The Hawkeye Model Railroad is proud to once again host the Iowa City Train Show, and this year, we're excited to welcome our show sponsor, ScaleSigns.com! This is a great Eastern Iowa train show, and you won’t want to miss it.
Join us on Sunday, October 19th, 2025 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds for a day of trains, layouts, and great vendors. You'll find both local and nationally recognized vendors, along with the opportunity to explore the Hawkeye Model Railroad building, now home to six layouts in six different scales!
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Johnson County Fairgrounds – Buildings B & C
Admission: $5 (Kids 10 and under are free!)
Be sure to visit our Facebook Event to RSVP, share the event, and stay up to date with the latest show info.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/15ntzQ6v1T/
We can’t wait to welcome you to this year’s show!
Interested in being a vendor at the show? Click the link below to reserve your tables!
Price is $25 a table until August 1st! After August 1st, it's $30 a table.
Are you a railroad organization looking to boost your cause?
Advertise at our show with a table showing off your organization and spread the word!
Calling all free-mo and traveling club model railroad layouts!
We are always looking for new layouts to be a part of our show.
Click the link below to download and print off a paper form if you would prefer to mail in your registration.
You can mail the form and payment to the following address:
Hawkeye Model Railroad Club
P.O. Box 641
Hills, IA 52235
Note: Table requests are not guaranteed until payment is received.
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