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3rd Annual Topeka Railroad Festival August 21, 2010 Anticipated attendance: 5,000 - 6,000
Gates open: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Raising of the Flag Ceremony: 10:00 am - 10:15 am (sharp) Activities open at 10:15 am - 6:00 pm
ADMISSION TICKETS - on sale August 1, 2010 Advance tickets Ages 7 and up: $5 per person / 6 & under free with adult
Tickets at gate $10 per person / 6 & under free with adult (Cash only at ticket gates) Group Tickets LIMITED TIME ONLY - August 1 - August 17 Group Tickets: 25 tickets for $100 (savings $25) (Group tickets available can only be purchased at the Great Overland Station) No ticket refunds / Event will take place rain or shine If severe weather, the event could be cancelled
TICKET SALE LOCATIONS All Topeka Dillion Stores Topeka HY-VEE - 2951 SW Wanamaker Road - Topeka, KS Great Overland Station - 701 N. Kansas Avenue - Topeka, KS
Additional Activity Tickets for Children Purchase these tickets at tent by Memorial $5 ticket: unlimited access to moon walk, slide, obstacle course inflatables, mini hand car ride, pony rides. Available only with wristbands. No individual tickets $8 ticket: unlimited access to the 25 video arcade games $10 combined ticked: unlimited access to all of the above.
Activities "included" in the $5.00 admission fee
Raising of the Flags Opening Ceremony, Entrance to the Star Wars Exhibit Room inside the Great Overland Station, Variety of Model Railroad Trains, Trackless Train Rides for adults and children, Train Robberies, Chidren's crafts, Western Shows by "Gunsmoke and Petticoats", Civil War Reenactors, "The First Santa Fe Trail Plainsmen Muzzleloading Club", 2 Motorized Rail Cars Display, Small Steam Train Display (photo opportunity), Music with the Kids, Brent Dillinger Spinmaster (yo-yo's), Classic Cars, Antique Cars, Free Photos at the Photo Booth, Rope Making with David Murdie, Railroad Memorabilia, Fumbles the Clown, Balloon Sculptures, Face Painting by Funky Faces, Tie the Knot with the stem of a cherry (with 4-time Guinness Book of World Records Record Holder), Pie Eating Contest (limited to 12 contestants), many food vendors and exhibitors,and much more! Activities are subject to change - watch website for updates
Exhibitors / Food Concession / Civic Organizations Registered Food: Kenney's Concessions, Big Dog's BBQ, Granny's Goodies, Tacos 4 U, Bullz Eye BBQ, Fun Time Concessions, Bloomers Kettle Corn, Sno Shack, Anderson Nut Farm, and Smoothies-Margaritas-Daiquiris and beer garden by Bartenders on the Go. Vendors: Hobby Depot, Inc., Silpada Jewelry, Scentsy Wickless Candles, Tupperware, Gold Canyon Candles, IM Focused, LLC, Santa Fe Retired Employee Club, Ingwerson Farms, Melody's Jewelry Box, Avon, Discovery Toys, "Tulips, Tiaras n' Toads", McDe's River Gems, Tastefully Simple, Rolox Home Center, Ameripure Water Company, Chris's T-Shirts and more by S.W. Supply. Civic Organizations: Kansas Operation Lifesaver, Visit Topeka, Inc., Seaman Viking Band Booster. Exhibitors: Topeka Model Railroaders, Manhattan Area Rail Joiners, Train Collectors Association, C&H Railroad, William Parsons (carves roses and hedghogs from walnuts), Rolling Thunder Military Vehicle Club, and more!
Grounds Layout There are parking spaces located at the east end of the grounds on Kansas Avenue. Sidewalks are available throughout the grounds with handicap access on the curbs. There are handicap restrooms inside the building. An elevator is available to access the exhibit room upstairs inside the Great Overland Station. Restrooms including handicap restrooms and hand washing stations will be available throughout the grounds.
Zero Tolerance Anyone who is intoxicated with alcohol or drugs at this event will not be admitted inside the gate. If inside the gate, anyone who become intoxicated with alcohol or drugs at this event will be secroted off the prperty by security. All beverages must be placed in the trash before leaving grounds. No fireworks are allowed on the grounds.
Not Permitted On Grounds Items not allowed on the property will be weapons of any kind, motorized scooters (except for medical reasons), no bicycles. NO ANIMALS except service dogs only. Food, beverages, coolers or backbacks will not be permitted; food and beverages will be available for purchase inside the fenced area.
Safety There will be an information booth for directions, first aide, and questions. We will also have AMR on site for emergency care. Security will be provided by uniformed personnel and local policy and/or sheriff.
Volunteers Here is your opportunity to sign up and volunteer at this great event. You will attend the volunteer meeting that is scheduled for August 8, 2010 at the Great Overland Station at 1:00 - 3:00. You will be asked to sign up for a 2-3 hour session, receive a festival t-shirt and have free entrance to the event. Volunteers will sign in at the assigned ticket entrance. You will pick up your wristbands and t-shirt and report to your assigned location. Once you have completed your volunteer assignment, you will remove your t-shirt and enjoy the rest of the festival. If you continue to wear your t-shirt we will assume you are still working. These volunteer opportunities are available for community service hours. Ages are limited to 14 and up.
Information Contact Bette Allen, Executive Director, 785-232-5533 ext 12 or 785-220-0733 (cell) Trisha Smith, Program Manager, 785-232-5533 ext 13 E-Mail: topekarailroadfestival@greatoverlandstation.com
Parking Volunteers will assist with the parking on the Great Overland Station parking lots. 10 Handicap parking spaces will be allocated in the East parking lot close to the ticket entrance. Additional parking will be available along North and South Kansas Avenue, and Curtis Street, and on the side side of Kansas Avenue. Shuttle buses will be available at selected locations - to be announced closer to the festival day. Be sure to lock your vehicle and don't leave any valuable items inside.
Directions to the Great GPS N39° 03.950’ W095° 40.227’
Longitute / Latitude 39.065750 / -95.667300 Coming from West I-70 take exit 361B to Turn right on Turn right on There is a left hand turn lane where you will turn left on Curtis Flyoff. At stop sign, turn right and then a quick left onto the Great Overland Station driveway. From the East Coming from
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Tues thru Sat: 10am to 4pm and Sunday: 1:00pm to 4 pm / Last Admission 3:15 pm Closed Monday’s and Holidays (Adults - $4) (Seniors 62+: $3 ) (Military w/ID: $1 discount) (Ages 3-12: $2) (2 and under Free) (Friends of the Station: Free)
All information provided on this website is provided for information purposes only and under the direct of Railroad Heritage, Inc. Information on this website is subject to change without prior notice. Railroad Heritage, Inc. makes no guarantees of any kind. Contact us at 785-232-5533 if you encounter any problems.
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