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Railroad Days Festival - Town of Selma, NC


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 10/06/2018
Selma Railroad Days is entering its 43rd consecutive year. This event is held the first weekend in October each year. Selma Railroad Days celebrates everything that is Selma, NC.

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The Railroad Days Festival kicks off Friday night with the Chew Chew Food Truck Rodeo.
Saturday’s Festival starts with a parade and features live entertainment on three different stages, food vendors, Helicopter Rides, Truck and Car show at Walkers Auto, special events, a kids zone with inflatables and a model train display at Historic Union Station.  

Schedule of Events

Saturday, September 29, 2018

7:00 p.m. - Selma Railroad Days Pageant (Selma Elementary School Auditorium)

Tickets on sale now and at the door for $12.00

Thursday, October 4, 2018

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Model Train Display at the Selma Train Depot

Friday, October 5, 2018

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Model Train Display at Selma Historic Union Depot

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Chew Chew Food Truck Rodeo corner of Webb and Waddell Streets

Saturday, October 6, 2018

8:30 a.m. - Selma Railroad Run presented by the Boys and Girls Club of Wayne/Johnston Countries

9:00 a.m. - Kids Zone Opens (Railroad and Raiford Streets)

9:00 a.m. - Model Train Display Opens (Selma Historic Union Depot)

10:00 a.m. - Blue Line Aviation Helicopter Rides Begin - Click HERE for details

10:00 a.m. - Mascot Race -- (In front of Town Hall on Raiford Street) -- Watch your favorite area mascots from local schools, businesses and restaurants compete in a 100-yard dash in full costume.  Should be a real treat to watch!

10:30 a.m. - Selma Railroad Day Parade Begins -- (NEW ROUTE turns at Waddell instead of Anderson St)

12:00 p.m. Selma Railroad Day Festival Opening Ceremonies (Main Stage)

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Meet and Greet Railroad Days Queens @ the Railroad Days Tent

12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Live Entertainment on 3 stages

6:40 p.m. - The Rudy Theater Presents the American Music Jubilee Show

All Day (9:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) - Children's Area, Vendors, Tommy the Train Rides, Model Train Display, Tour the Caboose and more

Live Entertainment on 3 Different Stages:

  • Main Stage - Located Near Mitchener Station on Railroad Street
    • 12:30 PM - 2:30PM     The Rhythm Express Band
    • 2:30 PM                        
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM    
  • Wee School Proudly Sponsors the Dance Stage - Located in front of Town Hall on Raiford Street
  • Creech Drug Proudly Sponsors the Gospel/Christian Music Stage- Located at Raiford & Waddell Streets    
    • 12:00 PM              
    • 1:15 PM                 Branch Chapel Praise Band      
    • 2:15 PM           
    • 3:15 PM                 Soul Evidence   
    • 4:15 PM                 Bakers Chapel Ministries
       

 


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Organization:

Town of Selma, NC

Location:

114 North Raiford Street
Selma, NC, 27576
United States

Phone:

(919) 965-9841
Contact name: 
Selma North Carolina
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
10/06/2018
Time: 
Varies