Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival 2024 in Midwest

The Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival takes place every year on the 4th of July in Battle Creek, Michigan. It is the biggest festival of this kind in the country and one of the top air shows in the US, featuring breathtaking stunts and displays.

There are also about 50 hot-air balloons and various family-friendly entertainment. Kids' favorite is the Skerbeck Carnival, which offers dozens of exciting rides. Food vendors sell a variety of delicious snacks. There will also be motorcycle stunt shows and live music concerts. Two magnificent firework shows are the culmination of the festival.

Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival Highlights

The airshow is one of the most thrilling events at the festival. Among the top performers are the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, the United States Air Force Heritage Flight, featuring the F-22 Raptor (Warbird TBD), Rob Holland in the MXS, and Misty Blues All-Woman Skydiving Team. Gear up for more sensations with the newest headliners, such as the F/A-18F Super Hornet Rhino Demo Team, Rob Holland MXS-RH, Vertigo Airshows’ Jet Super Salto Sailplane with Bob Carlton, Kyle Franklin’s Flying Circus, the GhostWriter Super Chipmunk aerobatics by Nathan Hammond, and so much more thrills and fun.

Twilight & Night Air Show

Also, make sure to behold the unique Twilight & Night Air Show, also called the Evening of Magic. As the sun begins to set, some of the best pilots will take to the skies to stun the crowds with their skills. Aircrafts illuminated with special lights are the center of attention. However, the action does not stop here. The flying fireworks display is something most of the public has never experienced before!

Balloon Illumes

Two "Balloon Illumes" are also among the main highlights of the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival. They take place after dark. The launch field of Battle Creek Executive Airport gets lit up by over 20 glowing hot-air balloons. Balloon Illumes are followed by music, entertainment, and fireworks.

Kid’s Day

Kid’s Day will take place on Sunday, July 7. It will feature Bouncin’ Bins Inflatables, including Thunderbirds Jet Bounce House, Thunderbirds Rideable Go-Karts, Mechanical Thunderbirds Jet, Amazon Zip Line, and many more. An all-day wristband costs $30, and individual tickets are $1.50 each per attraction.

Live Music

The public will be also entertainment by live music on Field of Rock Stage, featuring performances by Big L & Code Blü, Sage Castleberry, Great Scott!, Chameleon, The Megan Rae Band, Tony Fields & Doug Decker.

Tickets

Daily Admission for 2024 Battle Creek Field of Flight costs $16.26