Railroad City Events

08/06/2025

🔥 BBQ/94 Fest 🔥

📅 Date: August 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Gates open at 3:00 PM)
📍 Location: Railroaders Memorial Museum, 1200 9th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
💰 Admission: $5 per person (General Admission)
Lead sponsor: T&L Moore Enterprises & THP

🍖 Get ready for a smokin’ good time! 🍖

Join us for a BBQ-filled festival featuring mouthwatering eats, live music, and an on-site radio broadcast! 🎶

🔥 What to expect:
🍗 BBQ and food vendors competing for the title of Best BBQ 🏆
🎸 Live performances by:
🎤 Lauren & Joe
🎤 Half Tempted
🎙️ Q94 will be broadcasting live, thanks to our partnership with Lightner Communications LLC!

Food vendors:
Klavuhn's Wood Fired BBQ
The Castle Pub: Award winning wings
Old Carolina Barbecue Company
Big D's Catering LLC
Parlor Doughnuts

Special Broadcast:
Q94 live-on location broadcast 4-6PM
Raffle: Register to win a free raffle ticket for a Harley Davidson
Prize Sponsor: Pennsylvania Roundhouse Rally

Must be 21+ to drink alcohol. 🍻

Bring your appetite, bring your friends, and enjoy a night of great food, music, and fun! 🎶🍖

📢 Stay tuned for more details!

07/14/2025

🎉 The Fun's Not Over Yet! 🚂🔥
Join us for the ultimate lineup of family-friendly events to close out the summer in style! Whether you’re into BBQ, classic cars, golf, or great food & music—we’ve got something for everyone!

👇 Here’s what’s coming up at the Railroaders Memorial Museum and beyond:

🍖 BBQ/94 Fest – August 9 @ 4PM (Gates at 3PM)
Fire up your Friday night with sizzling BBQ, live music, and great brews in the heart of Railroad City! In partnership with Lightner Communications LLC & Q94 Classic Rock

🚗 Cars & Couplers - Car Show at the Railroaders Memorial Museum – August 31 @ 10AM
Cruise into history with Mel’s Car Shows and the Museum for a day of chrome, classics, and couplers! No live music at this event but there is a fantastic DJ!

⛳ K4 Classic | Annual Golf Outing – September 8 @ 1PM
Join us at Iron Masters Country Club in Roaring Spring for a fun-filled golf outing supporting the legendary K4 1361 The Spirit of Altoona steam locomotive!

🍖 The Railyard Roast – October 4 @ 1PM (Gates at 12PM)
Sip, savor, and soak up the vibes with local coffee, brews, acoustic tunes, and more at our autumn favorite! In partnership with Lightner Communications LLC, Q94 Classic Rock & My Mix 947.

🚂 All events are family-friendly and perfect for making memories!

📍 Most events are held at the Railroaders Memorial Museum — 1200 9th Ave, Altoona, PA
📍 Golf Outing is at Iron Masters Country Club, Roaring Spring, PA

✨ Don’t miss out on these end-of-summer highlights! Bring your friends, your appetite, and your love for railroads!

07/05/2025

We hope to see everybody today!

07/04/2025

07/03/2025

🎆 Main Line Mania | A Railroad City Firework Show 🎆

📅 Date: July 5, 2025
⏰ Time: Gates open at 4:00 PM | Live Music: 4:00 - 9:30 PM | Fireworks at Dusk
📍 Location: Railroaders Memorial Museum, 1200 9th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
💰 Admission:
🚗 VIP Parking: $15 per car
🚙 General Parking: $10 per car
🚶 Walk-ins: $5 per person

A HUGE thank you to the event sponsors:
THP, Freedom Fireworks & Pacifico Bakery

Celebrate summer with an epic night of family fun with live music, delicious food, a petting zoo, a large bounce house, face painting, custom t-shirts made on the spot, yard games and an unforgettable firework display!

🎸 Live music performances by:
🎶 The Silver Linings
🎶 PletchVello

Vendors Attending:

T-N-T 's Smoke House Barbecue Company
R & A Cafe Food Truck
La Poco Diablo Tacos
Parlor Doughnuts
Tropic O Ice
Matty’s Subs
Green Roof Acres Petting Zoo
Cute Creations Face Painting
Embretris creations
Renewal by Andersen of West Central Pennsylvania
Champion Roofing USA
Tena's Treasures

🎤 In partnership with Lightner Communications LLC - Q94 Classic Rock & 107.1 Jack FM - Central PA will be broadcasting live!

We also want to thank Fiore True Value/Just Ask Rental and City Beverage of Altoona, Inc.

Come hungry, bring your family & friends, and get ready for a fireworks spectacle to light up the Altoona sky! 🚀🎆

06/24/2025

📢 Calling all non-food and retail vendors! 📢

Get ready for Main Line Mania | A Railroad City Firework Show at the Railroaders Memorial Museum on July 5th from 4-9:30 PM! We're looking for unique vendors to join us for a fantastic evening.

If you're interested in being a part of this exciting event, please email [email protected] to learn more and secure your spot! We can't wait to hear from you!

