Edwards AFB hasn't had an open house event for 3 years, so there was a lot of interest in the 2009 show. Something about being a desert and all that. 

There was a long line of headlights stretching back on the one lane road from the main entrance. The traffic flow and control did not take into account trying to get 250,000 people out at the same time. Even at 6am, there was a line of vehicles waiting to get in. The line  line would get longer and longer as the day wore on, and it would take some people almost 5 hours before they parked, went through security, got on a bus, and finally make it on base! 

I One of the more famous exploits there was Chuck Yeager breaking the sound barrier. Edwards is also known for being the alternate landing site for the Space Shuttle. However, if you could get past the traffic situation, you were in for a treat, as there were some fantastic displays and flying to be seen at the Edwards Open House air show. Needless to say, getting out was really quite nasty as well.