2025 Barrie Airshow Weekend presented by Pratt Homes

Friday, June 6, 2025 | 11:00am–11:59pm
Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 10:00am–6:00pm
Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 10:00am–6:00pm

Location
Along the sparkling shores of Kempenfelt Bay

This exciting weekend kicked off at the Aviation Career & Education Fair at General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre on Friday. Later Friday night, Meridian Place hosted a meet-and-greet with pilots and performers of the 2025 Barrie Airshow, a fun Drone Show presented by Pratt Homes and Commissionaires, followed by a free outdoor movie screening presented by Downtown Barrie.

On Saturday and Sunday, attendees looked to the skies over Barrie’s beautiful Kempenfelt Bay as iconic aircraft performed inspiring displays of aviation wonder in a free show for the whole family.

Programming Schedule

Friday, June 6

TimeDetails
11am–1pmAviation Career & Education Fair at General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre
8–8:45pmMeet and greet with 2025 Barrie Airshow pilots and performers at Meridian Place
9:45–10pm2025 Drone Show at Meridian Place presented by Pratt Homes and Commissionaires
10–11:59pmFree outdoor movie screening of Top Gun at Meridian Place presented by Downtown Barrie BIA

Saturday, June 7 & Sunday, June 8

Programming schedules were subject to change. 
TimeDetails
All dayOpen Air Dunlop
10am–5pm
11am–12pm
Sunday only
Performance by CFB Borden Brass & Reed Volunteer Band at Meridian Place
11am–6pmLicensed area featuring Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery at Heritage Park
12–12:30pmMuskoka Extreme water show on Kempenfelt Bay off Heritage Park
12:40pmOpening address – Tune in to 87.9FM from around the waterfront or listen from the speakers around the bay
Starting at 1pm2025 Barrie Airshow presented by Pratt Homes

Featured Performers

Military Performers

* Update posted Sunday morning: Unfortunately, the CF18's won't be able to perform today. The pilots will, however, be down at the show today mingling with the crowd, so come on out!

Civilian Performers

Vendors & Displays

Check out a variety of vendors, including tasty festival foods and drinks, and displays from aviation-themed organizations on Saturday & Sunday, 10am–5pm.

Water bottle refill stations will be located in Meridian Place and Centennial Park.

Airshow Viewing Information

Public Notifications & Restrictions

NEW! Inclusion Services Area

Our Inclusion Services Area, new in 2025 and located near the playground at Centennial Park, was designed to ensure all guests feel welcome, supported and comfortable throughout the show. This strategically designed and located space featured a variety of sensory-friendly accommodations to assist in making everyone's airshow experience the best it can be! 

We had noise-cancelling headphones that can be borrowed, calming fidget tools, and sensory tents for those who may need a break from the excitement. Flexible seating options were also available to meet diverse comfort and accessibility needs. Trained inclusion support were on staff to help support, as well. We were excited to welcome everyone to our inclusion area at the 2025 Barrie Airshow!

Getting Around

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 offered a FREE shuttle for the Airshow! Attendees could 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. The shuttle ran:

  • Saturday, June 7: 9:40am–5:50pm
  • Sunday, June 8: 9:40am–5:50pm

Get Full Shuttle Details

Road Closures

The following road closures were in effect for the Barrie Airshow:

  • Dunlop Street (Maple to Mulcaster) from 6am on Saturday, June 7 to 3am on Monday, June 9
  • Simcoe Street (Bayfield to Dunlop E) from 6am on Saturday, June 7 to 7pm on Sunday, June 8

View Current Map of Barrie Road Closures

Drone Show Sponsors

The 2025 Drone Show is sponsored by Pratt Homes and Commissionaires.

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Pratt Homes
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Commissionaires

Airshow Support

Presented by:

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Support provided by:

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CFB Borden Logo
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Downtown Barrie BIA
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Sponsors: 

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Commissionaires, Hayco Commercial Group, Government of Ontario, McDonalds, Dooley Lucenti, Barnburner Charity Hockey Game, BMO, Rudy Mak Surveying, Barry & Liz Peacock, DSI Heavy Equipment Global Sales, DV Bell Foundation, Cravings Fine Food, Skyline, Partners REIT, Queens Hotel, Georgian Communities, Macneil Construction, Seven Elements Wealth Planning, PWC Plumbing, Coca-Cola Canada, Tourism Barrie, GO Transit, Nav Canada, Muskoka Extreme, Friday Harbour, D-Fend Solutions, Smart AMS, Chartright Air Group

 

The Barrie Airshow is committed to making a positive impact on our community! A portion of our sponsorship funds will be donated to Living Green Barrie, a local non-profit dedicated to creating a greener, healthier future for our community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing sponsors for making this possible through their support of the 2025 Barrie Airshow. Together we can make a difference!

You too can help reduce the carbon footprint by supporting local reforestation and sustainability initiatives. Consider making your own donation to Living Green Barrie to help fund tree planting, urban greening, and climate action projects right here in Barrie. Make a donation to Living Green Barrie.