Get the HOTTEST ticket in town for the 2026 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival and help us Celebrate America's 250th!
Don't miss your ONLY CHANCE in Michigan to see:
US Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demo Team
US Army Golden Knights
US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet RHINO Demo Team
Get ready to extend the hours and take to the skies on Thursday, July 2nd!
Join us for a "Festival in the Sky" and experience a Little Night Magic! Get ready for thrilling aerial action with an all-civilian teaser and warm-up air show complete with solo aerobatics, team aerobatics, pyro, and more. Then, as the sun sets and we light up the night with a Balloon Illume, things really take off with the STARLIGHT Spectacular—complete with drones, airplanes, and aerial-launched fireworks from the planes for a truly unforgettable event. Get your tickets today!
Here is what you need to know for Thursday, July 2nd:
-HOURS: 2 PM – 11 PM
-ADMISSION: $10.00 per person (Children 3 feet and under get in FREE!)
-PARKING: $5.00 per vehicle
Ticketing & Parking Logistics:
Admission & Parking may be purchased online via Showpass here: https://show.ps/l/c8d48d86/
-At the Gate: Admission is available with card (fees apply) or cash.
-Parking Checkpoint: Parking at the checkpoint is CASH ONLY. Please have exactly $5.00 ready to keep the line moving smoothly! (You can still purchase parking online while in line before reaching the checkpoint—QR codes will be available).
Thursday Evening Highlights:
*STARLIGHT SPECTACULAR (presented by DENSO North America): Watch as Starlight Aerial Productions (Great Lakes Drone Company LLC) and Redline Air Shows join forces for a truly unforgettable night sky event! 200+ drones will begin the show celebrating community, flight, and America's 250th. Then, Redline Airshows joins the party with night aerobatics in sync with the drones and over them, complete with aerial-launched fireworks right from the aircraft! You truly have to see it to believe it!
*All-Civilian Teaser & Warm-Up Air Show: Featuring our terrific lineup of civilian acts (Note: Military has a down day). Watch acts like the Misty Blues All Woman Skydiving Team, Skip Stewart Airshows in the Modified Pitts "Prometheus", Northern Stars Aeroteam from Canada in their 3-Ship Pitts Performance, Aarron Deliu, Jack AcesTF/P-51 Formation Aerobatic Warbird Team and many more! Pyro will be provided by Firewalkers International Pyro!
*Kalsee Credit Union BALLOON ILLUME: Watch as hot-air balloons beautifully illuminate the twilight sky!
*FireKeepers Casino "Field of Rock" Concert Series: Featuring the Tyler Roy Band bringing high-energy Nashville Country to the stage!
*"FLIPPENOUT" EXTREME Trampoline Show (presented Oaklawn Hospital): Watch world-class athletes catch serious air during this high-energy family show!
A NIGHT RIN by the Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Shows"HOT STRAK II" Jet Truck: Watch Hayden Proffitt II drive this '57 Chevy Jet Truck as it spits flames, leaves illuminated clouds of smoke, and screams down the runway!
*Amazing Food & Shopping: Delicious options from traditional fair food to BBQ, pizza, and more! Plus, browse specialty vendors, arts & crafts, homemade items, and souvenirs.
Skerbeck Entertainment Group, Inc.
Tons of rides (from mild to WILD) and games for all ages!
Ride Wristbands: $35.00 at the ticket window. (Pro-tip: Buying your wristbands online in advance saves you money! Advance online sales cut off at 12 Noon on Wednesday, July 1st). Individual tickets and booklets are also available on-site. Purchase your wristbands here today (don't forget about that awesome MEGA BAND deal): https://innovativeticketing.com/Events/eventDetails.aspx...
We hope you join us for all of the fun on July 2nd before things really take off for the weekend show dates! The STARLIGHT Spectacular is something you won't want to miss!
