2025 Barrie Airshow Weekend presented by Pratt Homes
Description:
Look to the skies over Barrie’s beautiful Kempenfelt Bay as iconic aircraft perform inspiring displays of aviation wonder in a free show for the whole family.
Kick off the weekend on Friday night with a free concert at Meridian Place followed by a Drone Show presented by Pratt Homes and Commissionaires. Watch as drones take flight to create colourful imagery in the night sky.
Programming Schedule:
Friday, June 6
- 8–8:45pm Meet and greet with 2025 Barrie Airshow pilots and performers at Meridian Place
- 8:45–9:30pm Stay tuned for entertainment details
- 9:45–10pm 2025 Drone Show at Meridian Place presented by Pratt Homes and Commissionaires
- 10–11:59pm Free outdoor movie screening of Top Gun at Meridian Place presented by Downtown Barrie BIA
Saturday, June 7 & Sunday, June 8
- 10am–5pm: All day Open Air Dunlop; Military displays by CFB Borden on Simcoe Street and at Meridian Place, Family activities and food, drink & merchandise vendors/displays at Heritage Park, Meridian Place and on Dunlop Street, Food and drink vendors at Will Dwyer Park
- 11am–6pm Licensed area featuring Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery at Heritage Park
- 12–12:30pm Muskoka Extreme water show on Kempenfelt Bay off Heritage Park
- 12:40pm Opening address at Heritage Park
Starting at 1pm 2025 Barrie Airshow presented by Pratt Homes
Featured Performers
Military Performers
CF-18 Tactical Demonstration Team
Canadian Armed Forces SkyHawks Parachute Team
CH-146 Griffon Helicopter Demonstration
Civilian Performers
Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association
Edenvale Classic Aircraft Foundation
Northern Stars Aeroteam
Show Cat Wing Walking
Solo Aerobatic Pilot Trevor Rafferty
T-33 Red Knight
Timmermans Legends of Flight
Parking
There's plenty of parking available within walking distance along the waterfront and throughout the downtown. Downtown parking is free on weekday evenings after 5pm and on weekends. Waterfront parking is $10/hour with a daily max of $50. With a digital waterfront parking permit, barrie residents can park for free in designated waterfront areas.
For more information about where to park, view the municipal parking map.
Free Airshow Shuttle
Barrie Transit is offering a FREE shuttle for the Airshow! Park and ride from Sadlon Arena (555 Bayview Drive), the H-Block Parking Lot (50 Worsley Street), or from any shuttle stop along the route. To get around the event easily, hop on and off at waterfront or downtown shuttle stops along the route in the direction you wish to go. All shuttle buses are accessible.
Saturday, June 7: 9:40am–5:50pm
Sunday, June 8: 9:40am–5:50pm
Please stay tuned for full shuttle details.
