Event Concluded Annual Regional Family Friendly
Mad City Model Railroad Show 2026
Feb 21–22, 2026
Madison, Wisconsin
Organizer South Central Wisconsin Division of the National Model Railroad Association
Venue Alliant Energy Center
Category Model Hobby
Mad City Model Railroad Show 2026 Overview
- Type
- An in-person, two-day regional consumer show
- Start Date
- End Date
- Time Zone
- Central Time (CT) — local time
- Organizer
- South Central Wisconsin Division of the National Model Railroad Association (SCWD-NMRA)
- Venue
- Alliant Energy Center 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, United States
- Location
- Madison - Wisconsin
- Category
- Model Hobby
- Established
- 1968
- By the Numbers
- 300+ vendors; 90,000+ square feet of exhibit space; 58th edition; 2 days Figures are based on official organizer materials and may vary by year.
- Open To Public?
- Yes, this event is open to the public and family-friendly.
- Frequency
- Annual
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Mad City Model Railroad Show 2026 FAQs
Where is the venue located?
Mad City Model Railroad Show takes place at Alliant Energy Center, located at 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, Wisconsin.
How can I go there?
How can I contact the venue?
Phone: +1 608-267-3976E-mail: aec@alliantenergycenter.com
How can I contact the organizer?
E-mail: trainshow.scwd@gmail.com
What are the event hours?
Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pmSunday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm All times local (Central Time, CT)
How much is admission?
Adults: $15 Children (5-15): $5Two Day Pass: $20Kids under 5: Free
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