Local Shows
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Most of us are in the Sandhouse Crew because we have caught the disease better known as Model Railroading (and the rest just have nothing better to do with one weekend a month). Part of the treatment for this disease, for which there is no known cure, includes regular attendance at Model Railroad shows to (usually, anyway) spend way too much money and see others' layouts. So, as long as we were going anyway, we decided we might as well build a layout and display it at some of these shows. Below you can find information and links on some of the shows we set up the layout at, as well as other shows in southern Wisconsin that some of our members attend.
The shows with a red title are where the Sandhouse Crew plans to display. If you will be attending one of these shows, be sure to stop by and see our layout.
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Mad City Model Railroad Show and Sale
2026 will be the 58th year for the Mad City Model Railroad Show and Sale! This show is run by the South Central Wisconsin Division (SCWD) of the NMRA every February. More information on the show, as well as the SCWD, can be found at their website here.
Next Show
February 21 & 22, 2026
Aliant Engergy Center, Madison
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Titletown Train Show
The Titletown train show is usually held in the Spring in Green Bay, Wisconsin, most recently at the Convention Center. For more information, see their website.
Next Show
May 16 & 17, 2026
KI Convention Center, Green Bay
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Trainfest
Trainfest has typically been held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin each November, and in 2025 was at the Baird Center. The next show date has not yet been announced for 2026. Keep an eye on the Trainfest website here for future announcements.
Next Show
TBD
TBD, Milwaukee, WI
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Green County Model Railroad Show
The Green County Model Railroad Show and Sale is held in September in Monroe, Wisconsin at the Stateline Ice (SLICE) Arena on the last full weekend of September. More infomation is availible on the club's website here.
Next Show
September 2026 (Dates TBD)
SLICE Center, Monroe, WI
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La Crosse and Three Rivers Model Railroad Show
This show is usually held in Mid-March. More info on the next show can be found here.
Next Show
March 14 and 15, 2026
Omni Center, La Crosse
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La Crosse Rail Fair
The 4000 Foundation also hosts a summer show in La Crosse each year. The La Crosse Rail Fair is typically held at the in the middle of the summer at Copeland Park, though in 2026 will be held at the Omni Center instead due to construction. Check the link here for details.
Next Show
July 18, 2026
Omni Center, La Crosse
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The above are some of the larger shows in the Southern Wisconsin area. Of course there are many other small and medium size shows that are put on throughout the year as well, but they are too numerous to list here. For a list of many train shows, including those in other states as well, you can check out a searchable list available at Model Railroader Magazine's website.
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