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Great Train Show

13Dec10:00 AM4:00 PMGreat Train Show

Event Details

The nation’s largest traveling train show returns to the Alameda County Fairgrounds. This 2-day model train show features model trains for sale, exhibitors from across the country, huge operating model displays, free workshops and demonstrations, free test tracks to test run your trains at the show, activities for the kids and much more!

Admission (cash only at the door):
Adult: $14 Saturday, $13 Sunday (Saturday tickets good for both days!)

*Discount tickets online – Save $2!

Online price: $12 Saturday, $11 Sunday

Child 11 years and under FREE!

Parking:
$15 – Credit, debit, and mobile tap-to-pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.) only

*parking sold online and at the gate, card options above only

Hours:
10am-4pm

Location:
2005 Valley Ave, Gate 8 or 12
Alameda County Fairground & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Directions

Upon arriving at Great Train Show, enter at Gate 8 or 12 off Valley Avenue. Park and walk; follow the wayfinding signs. The promoter has set up their entrance gate and security at this location and did not put a gate at the Pleasanton Avenue Gate, you will not be able to access the event from Pleasanton Avenue or Gate 2 due to the promoter’s fencing.     

Note – For the safety of all, the Yellow Gate is closed for entry, all guests must enter through the security gates

To learn more, please visit: Great Train Show

*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared.

*Subject to Change

Time

December 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM(GMT-08:00)