Upcoming Events
Open Day February
Come join us on Sunday while we have the museum open to the public. Get tickets today!
Cars, Kids & Coffee March
Getting the next generation involved and excited about cars of any kind!
Open Day March
Come join us on Sunday while we have the museum open to the public. Get tickets today!
Inspiring Future Generations 2026
The Cobra Experience is proud to announce our 2026 Global Icon Award recipient: “Mr. Cobra,” Lynn Park.
For more than six decades, Lynn has been the ultimate ambassador for the Cobra, likely owning more Cobras than anyone on the planet and building one of the finest collections in the world. Just as legendary as the cars is the man himself, passionate, generous, and one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.
Join us for dinner as we celebrate Lynn’s Global Icon Award, hear from special guest hear unforgettable stories from a lifetime spent with Cobras and Inspire Future Generations.
Spring Swap Meet
🏁 OUTDOOR SWAP MEET- ANY MAKE - RAIN OR SHINE
Parts • Memorabilia • Tools • Collectibles
FREE Admission | Open to the Public
📅 EVENT DETAILS
Sunday, March 29
Vendor Setup:
• Early-Bird: 6:00–6:30 AM (fee)
• Standard: 6:30–8:00 AM
Public Hours:
• 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location:
The Cobra Experience
777 Arnold Dr, Martinez, CA
🚗 VENDOR INFORMATION
• $25 per parking spot (multiple spot discount and limited)
• Spots are approximately 8' × 14'
• Multiple spots may be purchased
• Sell from your vehicle or canopy
• Bring your own tables & canopy
• No early teardown before 1:00 PM
Coffee and donuts will available for purchase.
Cars, Kids & Coffee April
Getting the next generation involved and excited about cars of any kind!
Open Day April
Come join us on Sunday while we have the museum open to the public. Get tickets today!
Cobra Day Car Show
SAVE THE DATE - June 6th, 2026. Join us for our favorite day of the year! Cobra Day - our All Ford Car Show with 150 cars! Admission is free to the show, $ applies for museum entrance. To find out more - www.cobraday.org
Open Day January
Come join us on Sunday while we have the museum open to the public. Get tickets today!
Movie Night - F1 - The Movie
Join us for a viewing of F1 - The Movie.
A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to mentor and team up with a younger driver.
Space is limited. Movie is 2.5 hours, rated PG-13
Open Day December
Come join us on Sunday while we have the museum open to the public. Get tickets today!
Open Day November
Come join us on Sunday while we have the museum open to the public. Get tickets today!
Cars, Kids & Coffee November - LAST OF THE SEASON
Getting the next generation involved and excited about cars of any kind!
Movie Night - Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Join us for a viewing of the final Mission Impossible.
Hunt and the IMF pursue a dangerous AI called the Entity that's infiltrated global intelligence. With governments and a figure from his past in pursuit, Hunt races to stop it from forever changing the world.
Space is limited. Movie is 2.75 hours, rated PG-13
Open Day October
Come join us on Sunday while we have the museum open to the public. Get tickets today!
Cars, Kids & Coffee October
Getting the next generation involved and excited about cars of any kind!
DVMA All Ford End Of Season Car Show
Diablo Valley Mustang Association All Ford Car Show at The Cobra Experience - museum will be open 10-2
Open Day September
Come join us on Sunday while we have the museum open to the public. Get tickets today!
Cars, Kids & Coffee September
Getting the next generation involved and excited about cars of any kind!
Driving Manual September
Join us for a fun couple of hours learning how to drive a manual transmission!
Under The Hood Tour
Join us Saturday, August 23rd at 10:00 for a 3 hour tour of the Cobra Performance Restoration Shop, the Cobra Experience Vault and Library, lunch, and includes museum entry fee.
Space is extremely limited.
Lunch will include sandwich, salad, chip, drink, and cookie.
Tour group will gather in Pinole, CA at 9:45 am and then be guided to shop and from there to museum etc. Once registration is confirmed, you will be given specifics and further information.
RSVP TODAY - SPACE IS LIMITED
1965 World Champions Party
Join us to celebrate 60 years!
Doors open at 5:00pm
Enjoy dinner, program and live auction
Come dressed in your 1965 attire!!
RSVP TODAY - SPACE IS LIMITED
1965 Celebration Week
Join us to celebrate 60 years!
Doors open at 5:00pm
Enjoy dinner, program and live auction
Come dressed in your 1965 attire!!
RSVP TODAY - SPACE IS LIMITED
Open Day August
Come join us on Sunday while we have the museum open to the public. Get tickets today!
Open Day July
Come join us on Sunday while we have the museum open to the public. Get tickets today!
Driving Manual July-Sold Out
Join us for a fun couple of hours learning how to drive a manual transmission!
F1 VIP Showing
Join us for a Private VIP, F1 The Movie, screening at the Orinda Theater on Saturday, July 6th, 2025 at 3PM! Your ticket gets you into our private group showing and includes popcorn and a soda/water or adult beverage. All proceeds support The Cobra Experience!
Space is limited. Movie is 2.5 hours, rated PG-13
There are several restaurants for dinner in Orinda nearby.
Movie description: In the 1990s, Sonny Hayes was Formula 1's most promising driver until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, the owner of a struggling Formula 1 team convinces Sonny to return to racing and become the best in the world. Driving alongside the team's hotshot rookie, Sonny soon learns that the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.
Starring Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Damson Idris, and Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick amongst others)
Open Day June
Come join us on Sunday while we have the museum open to the public. Get tickets today!
Cobra Day Car Show
Join us for our favorite day of the year! Cobra Day - our All Ford Car Show with 150 cars! Admission is free to the show, $ applies for museum entrance. To find out more - www.cobraday.org
Cars and Trains
Visit the museum to experience model trains running on a beautiful European-themed layout at The Cobra Experience!
A great partnership between European Train Enthusiasts and The Cobra Experience.
Open Day May
Come join us on Sunday while we have the museum open to the public. Get tickets today!
Cars, Kids & Coffee May - Fairlane Meet
Getting the next generation involved and excited about cars of any kind!
Driving Manual May - SOLD OUT
Join us for a fun couple of hours learning how to drive a manual transmission!
Snakes at the farm
Join us for a fun family friendly afternoon at the Balestrieri Family Farm with cars, wine tasting, music, food truck, animals and friends!
There is only a fee to secure a paved show car spot, otherwise event attendance is free. Food/wine ($).
Open Day April Easter Sunday
Come join us on Sunday while we have the museum open to the public. Get tickets today!
Cars, Kids & Coffee April - Easter Egg Hunt
Getting the next generation involved and excited about cars of any kind!
Mustang Day Drive
Join us for a scenic one hour drive to celebrate Mustang day, and the option for lunch afterward at The Cobra Experience
Meet at The Cobra Experience at 10:00 and we will head out for about an hour scenic drive!
Car registration is required
Lunch available as an add on option($)