2026 Upcoming Events


Small Engine and Tractor Show

June 26 & 27, 2026


2026 Tractor Show

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Sycamore  Steam Show

August 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2026

Train Rides Available Daily

10:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Closed During The Parade

2:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Big Rock Plowing Match & Festival

September 18th - 20th, 2026


Train Rides Available Daily

Friday Evening: 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Saturday: 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Closed During Church Service

Sunday: 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Pumpkin Train Festival

Saturday, October 3, 2026



Train Rides Available

1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Closed for Volunteers Break

4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Train Rides Resume At

5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.


People ask "What is the Pumpkin Train Festival?" Our answer too them is, a "Family Fun Day, filled with lots of family activities to do together".

Since we are located inside of Plowmans Park, we decorate along our trackside with family friendly Halloween decorations, (nothing scary or jumping out at anyone), since you will be taking a train ride to view the decorations throughout the park. When you return back to the station, the children receive a Free Trick-or-Trick Bag and head over to the Pumpkin Patch to pick out their favorite Free Pumpkin and decorate it with special pumpkin stickers.  Then there are family activities to enjoy together, like Pumpkin Bowling, Tick-Tack-Toe, Bean Bag Toss, Ring Toss are a few games available to enjoy together as a family.  There will be Photo Areas setup to take that perfect "Family Photo" together, along with food and drinks you may purchase from the Plowmans Exhibitors and Food Trucks that will be onsite again this year.  Prairie State Railroad Club will also be providing complimentary Free Popcorn and Bottled Water for your enjoyment. All while supplies last!

We hope to see you and your family there again this year for a wonderful "Family Fun Day" together! 


2026 Flyer

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2026 Track-Side Display

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2026 Flyer (Two Pages)

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