Great Train Show - Ventura County Fairgrounds
2026-02-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
The show features:
* ‍Huge building full of trains on display and for Sale!
* Dealers from across the country with merchandise for sale, including: Engines, Rolling Stock, DVD’s, Hats, Scenery, Material, Track, T-Shirts, Books, Magazines, Tools, Lionel, DCC, Thomas, New, Used, Collectible, Jackets, Toys, Memorabilia, Everything Trains!
* Free Workshops and Demonstrations
* Free Test Track – Test Run Your Trains at the Show
* Plus Much, Much More!
* Operating Model Railroads Include:
‍Orange County Module Railroaders – 24’ x 40’ – HO Scale
N-land Pacific Free-moN – 40’ x 40’ – N Scale
TTOS Southwest Division – 20’ x 40’ – O Guage
Gold Coast Garden Railway Society – 20’ x 30’ – G Scale
Orange County “N” Gineers – 24’ x 28’ – N Scale
SCSGC – SoCal S Gaugers Club – 34’ x 36’ – S Guage
Analope Valley N‘Scaler’s – 24’ x 28’ – N Scale
Gold Coast Modular Railroad Club – 10’ x 16’ – HO Scale
Group 160 – 20’ x 28’ – N Scale
European Train Enthusiasts: Southern CA – 18 x 31’ – HOScale
N-Trak Express – 18’ x 38’ – N Scale
Cubed6 – 8’ x 10’ – Multiple Scales
Helen Ioannidis – 4’ x 6’ – HO Scale Christmas Village

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Onsite Admission: $14.00 for Adults on Saturday, $13.00 for Adults on Sunday
Cash only at the door. Saturday tickets good for both days! Kids 11 and under are Free!

February Luncheon
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Paso Robles Brewing Company, 201 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA, United States
The Central California Coast Garden Railroad Society members and friends meet monthly to socialize and share a good meal with friends and colleagues. Attendees connect with local hobbyists, learn information important for the success of your garden railroad, and discover new opportunities, while supporting local small businesses.
Guests are always welcome. Please let us know in advance if you plan to attend. We would like to include you in the reservation we provide to our hosts so they can prepare accordingly for our visit.
Contact us at contact@cccgrs.org for more details about this month’s CCCGRS luncheon.

March Luncheon
2026-03-04 11:30 - 13:30 | The 19th Hole Restaurant, 201 State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA, 93422, United States

Bakersfield Model Train Show
2026-03-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 South P Street, Bakersfield, CA, 93307, United States
Event details may be found at https://gehams.club/

Bakersfield Model Train Show
2026-03-08 08:00 - 16:00 | CA

April Luncheon
2026-04-01 11:30 - 13:30 | Rock & Roll Diner, 1300 Railroad Street, Oceano, CA, 93445, United States

May Luncheon
2026-05-06 11:30 - 13:30 | Bon Temps Creole Cafe, 1819 Osos Street, San Luis Obsipo, CA, 93401, United States

June Luncheon
2026-06-03 11:30 - 13:30 | Pig Iron, 508 S Main Street, Templeton, CA, 93465-5101, United States

July Luncheon
2026-07-01 11:30 - 13:30 | G Brothers Smokehouse, 885 East Foothill, San Luis Obsipo, CA, 93405, United States

"The Garden Express" Family Free Day
2026-07-12 10:00 - 14:00 | San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Road, San Luis Obispo, California, 93405, United States
Experience a special display of large scale trains during the July Family Free Day at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.
El Chorro Regional Park charges a $5 per vehicle admission fee on weekends and holidays from April through September. Parking lots are located directly across from the garden.

August Luncheon
2026-08-05 11:30 - 13:30 | Rancho Nipomo BBQ, 108 Cuyama Ln, Nipomo, CA, 93444, United States

September Luncheon
2026-09-02 11:30 - 13:30 | Beda’s Biergarten German Restaurant, 3230 Broad Street #130, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States

Central Coast Railroad Festival - 2026
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-04 | CA
The Central Coast Railroad Festival (CCRRF) is a broad based festival which focuses on railroading of many types with an eye towards the beauty of the central coast of California.
The festival is designed to attract the attention of avid and casual rail fans as well as curious folks from across the Western United States. It presents historical, educational and recreational events for local citizens, the area’s large population of second homeowners and visitors. The visibility of all local rail entities as well as railroading in general is elevated and enhanced by the Festival. Of course, this is a special opportunity for festival participants to enjoy open days at several CCCGRS garden railroads. A cooperative spirit is developed among all participating organizations to promote their mutual well-being and to expand interest in all things rail!

October Luncheon
2026-10-07 11:30 - 13:30 | The Porch Cafe, 22322 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita, CA, 93453, United States

November Luncheon
2026-11-04 11:30 - 13:30 | Milestone Tavern, 972 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

December Luncheon
2026-12-02 11:30 - 13:30 | Shaw’s Steakhouse & Tavern, 714 South Broadway, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
