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United NorthWest Model Railroad Club Presents: The 32nd Washington State Model Railroad Show & Marketplace Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe WA Saturday Feb. 22nd & Sunday Feb. 23rd 2025 United NorthWest Model Railroad Club is proud to present the 32nd Washington State Model Railroad Show & Marketplace benefiting the Snohomish County 4-H Foundation on February 22nd & 23rd, 2025. Join us on February 22 and 23, 2025, at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA, in the same location as last year. The Washington State Model Railroad Show is an all-scale model railroad event, featuring layouts and items for sale across a wide range of scales, including G scale, O scale, S scale, HO scale, N scale, and Z scale. The event also showcases 7-1/2 inch gauge live-steam operating trains. As the largest all-scale model train show on the West Coast, it remains one of the few events in the country dedicated to raising funds in support of youth programs. Over the past three decades, the United NorthWest Model Railroad Club has raised nearly $350,000 for charitable organizations, with a focus on supporting youth development. Show General Info: Location: Evergreen State Fairgrounds 14405 179th Avenue SE Monroe, WA 98272 http://www.evergreenfair.org Buildings: A. Pavilion (Building 600): Top of the "L" approximately 13,500 sq. feet. Will be location of vendor tables, historical societies and layouts. B. Event Center (Building 604): Corner of the "L" approximately 33,600 sq. feet. Will be the location of the show office, vendor tables, and layouts. C. 4H Building (Building 501): Leg of the "L" approximately 15,000 sq. feet. All clinics will be in the 4H building. Will also have swap tables, smaller layouts and hands-on activities for children. Dates and Show Times: Sat February 22nd, 10AM - 4PM Sun February 23rd, 10AM - 4PM Admission: Adults (18+): $ TBA Juniors (10-18): $ TBA Seniors (65+): $ TBA Kids (9 & Under): Free with paid adult admission. Admission is Valid for Both Days! Debit/Credit Payment $0.75 Fee Per Transaction. Free Parking is available. Show Coordinator & Registration Forms: Jamey Morrison Email:tables4unw.trainshow@gmail.com Vendors: Information & Registration forms can be download here: VENDOR FORMS Layouts/Clubs/Displays: Reservations forms can be downloaded here: LAYOUT FORMS Please contact tables4unw.trainshow@gmail.com with any questions. Event Setup Times: Friday February 21st: 10:00a - 11:30a Layouts ONLY Please! 11:30a - 08:00p Vendors and Layouts (will open doors to all as soon as we are ready!) Saturday February 22nd: 06:30a - 09:30a Sunday February 23rd: 07:30a - 09:45a FOR BOTH SHOW DAYS WE ASK ALL PARTICIPANTS TO BE READY BEFORE THE DOORS OPEN AT 10AM! Clinics: CLINIC SCHEDULES Saturday Feb 22nd 11:00am - 12:00pm:TBA 12:30pm - 01:30pm:TBA 02:00pm - 03:00pm:TBA Sunday Feb 23rd 11:00am - 12:00pm:TBA 12:30pm - 01:30pm:TBA 02:00pm - 03:00pm:TBA If you are interested in presenting a clinic, or if there are any questions please email the show coordinator at tables4unw.trainshow@gmail.com Location & Directions: Free parking is located on-site the days of the show From Seattle: East via I-90 or SR-520 to I-405 North North on I-405 to SR-522 (Exit 23) East on SR-522 to Highway 2 Right at the stoplight Go west on Highway 2 for 1/2 mile - Evergreen State Fairgrounds is on the right. From SeaTac Airport: Follow freeway directions towards Seattle SR-518 turns into I-405 North Stay on I-405 North towards Renton/Bellevue East on SR-522 to Highway 2 Right at the stoplight Go west on Highway 2 for 1/2 mile - Evergreen State Fairgrounds is on the right. Lodging Options: 2025 Hotel Room Rates are TBC, 2024 Rates Listed as Refernce All Rates Shown Before Tax!! 1) Best Western Sky Valley Inn 19233 Highway 2 Monroe, WA 98272 Phone: (360) 794-3111 Fax: (360) 794-0179 Special Train Show Rates: $ 169.99 - King $ 169.99 - 2 Queens Please reference the "Train Show Rate" as arranged with Hotel General Manager Alejandro Guzman to receive these rates when making your reservation. 2) Evergreen Suites [Formerly Guest House Inn & Suites Monroe] 19103 Highway 2, Monroe, WA 98272 Phone: (360) 863-1900 Toll-Free: (800) 214-8378 Special Train Show Rates: $ 115 - Single King $ 125 - Two Queens $ 135 - King Executive Suites Please reference Group Code: TRAIN as arranged with Front Desk Manager Anita Galvan to receive these rates when making your reservation. 3) For RV'ers: ESFG location RV2 will be available during the show and fees per night are $35.00. If you intend to have an RV on the fairgrounds camp location, please note there has been a change for this year during the off season. Once you have checked in, please see a UNW show host to obtain an RV parking placard. The fairgrounds RV will contact you for payment. Please note that only Electrical hook-ups are available at the sites within the fairgrounds, due to the season water has been winterized. Full hook-ups may be available at the private RV Campground to the northwest of the fairgrounds off 179th. If you choose to camp there, please contact the Campground Host (360) 805-6727 for available spaces, rates, and payments. Note that there are many other small motels in Monroe, and larger hotels in Bothell, Woodinville and Everett (10+ miles away).