
THE
CenterPoint
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Dayton Air Show 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1 , 2025
2025 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show
June 21-22, 2025
After an incredible 50th celebration, the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger is primed and ready to kick off the next 50 years with the return of the US Air Force Thunderbirds in 2025 at Dayton International Airport.
As always, the air show will feature food and fun for fans of all ages. Seating is limited and typically sells out well in advance of the event.
Dayton Air Show Ticket Information
Vandalia Flight Fest - Presented by Dayton Air Show
New this year is the Flight Fest
Presented by the Dayton Air Show!
This is a FREE community event that will take place June 20, 2025 from 6 PM to 10 PM at the Vandalia Recreation Center (1111 Stonequarry Road Dayton, OH 45414).
It will feature a meet and greet with the USAF Thunderbirds and other performers, a flyover from one of our performers, live music from the Lt. Dan Band, a walk-through parade, various kids activities, food and drinks, and more!
While this event is free, we do require everyone to have a ticket to attend. Tickets can be reserved for FREE on EventSprout. Click the button below to secure your ticket today!
Featured Performers
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
The Thunderbirds will headline the 2025 Dayton Air Show.
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U.S. Army Golden Knights
Formed in 1959, the Golden Knights are the Army’s official demonstration team.
U.S. Army Golden Knights
B-29 Superfortress -Doc
One of only two B-29's still flying in the world.
B-29 Superfortress - Doc
USAF C-17 Globemaster III East Coast Demo
Back again this year!
C-17 globemaster
Red Bull Air Force
Pushing the limits of flight in a show stopping demonstration.
Red Bull Air Force
Brian Correll
This is not your dad’s Pitts…
Brian Correll
Vertigo Airshows - Bob Carlton
His Salto sailplane pushing boundaries.
Vertigo Air Shows - Bob Carlton
Mini Jet Airshows - Tom Larkin
A 300 mph fully aerobatic mini jet.
Mini Jet Airshows - Tom Larkin
Firewalkers International Pyro
High explosives, gasoline, and fireworks in stunning choreography.
Firewalkers Pyro
Third Strike Wingwalking
A thrilling, emotional, and historical performance you won't forget.
Third Strike Wingwalking
FighterJets Jet Demo Team
Until the F-16 entered service, the MIG-17 was the tightest-turning fighter in the world.
FighterJets Jet Demo Team
T-34 Association
The T-34 Mentor was flown by the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marines.
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Goodyear Blimp
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Goodyear Blimp program
Goodyear Blimp
Maverick & Iceman
See and talk to the iconic duo in person at the show!
Maverick and Iceman Performers
Ohio State Football
2025
Tickets for those games available now; additional ticket opportunities coming soon
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Game times and television network carriers for a select group of games throughout the Big Ten Conference were released today by the conference. The announcement includes two more game times and television networks for Ohio State's 2024 schedule of games. Confirmed times and carriers for Ohio State include:
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Aug. 31 – Ohio State vs. Akron at Ohio Stadium: 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS
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Sept. 7 – Ohio State vs. Western Michigan at Ohio Stadium: 7:30 p.m. ET on BTN
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Nov. 30 – Ohio State vs. Michigan at Ohio Stadium: 12 p.m. ET on FOX (previously announced)
Dayton Flyers
Basketball
2025
DAYTON – University of Dayton junior forward DaRon Holmes II announced today that he is ending his college career and entering the NBA draft. He made the announcement on Instagram, adding "As always, GO FLYERS!!"
Holmes will be the third Flyer picked in the last five drafts -- Obi Toppin in 2020 and Toumani Camara in 2023.

The CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show 2023
ISBN-724849902277
“The Dayton Times” July 2023 Issue
FEATURING
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Show Dates: July 22nd and 23rd, 2023
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Flag Drop and National Anthem
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U.S. Army Golden Knights
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Bill Stein Airshows
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Randy Ball
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Red Bull Helicopter & Red Bull Skydiving Team
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LANG F-15 EAGLE
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US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet West Coast Rhino Demo Team
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B-25 Rosie's Reply
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Firewalkers International Pyro
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Redline Airshows
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Kevin Coleman
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U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Fly-By
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After Shock Jet Fire Truck
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

The CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show 2022
ISBN-724849902276
“The Dayton Times” July 2022 Issue
FEATURING
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Show Dates: July 30th and 31st, 2022
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Flag Drop and National Anthem
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U.S. Army Golden Knights
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U.S. Air Force F-15s Fly-By
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Kent Pietsch's Comedy Act
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Vampire Airshows
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Helicopters AH-64 / Apache AH-1 Cobra Fly-by
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CareFlight Medical Helicopter
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Tora! Tora! Tora!
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U.S. Air Force E-3 AWACS Fly-By (Sunday Only)
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Kevin Coleman
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U.S. Air Force F-16 Demo with P-51 Mustang - Heritage Flight
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U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Fly-By
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U.S. Air Force C-17 Demo
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Kent Pietsch's Dead Stick Act
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U.S. Navy Blue Angels
The CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show 2021
ISBN-16-9880770074082
“The Dayton Times” July 2021 Issue
FEATURING
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Feature Show: 12:00pm to 4:15p
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Flag Drop and National Anthem
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US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team
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U.S. Air Force C-17 Demonstration
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Mike Wiscus with Lucas Oil Airshows
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AeroShell Aerobatic Team
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U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet Demonstration
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U.S. Navy F-18 Demonstration with Corsair
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CareFlight Helicopter Flyby
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Jacquie B
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Shockwave Jet Truck
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
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