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Final Balloon Competition Standings 2011 - 2016
2016 Hot-Air Balloon Competition Final Standings Joe Heartsill - Texas Racer Balloon Steve Mitchell Rhett Heartsill John Petrehn Joe Zvada Aaron Foelske Shawn Raya AJ Nels Rick Kerber Larry Coan...
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HEARTSILL, JOE - TEXAS RACER BALLOON
Ā Joe Heartsill is from San Angelo, Texas. Joe attended the Albuquerque, New Mexico balloon festival in 1978 and knew he had to get one for himself. He purchased his balloon and didn't even know how to...
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History of the Field of Flight
HISTORY OF THE FIELD OF FLIGHT 1981 - Battle Creek, Michigan, hosted the 5th World Hot-Air Balloon Championship. Pilots from 23 different countries were represented, and the event drew nearly one...
View ArticleDIRECTIONS & PARKING PASSES
DESCRIPTION OF PARKING PASSES The daily Parking Pass or general pass which simply has the number that represents the individual day you are coming, will park in the General Parking Lot off Helmer Road...
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HANDICAPPED PARKING / SHUTTLE
Upon entrance to theĀ Parking LotsĀ located offĀ HELMER ROAD, simply show yourĀ handicapped parking permit. TheĀ Parking CommitteeĀ will direct you to the designatedĀ parking area. Our tentative plans will be...
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Handicapped Parking with Handicap Sticker or License Plate: Please advise Parking Volunteers that you or someone in the vehicle is handicapped. They will direct you to the proper location. We have a...
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All events/activities are subject to change & WEATHER PERMITTING Absolutely NO RAIN CHECKS. PLEASE bring Exact Change for Parking, which is $5.00 per Car/Truck/Motorcycle. Motorcycle parking on...
View Article2017 Vendor Application Forms coming soon
All Vendor Application Forms for 2017 will be coming soon. We appreciate your patience. Check back after Tuesday, January 24, 2017.
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Lodging
Visit Battle Creek/Calhoun County Convention and Visitors Bureau for Local Attractions & Hotels in and nearBattle Creek, Michigan
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July 4 - The Jake Kershaw Band
The Jake Kershaw Band will be making their Field of Flight debuts in 2016 as well. This band has been taking the Michigan Blues community by storm. Jake Kershaw is a performer with heart. He has the...
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THE MEGAN RAE BAND
Megan RaeĀ (Macher) was born on January 30th, 1996 in Kalamazoo, MI. Ā By the age of two, her parents discovered that Megan Rae had an uncanny ability to memorize lyrics, and sing on key. Ā As she got a...
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BATTLE CREEK SPEEDFEST 1/2 MILE RACE
Racing fans, get ready for a repeat performance of intense competitive actionĀ as the BATTLE CREEK SPEEDFESTĀ takes to ourĀ taxiways. Ā CompetitorsĀ from all over the country will compete in theĀ largest...
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TWO FIREWORKS SHOWS!
The Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival is proud to announce that there will be TWO EVENINGS of Fireworks Displays. Our Fireworks displays are one of the most popular features...
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Battle Creek Half Marathon & 5K
The Battle Creek Half Marathon and 5K is Battle Creek's only half marathon. Starting at Territorial Brewing Company, participants will run to and through the grounds of the Field of Flight and...
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Great Lakes Timber Show
The Great State of Michigan is very proud of its' lumbering past. So what better way to celebrate it than with the Great Lakes Timber Show? America's Most Entertaining Lumberjack Show will be showcased...
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Kid's Day - June 30
A day just for Kids? Well, yeah. But it's a day for families too! For just $5 per car load for parkingĀ and FREE gate admission, you can enjoy a night of family fun. This is a special day you certainly...
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TIM DYSON FMX MOTORCYCLE STUNT SHOW
Get ready to get on your feet and hold on to your hats, Tim Dyson and friends will be riding into town again this summer for an encore performance! It's one of the most amazing FMX Motorcycle Stunt...
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Skerbeck Entertainment Group Family Carnival - June 29 - July 4
The Battle Creek Field of Flight will be having our ever-popular carnival midway back again this year. Skerbeck Entertainment Group, Inc. will be operating all 6 days in 2017 - June 29 - July 4th,...
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Kent Pietsch "Jelly Belly" Interstate Cadet RV Top Landing
You thought Kent Pietsch's Comedy Act was cool? Well, wait for his RV Top Landing. In this attemptive act, Kent Pietsch will try (up to four times) to land his "Jelly Belly" Interstate Cadet on the...
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Kent Pietsch as Chuck Dramamine in the "Jelly Belly" Interstate Cadet Comedy Act
Hold on to your hats! Chuck Dramamine just recently escaped from the penitentiary and he is going to interrupt our airshow. Flying in a plane he constructed in prison (hence the reason it literally...
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