Friday, April 25, 2025
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 – $9
Senior (65+)/Military – $8
Child (3-12) – $7
Admission + Train Ride
Adult – $19
Senior (65+)/Military – $17
Child (3-12) – $15
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 or fees.
Group Rates
Friday, April 25 group rates with train ride & tax:
Students/Teachers- $8.28
Adults- $10.35
Seniors (65+) / Military- $9.32
**To receive a group rate, you must have a minimum of 15 paying participants and pay in one transaction. If anyone wishes to pay separately, they will pay general museum admission pricing (non-group rate). Group rates are subject to change.**
ASTC Passport Program:
ASTC Passport Program and Museum/Train Ride Vouchers:
Reciprocal memberships from participating Association of Science-technology Centers (ASTC) will NOT be accepted for this special event. Neither will vouchers for free museum admission/train ride nor free train ride with paid museum admission.
Tractors & Trains
April 25, 2025, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | April 26, 2025, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
We’re Gearing up for a Huge Day of Tractors & Trains and Fun!
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! We can’t wait to see you in April!
The annual event is reserved for students, home school groups, and other pre-formed groups on Friday, April 25, receiving special admission rates. The general public is invited to enjoy the fun on Saturday, April 26, 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:
- Butterfly Exhibit
- Teaching Tractor
- Rowan County Cooperative Extension
- Iredell Museums
- Brick Ed
- Mountain Gateway Museum
- NC Forest Service
- Horne Creek Farm
- Sawmill, apple cider, corn shelling demonstrations
Friday, April 25, 2025
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 – $9
Senior (65+)/Military – $8
Child (3-12) – $7
Admission + Train Ride
Adult – $19
Senior (65+)/Military – $18
Child (3-12) – $17
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 or fees.
Group Rates
Friday, April 25 group rates with train ride & tax:
Students/Teachers- $8.28
Adults- $10.35
Seniors (65+) / Military- $9.32
**To receive a group rate, you must have a minimum of 15 paying participants and pay in one transaction. If anyone wishes to pay separately, they will pay general museum admission pricing (non-group rate). Group rates are subject to change.**
ASTC Passport Program:
ASTC Passport Program and Museum/Train Ride Vouchers:
Reciprocal memberships from participating Association of Science-technology Centers (ASTC) will NOT be accepted for this special event. Neither will vouchers for free museum admission/train ride nor free train ride with paid museum admission.
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