

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 River & Rail Weekend
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Mark your calendars! River &amp; Rail Weekend 2026 is set for September 25–27 with three full days of events on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This isn’t just a celebration for train fans—it’s for river lovers and locals too! We’re looking for community members to join planning committees and help us bring fresh ideas to life, making this a one-of-a-kind Fort Madison tradition that celebrates our rich River and Rail heritage. Interested in volunteering? Please contact the Tourism Office to be part of the team!

𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 
*Mississippi River Cruise
*Nostalgia Night at the Depot Complex from 4-7pm
    Back by popular demand....1950's Theme! CONFIRMED
    1950's Car Show - Pen City Cruisers: CONFIRMED
    FOOD: Bentley's Burgers: CONFIRMED
    PERFORMER: TBD

𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
*Mississippi River Cruise    TBD
*Activities in the Santa Fe Depot Complex
    Speakers
    Exhibits
*Night Event - Fort Madison Porchstock Music Festival
    13 bands on 13 porches in downtown Park to Park District
𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
*Mississippi River Cruise - TBD

More to come!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-madison/2026-river-and-rail-weekend/200029010532814
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, performances, music, car-shows, music-festivals, festivals, calendar, volunteering
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 175

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029010532814?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=fort+madison-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Fort Madison
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 804 10th Street, Fort Madison, IA, United States, Iowa 52627
- **lat**: 40.6299
- **long**: -91.31514
- **full address**: 804 10th Street, Fort Madison, IA, United States, Iowa 52627

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Visit Fort Madison (https://allevents.in/org/visit-fort-madison/11396258)

## Event gallery

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 804 10th Street, Fort Madison, IA, United States, Iowa 52627
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Visit Fort Madison
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, performances, music, car-shows, music-festivals, festivals, calendar, volunteering
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 River & Rail Weekend ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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