Name: Stearman & Friends 2026
Start: 2026-07-03T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-05T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Flugplatz Bienenfarm

Stearman & Friends

About Stearman & Friends

Stearman & Friends is the Brandenburg weekend for US vintage aviation. From July 3rd to 5th, 2026, around 30 Boeing Stearman biplanes, T-28 Trojans, T-6 Harvards, Bell UH-1s, and other historic US aircraft will gather at Bienenfarm Airfield, about 30 km west of Berlin. The program includes aerobatic displays, parachute jumps, scenic flights in Stearman biplanes, an exhibition of US vintage vehicles, a beer garden, and a bouncy castle. Tickets from €12.50, children under 16 free.

Dates 03 Jul — 05 Jul 2026

Venue Friesack (12063)

Prices 8.00€ — 18.00€

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Edition 2026

Stearman & Friends — edition 2026

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Stearman & Friends 2026 runs from July 3rd to 5th at Bienenfarm Airfield. Boeing Stearman, T-28 Trojan, T-6/Harvard, Bell UH-1, Twin Bonanza, and other historic US aircraft in the display. Scenic flights in Stearman biplanes available. Box office Friday €12.50, Saturday €18, Sunday €15; children under 16 free. Online discount until June 25th, early bird until April 30th.

Stearman & Friends 2026 Daily Program

Friday, July 3rd — Gates open 12:00 PM, participant arrivals, display blocks 2:00 PM–3:00 PM and 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
Saturday, July 4th — Gates open 10:00 AM, flying operations start 11:00 AM, display 12:00 PM–1:30 PM and 3:30 PM–5:00 PM, campfire for pilots in the evening
Sunday, July 5th — Gates open 10:00 AM, flying operations 11:00 AM, display 12:00 PM–1:00 PM and 2:30 PM–3:30 PM, staggered departures until evening

Highlights Stearman & Friends 2026

Boeing Stearman biplanes in formation — Scenic flights in an open Stearman cockpit — T-28 Trojan, T-6 Harvard, Bell UH-1 Huey on display — Campfire for pilots on Saturday evening.

Programme Stearman & Friends 2026

2026 Program — Aircraft and Acts

Boeing Stearman formation (biplane, US Army trainer from the 1930s) — Scenic flights available
T-28 Trojan — 1950s US trainer
T-6 Harvard / SNJ variants
Bell UH-1 Huey — Vietnam-era helicopter
Twin Bonanza, NH90 Marine, Hiller UH12
Aerobatic demos between display blocks
Parachute jumps onto the airfield
Ground exhibition — US vintage vehicles (Cadillacs, Mustangs, Trucks)
Spotter area with good runway view
Refreshments — Beer garden, bouncy castle, sausages, coffee
Evening program — Campfire and get-together for visiting pilots and spotters

Prices Stearman & Friends 2026

Box office Friday €12.50 / Saturday €18 / Sunday €15 adults; students/seniors €8 / €13 / €10.50. Children under 16 free. Online discount until June 25th, early bird until April 30th.

Practical information

Practical information — Stearman & Friends

Getting There

By car: A10 Berliner Ring, exit Pausin or Friesack, then country road towards Bienenfarm (follow signs). By train: RE2 to Friesack, then connecting bus or taxi (approx. 15 min.). Parking available directly at the airfield.

Tickets (Box Office)

Friday: €12.50 adults, €8 students/seniors, children under 16 free. Saturday: €18/€13. Sunday: €15/€10.50. Online discount until June 25th, early bird discount until April 30th.

Tip

Hearing protection recommended for children (radial engines). Book Stearman scenic flights well in advance.

Flying Classics over the Havelland

When the distinctive Stearman silhouette circles over Bienenfarm Airfield near Friesack on the first July weekend — painted yellow-red, two wings, radial engine — one of Brandenburg's most unusual festivals begins: Stearman & Friends. The weekend is a meeting point for the European US vintage aircraft scene, attracting thousands of aviation enthusiasts annually, who either fly in their own machines or attend as spectators.

Date and Daily Program 2026

In 2026, Stearman & Friends runs from Friday, July 3rd, to Sunday, July 5th, 2026. Daily schedule over the three days:

Friday — Gates open 12:00 PM, participant arrivals, display blocks 2:00 PM–3:00 PM and 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
Saturday — Gates open 10:00 AM, flying operations start 11:00 AM, display blocks 12:00 PM–1:30 PM and 3:30 PM–5:00 PM
Sunday — Gates open 10:00 AM, flying operations 11:00 AM, display blocks 12:00 PM–1:00 PM and 2:30 PM–3:30 PM, staggered departures until evening

Aircraft That Fly

The 2026 display is scheduled to include: Boeing Stearman biplanes (trainers for the US Army Air Corps in the 1930s), T-28 Trojan, T-6/Harvard variants, Bell UH-1 helicopters, Twin Bonanza, an NH90 Marine helicopter, and an Hiller UH12. Additionally, there will be an exhibition of US vintage vehicles on the ground (Cadillacs, Mustangs, Pickups), photographer areas, and a beer garden.

Fly, Jump, Watch

A special offering of the festival: Scenic flights in a Stearman biplane. Those who want to circle over the Havelland in an open cockpit can book for an additional fee — places are highly sought after and sell out weeks in advance. Between display blocks, paratroopers jump onto the airfield; in the evening, the pilot community gathers around a campfire.

Bienenfarm — Brandenburg's Oldest Airfield

Bienenfarm Airfield is located in the Havelland district, about 30 km west of Berlin, near Nauen. Flying took place here as early as the 1920s — today, Bienenfarm is one of Brandenburg's most active sports airfields and a popular hangar for historic aircraft. The festival is the annual highlight of the airfield's calendar.