06/16/2025

Be sure to visit the Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark this Saturday!

06/06/2025

🎶 LIVE! at the Museum | Concert at the Railroaders Memorial Museum 🎶
📅 Date: June 7th
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Gates open at 3:00 PM)
💰 Admission: $5 per person - it is recommended to pre-purchase your tickets but tickets will be available at the gate as well.
Lead sponsors: Curry Designs, Curry Supply Company, Curry Rail Services & THP

In partnership with Lightner Communications LLC and sponsored by Roundhouse Harley-Davidson. Q94 Classic Rock and 96.1 Hank Fm - WKMC will be broadcasting live, on site.

Get ready for an evening of live music, great food vendors, and refreshing brews at the museum!🍔🍻
Katie J's
Matty’s Subs
Lizzie's Wagon
Red Robin PA Food Truck
Wood Fired
The Castle Pub
R & A Cafe Food Truck
BlingZ
Window King
Renewal by Andersen of Central Pennsylvania

Bring your friends, grab a bite from our delicious food vendors, and enjoy an incredible lineup featuring Greg Burley Acoustic and Stephanie & the Wild Hearts! 🎸🎤

Roundhouse Harley Davidson will be on-site as well!

Must be 21+ to purchase alcohol.

Don’t miss out—mark your calendar and join us for a night of fantastic tunes and good vibes!

Get tickets here:

🎶 LIVE! at the Museum | Concert 🎶📅 Date: June 7th⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Gates open at 3:00 PM)💰 Admission: $5 per person - it is recommended to pre-purchase your tickets but tickets will be available at the gate as well.Lead sponsor: TH Porta JohnsIn partnership with Lightner Commu...

05/24/2025

🎶 LIVE! at the Museum | Concert 🎶
📅 Date: June 7th at the Railroaders Memorial Museum
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Gates open at 3:00 PM)
💰 Admission: $5 per person - it is recommended to pre-purchase your tickets but tickets will be available at the gate as well.
Lead sponsor: THP

In partnership with Lightner Communications LLC and sponsored by Roundhouse Harley-Davidson. Q94 Classic Rock and 96.1 Hank Fm - WKMC will be broadcasting live, on site.

Get ready for an evening of live music, great food vendors, and refreshing brews at the museum! 🍔🍻 Bring your friends, grab a bite from our delicious food vendors, and enjoy an incredible lineup featuring Greg Burley Acoustic and Stephanie & the Wild Hearts! 🎸🎤

Roundhouse Harley Davidson will be on-site as well!

Must be 21+ to purchase alcohol.

Don’t miss out—mark your calendar and join us for a night of fantastic tunes and good vibes!

05/12/2025

Thank you to everybody that came out to make Wing Fest Express 2025 a HUGE success!

05/07/2025

WING LOVERS—THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! (Updated with vendors)

The 2nd Annual Wing Fest Express is BACK and hotter than ever!
May 10th | 4–9 PM | Railroaders Memorial Museum
(Gates open at 3 PM)
Just $5 Admission!

Join us for a night packed with flavor, fun, and music as some of the best local vendors battle it out for the title of Best Wings!

Brought to you by THP and in partnership with Lightner Communications LLC, with proud support from Five Star Mitsubishi Altoona and FIVE STAR Powersports.

Here’s what’s on tap:
🍗 Tons of wings and food vendors
- T-N-T 's Smoke House Barbecue Company
- Smokin J's BBQ & Catering
- The Castle Pub
- Woody’s On The Boulevard
- Katie J's
- Ultimate Stromboli
- Matty’s Subs
- Newburg Volunteer Fire Department
- Russell Gourmet Mini Dounuts and concessions

Non-food vendors:
- Champion Roofing USA
- Renewal by Andersen of Central Pennsylvania

🎤 Live radio broadcasts from Q94 Classic Rock & WTRN 96.9-100.7 The TRAIN
🎸 Rockin’ music from The Dang Band and AGES
Come hungry, bring your crew, and support this awesome local event!

Mark your calendar—May 10th is going to be DELICIOUS!

Let’s make this year’s Wing Fest Express even bigger and better!

05/05/2025

WING LOVERS—THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!
The 2nd Annual Wing Fest Express is BACK and hotter than ever!

May 10th | 4–9 PM | Railroaders Memorial Museum
(Gates open at 3 PM)
Just $5 Admission!

Join us for a night packed with flavor, fun, and music as some of the best local vendors battle it out for the title of Best Wings!

Brought to you by THP and in partnership with Lightner Communications LLC, with proud support from Five Star Mitsubishi Altoona and FIVE STAR Powersports.

Here’s what’s on tap:
🍗 Tons of wings and food vendors
🎤 Live radio broadcasts from Q94 Classic Rock & WTRN 96.9-100.7 The TRAIN
🎸 Rockin’ music from The Dang Band and AGES

Come hungry, bring your crew, and support this awesome local event!

Mark your calendar—May 10th is going to be DELICIOUS!

Let’s make this year’s Wing Fest Express even bigger and better!