Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival 2024
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Added:
-Nathan Hammond in the Super Chipmunk "GhostWriter" Aerobatics & Skywriting
-Charlie Morris Airshows (American Champion Super Decathlon)
-Smoke-N-Thunder Jet Shows featuring Hayden Proffitt in the "HOT STREAK II" Jet Truck
-Nathan Hammond in the Super Chipmunk "GhostWriter" Aerobatics & Skywriting
-Charlie Morris Airshows (American Champion Super Decathlon)
-Smoke-N-Thunder Jet Shows featuring Hayden Proffitt in the "HOT STREAK II" Jet Truck
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Per 2024 ICAS Calendar
- US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet East Coast Demo Team
- US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet East Coast Demo Team
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it seems that on their website that the f35A as well a dual ship f35c demo will be there. im not sure if thats true or not.
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Negative. Something happened while the 2024 updates were taking place that had all of the acts from the previous two years showed up. We have sent a note off to get that fixed. Not saying the F-35C won’t eventually be added, just that we haven’t heard from yet nor are they a part of our lineup at the moment.
Super Hornet is confirmed though, yes. Still no word on the Osprey as of yet.
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what is the full list of performers?
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I don't see the A10s on the website, are they confirmed?
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Yes. It's the A-10C Thunderbolt II single-ship demo from Air Combat Command. The website hasn't been fully updated with 2024 information yet but it is being worked on.
As of right now, this is where we are with confirmations:
-United States Air Force Thunderbirds (6x F-16 Fighting Falcon)
-United States Army Golden Knights (plus C-146)
-United States Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II Demo Team
-United States Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet RHINO Demo Team (VFA-106)
-Greg Colyer in the Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star "Ace Maker”
-Erickson Aircraft Collection Lockheed P-38L Lightning “Tangerine”
-Redline Airshows featuring Ken & Austin Rieder in the Vans RV-8s
-Rob Holland Aerosports in the MXS-RH
-Skip Stewart Airshows in “Prometheus”
-Bill Stein in the Zivko Edge 540
-Bob Carlton "Vertigo Airshows" in the ALL-NEW Foxjet Twin Jet Sailplane
-Nathan Hammond in the Super Chipmunk "GhostWriter" Aerobatics & Skywriting
-Kyle Franklin's Flying Circus Comedy Act & Deadstickish
-Charlie Morris Airshows (American Champion Super Decathlon)
-Erik Edgren Airshows in the Clipped Wing Taylorcraft "T-Clips"
-Smoke-N-Thunder Jet Shows featuring Hayden Proffitt in the "HOT STREAK II" Jet Truck
-Announcer: Phil Dacy
In addition, DreamBIG LLC's F/A-18 Hornet Cockpit Experience will be here.
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We have received word from another big military act that they plan to be in Battle Creek this summer. However, we won't officially announce it until all of the paperwork is in our hands and we know it's firmed up. We are awaiting word on Legacy & Heritage Flights.
A few other planning notes regarding admission changes and such for this year:
-Admission will be $15 per person this year (with children 3 feet and under getting in FREE). This will be daily July 4th through 7th. Admission is good for the entire day as is parking. Tickets may be purchased in advance beginning in May. Cash or credit payments will be accepted at the gate.
-Parking will be $10 per vehicle on July 3rd and $5 all other days. Parking may only be purchased at the gate with cash!
-We'll have four separate parking areas. A North & South Lot off of Helmer Road (both directed in off Helmer) and then a General Lot off South Airport Road with entrance through Gate 6. Our VIP Parking lot will be on-site and off of South Airport Road (Gate 6). Shuttle Carts will be available to either our Gate 6 Entrance or Main Gates from either lot, though the walk isn't too horrible.
**Exact time gates open will be announced later. We may have to move opening up to accommodate some additional military acts and HF/LF**
Some Event Highlights for this year:
-Full Air Show: Thursday, July 4th; Saturday, July 6th; Sunday, July 7th (these are the only days the Thunderbirds will be performing)
-Hot-Air Balloon PM Flights: July 3rd through July 7th
-Hot-Air Balloon AM Flights (gates not open but can be seen in the area): July 4th through July 7th
-Teaser Air Show: Friday, July 5th
-Twilight & Night Air Show: Friday, July 5th
-Ace Pyro Fireworks Displays: Thursday, July 4th & Saturday, July 6th
-Hot-Air "Balloon Illumes": Wednesday, July 3rd & Saturday, July 6th
-Skerbeck Entertainment Group Carnival will be open July 3rd through July 6th ONLY
-AirShow Entertainment will be on-site Sunday, July 7th. They will be providing Thunderbird themed attractions as well as some other fun inflatables/attractions to help fill the carnival area.
-DreamBIG, LLC's F/A-18 "TOP GUN" Cockpit Experience will be open July 3rd through 7th (will also be open at night).
