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Great Midwestern Train Show

March 06, 2022 - March 06, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Photo credit: freestocks.org from Pexels

Location

DuPage County Fairgrounds

2015 Manchester Road

Wheaton, IL 60187

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Description

Visit with more than 180 exhibitors at the world's largest monthly train show at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. The show hosts more than 550 tables of trains in five buildings. Exhibitors sell, repair, and display model trains at this event. Recommended for ages 5-12.

Event cost: $7/adults and teens, free/ages 12 and under

Event times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 6, March 6, 2022

Additional Information

Website: https://dupagecountyfair.org

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Tweens

Neighborhood: Western Suburbs

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