Dates, Events and Pricing are subject to change at any time.
Events may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weather or maintenance
March 14, 2020
Historic Jefferson Railway
St. Patrick’s Day Express
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
Celebrate the Green aboard the St. Patrick’s Day Express. The historic depot will be decked out in green.
March 19 & 20, 2020
Historic Jefferson Railway
March Spring Break Special
Thursday and Friday Special Trains
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
2:30 Narrated Historical Day Tour
All riders, $10 plus tax
April 2-5, 2020
Diamond Don’s 18th Annual AHRMA International Vintage Motocross
International Vintage Motocross which includes Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, Cross Country and Trials on Friday, Vintage Motocross on Saturday with Post-Vintage on Sunday. 100cc & 125cc Battle on the Bayou races on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend will be full of motocross legends from around the world. Come out and see Brad Lackey, Steve Wise, Trey Jorski, Guy Cooper and event legend Gary Semics. International legends from over ten countries come to this event.
www.DiamondDon.com
April 11. 2020
Historic Jefferson Railway
Easter Egg Express
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
Come ride the Easter Egg Express and participate in an Easter Egg Hunt for children under 12.
May 1, 2020
Civil War Living History, “Day of Learning”, complete with a gunboat and cannons
9:00 – 2:30 at Diamond Don RV Park
Historic Jefferson Railway
The Great Locomotive Chase/The Andrews Raid
Train departs from Diamond Don RV Park
Friday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30
www.JeffersonCivilWarDays.com
May 2-3, 2020
Historic Jefferson Railway
Train departs from downtown Jefferson Depot
The Great Locomotive Chase – The Andrews Raid Re-enactment
Complete with a gunboat and cannons
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours & Naval Battle: 11:00, 12:30, 2:30, 4:00 and 5:30
Sunday Narrated Historical Day Tours & Naval Battle: 11:30 and 1:00
Come experience the re-enactment of The Andrews Raid, the Civil War’s most gripping railroad story. The Train Battle of Port Jefferson joins the skirmish as a replica ironclad gunboat fires its cannons on the banks of the Big Cypress Bayou River. See the Living History Camps along the river. Re-enactors welcome at the Diamond Don RV Park.
www.JeffersonCivilWarDays.com
May 9, 2020
Historic Jefferson Railway
Mother’s Day Express – gas-powered locomotive
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
Mothers receive a 10% discount when accompanied by their children.
May 16-17, 2020
Jefferson Train Show
Steam Train Special
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
Sunday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 2:00
Jefferson’s 9th Annual Train Show. Enjoy antique live steam train ride with historical narrative of the area. Each train includes a stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding. Four destinations: Jefferson Train Show, T&P Model Train Depot, Jay Gould Car and Historic Jefferson Railway. Train tickets available online. Tickets available at each venue during event weekend.
info@jeffersonrailway.com
www.JeffersonRailway.com
May 17. 2020
Sunday Social and Shoot-Out
Jefferson Train Show
1:00-3:00
Come join an old fashioned Sunday Social at the General Store on Austin Street in downtown Jefferson. Purchase a root beer float, nostalgic candy and one-of-a-kind souvenirs. Riverport Ambassadors in period dress and a band make this an event you will want to see. There will be plenty of time to participate in the Jefferson Train Show. Four destinations: Jefferson Train Show, T&P Model Train Depot, Jay Gould Car and Historic Jefferson Railway. Tickets available at each venue during event weekend.
info@jeffersonrailway.com
www.JeffersonTrainShow.com
May 23, 2020
Historic Jefferson Railway
Memorial Day Celebration at Historic Jefferson Railway– gas-powered locomotive
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
Celebrate Memorial Day at the Historic Jefferson Railway as we begin our summer season. Come see the Support Our Troops display that honors the United States Military. Active Military personnel ride free.
June 20, 2020
Historic Jefferson Railway
Father’s Day Express– gas-powered locomotive
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
Fathers receive a 10% discount when accompanied by their children.
July 4, 2020
Historic Jefferson Railway
4th of July Weekend gas-powered locomotive
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
For a revolutionary July 4th weekend celebration, climb aboard an antique narrow-gauge train for an excursion that circles the historic Piney Woods along the scenic Big Cypress Bayou as the history of Independence Day unfolds. Come see the Support Our Troops display that honors the United States Military. Active Military personnel ride free.
September 5, 2020
Historic Jefferson Railway
Labor Day Celebration at Historic Jefferson Railway– gas-powered locomotive
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
Celebrate Labor Day at the Historic Jefferson Railway as we end our summer season. Come see the Support Our Troops display that honors the United States Military. Active Military personnel ride free.
September 12. 2020
2nd Annual Jefferson Antique Tractor Show
The main street in Jefferson will be closed to traffic to accommodate antique tractors and stationary antique engines. Event includes tractor parade, slow tractor race and lots of unique awards. Setup early on Friday starting at 2:00 and join in the Meet & Greet Dinner Social Friday evening for tractor owners and family at the Diamond Don RV Park & Event Center.
Antique small engine and working exhibits as well as vintage truck exhibitors also welcome. Free admission to the public and no charge for exhibitors.
September 25-27, 2020
36th Lake O’ Pines Norton Owners Association Rallye and Bike Show
The rallye draws more than 300 people displaying over 150 of the finest vintage motorcycles anywhere in the country. Join us at Diamond Don’s Motorsports & RV Park which is just one mile outside of Jefferson, Texas. Participate in Friday’s Field Events, display your bike in Saturday’s bike show and ride in the Rolling Concours. Come enjoy a weekend full of great entertainment and fun.
http://www.ntnoa.org
November 27-28
December 5, 12, 18, 19, 26
Historic Jefferson Railway
Christmas Express (gas powered antique locomotive)
Narrated Day Trains will depart at 12:30 and 2:30
Depot opens at 11am
Make this a Christmas to remember aboard the Christmas Express Train. The ride aboard an antique narrow-gauge gas locomotive departs each day at 12:30 and 2:30. Passengers will enjoy vignettes along the Cypress Bayou River as they hear the story of Christmas Traditions.