Railroad Days 2024 in Galesburg

Railroad Days 2024 is set for Thursday through Sunday, June 27 – 30, in Downtown Galesburg.

Visit their website for the latest schedule of events.

Here are just some of the events going on this weekend:

Wilson Family Carnival on the the square in downtown Galesburg:

• Thursday 6 – 10pm
• Friday 6 – 10pm
• Saturday 1 – 10pm
• Sunday 1 – 5pm
• Mega armbands sold Thursday and Friday for unlimited rides all weekend, $60
• Other armband denominations will be available as well.

Chew Chew & Brew Block Party in Park Plaza Friday, 5 – 10pm

• Featuring food and craft beer from Galesburg’s own breweries, as well as live music!
• $5 cover, 8 and under free (cash only)

BNSF Rail Yard Tours & VIP Tours, Friday – Sunday

• Hop on the bus and go behind the scenes with BNSF
• Tours operated by the Galesburg Railroad Museum

Galesburg Model Train Show at Knox College

• T. Fleming Fieldhouse on the campus of Knox College
• Saturday 10am – 4pm
• Sunday 10am – 2pm
• $5 admission | kids under 12 years old are free
• More than 400 tables of model trains, books, videos, t-shirts, and memorabilia
• Operating model railroad layouts of various scales