-David "The Bullet" Smith - "The Human Cannonball" will be performing daily (sometimes more than once)
-Nightly Concerts July 3rd-6th (Lineup Below)
-"Best Air Show Food" Open Daily (So much from traditional fare to stone oven pizza, deep fried cheese, iced coffee, elephant years, funnel cakes, deep fried cookie dough, wraps, deli sandwiches, gyros, candy apples and more! A good assortment of food vendors will be on-site)
-Beer Tent Open during event hours serving Dan Henry Distributing Products (Miller/Coors/Labatt and Microbrews) as well as Truly Slushies
-Specialty Vendors & Displays open daily (List TBD)
-Military Displays TBD
-Arts & Crafts Vendors open daily (List TBD)
-Kids Day is planned to be on Sunday, July 7th right now. This may change.
-Battle Creek Half-Marathon & 5k will be the morning of Saturday, July 6th.
-Other Activities TBD
Field of Rock Concerts 2024:
July 3rd: BIG L & Code Blü (Rhythm and Blues)
July 4th: Sage Castleberry (Country, Blues, and pretty much all genres)
July 4th: Great Scott! (Ultimate Music Experience of the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s)
July 5th: EARTH to MARS: The Bruno Mars Experience
July 6th: Chameleon (Classic Rock, Oldies, Billboard Hits, Country, and More)
July 6th: Megan Rae Band (Country and more)
The planning continues and we're looking forward to another terrific 2024 event!
A few other planning notes regarding admission changes and such for this year:
-Admission will be $15 per person this year (with children 3 feet and under getting in FREE). This will be daily July 4th through 7th. Admission is good for the entire day as is parking. Tickets may be purchased in advance beginning in May. Cash or credit payments will be accepted at the gate.
-Parking will be $10 per vehicle on July 3rd and $5 all other days. Parking may only be purchased at the gate with cash!
-We'll have four separate parking areas. A North & South Lot off of Helmer Road (both directed in off Helmer) and then a General Lot off South Airport Road with entrance through Gate 6. Our VIP Parking lot will be on-site and off of South Airport Road (Gate 6). Shuttle Carts will be available to either our Gate 6 Entrance or Main Gates from either lot, though the walk isn't too horrible.
**Exact time gates open will be announced later. We may have to move opening up to accommodate some additional military acts and HF/LF**
Some Event Highlights for this year:
-Full Air Show: Thursday, July 4th; Saturday, July 6th; Sunday, July 7th (these are the only days the Thunderbirds will be performing)
-Hot-Air Balloon PM Flights: July 3rd through July 7th
-Hot-Air Balloon AM Flights (gates not open but can be seen in the area): July 4th through July 7th
-Teaser Air Show: Friday, July 5th
-Twilight & Night Air Show: Friday, July 5th
-Ace Pyro Fireworks Displays: Thursday, July 4th & Saturday, July 6th
-Hot-Air "Balloon Illumes": Wednesday, July 3rd & Saturday, July 6th
-Skerbeck Entertainment Group Carnival will be open July 3rd through July 6th ONLY
-AirShow Entertainment will be on-site Sunday, July 7th. They will be providing Thunderbird themed attractions as well as some other fun inflatables/attractions to help fill the carnival area.
-DreamBIG, LLC's F/A-18 "TOP GUN" Cockpit Experience will be open July 3rd through 7th (will also be open at night).
-David "The Bullet" Smith - "The Human Cannonball" will be performing daily (sometimes more than once)
-Nightly Concerts July 3rd-6th (Lineup Below)
-"Best Air Show Food" Open Daily (So much from traditional fare to stone oven pizza, deep fried cheese, iced coffee, elephant years, funnel cakes, deep fried cookie dough, wraps, deli sandwiches, gyros, candy apples and more! A good assortment of food vendors will be on-site)
-Beer Tent Open during event hours serving Dan Henry Distributing Products (Miller/Coors/Labatt and Microbrews) as well as Truly Slushies
-Specialty Vendors & Displays open daily (List TBD)
-Military Displays TBD
-Arts & Crafts Vendors open daily (List TBD)
-Kids Day is planned to be on Sunday, July 7th right now. This may change.
-Battle Creek Half-Marathon & 5k will be the morning of Saturday, July 6th.
-Other Activities TBD
Field of Rock Concerts 2024:
July 3rd: BIG L & Code Blü (Rhythm and Blues)
July 4th: Sage Castleberry (Country, Blues, and pretty much all genres)
July 4th: Great Scott! (Ultimate Music Experience of the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s)
July 5th: EARTH to MARS: The Bruno Mars Experience
July 6th: Chameleon (Classic Rock, Oldies, Billboard Hits, Country, and More)
July 6th: Megan Rae Band (Country and more)
The planning continues and we're looking forward to another terrific 2024 event!
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Bretten Bailey - Aerial Actions Airshows & Ballooning
Looks like it is going to be a very loud show this year
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any update on the military performer? which i think it have may already been mentioned but im not sure
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