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AirFest returns to Roben Hood Airport next month

After being canceled in 2024, the city of Big Rapids has announced the return of AirFest next month.

The event will be held on Saturday, June 28, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Admission is free.

Live music will begin at 9:30 a.m., and a bake sale will support the Mecosta County Senior Center. Helicopter rides will also be available for $40 per person.

Other activities include a pancake breakfast, touch-a-truck event, and a remote-control flying display. T-shirts will be available for purchase.

For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page: 2025 AirFest at Roben-Hood Airport.

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