RailFest 175 – Celebrating 175 Years of Railway History
La Grange Tourism Presents: RailFest 175
La Grange Main Street Celebrates 175 Years of Railway History
LA GRANGE, KY: The City of La Grange is proud to celebrate a historic milestone! On February 9, 2025, La Grange marked 175 years since the first train traveled through its historic Main Street, a tradition that continues to make our town one of the most unique destinations in America.
To honor this momentous occasion, La Grange Tourism will be hosting RailFest 175, a special celebration taking place May 9-11, 2025 with the main event on Saturday May 10th. This exciting event will feature historical exhibits, train layouts, train & craft vendors, live music and entertainment, family-friendly activities, food trucks and, of course, the iconic sight of the train passing through downtown La Grange!
Friday Night Kickoff – Enjoy FREE live Bluegrass music, delicious food trucks, and a variety of vendors to start the weekend right!
Saturday: The Main Event – Spend the day soaking in festival fun with live performances, including hometown favorites, the Allen Lane Band. In the evening, don’t miss Terry Lee Coffee’s incredible Johnny Cash Tribute!
Sunday Send-Off: “All Aboard the Farewell Express” – Before you head out, stop by for a relaxing morning with light music and breakfast.
Interested in being a vendor? CLICK HERE!
We’re thrilled to share that Virtual Railfan will be joining us at RailFest 175!
