Festival of Trains

09/16/2026

🚂 Southwest Idaho Train Show 2026!
Two full days of model trains, layouts, vendors, and family fun — right here in Caldwell!

📍 O’Connor Field House
2207 Blaine Street, Caldwell, Idaho 83605

🗓 September 19–20, 2026
Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM

🎟 Admission:
• $5 Cash
• $6 Cards
• Kids 12 & Under FREE

This show is run and operated by the Caldwell Model Train Club — not Festival of Trains.

Bring the whole family and enjoy trains, layouts, railroadiana, and great vendors!

📧 Questions: [email protected]

07/25/2026

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06/07/2026

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05/24/2026

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05/05/2026

🚂 Lincoln Model Train Show – May 9 & 10, 2026!
Join us at the Sandhills Global Event Center (formerly Lancaster Event Center)
📍 4100 N. 84th St., Lincoln, NE 68507

🗓 Show Hours
• Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

🎟 Admission
• $10 per Adult (Cash or Card)
• Kids 12 & Under FREE with paid adult
• $1 off with a can of food for the Food Bank*
• $1 off for Military, Veterans & First Responders*
(*Food discount limit $1 per adult. Discounts stack for up to $2 off with a can of food.)

🚂 Presented By
This show is run and operated by the Lincoln Area Railway Historical Society.

Come out for a great weekend celebrating trains, history, and community!

04/18/2026

🎉 Door Prize & Contest Winners Announced Throughout the Day! 🎉
We’ve already had several lucky winners today — and more drawings are coming as the day goes on. Don’t miss your chance.

🚂 Come visit us at the Festival of Trains – Oklahoma City!
📍 OKC State Fairgrounds – Expo Hall
🕔 Today (Saturday): Open until 5 PM
🕓 Tomorrow (Sunday): 10 AM – 4 PM

Bring the family, enjoy the layouts, shop the vendors, and be part of the fun. See you at the show!

04/15/2026

🚂 Oklahoma City — The 3rd Annual Festival of Trains Returns April 18–19!
Get ready, OKC! The 3rd Annual Festival of Trains is back at the OKC Fairgrounds with more family fun than ever — including UNLIMITED rides on 4 different trains with every paid admission.
📅 April 18–19, 2026
📍 OKC Fairgrounds – Expo Hall
3213 Wichita Walk, Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Show Hours:
• Saturday: 10am–5pm (Good for BOTH days!)
• Sunday: 10am–4pm
🎟 Admission
• $13 Saturday Online / $15 Door
• $10 Sunday Online / $12 Door
• Kids 2 & under free
• All fees included
🎡 Included With Admission
• UNLIMITED rides on 4 different trains
• Huge operating layouts
• Dozens of vendors
• Family activities
• Free re‑entry all weekend with a Saturday ticket
👉 Tickets & Info: festoftrains.com
Bring the whole family and experience trains of every size, shape, and style — all under one roof.

03/31/2026

🚂 Oklahoma City — The 3rd Annual Festival of Trains Returns April 18–19!
Get ready, OKC! The 3rd Annual Festival of Trains is back at the OKC Fairgrounds with more family fun than ever — including UNLIMITED rides on 4 different trains with every paid admission.

📅 April 18–19, 2026
📍 OKC Fairgrounds – Expo Hall
3213 Wichita Walk, Oklahoma City, OK 73107

Show Hours:
• Saturday: 10am–5pm (Good for BOTH days!)
• Sunday: 10am–4pm

🎟 Admission
• $13 Saturday Online / $15 Door
• $10 Sunday Online / $12 Door
• Kids 2 & under free
• All fees included

🎡 Included With Admission
• UNLIMITED rides on 4 different trains
• Huge operating layouts
• Dozens of vendors
• Family activities
• Free re‑entry all weekend with a Saturday ticket

👉 Tickets & Info: festoftrains.com

Bring the whole family and experience trains of every size, shape, and style — all under one roof.