2012 RailFest

This year, the 11th Annual weekend railroading event takes place September 14, 15 and 16. The fun begins Friday night with a special “Wet Your Whistle” invitational train excursion. The festival offers guests a taste of railroad food, memorabilia, storytelling, dance, music, special excursions and events that happen only once a year.

Returning again will be a special collection of Motorcars will be brought by their owner to Bryson City. These track cars were formerly used on railroads to inspect track and carry track gangs and their tools out to work zones. The cars are now privately owned and used to ride on short line railroads nationwide. Various rides on these unique motorcars will be available during Railfest.

Festivities include:

• Authentic Mountain Craft Fair with area crafters and artists displaying and selling their handmade crafts,pottery and artwork. 
• Catch the Spirit of Appalachia will present local entertainment featuring singing, dancing and mountain folk music.
• Children’s talent contest and winner’s jamboree 
• Inflatable’s for children eight and under
• Bluegrass Music and Special Appearances! 
• Storytelling

Sunday, September 16, features a Nantahala Gorge “Photo Special” Excursion. This eight-hour roundtrip excursion takes you from Bryson City to Andrews, and includes two photo run-by opportunities and a picnic lunch. Visitors to Bryson City will enjoy mountain music with various artists throughout the day. Ticket prices start at Adult ticket $94, Child (2-12years) $51 & Infant 23 months under 2 $10.

Don’t miss this spectacular railroading event, where you’ll return to a time when the railroad moved mountains and the short line railroad was a small town’s best friend.

We will be releasing more information as we draw closer to the date! CALING ALL VENDORS! Please download the vendor application below! We would love to have you this year!