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C&O Railway Heritage Festival

May 30 - May 31

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May 30, 2026, at 4:00am

C&O Railway Heritage Festival on May 30th and May 31st at the historic C&O Railway Heritage Center. This family-friendly weekend celebration honors the rich railroad history that helped shape our community and nation. Visitors can enjoy vendors, delicious food, a bouncy house, model train displays, museum tours, and rides on the Little C&O Train. With activities for all ages and plenty to see and do, the festival is a great way to experience local history, connect with the community, and enjoy a fun-filled weekend in the heart of Clifton Forge.

  • Vendors
  • Food & Drinks
  • Bouncy House
  • Little C&O Train Rides
  • Model Layout
  • Tours of the museum and rolling stock
  • Food provided by Clifton Forge Little League

Admission to this event is FREE
Rides on the Little C&O are $5.00 each
Vendor spaces available for $25
Contact wendy@cohs.org or anita@cohs.org or call 540-862-2210
705 Main St. Clifton Forge, VA

We are pleased to announce that the VA250 Mobile Museum will be located in Clifton Forge during our festival. The museum will be parked on Main Street, providing easy access for attendees. A hands-on, interactive, and immersive “museum on wheels,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many, One” is housed in an expandable tractor-trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to schools, museums, local events, fairs, and more, highlighting every region of the state.

If you would like to participate as a vendor or exhibitor, please complete the following online form.

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VENDOR & EXHIBITOR SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS
  • Authorized representatives must staff exhibit booth(s) during all show hours. Exhibitors are required to be at the show for the period when the open is open to the public.
  • A non-staffed booth is totally at the risk of the exhibitor.
  • Disruptive behavior of any kind behavior will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to remove anyone from the event that causes any conflict.
  • Exhibits may not exceed the booth area reserved by the exhibitor.
  • It is the responsibility of vendor to obtain any license(s) to comply with any applicable local and or state regulations. Space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Show fees are nonrefundable (unless event is cancelled) and C&O Historical Society Inc. reserves the right to refuse any vendor without reason. I understand and agree to the requirements outlined above.
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Price: $25.00

If you would rather print the form and fill it out, you may download it here. Return it to the address below, or you can email it to anita@cohs.org or wendy@cohs.org.

Bring your own tables, chairs, and canopies. 

Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society
312 East Ridgeway St. Clifton Forge, VA 24422
Phone: 540-862-2210

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Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society
312 E Ridgeway St
Clifton Forge VA 24422

540-862-2210

cohs@cohs.org

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