RALEWAY FESTIVAL

All Aboard for the 4th Annual Raleway Festival - where tracks meet the taps!

Join us at the picturesque Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum for an afternoon of craft beverages, live music, and good times. Sip your way through a curated lineup of Ontario beer, wine, and cider while enjoying railway-themed fun, tasty eats from local food vendors, and games like inflatable axe throwing, archery, and basketball. 

Grab your crew, raise a glass, and ride the rails to one of summer’s most unique events. Cheers to cold drinks, community spirit, and a little bit of train nostalgia!

Now Boarding - Purchase Tickets!


Join us for Ales on the Rails!


📍 Location: The Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum

📅 Date: June 21st, 2025

🚂 Theme: Rails & Ales

🕐 Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

🎫 ADVANCED TICKET SALES ON NOW

          Admission & Raleway Festival Event Cup: $15

          Admission only: $10

          Tickets will be $15 at the gate or $20 with a cup.

🍻 Drink Tokens: $2.00 for 4 oz beer sample, 1 oz spirit, or 3 oz mixed drink (available for purchase at the event - must be age of majority).



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In honour of Palmerston’s 150th Homecoming, we’re raising a glass in style! 🥂


Snag one of our limited-edition copper cups—custom-made for the celebration. Available while supplies last!


Sponsored by Adam Brown Distilling Company.


#ChuggaChuggaChugga

The Raleway Festival is coming full-steam ahead!

Our goal is to bring a new demographic to our picturesque and heritage-rich Railway Museum in Palmerston and treat them with local breweries, wineries, cideries and distilleries, with local food to accompany your beverages!


See below for the list of beverage vendors:

Interested in becoming a beverage vendor?

Apply here!

Vendors will receive an honorarium for attending, 50% of all drink tokens they sold,

& various advertising and promotion courtesy of All Aboard Palmerston.

Tour the picturesque and heritage-rich Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum and enjoy food, festivities, live entertainment, and refreshments courtesy of local breweries, cideries, and distilleries.

Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

FAQs

Got a question? We’re here to help.

  • I am coming to the Raleway Festival, now what?

    Guests can check in at the front gate.

    • If you bought tickets on Eventbrite - checkin at the "Prepaid tickets" line
    • If you are purchasing tickets at the event - check in at the "Purchase Tickets" line

    Drink tokens are available for purchase for $2.00 at a table past the gate. You can redeem these at each vendor booth for a drink (1oz spirit, 3oz mixed drink, or 4oz beer). Please ensure all alcoholic beverages stay inside the indicated gates.


    You can enjoy drinks, live music, food from food trucks, on picnic tables on the backside of the museum! 



  • What are the event hours?

    This event runs from 12pm-4pm. You are welcome to come anytime within these hours. We are expecting a crowd, so please be patient and courteous to our vendors and volunteers. Thank you!

  • Is there an age restriction on this event?

    Yes, this event is AGE OF MAJORITY only.

  • Where can I get tickets?

    Tickets can be purchased in advance on Eventbrite (linked above) until Thursday, June 19, at 12pm. Afterwards, tickets will be availble at the door for CASH ONLY.

    Tickets are $10 in advance for admission and $15 at the gate. Raleway Cups are available while supplies last.

  • I bought tickets on Eventbrite, how do I redeem them?

    Pre-purchased ticket holders will have an express admission line at the gate.  Please look for signs to ensure you are in the correct line and we will check you in.  If you purchased a "ticket + cup" your cup will be given to you upon arrival. Please be prepared to show your eventbrite ticket at the gate.

  • Where can I pick up the cup I purchased with admission on Eventbrite?

    Cups will be given out upon check-in at the gate. Please check-in at the Prepaid Admission line with your Eventbrite ticket ready. 

  • I did not purchase tickets in advance, can I still buy a Raleway Cup?

    Yes! Cups will be available for $10 at the gate while supplies last, plus $10 for admission. Please look for signs that say "Purchase Tickets" to pay for your ticket and cup. CASH ONLY please!

  • How do I purchase alcoholic drinks at this event?

    Drink tokens are available for purchase for $2.00 at a table past the gate. Please be prepared to show your ID.


     You can redeem these at each vendor booth for a drink (1oz spirit, 3oz mixed drink, or 4oz beer).


    Please ensure all alcoholic beverages stay inside the indicated gates.



  • What is parking like?

    There is limited parking available at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum. Expect to park on the street and walk a few blocks. We ask that you do not block any driveways.

  • Are there washrooms available?

    Yes. There will be Porta-Potty's on site.

  • Is there food and non-alcoholic beverages available?

    Yes! You can purchase food and beverages from a variety of food booths, just inside the gate.

  • Does this event take debit?

    NO! This event is CASH ONLY. ATMS are located at downtown at the CIBC or at Jays Convenience. 

  • Can I bring my dog?

    While we love your furry friends, we appreciate if you DO NOT bring your dog to this event. Thank you!