN to guests
- 5:00 pm Venders and Skerbeck Carnival open
- 5:30 - 7:00 pm Kids Day by Meijer!
- 5:00 - 7:00 pm Great American Kites - See stunning aerial display of some of the biggest kits in North America!
- 6:30 pm Victoria Circus First Class Entertainment from Motorcycles in the globe and breathtaking high wire and ground acts
- 7:00 pm Hot Air Balloon Launch or Fly-In
- 7:00 pm Firekeepers Casino presents Jake Kershaw! Blues and Rock
- 8:00 pm Victoria Circus Motorcycles in the Globe
- 8:00 pm -9:30 pm Great American Kites
- 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Jake Kershaw will rock Blues and Rock
- 9:00 pm - 9:30 pm Enjoy the Hot Air Balloon Illume!
- 10:00 pm event closes
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- One of the Largest Twilight & Night Air Shows in the Nation (June 30th)
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Friday, June 30, 2023 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show Schedule
$5 parking (remember to bring cash), Admission is $13 per person, kids under 3 feet are free.
- 3:00 pm Parking and Event is OPEN to guests
- 4:00 pm Venders and Skerbeck Carnival open
- 4:00 - 5:30 pm Air Show warm up- see skywriting, jumpers and more!
- 5:30 - 6:30 Great American Kites - See stunning aerial display of some of the biggest kits in North America!
- 6:30 pm Victoria Circus First Class Entertainment from Motorcycles in the globe and breathtaking high wire and ground acts
- 7:00 Hot Air Balloon Launch or Fly-In
- 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Great American Kites
- 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Firekeepers Casino presents Field of Rock featuring "HairMania", an 80s Rock Tribute band!
- 8:30 pm Twilight Air Show
- 9:00 pm Victoria Circus Motorcycles in the Globe
- 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm "HairMania"
- 10:00 pm Night Air Show with Pyro
- 11:00 pm event closes
Saturday, July 1, 2023 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show Schedule
$5 parking (remember to bring cash), Admission is $13 per person, kids under 3 feet are free.
- 10:00 am Parking and Event is OPEN
- 11:00 am Venders and Skerbeck Carnival open
- 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm Air Show! See incredible airshow acts by the United States Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, United States Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet RHINO Demonstration Team, US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt Heritage Flight (July 1st & 2nd ONLY), sky writing, Firewalker International Pyro, Ken Rieder and Austin Rieder Redline Air Shows RV-8, Red Bull Air Force Skydivers, Helicopter Demo and Jump Team Platform and more!
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Victoria Circus First Class Entertainment from Motorcycles in the globe and breathtaking high wire and ground acts
- 6:00 pm Victoria Circus Motorcycles in the Globe
- 6:30 - 7:30 Great American Kites - See stunning aerial display of some of the biggest kits in North America!
- 6:00 pm -7:00 pm Firekeepers Casino presents Field of Rock featuring "Sage Castleberry" Pop Country music concert
- 7:30 Hot Air Balloon Launch or Fly In
- 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm "Sage Castleberry" Pop Country music concert
- 8:00 pm Victoria Circus First Class Entertainment from Motorcycles in the globe and breathtaking high wire and ground acts
- 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Firekeepers Casino presents Field of Rock featuring "Megan Rae"-Old and New Country plus a Bit of Classic Rock!
- 9:00 pm - 9:45 pm Great American Kites
- 9:45 pm - 10:30 pm "Megan Rae"
- 10:30 pm Fireworks Galore!
- 11:00 pm event closes
Sunday, July 2, 2023 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show Schedule
$5 parking (remember to bring cash), Admission is $13 per person, kids under 3 feet are free.
- 10:00 am Parking and Event is OPEN
- 11:00 am Venders and Skerbeck Carnival open
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Great American Kites
- 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm Air Show! See incredible airshow acts by the United States Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, United States Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet RHINO Demonstration Team, US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt Heritage Flight (July 1st & 2nd ONLY), sky writing, Firewalker International Pyro, Ken Rieder and Austin Rieder Redline Air Shows RV-8, Red Bull Air Force Skydivers, Helicopter Demo and Jump Team Platform and more!
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Victoria Circus First Class Entertainment from Motorcycles in the globe and breathtaking high wire and ground acts
- 6:00 pm Victoria Circus Motorcycles in the Globe
- 6:30 - 7:30 Great American Kites - See stunning aerial display of some of the biggest kits in North America!
- 7:30 Hot Air Balloon Launch or Fly In
- 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Firekeepers Casino presents Field of Rock featuring "Barefoot Blonde" Classic rock, country, blues and dance tunes
- 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm Victoria Circus First Class Entertainment from Motorcycles in the globe and breathtaking high wire and ground acts
- 9:00 pm - 9:30 pm Hot Air Balloon Illume
- 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm "Barefoot Blonde"
- 10:30 pm event closes
Monday, July 3, 2023 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show Schedule
$5 parking (remember to bring cash), Admission is $13 per person, kids under 3 feet are free.
- 10:00 am Parking and Event is OPEN
- 11:00 am Venders and Skerbeck Carnival open
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Great American Kites
- 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm Air Show! See incredible airshow acts by the United States Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, United States Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet RHINO Demonstration Team, sky writing, Firewalker International Pyro, Ken Rieder and Austin Rieder Redline Air Shows RV-8, Red Bull Air Force Skydivers, Helicopter Demo and Jump Team Platform and more!
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Victoria Circus First Class Entertainment from Motorcycles in the globe and breathtaking high wire and ground acts
- 6:00 pm Victoria Circus Motorcycles in the Globe
- 6:30 - 7:30 Great American Kites - See stunning aerial display of some of the biggest kits in North America!
- 7:30 Hot Air Balloon Launch or Fly In
- 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Firekeepers Casino presents Field of Rock featuring "Earth to Mars-Bruno Mars Tribute Group"
- 9:00 pm Victoria Circus Motorcycles in the globe
- 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Great American Kites
- 9:15 pm - 10:15 pm "Earth to Mars-Bruno Mars Tribute Group"
- 10:30 pm event closes
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The Battle Creek Field of Flight Event is the Largest 4th of July Air Show in the country?!
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Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show Schedule
$5 parking (remember to bring cash), Admission is $13 per person, kids under 3 feet are free.
- 10:00 am Parking and Event is OPEN
- 11:00 am Venders and Skerbeck Carnival open
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Great American Kites
- 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm Air Show! See incredible airshow acts by the United States Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, United States Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet RHINO Demonstration Team, sky writing, Firewalker International Pyro, Ken Rieder and Austin Rieder Redline Air Shows RV-8, Red Bull Air Force Skydivers, Helicopter Demo and Jump Team Platform and more!
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Victoria Circus First Class Entertainment from Motorcycles in the globe and breathtaking high wire and ground acts
- 6:00 pm Victoria Circus Motorcycles in the Globe
- 6:30 - 7:30 pm Great American Kites - See stunning aerial display of some of the biggest kits in North America!
- 7:30 pm Hot Air Balloon Launch or Fly In
- 7:30 pm Victoria Circus First Class Entertainment from Motorcycles in the globe and breathtaking high wire and ground acts
- 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Firekeepers Casino presents Field of Rock featuring "Great Scott" - Best of the 50's to new millennium concert
- 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Great American Kites
- 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm "Great Scott" - Best of the 50's to new millennium concert
- 10:30 pm Fireworks Galore!
- 11:00 pm event closes
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