Celebrate the rich railroad history of Manassas with exciting activities for all ages. Explore model train displays, browse train memorabilia, and shop with specialty vendors. The festival is free to attend and runs from 9a.m. to 3p.m.. Don't miss the chance to embark on a scenic train ride aboard the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Excursion Train (must purchase tickets)! Departing from Manassas, this unforgettable journey will take you to the historic Town of Clifton and back. Train departures are at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. Tickets are $8 in cash and $9 by card.
 
You can purchase tickets at this location, or by visiting the Train Depot located at 9431 West Street, Manassas, Va. Excursion tickets are a popular item so we highly recommend purchasing ahead of time. Please arrive early and be mindful of the road closures.
 
Remember, the festival will feature a wide array of vendors, food, train displays, memorabilia, entertainment, raffles, and more! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to experience train travel and celebrate Manassas' railway heritage!

But Wait, There's More!
Not only will we have the scenic excursion train ride at this year's festival, but we'll also have plenty of other forms of fun and entertainment. The award winning Historic Manassas Farmer's Market will also be taking place right down the street while the shops, restaurants, and businesses of Historic Downtown Manassas await you one street over. There's enough to do in Historic Downtown Manassas that you can make a full day of it if you wish.

- Model Railrod Clubs
- Model Railroad Displays
- Food Vendors
- Craft Vendors
- Scavenger Hunt
- Live DJ

Railway Festival Fun Zone
Admission to the Fun Zone is FREE! Some activities require a fee to ride/participate (noted below).

- Historic Manassas Railway Festival Fun
- Trains off the Tracks Scavenger Hunt (free)
- Barrel train rides for all ages (fee required)
- Inflatables and Bounce House fun (fee required)

Featured model railroad clubs
Explore amazing model railroad layouts and learn about club activities and events.

- National Capital Tracker
- Northern Virginia NTRAK
- Piedmont Railroaders
- Potomac Module Crew
- Prince William County Model Railroad Crew
- Washington, DC Metropolitan Area LEGO Train Club (WamaLTC)
- Washington, Virginia and Maryland Garden Railroad Society (WVMGRS)

Enjoy live DJ and shop small
Just when you think the festival couldn't get any more fun...

- Snacks and refreshments
- Handcrafted goods and unique items
- Toys, and so much more!
- Live DJ performance
- Delicious food vendors
- Ice cream and sweet treats

Date:
Saturday June 7, 2025

Time:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location:
Historic Manassas, Inc,
9431 West St,
Manassas, VA 20110

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