Annual National Family Friendly
Trainfest 2026
Nov 7–8, 2026
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2 weeks until the event
Venue Baird Center
Organizer WISE Division of the National Model Railroad Association
Category Model Hobby
Open to Public? Yes — public welcome
Trainfest 2026 Overview
- Type
- An in-person, two-day national consumer show
- Start Date
- End Date
- Time Zone
- Central Time (CT) — local time
- Organizer
- WISE Division of the National Model Railroad Association
- Venue
- Baird Center 400 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203, United States
- Location
- Milwaukee - Wisconsin
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- Nearby Airports
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- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) ~ 7 miles (straight-line distance)
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) ~ 73 miles (straight-line distance)
- Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) ~ 73 miles (straight-line distance)
- Category
- Model Hobby
- Established
- 1971
- Event Website
- trainfest.com
- By the Numbers
- 230,000+ square feet of exhibit space; 50+ dealers; 20,000+ visitors; 2 days Figures are based on official organizer materials and may vary by year.
- Frequency
- Annual
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Trainfest 2026 FAQs
Where is the venue located?
Trainfest takes place at Baird Center, located at 400 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
How can I go there?
How can I contact the venue?
Phone: +1 414-908-6001Website: bairdcenter.com
How can I contact the organizer?
E-mail: info@trainfest.comAddress: W231 N7134 Waukesha Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States
What are the event hours?
9 am – 4 pm daily All times local (Central Time, CT)
Is it open to the public?
Yes, this event is open to the public and family-friendly with kid activities.
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