The Hockessin Art Festival is an annual fundraising effort to benefit the Wilmington & Western Railroad. More than 20 local artists will be displaying and selling limited edition prints, original watercolors, oils, acrylics, pastels, sculpture, fine jewelry, mosaics and more! 30% of all art sales go directly to supporting the Wilmington & Western.

The Wilmington & Western is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, and although we receive a significant portion of our income from ticket sales, we cannot rely on passenger revenue alone. The income raised from the Art Festival supports our train operations, restoration projects, track maintenance and much more.

While attending the Art Festival, take a break from shopping by riding the Art Festival Express. Our historic train will depart from outside the Art Festival, and our friendly train crew will take you on a 40-minute round-trip through the towns of Yorklyn and Ashland.

Schedule of Events

February 21, 2025

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Preview
Complimentary refreshments & cash bar

February 22, 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm:
Refreshments available for purchase
Art Festival Express train rides will be offered.

Train Rides
Trains depart from behind Hockessin Memorial Hall in Hockessin, DE.

11:00 AM, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00 PM

February 23, 2025

10:00 am to 4:00 pm:
Refreshments available for purchase
Art Festival Express train rides will be offered.

Train Rides
Trains depart from behind Hockessin Memorial Hall in Hockessin, DE.
11:00 AM, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00 PM

Date:
February 21-23, 2025

Hours:
February 21, 2025 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
February 22, 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
February 23, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm

Location:
Hockessin Memorial Hall, 610 Yorklyn Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707

Admission:
Adults: $5
Children (under 12): Free

Train Ride Fares
We do not sell physical tickets for this train. Seating is first-come, first-served. Once aboard and upon departure from Hockessin, you will be asked to surrender the cash fare to the Conductor.
Adults: $5
Children (2-12): $5
Children (under 2): Free

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