Palestine-Rusk: Railfest 2009 Sept 5/6, 2009

[kenw]

(copied verbatim from railroadforum.com post)

RAILFEST 2009
Palestine Depot
Saturday, September 5th - Festival Activities from 10:00am to 6:30pm
Sunday, September 6th - Steam Train Excursion at 9:00am to 11:45am

September 5, 2009
Enjoy a fun-filled day of trains, music, and more!! Join us for the 1st Annual RAILFEST at the historic Texas State Railroad!
Download Schedule Here
• Steam Engine 300's Restoration Debut & Ceremony
• T&P Steam Engines 201 & 610 on display
• Photo-ops
• Train Rides with Steam Engine 300
• Motor Car rides
• Shop tour
• Live Steamers
• Live Musical Entertainment All Day from the following Texas Bands!!
• Whiskey Myers, The Papers and Lauren Alexander
• Meet Miss Texas – Kristen Blair
• Euro-bungee
• Railroad & Food Vendors
• And fun for the kids: bounce houses, petting zoo, miniature train ride & more!
Tickets (to enter the event): 888/987-2461 or 903/683-2561
Tickets price includes: train ride, shop tour, concert, meeting Miss Texas, & more
$20 for Adults (12 & over)
$10 for Child (3-11)

September 6, 2009
9:00am to 11:45am
Steam Excursion with Steam Engine 300 from Palestine to the Maydelle Turntable
BBQ lunch & live musical entertainment (included in ticket price) 11:45am - 12:45pm
Tickets: 888/987-2461 or 903/683-2561
Coach Seating: $40.50 for Adults (12 & over) & $23.00 for Child (3-11)
Climate Controlled: $43.50 for Adults (12 & over) & $25.00 for Child (3-11)

Book together & save!
Book your RAILFEST tickets & RAILFEST train ride together and save 10% on your train ride!
This offer is only available if booked before the date of RAILFEST.

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http://www.texasstaterr.com/