Event Prices
Festival Only
$8 Admission Only for Adults 21+*
Free for 20 years and under
Festival & Train Ride Combo
While aboard you’ll get to sample brews by New Sarum Brewery.
Table Seating: $24 for ages 21+ ($20 for 20 years and under)*
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.
*These prices do not include taxes or fees.
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 Festival
August 10 | 4 – 9 p.m.
Participating Breweries & More to Come!
We can’t wait to be BREW-ing & CHOO-ing with you! Join us for our annual craft beer festival, Brew & Choo, which will feature 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.
GUMP FICTION
The Ultimate 90’s Experience
You’ll be rocking with special guests Gump Fiction: The Ultimate 90’s Experience!
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
Festival Only
$8 Admission Only for Adults 21+*
Free for 20 years and under
Festival & Train Ride Combo
While aboard you’ll get to sample brews by New Sarum Brewery.
Table Seating: $24 for ages 21+ ($20 for 20 years and under)*
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.
*These prices do not include taxes or fees.
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.
Deadline to Book: August 6, 2024, 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 July 8, 2024.
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
The Old 97 Kettlecorn Company
The Chill Shak Food Truck
El Titi Taqueria
BBQ on a Stick
This event is sponsored by the The NC Transportation Museum Foundation.
