Friday, April 17, 2026
School and other preformed groups can experience activities and event offerings. GROUPS RECEIVE SPECIAL ADMISSION RATES. Contact Meghan DeLapp at 980-305-6298 or meghan.delapp@dncr.nc.gov or Matthew McCarthy at 980-305-6282 or matthew.mccarthy@dncr.nc.gov
Event Prices
Admission Only
Adult – $10
Senior (65+)/Military – $9
Child (3-12) – $8
Admission + Train Ride
Adult – $20
Senior (65+)/Military – $18
Child (3-12) – $16
Children under 3 are free.
Members are free, but are encouraged to reserve a ticket in advance using their membership number.
These prices do not include taxes.
Group Activity Fee Rates
*Tax Included
Students and Teachers
Activity Fee + Train Rides: $8.28 per person*
Activity Fee Only: $4.28 per person*
Adult Chaperones
Admission + Train Ride: $18.63 per person*
Admission Only: $9.63 per person*
Senior (65+)/Military
Admission + Train Ride: $16.56 per person*
Admission Only: $8.56 per person*
**To qualify for the group discount (10 or more people) the payment must be made in one transaction. If anyone wishes to pay separately, they will pay general museum admission pricing (non-group rate).**
ASTC Passport Program:
Reciprocal memberships from participating Association of Science & Technology Centers (ASTC) will NOT be accepted for this special event.
Tractors & Trains
April 17, 2026, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | April 18, 2026, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
We’re Gearing up for a Huge Day of Tractors & Trains and Fun!
Quick Links: Activities | Event Pricing | Group Rates | ASTC Passport Program
Join us to see modern tractors, antique farm equipment, farm life demonstrations, and much more! With kid’s activities, music, and hayrides this is an event the whole family can attend!
Friday, April 17
Although the site is open to the public, the annual Tractor & Trains event offers dedicated activities for students, homeschool groups, and other pre-formed groups on Friday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with special group admission rates.
Saturday, April 18
The general public is invited to enjoy the fun on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., ending out the day with a parade of tractors at 3 p.m.
For Group Rates: Contact Meghan DeLapp at 980-305-6298 or meghan.delapp@dncr.nc.gov.
For Tractor/Equipment registration: Contact June Hall at 980-305-6274 or june.hall@dncr.nc.gov.
Activities:
- Farming demonstrations
- Teaching Tractor
- Whirligig craft
- Bulldozer (weather permitting)
- Games
Community Partners:
- Mountain Gateway Museum
- NC Cooperative Extension – Rowan County
- International Harvester Collectors Club #43
- NC Forest Service
- Iredell Museum
Friday, April 17, 2026
School and other preformed groups can experience activities and event offerings. GROUPS RECEIVE SPECIAL ADMISSION RATES. Contact Meghan DeLapp at 980-305-6298 or meghan.delapp@dncr.nc.gov or Matthew McCarthy at 980-305-6282 or matthew.mccarthy@dncr.nc.gov
Event Prices
Admission Only
Adult – $10
Senior (65+)/Military – $9
Child (3-12) – $8
Admission + Train Ride
Adult – $20
Senior (65+)/Military – $18
Child (3-12) – $16
Children under 3 are free.
Members are free, but are encouraged to reserve a ticket in advance using their membership number.
These prices do not include taxes.
Group Activity Fee Rates
*Tax Included
Students and Teachers
Activity Fee + Train Rides: $8.28 per person*
Activity Fee Only: $4.28 per person*
Adult Chaperones
Admission + Train Ride: $18.63 per person*
Admission Only: $9.63 per person*
Senior (65+)/Military
Admission + Train Ride: $16.56 per person*
Admission Only: $8.56 per person*
**To qualify for the group discount (10 or more people) the payment must be made in one transaction. If anyone wishes to pay separately, they will pay general museum admission pricing (non-group rate).**
ASTC Passport Program:
Reciprocal memberships from participating Association of Science & Technology Centers (ASTC) will NOT be accepted for this special event.
