Annual National In-Person
NMRA National Convention 2026
Jul 27–Aug 2, 2026
Chattanooga, Tennessee
1 Month 3 Days
Venue Chattanooga Convention Center
Organizer National Model Railroad Association
Category Model Hobby
Open to Public? Yes — public welcome
NMRA National Convention 2026 Overview
- Type
- An in-person, seven-day national trade show and convention
- Also Known As
- National Model Railroad Association Annual National Convention
- Start Date
- End Date
- Time Zone
- Eastern Time (ET) — local time
- Organizer
- National Model Railroad Association (NMRA)
- Venue
- Chattanooga Convention Center 1150 Carter Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402, United States
- Location
- Chattanooga - Tennessee
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- Category
- Model Hobby
- Established
- 1988
- Event Website
- nmra2026.org
- By the Numbers
- 25,000+ visitors; 300+ exhibitors; 180,000+ square feet of exhibit space; 7 days Figures are based on official organizer materials and may vary by year.
- Open To Public?
- Yes, this event is open to the public.
- Frequency
- Annual
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NMRA National Convention 2026 FAQs
Where is the venue located?
NMRA National Convention takes place at Chattanooga Convention Center, located at 1150 Carter Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
How can I go there?
How can I contact the venue?
Phone: +1 423-756-0001Website: chattanoogaconventioncenter.org
How can I contact the organizer?
For inquiries, you can reach the organizer by phone at +1 423-892-2846 or by email at nmrahq@nmra.org.
This event listing is reviewed and regularly updated by the Tradeshowz editorial team. Dates, schedules, and details may change. For the most accurate and official information, please visit the event’s official website or contact the organizer directly.
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