# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Open Cockpit Day - Spring 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 08:30 am (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for Open Cockpit Day on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026! Gates Open at 8:30am.

Come see our newly restored B-52 Stratofortress on display at Castle Air Museum! This historic war-fighter is the plane that made Castle Air Force Base famous.

Fun for the whole family, at your local Castle Air Museum! Experience over 70 years of aviation history up close and in-person, with many of our aircraft open for viewing. Castle features the most complete collection of Bombers on the West Coast, including some of the rarest preserved bombers in the nation, like the Douglas B-18 Bolo, Douglas B-23 Dragon, Convair B-36 Peacemaker, North American B-45 Tornado, Boeing B-50 Superfortress, and Convair B-58 Hustler.

NEW for this year:

🎶Live Music by the Southside Boomers

🍻Beer Garden provided by Winton VFW
🐑Petting Zoo provided by Buhach Colony FFA
🐕‍🦺K-9 Unit onsite from Merced County Sheriff

You can also expect:

🗨 Plane-talk with retired pilots, veterans, maintainers, and more

🍔 Great eats from local vendors
🚨 Military/Police/Fire/EMS demonstrations
🚁 Helicopter rides (additional purchase)

PRE-SALE Tickets available in April! Take 10% off admission rates when you purchase your tickets online. Stay tuned for Pre-Sale drop!

Standard Admission ticket prices:

Adult/General Admission – $25.00
Seniors (65+) – $20.00
Children (6-17) – $15.00
Children under 6 (with paid adult) – FREE
Active & Retired Military (with I.D.) – $20.00

Traveling in from out of town? Stay at the Castle Air Museum RV Park!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/atwater/open-cockpit-day-spring-2026/200029937835346
- **Event Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 662

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Atwater
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 5050 Santa Fe Dr, Atwater, CA, United States, California 95301
- **lat**: 37.36691
- **long**: -120.57774
- **full address**: 5050 Santa Fe Dr, Atwater, CA, United States, California 95301

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Open Cockpit Day - Spring 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Open Cockpit Day - Spring 2026 takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 08:30 am at 5050 Santa Fe Dr, Atwater, CA, United States, California 95301.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Open Cockpit Day - Spring 2026?
  - **A:** Open Cockpit Day - Spring 2026 is organized by Castle Air Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Open Cockpit Day - Spring 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Atwater, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 660+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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