A thrilling weekend featuring vintage and modern aircraft displays, flyovers, and aviation-themed family activities.
FRIDAY – DAY 1
MERDIAN PLACE
● 8:00pm – PILOT & SUPPORT CREW MEET & GREET
● 8:45pm – AIR SHOW TRIVIA GAME
● 9:30pm – CRAIG ROSS, ROCK 95, SPEAKER AND SPONSORS
● 9:45pm – DRONE SHOW OVER KEMPENFELT BAY PRESENTED BY PRATT HOMES & COMMISSIONAIRES
● 10:00pm – OUTDOOR MOVIE – TOP GUN
TOP GUN – Friday, June 6, 2025
Meridian Place, Downtown Barrie
Admission: Free
Starts at dusk after the drone show (approx. 10pm), weather permitting (rain date Jun 7)
Action/Drama | PG | 110 min. | 1986
Directed by Tony Scott
Cast: Tom Cruise, Anthony Edwards, Val Kilmer, Kelly McGillis, Tom Skerritt
PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) for mature content, coarse language, intense scenes
The Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School is where the best of the best train to refine their elite flying skills. When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick (Tom Cruise) is sent to the school, his reckless attitude and cocky demeanour put him at odds with the other pilots, especially the cool and collected Iceman (Val Kilmer). But Maverick isn’t only competing to be the top fighter pilot, he’s also fighting for the attention of his beautiful flight instructor, Charlotte “Charlie” Blackwood (Kelly McGillis).
SATURDAY – DAY 2
DOWNTOWN BARRIE: HERITAGE PARK, MERIDIAN PLACE & DUNLOP STREET
● 10:00am – 5pm: AIR SHOW GROUND DISPLAY: HERITAGE PARK, MERIDIAN PLACE AND DUNLOP ST
● 12:00pm – 10:00pm: ‘TOP WING’ CHALLENGE – VISIT PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS AND BUSINESS TO TRY OUT SPECIAL ‘AIR SHOW’ INSPIRED CHICKEN WINGS! Share your Top Wing experience! Tag us on Instagram @downtownbarrie and include the hashtag #topwing for a chance to win a $50 Downtown Barrie Gift Card!
● 1:00pm – 4:00pm: AIR SHOW OVER KEMPENFELT BAY
■ BE SURE TOP CATCH THE DOWNTOWN BARRIE BIA SPONSORED ‘WING WALKER’ PERFORMANCE SUPPORTING WOMEN IN AVIATION!
SUNDAY – DAY 3
DOWNTOWN BARRIE: HERITAGE PARK, MERIDIAN PLACE & DUNLOP STREET
● 10:00am – 5pm: AIR SHOW GROUND DISPLAY: HERITAGE PARK, MERIDIAN PLACE AND DUNLOP ST
● 12:00pm – 10:00pm: ‘TOP WING’ CHALLENGE – VISIT PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS AND BUSINESS TO TRY OUT SPECIAL ‘AIR SHOW’ INSPIRED CHICKEN WINGS! Share your Top Wing experience! Tag us on Instagram @downtownbarrie and include the hashtag #topwing for a chance to win a $50 Downtown Barrie Gift Card!
● 12pm: WATER SKI SHOW ON KEMPENFELT BAY
● 1:00pm – 4:00pm: AIR SHOW OVER KEMPENFELT BAY
■ BE SURE TOP CATCH THE DOWNTOWN BARRIE BIA SPONSORED ‘WING WALKER’ PERFORMANCE SUPPORTING WOMEN IN AVIATION!
