2026 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 15, 2026
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 1 - July 5, 2026
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. Parking is $5
When Are the Fireworks at the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival?
Battle Creek Field of Flight Fireworks are held:
- Wednesday, July 1st at 10:30 PM (dusk)
- Saturday, July 4th at 10:30 PM (dusk).
What Time is the Air Show in Battle Creek?
Four days of Air Show Action (July 2 – July 5, 2026) during the 2026 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival.
- July 2, 2026: Starts at 2:00 pm
- July 3, 2026: Starts at 11:30 am
- July 4, 2026: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- July 5, 2026: 11:00 am - 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:
- F-35A Lightning II Demo Team
- Jack Aces P/TF-51 Mustang 3-Ship Team
- Skip Stewart in the Pitts Muscle Biplane “Prometheus”
- Adam Baker Airshows in the JET360 Extra 330
- Aarron Deliu in The Extra 330 (July 2nd, 3rd & 4th)
- Kyle Franklin’s Flying Circus
- Erik Edgren in the Clipped Wing Taylorcraft
- Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Shows feat. Hayden Proffitt II in the Hot Streak II Jet Truck
- Firewalkers International Pyro “Feel the Heat” 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 1, 2026, 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.
Admission is $5! Don't forget your sunglasses!
- 4:00 pm Parking and Event is OPEN to guests
- 4:00 pm Venders and Skerbeck Carnival open
- 6:30 pm
Flippenout trampoline show
- 7:00 pm Hot Air Balloon Launch or Fly-In
- 7:30 pm Firekeepers presents
Field of Rock with
The American Ride Toby Keith Tribute
- 9 PM Oaklawn Hospital presents Flippenout trampoline show
- 9:15 PM Kalsee Credit Union presents the mesmerizing Hot-Air
Balloon Illume. Spectators will be permitted to go out on
the field with the balloons during the Illume
- 10:00 pm:
Smoke-n-Thunder Hot Streak ll Jet Truck
Night Run with Hayden Proffitt II
- 10:30 pm: Fireworks
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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 2, 2026 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show Schedule
$5 parking (remember to bring cash), Admission is $10 per person
- 2:00 pm Parking and Event is OPEN to guests. Venders and Skerbeck Carnival open
- 2:00 pm AIR SHOW!!
- 6:30 pm Trampoline Show
- 7:00 pm Hot air balloon launch
- 7:30 pm Field of Rock with Tyler Roy Band
- 9:00 pm Trampoline Show
- 9:15 pm Hot Air Balloon Illume
- 9:15 pm Field of Rock with Tyler Roy Band
- 10:00 pm Drone Show
Friday, July 3, 2026 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show Schedule
$5 parking (remember to bring cash), Admission is $10 per person
- 9:00 am Parking and Event is OPEN
- 10:00 am Venders
- 10:30 am Skerbeck Carnival open
- 10:30 am Trampoline Show
- 11:30 am Air Show!
- 6:00 pm FireKeeper's Casion presents Filed of Rock with the Megan Rae Band
- 7:00 Hot Air Balloon Launch or Fly In
- 7:30 pm Trampoline Show
- 8:00 pm FireKeeper's Casion presents Filed of Rock with the Megan Rae Band
- 8:00 pm Night Air Show with PYRO, Smoke-n-Thunder Hot Streat II Jet Truck Night Run. Several performers with fireworks!
- 11:00 pm Grounds Close
Saturday, July 4, 2026, 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.
- 9:00 am Parking and Event is OPEN
- 10:00 am Venders
- 10:30 am Skerbeck Carnival open
- 10:30 am Trampoline Show
- 11:00 am Air Show!
- 6:00 pm Trampoline Show
- 7:00 Parade of Balloons
- 8:00 pm Trampoline Show
- 10:00 pm Smoke-n-Thunder Hot Streat II Jet Truck Night Run
- 9:30 pm Firekeepers Casino presents Field of Rock featuring The Inside, a Tribute to Tom Petty
- 8:45 pm - 9:30 pm Hot Air Balloon Illume
- 10:30 pm Ace Pyro Fireworks Galore!!!
- 11:00 pm Grounds Close
Sunday, July 5, 2026 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show Schedule
$5 parking (remember to bring cash), Admission is $10 per person
- 7:00 am Cereal City 1/2 Marathon and 5k
- 9:00 am Parking and Event is OPEN
- 10:00 am Venders Open
- 10:30 am Skerbeck Carnival open
- 10:30 am Trampoline Show
- 11:00 am-6:00 pm Air Show!
- 3:00 pm Entrance fee is now $5 per person
- 4:00 pm Trampoline Show
- 6:00 pm Firekeepers Casino presents Field of Rock featuring The Air Force "Roots in Blues"
- 7:00 pm Hot Air Balloon Launch
- 7:00 pm Flippenout trampoline show
- 9:30 pm Grounds Close
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