The Only Place in North America to See This Many Running Model Railroads Spanning Four Football Fields
Discount Ticket Prices
Discount Tickets are available online or at participating hobby shops, and sold only through 11:59 p.m. the day before the event.
Adults (13 and Up)
1 Day Admission
$12 advance; $16 at the door
2 Day Admission
$17 advance; not available at the door
Kids (4-12)
1 Day Admission
$4 advance; $6 at the door
2 Day Admission
$6 advance; not available at the door
NMRA Members
1 Day Admission
$10 advance; not available at the door
2 Day Admission
$15 advance; not available at the door
Special Admission
Military/Veterans with ID
$8.50 (Only available at the door)
Children (3 & under)
FREE (no ticket needed; must be accompanied by an adult)
Be the first in at Trainfest!
Back by Popular Demand the PRIME ACCESS TICKET – get into Trainfest starting at 8 am Saturday morning
Happy Veteran’s Day
Trainfest offers reduced admission prices to active US military and veterans
Tickets can be purchased at the door (not available online) when showing a Military ID, Veteran’s Administration ID Card, or a copy of one’s DD Form 214, 220, 256, 257, 363 or 2542.
Are you a youth group leader?
Trainfest offers free admission to youth groups in exchange for an hour of volunteering.
Where to Stay
Need a hotel room?
A select number of hotels have been named a Trainfest Host or Preferred Hotel. Each offers accommodation discounts and packages which include Trainfest admission tickets. Most room blocks expire mid-October and have limited availability. Reserve your room early!
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