# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Abilene Railroad Festival '26
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Friday, September 11th:
We’ll kickoff the festival with a Public Reception at D&W Underground Event Venue, with food catered by Circa 1880, and a cash bar provided by KAO Lounge! Stephen R. Bush will present on the 1976 American Freedom Train which traveled through the Big Country during its country wide tour.

Saturday, September 12th:
Festival day will be filled with the main activities, interactive booths, small exhibits from local non-profits, historical presentations, model railroads, live entertainment and much more.

Participating Venues:
This years venues include but are not limited to Frontier Texas!, the T&P Depot, The Elks Arts Center, Cedar St. Coffee & Venue, NCCIL, and Connect Church - T&P Freight Depot.

Tentative Programming:
The ARF Committee is in the process of finalizing various programming, vendors, presentations on local railroads and museum exhibitors. 

Look out for more information/registration coming to our website at abilenepreservation.org/abilenerailroadfestival and our social media pages @abilenepreservationleague
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/abilene/abilene-railroad-festival-26/200030176633207
- **Event Categories**: festivals, it, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 343

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Abilene
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1174 North First St , Abilene, TX, United States, Texas 79601
- **lat**: 32.44981
- **long**: -99.73528
- **full address**: 1174 North First St , Abilene, TX, United States, Texas 79601

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Abilene Railroad Festival '26
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7c646ea32ae7c3dc4d5a5b670eb5b003b7d2191eafb54740fea2fbce52457750-rimg-w1200-h628-dc082858-gmir?v=1787430771

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Abilene Railroad Festival '26 being held?
  - **A:** Abilene Railroad Festival '26 takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1174 North First St , Abilene, TX, United States, Texas 79601.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Abilene Railroad Festival '26?
  - **A:** Abilene Railroad Festival '26 is organized by Abilene Preservation League.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Abilene Railroad Festival '26 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Abilene, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 340+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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