LATEST NEWS (8/18/2022) Show Schedule Changes Released:
New Shows Added & Two Date Changes: As we mentioned when we put the schedule out in June, we were working on additional dates to help fill in a few holes. We have added six new shows to the schedule and two shows, Rochester, NY and Novi, MI have switched dates. If you were signed up for either Rochester or Novi (or both), we have automatically moved your reservation to the new dates. We moved Rochester so we did not conflict with our added Hampton, VA event, and we moved Novi so it did not conflict with the local show in Ann Arbor, MI.
2022 Train Show Schedule
- October 30 Great Midwest Train Show - Wheaton, IL - DuPage County Fairgrounds
- November 5-6 Great Train Show - Shakopee, MN- Canterbury Park Expo
- November 5-6 Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show - Monroeville, PA - Monroeville Convention Center
- November 19-20 Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show - Wilmington, MA - Shriners Auditorium
- November 26-27 Great Train Show - Collinsville, IL- Gateway Convention Center
- November 26-27 Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show - Edison, NJ - New Jersey Expo Center
- December 3-4 Great Train Show - Overland Park, KS - Overland Park Convention Center
- December 3-4 Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show - Timonium, MD - Maryland State Fairgrounds
- December 4 Great Midwest Train Show - Wheaton, IL - DuPage County Fairgrounds
- December 10-11 Great Train Show - Louisville, KY - Kentucky Expo Center
- December 17-18 Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show - Chantilly, VA - Dulles Expo Center
- December 17-18 Great Train Show - Grayslake, IL - Lake County Fairgrounds
2023 Train Show Schedule
- January 7-8 Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show - Monroeville, PA - Monroeville Convention Center
- January 7-8 Great Train Show - Boise, ID - Expo Idaho
- January 8 Great Midwest Train Show - Wheaton, IL - DuPage County Fairgrounds
- January 14-15 Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show - Oaks, PA - Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
- January 14-15 Great Train Show - Columbus, OH - Ohio Expo Center
- January 14-15 Great Train Show - Ridgefield, WA - Clark County Events Center
- January 21-22 Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show - Richmond, VA - Richmond Raceway Complex
- January 21-22 Great Train Show - Novi, MI - Suburban Collection Showplace
- January 21-22 Great Train Show/World's Greatest Hobby on Tour- Puyallup, WA - Washington State Fairgrounds
- January 28-29 Great Train Show - St. Charles, MO - Saint Charles Convention Center
- January 28-29 Great Train Show - Sacramento, CA - Cal Expo
- February 4-5 Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show - Hampton, VA- Hampton Roads Convention Center
- February 5 Great Midwest Train Show - Wheaton, IL - DuPage County Fairgrounds
- February 11-12 Great Train Show - Indianapolis, IN - Indiana State Fairgrounds
- February 11-12 Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show - Wilmington, DE - Chase Center on the Riverfront
- February 11-12 Great Train Show/World's Greatest Hobby on Tour - Costa Mesa, CA - OC Fair & Event Center
- February 18-19 Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show - Rochester, NY - Dome Arena
- February 18-19 Great Train Show - Ventura, CA - Ventura Co Fairgrounds & Event Center
- March 4-5 Great Train Show - Dayton, OH - Montgomery County Fairgrounds
- March 5 Great Midwest Train Show - Wheaton, IL - DuPage County Fairgrounds
- March 11-12 Great Train Show - Rock Island, IL - QCCA Expo Center
- March 11-12 Great Train Show - Salt Lake City, UT- Utah State Fairpark
- March 11-12 Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show - Edison, NJ - New Jersey Expo Center
- March 18-19 Great Train Show - Des Moines, IA- Iowa Events Center
- March 18-19 Great Train Show - Victorville, CA - SBC Fair
- March 25-26 Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show - Wilmington, MA - Shriners Auditorium
- March 25-26 Great Train Show - San Mateo, CA- San Mateo County Event Center
- April 2 Great Midwest Train Show - Wheaton, IL - DuPage County Fairgrounds
- May 7Great Midwest Train Show - Wheaton, IL - DuPage County Fairgrounds
- June 4 Great Midwest Train Show - Wheaton, IL - DuPage County Fairgrounds
- August 6 Great Midwest Train Show - Wheaton, IL - DuPage County Fairgrounds
- September 10 Great Midwest Train Show - Wheaton, IL - DuPage County Fairgrounds
- October 8 Great Midwest Train Show - Wheaton, IL - DuPage County Fairgrounds
- November 5 Great Midwest Train Show - Wheaton, IL - DuPage County Fairgrounds
- December 3 Great Midwest Train Show - Wheaton, IL - DuPage County Fairgrounds
2022-2023 Show Season: We are very excited to bring you the 2022-2023 Show schedule. It has been a very...interesting past couple of years that has brought many changes. We look forward to a return to a more normal show season. As the schedule grows and we continue to add more shows, we have realigned the staffing to better serve you. We have done this geographically creating a Midwest region and a National region. For shows in the Midwest (Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and the Dakotas) Dillon Goble will be the regional manager. For the rest of the country, Bill Grove will be the regional manager. This should allow exhibitors to have the same point of contact for the majority of their shows. There are some that will cross over, but for most folks, this will mean you only have one person to have to contact. Dillon and Bill will be onsite managing shows, and Neal Carnaby will be managing shows onsite across both regions. Dave Swanson is the owner, and will be at a few of the shows.
World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour update and changes:
We are thrilled to announce the return of the World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour in 2023. As we ease back into things, we will have two WGH events, Puyallup, WA in January and Cost Mesa, CA in February. The WGH events will be run in conjunction with existing Great Train Show Events. The Manufacture portion of the show will be placed at the front entrance, but will not be separate from the rest of the event.
Space at the WGH events will now be offered in two ways:
1) Manufactures and those who wish to have traditional WGH space will be able to order space, and will be located at the front of the hall. The WGH manufacture packet and pricing will be out by the end of July.
2) For exhibitors who wish to sell at the show, and do not want to pay the traditional WGH pricing, can simply order standard Great Train Show space, and can use this form to do so.
Great American Train Shows is the nation’s only coast-to-coast train show company. Our train shows are designed for the general public, modelers, hobbyists, families, and the just plain curious. Each show features hundreds of tables of trains and accessories for sale, huge operating exhibits, activities for kids, and more. All scales are welcome as are books, videos, and railroadiana. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the best train shows in America.
Covid-19 Policy: At present there are no restrictions for any of our shows. Unless mandated by government authorities or venue regulations, we will not have any mask, vaccination, or social distancing restrictions. Our intention is to provide a safe and enjoyable show. We will follow all Federal, State and Local health department regulations and requirements. Since these are rapidly changing, we will comply with whatever is the current government regulation is in place at the time for the specific venue. Because of the speed of change we may not be able to provide advance notice of these regulations.
