The Hockessin Art Festival is an annual fundraising effort to benefit the Wilmington & Western Railroad. More than 20 local artists will be displaying and selling limited edition prints, original watercolors, oils, acrylics, pastels, sculpture, fine jewelry, mosaics and more! 30% of all art sales go directly to supporting the Wilmington & Western.

The Wilmington & Western is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, and although we receive a significant portion of our income from ticket sales, we cannot rely on passenger revenue alone. The income raised from the Art Festival supports our train operations, restoration projects, track maintenance and much more.

While attending the Art Festival, take a break from shopping by riding the Art Festival Express. Our historic train will depart from outside the Art Festival, and our friendly train crew will take you on a 40-minute round-trip through the towns of Yorklyn and Ashland.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, February 23, 2024

FRIDAY EVENING PREVIEW

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Complimentary refreshments & cash bar

Saturday, February 24, 2024

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Refreshments available for purchase

Art Festival Express train rides will be offered.

Sunday, February 25, 2024

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Refreshments available for purchase

Art Festival Express train rides will be offered.

TRAIN RIDES

Trains depart from behind Hockessin Memorial Hall in Hockessin, DE.

Saturday, February 24, 2024

11:00 AM, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00 PM

Sunday, February 25, 2024

11:00 AM, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00 PM

Admission

Adults: $5

Children (under 12): FREE

Train Ride Fares

Adults: $5

Children (2-12): $5

Children (under 2): FREE

Date: February 23 - 25, 2024

Location: Hockessin Memorial Hall

610 Yorklyn Rd Hockessin, DE 19707

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