Event Prices
Event Only
$9.50 Admission Only for Adults 21+*
($8.00 + $1.50 ticket fees)
Free for 20 years and under
Event & Train Ride Combo
Ride the Rails with New Sarum
While aboard you’ll get to sample brews by New Sarum Brewery.
$29.25 for Ages 21+ ($26.00 + $3.25 ticket fees)
$23.75 for Under Age 21 ($21.00 + $2.75 ticket fees)
21+ receives a souvenir tasting glass, two 4 oz. samples of beer, and an individual snack box.
20 and under receives a souvenir logo cup, Cheerwine, and an individual snack box.
*Note: Table seats are purchased individually. Parties wishing to purchase seats together at the same table are encouraged to purchase under one ticket order to assure being seated together. If a party does not purchase all tickets at a table, there is the possibility of another party purchasing the remaining tickets at the table.
ADA ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: The rail cars in use for the train ride portion of this event are not wheelchair accessible due to the use of historic and antiquated rail passenger equipment, which is exempt from ADA regulations under US Code: Title 42: Section 12184. Boarding and departing the train requires walking up and down steps as well as potentially walking through other rail cars to reach assigned seats. The beer and food vendors, band performance area, and other festival activities taking place off the train are ADA accessible.
Participating Breweries & More to Come!
Brew & Choo Summer Concert
August 9 | 4 – 8:30 p.m.
We can’t wait to be BREW-ing & CHOO-ing with you! Join us for our annual Brew & Choo event, which will feature live music, family fun, and a variety of local and regional breweries. Sample their offerings by purchasing their original ales onsite in the Back Shop.
This event is not just for adults. Families are invited to come and enjoy various family-friendly activities such as lawn games, a magician, and inflatables! A variety of food trucks will be in attendance serving up delicious pairings.
MOTEL SOAP
Rocking Central North Carolina for over 20 Years
You’ll be rocking to 70’s & 80’s Classic Rock with special guests Motel Soap!
Ride the Rails with New Sarum
BREWS + TRAIN RIDE = GOOD TIMES!
Enhance your experience by purchasing a train ride ticket and while aboard you’ll get to sample New Sarum Brewery beers. The brewers will be on-board sharing information and background about each sample. It’s a one-of-a-kind beer tasting experience that will make you raise your glass!
*Attendees must show a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol. No alcohol will be served to anyone who has not presented proper identification.
TRAIN RIDE TIMES:
4:30, 5:45, and 7:00 p.m.
Train ride seating is limited. Hurry before train tickets sell out!
Admission only tickets without train ride are not limited, but purchase in advance to save time at check-in.
ADA ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: The rail cars in use for the train ride portion of this event are not wheelchair accessible due to the use of historic and antiquated rail passenger equipment, which is exempt from ADA regulations under US Code: Title 42: Section 12184. Boarding and departing the train requires walking up and down steps as well as potentially walking through other rail cars to reach assigned seats. The beer and food vendors, band performance area, and other festival activities taking place off the train are ADA accessible.
Event Prices
Event Only
$9.50 Admission Only for Adults 21+*
($8.00 + $1.50 ticket fees)
Free for 20 years and under
Event & Train Ride Combo
Ride the Rails with New Sarum
While aboard you’ll get to sample brews by New Sarum Brewery.
$29.25 for Ages 21+ ($26.00 + $3.25 ticket fees)
$23.75 for Under Age 21 ($21.00 + $2.75 ticket fees)
21+ receives a souvenir tasting glass, two 4 oz. samples of beer, and an individual snack box.
20 and under receives a souvenir logo cup, Cheerwine, and an individual snack box.
*Note: Table seats are purchased individually. Parties wishing to purchase seats together at the same table are encouraged to purchase under one ticket order to assure being seated together. If a party does not purchase all tickets at a table, there is the possibility of another party purchasing the remaining tickets at the table.
ADA ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: The rail cars in use for the train ride portion of this event are not wheelchair accessible due to the use of historic and antiquated rail passenger equipment, which is exempt from ADA regulations under US Code: Title 42: Section 12184. Boarding and departing the train requires walking up and down steps as well as potentially walking through other rail cars to reach assigned seats. The beer and food vendors, band performance area, and other festival activities taking place off the train are ADA accessible.
Participating Breweries & More to Come!
Deadline to Book: August 6, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Book your overnight stay by August 6, 4:00 p.m. in one of our participating Rowan County Lodging Properties during the Brew & Choo Festival at the North Carolina Transportation Museum and receive a VISA gift card worth 50% of your stay. Please note there is a different booking process for hotels and AirBnb/B&B/VRBO/Camping Cabins. Please pay careful attention to our deadlines and terms and conditions prior to booking your lodging.
Terms and conditions apply, please visit the Rowan County Tourism Office’s website for all terms and conditions. Package offers are available starting May 1, 2025.
For any questions or concerns about your Brew & Choo Stay & Play HOTEL Package, please contact the Rowan County Tourism office call center at 704-709-3410. The ticketing center is open 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. EDT.
Stay and Play packages are offered exclusively by Rowan County Tourism.
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Participating Food Trucks
Roadway Dawg’s Food Truck
BBQ on a Stick
Luna Pizza
The Old 97 Kettlecorn Company
The Chill Shak Food Truck
This event is sponsored by the The NC Transportation Museum Foundation.
Partners With
Our Locations
N.C. Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Dr.
Spencer, NC 28159 (physical)
N.C. Transportation Museum
411 S. Salisbury Ave.
Spencer, NC 28159 (mailing)
704-636-2889
Email: info@nctransportationmuseum.org
Resources
Partners With
Our Locations
N.C. Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Dr.
Spencer, NC 28159 (physical)
N.C. Transportation Museum
411 S. Salisbury Ave.
Spencer, NC 28159 (mailing)
704-636-2889
Email: info@nctransportationmuseum.org