ASHLAND TRAIN DAY:
EVENT MAP
Saturday, April 27, 10am-4pm
PLAN YOUR VISIT
ARRIVE BY TRAIN
Ride Amtrak to Ashland Train Day!
Kids tickets are half-price. Plus, Amtrak provides free activities.
Trains deliver passengers directly to Ashland-Hanover Visitors Center - in the heart of the festivities!
PUBLIC PARKING
Free public parking locations with shuttles to the event:
Green Parking Area (East)
Ashland-Junction Shopping Center
167 Junction Drive, Ashland VA 23005
*ADA accessible shuttle available
Purple Parking Area (East)
Ashland Hanover Shopping Center
251 N. Washington Hwy, Ashland VA 23005
*ADA accessible shuttle availableRed Parking Area (West)
First Baptist Church Ashland
800 Thompson St, Ashland VA 23005
*shuttles not ADA accessible
Free buses and trolleys carry participants from Green, Purple, and Brown satellite parking areas to the event. Thanks to sponsor — Randolph-Macon College—for keeping this service free!
DOWNTOWN ASHLAND
Local businesses in Ashland, Virginia are proud to offer unique shopping, entertainment, food & drink to visitors!
The following shops and restaurants will be participating in Ashland Train Day:
SHOPPING
FOOD & DRINK
MODEL TRAINS & EXHIBITS
Ashland Train Day is proud to host 12 model train displays and four railroad historical exhibits at the following locations:
Ashland Dance Academy
110 Thompson St
Stay tuned!
Ashland Library
201 S. Railroad Ave.
Stay tuned!
Hanover Arts & Activities Center
500 S. Center St
Rappahannock Model Railroaders (O gauge)
Ashland-Hanover Shopping Center
251 N. Washington Hwy
via the pink parking shuttle
RF& P Model Railroad Club, including
Richmond Area Ntrak Model Railroaders Club
Virginia Piedmont & Central H0 Model Railroaders
Ashland Train Station
112 N. Railroad Ave
Railroad history information
Rappahannock River Railroaders
The Depot
107 S. Railroad Ave
River City 3 Railers
Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad
203 Duncan Street
Richmond LEGO® Users Group
Our sincere thanks to the volunteer organizations making each of these exhibits possible!
TOUCH-A-TRUCK
Every gearhead will enjoy displays of antique cars, heavy equipment, a fire truck and ambulance, dump trucks, and tractors!
Hosted by RCI Builders, trucks and heavy equipment will be on display on England Street and North Railroad Avenue.
Ashland Rescue Squad Ambulance
Ashland Fire Department Ladder Truck
General RV Camper
Veterans of Foreign Wars Ambulance
Southwood Building Systems Construction Equipment
Sheehy Ford Sasquatch Bronco
Town of Ashland Street Sweeper
J.A. LaVoie Lawnmowing Equipment
Hanover Vegetable Farm Tractor
Model A Ford cars will be displayed next to Town Hall lawn (121 Thompson St).
KIDDIE TRAIN RIDES
Ashland Train Day is proud to offer FREE entertainment for kids of all ages—no tickets required! Visit the following locations to ride the kiddie trains and more!
Kid Zone
201 S. Railroad Ave
hosted by New Community Church
Two bounce houses
Bouncy obstacle course
Game area
Kona Ice
Face painting
Kiddie Train
121 Thompson Street
hosted by Your Path Counseling
SCAVENGER HUNT
Tiny Tim’s Trains & Toys issues a challenge to all Ashland Train Day participants: Play the free Scavenger Hunt to win a prize! Get your ticket at an Information booth, explore the event to collect stamps, and return for a free prize.
CELEBRACIÓN DEL DÍA DEL NIÑO
Los Regios Tienda Latina celebrates Mexican Children’s Day with clowns, dancers, and a magical juggler at 116 North Railroad Avenue.
Jonathan Austin's 24-hour Emergency Juggling and Magic Services
10:30-11:30 AM
Singer el Trovador de Venezuela
11:40 AM
Animaciones Pilly
12-1 PM
Flakuchyn show
1-3 PM
Panamanian traditional dance group
3 PM
Liz castellanos “Frida kahlo “viva la vida”
3:15 PM
ARTS & CULTURE
Ashland Train Day is proud to showcase the community’s arts and culture! Don’t miss these attractions:
Hanover Concert Band
11:00am -- Hanover Arts & Activities Center lawn, 500 S. Center St
Jim Duckett Music
Ashland Train Station, 112 N. Railroad Ave
Hanover County Black Heritage Society
The Henry Clay Inn, 112 N. Railroad Ave.
