2024 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: June 6, 2024
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?
July 3 - July 7, 2024
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?
$15 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 4, 2024 and July 6, 2024
What Time is the Air Show in Battle Creek?
The Field of Flight Air Show Hours:
- July 3, 2024: 4pm - 10pm
- July 4, 2024: 10am - 11pm
- July 5, 2024: 3:30pm - 11pm
- July 6, 2024: 10am - 11pm
- July 7, 2024: 10am - 9:30pm
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:
- Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron
- Returning to Battle Creek for the first time over 25 years is the United States Army Golden Knights! You won't want to miss this!
- F/A-18F Super Hornet Rhino Demo Team
- A-10C Thunderbolt II Demo Team
- Kyle Franklin's Flying Circus
- Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Shows with the Hot Streak II Jet Truck! (My personal favorite!)
- 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.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 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.
Community Kick Off Day. $10 per car load, Admission is FREE! Don't forget your sunglasses!
- 4:00 pm Parking and Event is OPEN to guests
- 4:00 pm Venders and Skerbeck Carnival open
- 6:00 pm
Guinness World Record holder David “The Bullet” Smith will be shot out of a cannon!
- 7:00 pm Hot Air Balloon Launch or Fly-In
- 7:00 pm Firekeepers presents Field of Rock Featuring Big L – Code Blu (Rhythm and Blues)
- 7:45 pm David “The Bullet” Smith will be shot out of a cannon!
- 8:00 pm -8:45 pm Big L – Code Blu (Rhythm and Blues)
- 8:45 pm Enjoy the Hot Air Balloon Illume!
- 10:00 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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Thursday, July 4, 2024 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show Schedule
$5 parking (remember to bring cash), Admission is $15 per person, kids under 3 feet are free.
- 10:00 am Parking and Event is OPEN to guests
- 11:00 am Venders and Skerbeck Carnival open
- 11:00 pm AIR SHOW!!
- 5:30 pm Guinness World Record holder David “The Bullet” Smith will be shot out of a cannon!
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
FireKeepers Presents Field of Rock Featuring Sage Castleberry (country)
- 7:00 Hot Air Balloon Launch or Fly-In
- 7:30 pm
David “The Bullet” Smith will be shot out of a cannon!
- 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm Firekeepers Casino presents Field of Rock featuring Great Scott Band (musical experience of the 70's, 80's and 90's!)
- 10:30 pm Ace Pyro presents Fireworks Galore! Happy Birthday America!!!!
- 11:00 pm event closes
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- One of the Largest Twilight & Night Air Shows in the Nation (July 5, 2024)
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Friday, July 5, 2024 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show Schedule
$5 parking (remember to bring cash), Admission is $15 per person, kids under 3 feet are free.
- 3:30 pm Parking and Event is OPEN
- 4:00 pm Venders and Skerbeck Carnival open
- 4:15 pm David “The Bullet” Smith will be shot out of a cannon!
- 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Civilian Performers Air Show Teasers and warm Up
- 6:15 pm David “The Bullet” Smith will be shot out of a cannon!
- 6:30 pm -7:15 pm Firekeepers Casino presents Field of Rock featuring Earth to Mars band
- 7:00 Hot Air Balloon Launch or Fly In
- 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Earth to Mars band
- 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Twilight Air Show
- 9:30 pm - 10:15 pm Night Air Show with Pyro
- 11:00 pm event closes
Saturday, July 6, 2024, Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show Schedule
$5 parking (remember to bring cash), Admission is $15 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 Air Show!
- 5:30 pm David “The Bullet” Smith will be shot out of a cannon!
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Firekeepers Casino presents Field of Rock featuring Chameleon (Classic Rock, Oldies, Popular Hits and Country)
- 7:00 Hot Air Balloon Launch or Fly In
- 8:15 pm David “The Bullet” Smith will be shot out of a cannon!
- 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm Firekeepers Casino presents Field of Rock featuring Megan Rae Band (Country)
- 8:45 pm - 9:30 pm Hot Air Balloon Illume
- 10:30 pm Ace Pyro Fireworks Galore!!!
- 11:00 pm Grounds Close
Sunday, July 7, 2024 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show Schedule
$5 parking (remember to bring cash), Admission is $15 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 - 9:00 pm Party Inflatables! Slides!
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Kids day by Meijer. Free gifts and Crafts.
- 11:00 am- Air Show!
- 5:30 pm David “The Bullet” Smith will be shot out of a cannon!
- 7:00 Hot Air Balloon Launch or Fly In
- 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm Firekeepers Casino presents Field of Rock featuring Tony Field and Doug Decker (Ol' School R and B, Soul, Funk and Motown)
- 8:15 pm David “The Bullet” Smith will be shot out of a cannon!
- 8:30 pm - 9:15 pm Firekeepers Casino presents Field of Rock featuring Tony Field and Doug Decker
- 9:30 pm event closes
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