Railroad Days come to Moberly

The Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce and The Moberly Rotary Club are gearing up for the fifth annual Railroad Days celebration that will take place from June 9 ^– 12 in downtown Moberly.

According to Chamber Director Debbie Miller, there are several new events that have been added with the help of other participants to make Railroad Days bigger and better. Along with stage entertainment, vendors, carnival rides and the very popular Sycamore Queen Contest, this year will also include a Mopar Enthusiasts Car Show, a YMCA 5K run and “Art on the Block” sponsored by Rollins Street Neighborhood Association and the Moberly Arts Council.

The Moberly Rotary Club will once again bring Fun Time Carnival to town providing games and rides for all ages. The Carnival begins on Wednesday evening with armband sessions each evening from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. as well as a Saturday Matinee from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Contests held throughout the four days include a Mother/Daughter and Father/Son Look-alike Contest, Little Mr. and Miss Railroad Contest and Baby Show, as well as the Sycamore Queen Contest that features men dressed up as women to raise money for their favorite charity.

Musical entertainment on the main stage will include the bands Next of Ken, Lisa T and the Time Machine, Never Blue Avenue and others. Thursday evening, The Railroad Follies Variety Show will take place in the newly renovated Municipal Auditorium at 7 p.m.

A Mopar Enthusiast Car Show will feature 75 to 100 entries on display Friday and Saturday in the 100 and 200 block of W. Reed Street with a Car Cruise taking place Saturday night. Saturday will include the YMCA 5K run as well as the Art on the Block event which will take place in front of Moberly Area Community College and will feature sidewalk chalk art, recycled art, silk-screening as well as other forms and demonstrations.

For a complete listing of events and times, please visit the Chamber website at www.moberlychamber.com