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GALESBURG
RAILROAD DAYS
2025
Thursday June 26 - Sunday June 29
Downtown Galesburg, IL | Thursday - Sunday | Free & Ticketed Events
2023 Calendar of Events
The committee is planning new and exciting events for the 46th year! Please continue to check back for updates as we add events and details.
Please note that events may be subject to change, and editing the website takes time.
WILSON FAMILY CARNIVAL
Railroad Days starts here!
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Food, fun, and rides for the whole family--right on the square!
6-10pm, Town Square
Individual ride prices vary.
Mega Bands are sold on Thursday and Friday.
Events on Thursday, June 22
Events on Friday, June 23
Please note that events may be subject to change, and editing the website takes time.
RAILROAD MUSEUM TOURS
Enjoy this rich collection of historic artifacts and stories from Galesburg’s railroad heritage, including the legendary CB&Q.
Noon- 4pm
BNSF RAIL YARD TOURS
This Railroad Days favorite returns! Get your train fix with this narrated bus tour of one of the largest railyards on the BNSF system.
Tickets will be available starting at 11:30am at the Railroad Museum table on the south side of the Amtrak depot.
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Tours start at noon, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
Age 16 & up, $5 | 8 - 15, $3
7 & under are free
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VIP BNSF RAIL YARD TOURS
This VIP tour offers an exclusive look at operations of the BNSF Galesburg Yard, one of the nation’s largest freight classification yards.
Buses will depart at 4pm
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$30
64 total tickets available
CHEW CHEW & BREW
BLOCK PARTY
Local restaurants will be serving summer favorites. Cash only.
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Bar 65
156 East
Iron Spike
Coney Island
Cherry Street
The Pizza House
Live music:
5 - 7pm Mike & Kayla
7:30pm - 10pm Memphis Dives
5-10pm | Park Plaza
$5 Admission, Kids Under 8 Get in Free
WILSON FAMILY CARNIVAL
Food, fun, and rides for the whole family--right on the square!
6-10pm, Town Square
Individual ride prices vary.
Daily armband, $30
Mega Bands, $70
Mega Bands are only sold on Thursday and Friday.
HISTORICAL RAILROAD MOVIES
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Relax in front of the big screen! Movie showings at each time with tours of the Orpheum to follow. Refreshments will be for sale.
June 22-25
2023
Galesburg, IL
ORPHEUM THEATRE TOURS
Go behind the scenes in this walking tour of "The Jewel of Galesburg".
Events on Saturday, June 24
Events on Saturday, June 24
Please note that events may be subject to change, and editing the website takes time.
RAILROAD PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT AND BOOK GIVEAWAY
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9am - 5pm
Enjoy the 45th GALESBURG RAILROAD DAYS FESTIVAL!
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WILSON FAMILY CARNIVAL
1-10pm | Town Square
Individual ride prices vary.
Daily armband, $30
Mega Bands, $70
Mega Bands are only sold on Thursday and Friday.
THE HIGHWAYMEN SHOW
American Outlaw Tribute
The Highwaymen Show pays tribute to the great American Outlaws of Country Music: Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson.
The entire show will feel like an encore!
VENDOR FAIR
Outdoor art and fine craft market, with retailors, non-profits and food vendors.
Noon - 5pm
E. Main Street
Between Cherry and Prairie Streets
2023
Galesburg, IL
June 22-25
Over 300 model train and toy vendors and ten model train layouts. Come to shop or admire!
$5 entry | Free under age 8
WESTERN ILLINOIS AUTO
ANTIQUE CAR CRUISE-IN
3-8pm | Main Street
Between Seminary & Cherry Streets
ENGINE PALOOZA!
Craft your own train whistle, design an engine and paint a train.
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH TOURS
Galesburg First Lutheran Church will be hosting guided tours of their historic 1926 building.
Noon-4PM
Tours will begin every half hour.
364 E. Water Street
We invite you to enter through the main entrance on Seminary Street.
Railroad Museum Tours
Railroad Museum Tours
Enjoy this rich collection of historic artifacts and stories from Galesburg’s railroad heritage, including the legendary CB&Q.
Guided tours start at 12:30pm
Last tour starts at 3pm
16 & up, $6 | Children 8 - 15, $3
7 & under are free
VIP BNSF Rail Yard Tours
VIP BNSF Rail Yard Tours
This VIP tour offers an exclusive look at operations of the BNSF Galesburg Yard, one of the nation’s largest freight classification yards.
Buses will depart at 4pm
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$30
64 total tickets avaialble
BNSF Rail Yard Tours
BNSF Rail Yard Tours
This Railroad Days favorite returns! Get your train fix with this narrated bus tour of one of the largest railyards on the BNSF system.
Tickets will be available starting at 11:30am at the Railroad Museum table on the south side of the Amtrak depot.
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Tours start at noon, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
Age 16 & up, $5 | 8 - 15, $3
7 & under are free
.
Enjoy this rich collection of historic artifacts and stories from Galesburg’s railroad heritage, including the legendary CB&Q.
Events on Sunday, June 25
Events on Sunday, June 25
Please note that events may be subject to change.
VIP BNSF
RAIL YARD TOURS
This VIP tour offers an exclusive look at operations of the BNSF Galesburg Yard, one of the nation’s largest freight classification yards.
Tickets will go on sale at noon at the museum table on the south side of the Amtrak depot.
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$30
64 total tickets available
Guided tours start at 12:30pm
Last tour starts at 3pm
16 & up, $6 | Children 8 - 15, $3
7 & under are free
VENDOR FAIR
Outdoor art and fine craft market, with retailors, non-profits and food vendors.
1pm - 5pm
E. Main Street
Between Cherry and Prairie Streets
WILSON FAMILY CARNIVAL
Food, fun, and rides for the whole family--right on the square!
1 - 5pm | Town Square
Individual ride prices vary
Daily armband, $30
Mega Bands, $70
Mega Bands are only sold on Thursday and Friday.
RAILROAD MUSEUM TOURS
Enjoy this rich collection of historic artifacts and stories from Galesburg’s railroad heritage, including the legendary CB&Q.
Noon - 4pm
Outdoor art and fine craft market, family art activities, music, and food.
“Western Illinoisans’ Roles in the Civil War"
On Sunday, June 25th , Professor Dr. Tim Roberts will speak on this topic at Central Congregational Church at 10:30am. He will touch on religious aspects of the Civil War, the war’s impact on Western Illinois, and the impact of the railroad during that era.
10:30am
SEE YOU THERE!!!
Thursday - Sunday
June 22nd - June 25th​