POW/MIA RECOGNITION NIGHT

In the United States, National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed annually on the third Friday in September. It honors those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action. This year the Palm Springs Air Museum will be holding its sixth annual POW/MIA event on that Saturday evening September 20th. The Palm Springs Air Museum will remember all those who made these sacrifices for our freedoms by joining together the people who proudly wore the Vietnam POW bracelets and the military members they wore them for. Join us for an evening of stories, first meetings, happiness, tears, and remembrance for all who gave so much.

CHILI COOK-OFF/CAR SHOW

Be a part of the fun at PSAM’s Annual Chili Cook-Off and Car Show! Burn rubber to come on over to see some awesome rides and enjoy a tasting of various chili offerings for the Museum’s volunteers secret recipes. It will be a ghoulish feast for the eyes and the tummy. Supported by the Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association and Coulson Aviation.

PROPS & HOPS

The Palm Springs Air Museum hosts our annual Props and Hops Craft Beer Festival featuring craft beers from all over the region, local musical acts, food vendors and flight exhibitions. This event grows in popularity every year as it has become the premier craft beer event in the valley.

SNOWTOPIA

Santa Claus and 60 tons of real snow will land at the Palm Springs Air Museum for SNOWTOPIA! December 19 through December 22 from 6 to 9 PM. It’s a Winter Wonderland with Meet and Greet with Santa and all sorts of fun family activities!  Enjoy 60 tons of snow in a playground outside on the tarmac; ride a real holiday Train; make your own S’Mores over outdoor firepits. Feast on pizza, hot dogs and more from Food Trucks.  Frosty the Snowman, Elves and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for photos galore. Enjoy craft-making and holiday shopping inside the Miles Hangar.

Kids 5 and under get in free.

ANNUAL GALA

Our annual black tie or military uniform Gala is an event not to be missed. This annual celebration honors special members in the world of aviation and supports the education mission of the Palm Springs Air Museum.  This year’s theme is a celebration marking 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War.

This is a very special day at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Our Memorial service is dedicated to all our fallen comrades, who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. In their honor, we highlight the service with a fly-by and flower drop of over 3,000 red and white carnations from a vintage warbird. This year is Semper Fi, the only flying Mitchell PBJ (US Marine and Navy versions of the B-25). This most impressive ceremony is our way of saluting our fallen comrades. Flight exhibitions & activities scheduled all day long, with Flower Drop Memorial Ceremony starting at 1PM. Ceremony includes acknowledging our local Gold Star Families who lost a loved one. Flowers drop after the Missing Man Formation, around 2 PM.  Lockheed Martin’s DARKSTAR will also be on view inside one of the hangars.

Other Upcoming Events

• Open Cockpit Saturdays: P-40 Warhawk

  

  Museum guests are treated to the extra special experience of being allowed to sit at the controls and pose for pictures. From 10:00-12:00 each Saturday, a selected aircraft will be

  July 19 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

• Open Cockpit Saturdays: F7F Tigercat

  

  Museum guests are treated to the extra special experience of being allowed to sit at the controls and pose for pictures. From 10:30-12:30 each Saturday, a selected aircraft will be

  July 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm