This fall, let NC By Train take you to fairs, festivals and other fun events. Skip the hassle of driving and take advantage of NC By Train’s Piedmont line that offers daily service to some of the most exciting activities and events of the season.
October
Presented by NC By Train and the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild, Fall is the perfect time to explore North Carolina's craft beer scene by rail. With Ale Trail By Rail, travelers can discover breweries, taprooms and other local flavors throughout the Piedmont. Celebrate North Carolina Beer Month this October and make the journey part of the experience with NC By Train.
NC By Train and Amtrak make it easy to experience one of North Carolina's favorite fall traditions. During the N.C. State Fair, special train service includes four daily stops at the fairgrounds, conveniently located just outside Gate 1.
Leave the traffic and parking behind, then sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. Passengers can board in Charlotte, Kannapolis, Salisbury, High Point, Greensboro, Burlington, Durham and Cary making the fair more accessible than ever by train.
Let NC By Train take you to one of North Carolina's favorite fall traditions. Skip the traffic and parking and enjoy a comfortable ride to the Lexington Barbecue Festival. On festival day, NC By Train offers special service to a temporary stop just one block from all the barbecue, live entertainment, local vendors and festival fun.
Stretching across 10 blocks of Uptown Lexington, this free annual festival brings together hundreds of vendors, award-winning Lexington-style barbecue and thousands of visitors for a day that's uniquely in North Carolina. Passengers can board in Charlotte, Kannapolis, Salisbury, High Point, Greensboro, Burlington, Durham, Cary and Raleigh.
Use station code “LEX” to search for and reserve your train tickets for the Lexington Barbeque Festival.
On Sunday, Oct. 25, there will be two opportunities to arrive in Charlotte prior to the start of the Carolina Panthers game at 1 p.m.
Piedmont Train 73 will depart Raleigh Union Station at an earlier time of 8:40 a.m. to arrive in Charlotte at 11:55 a.m. Piedmont Train 76 will depart Charlotte later that day at 5:30 p.m.
Service times vary by date to accommodate all October special events, so passengers should select their travel date and destination at NCByTrain.org to view the correct schedule before booking.
Tickets are now on sale and seats are limited, so book your tickets today.