Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
Event Hours: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Airshow: 1:30PM - 3:00PM - plan to arrive early

Services

The OCIA Air Fair partners with the Civil Air Patrol, Federal Aviation Administration, Michigan Office of Aeronautics, Oakland County Airports, military recruiters, flight schools and universities, aerospace manufacturers, aircraft owners and aviation businesses to ensure a fun and eventful learning experience for the whole family. The event is free to all, and the goal is to provide parking at as minimal cost as possible. The air show lineup includes a variety of aviation performers, from single ship to multi-ship acts, sky divers, and much more to come. Oakland County Parks & Recreation offers a special children’s playland and Oakland County Health Department is on hand with a health clinic to share information and provide services. Select food vendors and exhibitors are aligned on the ramp to the delight of our visitors. Airplane and helicopter rides are available at $50 per person.

Costs

Entry Fee: Free!

Air Rides (Airplane & Helicopter): $50 Per person

Activities

AIRSHOW PERFORMERS

• Misty Blues - all female skydiving team will be returning!
• Stephen Covington - flying "The Raptor"
• Skip Stewart - flying "Prometheus The Flying Machine" Biplane
• Redline Airshow - A 2-man formation aerobatic flight team in RV-8 aircraft

STATIC DISPLAY ~ Scheduled to Appear!

• 1928 Ford Tri-Motor – Historic aircraft on display & rides ~ Liberty Aviation Museum
• 1943 SB2C Helldiver “The Big-Tailed Beast” - Historic aircraft on display & rides ~ Commemorative Air Force West-Texas Wing
• 1944 McKinnon G21G Goose ~ EAA 2022 Grand Champion-Gold Lindy Award
• 1945 WWII B-25 Mitchell Bomber “Georgie’s Gal” ~Liberty Aviation Museum
• 1945 Grumman TBM-3E Avenger Torpedo Bomber ~ Lake Erie Warbirds
• Airport Fire Truck– Live demonstrations
• Airport Maintenance & Rescue Equipment Display! Come check out some of the awesome gear that keeps the airport running safely and smoothly! On display: snow removal equipment, our new fire truck, and more.
• Apogee Air – Aircraft on display
• B-727 Cargo Airplane – Explore this impressive aircraft
• EAA Chapter 194 – Aircraft display
• Eximious Flying Club – Aircraft on display
• Oakland County Sheriff’s Department – Helicopter on display
• Seaplanes – Unique aircraft display
• TOPS Flying Club – Aircraft on display
• Variety of General Aviation Aircraft – All shapes and sizes
• Vintage Aircraft – Classic planes from aviation history
• Warbirds of Glory – B25 Mitchell glass nose & turret
• Warren Flying Club – Aircraft on display
• WMU Aviation – College of Aviation – Aircraft display
• WWII Vehicles – History comes alive

ALSO ON THE RAMP

• Aviation Medical Exams – On-site services available
• Child and Family Charities – Operation Good Cheer – Supporting kids and families
• Civil Air Patrol – Flag folding demonstration
• Cub Scout Pack 182 – Community spotlight
• FAASTeam – East Michigan FSDO – Aviation safety information
• Joe’s Army Navy – Military surplus and gear
• Kids Zone Fun – Courtesy of Oakland County Parks & Rec (socks required for inflatables!)
• Mid-Michigan Honor Flight– Honoring our veterans
• Skydive Broncos – High-flying excitement
• The Ninety Nines – Women In Aviation making history
• U.S. Air Force Recruiting – Learn about careers in the skies
• U.S. Coast Guard – Meet the team and see the gear
• U.S. National Guard – Connect with our local service members
• U.S. Navy– Discover opportunities and tech
• Yankee Ladies – WAI Chapter – Women in aviation spotlight

IN THE TERMINAL ~ Scheduled to Appear!

• Flight Simulators for Seniors
• Michigan Mason’s ChildID program
• Oakland County Emergency Management & Homeland Security
• Oakland County Health & Safety Fair
• Oakland County Parks & Recreation Quiet Zone

OCIA Fair Mission

OCIA Air Fair is a 501(c)4 non-profit corporation with a mission to promote aviation safety, education, training, research, and public awareness in Oakland County. OCIA is an acronym for Oakland County International Airport based in Waterford Township, MI. The OCIA Air Fair is managed by a volunteer group of pilots, aviation professionals and general enthusiasts with a special interest and passion for promoting aviation, educating the public on aviation’s rich history, and introducing aviation to future generations. The organization hosts an annual air show event at OCIA to excite the community about the business, pleasure and military uses of aviation, and the economic impact it contributes to the local economy.