06/27/25 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Big Rapids Air Fest

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The Big Rapids Air Fest promises a weekend of aviation fun with dozens of planes on display. Image courtesy of the Robin Hood Airport. 06/26/25.

Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, June 26th, 2025 ( 6:00am)

Despite taking last year off,this year's Air Fest offers a chance to take to the skies while keeping your feet on the ground.

The Big Rapids Air Fest takes off this weekend in Mecosta County. This year’s event gets underway Saturday at the Robin Hood Airport on 18 Mile Road. Admission is free but some of the other events are going to entail some costs.

A pancake breakfast starts the day hosted by the Chippewa Lake Lions Club. From there kids can check out the Big Rapids Fire Department’s fire truck and take a ride on the ‘kiddie plane train.’ Walk on the tarmac and talk with pilots from around the state who will fly in and make their craft available for you to check out. Organizers are expecting planes that can carry anywhere from one to four people on board. And with a recent runway extension, some larger craft may also be on display. New this year are helicopter rides, which are available for an additional cost.

For more information, including time's and a schedule of events, visit AirFest 2025.

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