NATIONAL MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION®
TRAINFEST®
Baird Center
400 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203
November 1 & 2, 2025
For further information contact trainfest@nmra.org
Fun for the Whole Family
From your littlest engineer ... to the most experienced Model Railroader
It's All Here!
Ride Thomas®
Vendor Booths
Modeling Demos
The Baird Center
Trainfest Features
- Dozens of major model railroad manufacturers - Plan some time to meet the manufacturers!
- Product Announcements
- Hands on Demonstrations
- Train dealers from across the country with amazing show specials
- 50+ operating model train displays in many different sizes and scales
- Over 250 booths filling over 500 tables of the industry’s leading manufacturers and retailers
- FREE riding train for kids
The Baird Center is a newly renovated first class facility with over 1 million square feet of space all under one roof. Trainfest will be using halls D & E utilizing 170,000 sq. ft. of trains!
The Baird Center Offers
- Lots of Parking Options
- Improved Access to Public Transportation
- Better Hotel Access for those Staying Overnight
- Improved Restaurant & Entertainment Options for those attending the show
Attendees
- Parking Info
- Show Map: Coming Soon
- Tickets: On Sale September 15th
- Hotel Information
Vendor, Exhibitor and Layouts
- Parking Info
- Show Map: Coming Soon
- Hotel Info
- Exhibitor general information
- Exhibitor List
- Layout List
- Registration Applications
Click here for Vendors, Exhibitors and Layouts Information and Packets
Admission Prices
Advanced Ticket Pricing
Save Time! Don't Wait in Line! - Purchase Tickets in Advance Online! (link coming soon)
Online Ticket Discounted Rate - Buy Online and Save (link coming soon)
| Ticket Type | Adult | Child Under 11 with Adult purchase |
|---|---|---|
|
2 Day Pass |
$20.00 |
Free |
|
Saturday Ticket |
$18.95 |
Free |
|
Sunday Ticket |
$13.95 |
Free |
Onsite Ticket Pricing at the Door
Only cash is accepted at the door, no credit cards or checks. Consider online tickets for the best price and the ability to use a credit card!
| Ticket Type at the Door | Adult | Child Under 11 with Adult Purchase |
|---|---|---|
|
2 Day Pass |
$25.00 |
Free |
|
Saturday Ticket |
$20.00 |
Free |
|
Sunday Ticket |
$15.00 |
Free |
Show Hours
- Saturday, November 1, 2025
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday, November 2, 2025
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
