This yearly event is a family pleaser with giant balloons landing and taking off from strategically placed targets.

Over 50 colorful and creatively-designed hot air balloons land and take off throughout the five-day event at the Battle Creek Executive Airport.

Visitors are thrilled to see these mammoth balloons do their thing right before their eyes.

And, be sure to attend one of the evening “illumes” when the balloons light up the night.

Balloons aren’t the only thing to see in the sky, though.

The Air Show features aerial displays from the United States Air Force Thunderbirds along with many other flight teams, top acrobatics, storm pilots and the ever popular “Jet Truck.”

The United States Army Golden Knights return to Battle Creek in 2026. This team showcases skydiving and parachuting.

Special events by the Jack Aces Mustang Formation Aerobatic Team, Franklin’s Flying Circus and the Misty Blues All Woman Skydiving Team. 

The Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Show has a jet engine ’57 Chevy Pickup capable of speeds of 350+ miles an hour!

You’ll love the spectacular nighttime display of night acrobatic flying with colors on the wings and pyrotechnics producing a “Wall of Fire.”

Of course, a fair would hardly be complete without a carnival with rides, food, and games.

There’s something here for all ages including live music, food trucks, craft vendors, and rides that light up the nighttime sky.

Food vendors include a wide array of kids’ favorites like pizza, nachos, cheeseburgers, ice cream and other crowd-pleasers.

The American Ride: A Toby Keith Tribute will light up the stage on July 1, 2026.

FireKeeper’s is bringing an exciting lineup of live music throughout the festival, featuring performances every day.

Don’t miss the STARLIGHT SPECTACULAR show featuring 200 drones, Thursday July 2 at 10:15pm.

The Festival takes place at the Battle Creek Executive Airport.

Kellogg Field – 3140 5th Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49015

2026 Schedule of events coming soon

The 2026 Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival runs July 1 – July 5, 2025.

Various events run throughout these days and into the evening. Specific schedules may need to be changed due to weather – specifically the wind.

You will want to check out the various pricing options for individual events your family will attend as well as parking prices.

New this year is advance parking ($5.00/vehicle) may be purchased in advance online.

Events vary daily.

• Wednesday, July 1 – $5 Community Kickoff Day & Kids Day,  4 PM – 11 PM
• Thursday, July 2 – $10 per person, 3 PM – 11 PM
• Friday, July 3 – $15 per person, 9 AM – 11 PM
• Saturday, July 4 – $15 per person, 9 AM – 11 PM
• Sunday, July 6 – $15 per person, 9 AM – 9:30 PM – Military/Veterans with proof of service will receive free admission along with one guest.

Children measuring 3 feet and under get in free every day.