07/16/2026
Discover Everything Happening in Dwight!
While Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 is the main attraction, there's plenty happening throughout Dwight on Friday, July 17!
🎯 At the Amtrak Station - 401 S. Columbia St.
• Kids Games (10:00–11:30 a.m.) hosted by the Village of Dwight
• Free Kids Train Trinkets from the Village of Dwight
• Dwight Area Chamber of Commerce Big Boy Train Tokens
• Dwight Grade School Student Council $1 Water Fundraiser (Cash Only)
• Food Trucks
🏛️ Dwight Historical Society - 119 W. Main St.
Open from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
🎉 Special Event Activities Around
📍 (the) Blackbird Common - 116 E. Main St.
• Big Boy Watch Party & Train Lounge
• Family Tickets Available
• Event T-shirts for Sale
📍 Gooseberry Acres Market & Bakery - 111 E. Chippewa St.
• Chilled watermelon slices
• Water & Lemonade
• Event T-shirts for Sale
📍The Country Mansion - 101 W. South St.
• Food Truck
• Live Music
• Air Conditioning
• Public Restrooms
🍔 While you're here, enjoy our local restaurants, coffee shops, shops, and Historic Route 66 attractions before and after the Big Boy arrives!
📍 Check out the attached "What's Happening in Dwight" guide to see everything going on throughout the day.
We look forward to welcoming visitors from near and far for an unforgettable day in Dwight!
