Train lovers of all ages can find something to enjoy in Nolanville, Texas this weekend.
It’s not just this year Train Whistle Jamboree free, will feature live music, food from area vendors, a mechanical bull and games like ax throwing.
Fox Trot 5k
Saturday’s festivities will begin with a part of the CENTEX racing seriesthe Fox Trot 5K. you still can sign up at runsignup.com oh Nolanville City Council. There will be a free Gladiator competition between the finish of the race and the awards ceremony.
The race will start at 9am at the Town Hall and will loop around the city before taking the runners to the Town Hall to reach the finish line. A 1K race starts at the same time.
Nolanville, Texas History
According to Texas Almanacthe railroad came to the community in the early 1880s. In 1883, the town changed its name to Nolanville.
Train Whistle Jamboree
The Train Whistle Jamboree began in 2013, stopping only twice, including once during the height of the pandemic. The event usually has an average attendance of 600 to 700 people, however Nolanville Community Outreach Coordinator Jennifer Shidler says she expects about 1,000 people to attend this year’s Jamboree. according to the Killeen Daily Herald. 15 community vendors, including 7 food trucks, will be at the event. There will also be live music, family games, bounce houses, petting zoos and face painting, along with many other offerings.
The Train Whistle Jamboree is a free event and includes parking at no cost to the community. Parking will be available in the grassy area between Avenue G and the Nolanville Railroad.
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