Center Street Sound Company
Ashland Town Hall lawn, 121 Thompson St
Ashland Museum
105 Hanover Ave
RED VEIN Escape
108 Robinson St.
Storyteller Matthew Dodd
Ashland Library, 201 S. Railroad Ave
Ashland Haunted History Tours
108 Robinson St
Ashland Theatre
205 England St
Celebración Anual del Día del Niño
112 N. Railroad Ave.
VENDORS
FOOD COURT
Ashland Municipal Parking Lot
109 Hanover Ave
TO2 LLC
Auntie Alice's Kettle Corn
Pepicelli's Pizza
Sweet Sharae's
Boy Scout Troop 793
Ashland Kiwanis
Strawberry Street Events
Fun Stuff 4 Kids
Pretty and Proud LLC
Casa Herradura
Hanover Arts and Activities Center
500 S Center St
Funnel Cake Xpress
Mimi's Ice N Custard
Woodhead's Grill
Sweet Spot Ice Cream Cafe
LB Concessions Inc
SHOPPING & MORE
Hanover Ave
105 Hanover Ave
Grumpy Bear Farm
The Carmel School
BerryLin&Fin
Tiara Nicole's Candles
Rhyne creations
Bit of Blisse
McDonald's
Hanover Democratic Committee
Keylee Flair
Knights of Columbus
Gwathmey Baptist Church
RVA Fairy Hair
Glave Kocen Gallery
Golden Grace
Cara Mia Arts, LLC
Market Ashland Partnership (MAP)
RVA Bakehouse
Thirty-One Gifts
The Depot
107 S Railroad Ave
Virtual Railfan, Inc
Norwex
Stained by Amy
Pawfect Sweets LLC
Ashland Tattoo Company
Fox Family Farm
Created by Catherine
Creations From JuJu's
She Shed
Silver Moon Boutique
804 Dance Place
Saffron Treasures LLC
Hanover AcademyT-Mobile
Kenwood United Methodist Church
Robinson Street
Cray House works
Second Pew on the Right
PaperPie with Somer (Formerly Usborne Books and More)
Fund RVA LLC Stuff'd Pals
South Center Street
Wawa
Derailed Studios
Hanover CERT
Parks Realty LLC, Keeton & Co Real estate
Cross Reference Radio
Calvary Chapel Mechanicsville
S Center Street
Tinkerbox Crafts
Eyes of Faith Creations
AC Wood Creations
Linked Permanent Jewelry
Mia Bella, Äôs with Mina
Lovebug Crafts
Doggone Good Treats LLC
Free Range Innovations LLC
Town Hall
121 Thompson St
Creations Of A Kiss LLC
Jlk forge
Poole Print Shop
Saints Place Designs
Dog Training Elite Richmond
Loquito Coquito RVA
Kevin yeager
Robjent Designs
MR.FIX-IT
Spark 4 Joy Lighthouse 1017 Group LLC
Adelaide's
Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation
Forever Fusions
Cricket Wireless
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Origami Owl
Meadowgate Alpacas
Circles Ashland
HPDS Sports
Thompson Street
Verizon
Sweet Heat Candles
Dream Vacations
Ten Thousand Villages
Miss Wigglebee's Craft Shoppe
Macon Megs
Boozy Bundt Cocktail Cakes
MPORTE ACTIVEWEAR
Commonwealth Dentistry
Lynnhaven School
WPER Radio Station (90.5FM)
Mandybear jewelry
Mythical Mirage Creations
Be Kurved
Stephen Mand
Surly Momma Cat Candles
World's Mini Bazaar
Hanover County Republican Committee
TBS Dream Designs
All Things Mental Health by Ashley
It's Simply Crocheted
EViE Financial Group
KP Jenkins Jewelry and Fine Art
Kindred's Kandies LLC
SkyCart Crafts
embrace treatment foster care
Capital Remodeling
Shop Siesta Boutique
Duncan Street
Mayuree Women Accessories
Dream Glow Creative
NextHome Integrity Realty
Root Modern Dentistry
LexiCon Designs
Boone Homes
Grateful Gypsy
Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity
Melia Allaure Essentials
Little Black Dog Soap Company
Clay Spring Nursery LLC
Herbert's Horizon of Hope
Your Path Counseling
Your Path Counseling