# Event Details - **Event Name**: Railroad & Heritage Festival Fall 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Saturday & Sunday, September 26–27, 2026 10 AM – 5 PM each day Little River Railroad & Lumber Company Museum 7747 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN Free Family Fun The Railroad & Heritage Festival celebrates the people, stories, and mountain traditions that shaped the Little River Railroad & Lumber Company and the communities of the Smokies. It’s two full days of hands‑on history, music, and family‑friendly activities spread across the museum grounds. Museum Tours: Explore the locomotive, logging history, and the people who worked and lived here. Extra Exhibits: Special displays brought out just for the festival weekend. History Demonstrations: Blacksmithing, old‑time skills, and heritage crafts. Arts & Crafts Vendors Handmade goods, local makers, and artisans. Live Music & Storytelling Gospel, bluegrass, and front‑porch style performances throughout the day. Model Trains, Operating layouts, and railroad displays for all ages. Kids’ Activities: Hands‑on fun, coloring pages, and simple crafts. Handcar rides and more We welcome descendants of local families, former railroad workers, and anyone with ties to the Little River story. If you’d like to share photos, family history, or set up a small table, just let us know. We’d love to have you join us. ⚠️ Important Notice for Craft Vendors All vendor arrangements are handled directly by the Little River Railroad & Lumber Company Museum. If you are interested in a craft space, please get in touch with the museum only through: Email: littleriverrailroadmuseum@gmail.com Phone: 865‑661‑0170 In person: at the museum during open hours Please disregard any comments or messages claiming that vendor spots are available or asking you to “reach out to them.” These posts are spam and are not connected to the museum or the festival. We never take payments through links, or through third‑party individuals. All vendor payments are made in person to event planners at the museum. Your safety matters to us, and we want every vendor to have a good, worry‑free experience. Craft Vendor Guidelines To keep our festival fair and enjoyable for everyone, we do not duplicate craft types. Each booth space is reserved for one style of craft, so vendors will need to reserve directly through the event planners to confirm that space is available for their specific art. All vendor spots throughout the museum grounds are numbered and will be assigned in the order that reservations are confirmed. Early commitment helps secure the best placement. Food vendors must have all required permits, including the City of Townsend’s food vendor permit, before participating in the festival. Please make sure your paperwork is current and ready to present when asked. The Railroad & Heritage Festival is scheduled rain or shine. If any adjustments need to be made due to severe weather, we will post updates only on: Our official Facebook page Our museum website Please rely on these two sources only for accurate information. Any comments or messages from outside accounts claiming schedule changes, cancellations, or special instructions should be ignored, as they are not affiliated with the museum. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/townsend/railroad-and-heritage-festival-fall-2026/200030325830637 - **Event Categories**: festivals, music, kids, art, live-music, entertainment, music-festivals, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 194 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Townsend - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: 7747 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN, United States, Tennessee 37882 - **lat**: 35.67757 - **long**: -83.75209 - **full address**: 7747 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN, United States, Tennessee 37882 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Railroad & Heritage Festival Fall 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c5757d5d3c427325afe47f08f486176873f8afc233b2b8b536d48ecca4130039-rimg-w1200-h900-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787443882 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Railroad & Heritage Festival Fall 2026 being held? - **A:** Railroad & Heritage Festival Fall 2026 takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 7747 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN, United States, Tennessee 37882. - **Q**: Who is organizing Railroad & Heritage Festival Fall 2026? - **A:** Railroad & Heritage Festival Fall 2026 is organized by Little River Railroad & Lumber Company Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Railroad & Heritage Festival Fall 2026 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 Townsend, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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