Festival of Trains

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.

03/27/2026

🚂 World's Greatest Hobby on Tour & Great Train Show – Dallas, TX!
Two amazing shows under one roof — perfect for families, hobbyists, and anyone who loves trains.

📅 March 28 & 29, 2026
⏰ 10:00am–4:00pm, both days
📍 Dallas Market Hall
2200 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207

🎟 Onsite Admission:
• 2‑Day Pass: $25.00
• Saturday: $20.00
• Sunday: $15.00
Cash only at the door.

💻 Discount Tickets Online — Save!
• 2‑Day Pass: $20.00
• Saturday: $18.95
• Sunday: $13.95

👧🧒 Kids 11 & under are FREE with an adult — no ticket required.

Come explore massive layouts, hands‑on activities, top‑tier vendors, and fun for the whole family.

03/19/2026

🚂 Great Train Show – Des Moines, IA!
Bring the whole family for a weekend full of trains, layouts, vendors, and hands‑on fun.

📅 March 21st & 22nd
⏰ 10am–4pm both days
📍 Iowa Events Center
730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309

🎟 Onsite Admission:
• $14 Adults (Saturday)
• $13 Adults (Sunday)
Cash only at the door. Saturday tickets are good for BOTH days!

💻 Buy Online & Save $2!
• $12 Adults (Saturday)
• $11 Adults (Sunday)

👧🧒 Kids 11 & under are FREE with an adult — no ticket needed.

Come explore trains of all scales, great layouts, and unique hobby vendors. See you in Des Moines!

02/17/2026

🚂 Oklahoma City! The 3rd Annual Festival of Trains rolls in April 18–19, 2026!

📍 OKC Fairgrounds – Expo Hall
3212 Wichita Walk, Oklahoma City, OK 73107

Show Hours:
• Saturday: 10am–5pm
• Sunday: 10am–4pm

Layouts, vendors, family fun, and trains of every scale — a full weekend for all ages!

🎟️ Tickets coming soon
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02/13/2026

🚂 Great Train Show – Costa Mesa, CA!
Come enjoy a weekend full of trains, layouts, vendors, and family fun at the OC Fair & Event Center!

📅 February 14th & 15th
⏰ 10am–4pm both days
📍 OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

🎟 Onsite Admission:

Adults $15 Saturday

Adults $14 Sunday
Cash only at the door. Saturday tickets are good for BOTH days.

💻 Discount Tickets Online – Save $2!

Adults $13 Saturday

Adults $12 Sunday

🧒👧 Kids 11 & under are FREE with an adult — no ticket needed.

Bring the whole family for a weekend of trains, shopping, rides, and excitement. Costa Mesa, we can’t wait to see you!

This show is owned and operated by Great Train Show, not Festival of Trains.