TRAIN TICKETS GONE – BUT THE STEAM + SNOW FESTIVAL IS JUST GETTING STARTED
The Steam + Snow Festival is rolling into Zig Zag Railway this weekend – and while train tickets are officially sold out, there’s still plenty on offer for families, locals and visitors.
Organisers confirmed this week that all train ride tickets for the event, held Friday 18 to Sunday 20 July, have been snapped up. The quick sell-out reflects the strong interest in the heritage-listed railway since its reopening last year.
But the festival is far from over. Entry to the Steam + Snow Festival remains free, with a full program of activities and entertainment planned across all three days. Held at the Zig Zag Railway site in Clarence, the event will run daily from 9:30am to 4:30pm and features live music, food trucks, market stalls, kids’ rides and a festive winter atmosphere.
For those looking to make the most of the day, All Access Passes are still available to pre-purchase for \$30. The pass includes entry to a range of children’s activities such as a jumping castle, face painting, Creative Corner, and a photo booth session. It also covers food and drink – including fairy floss, popcorn, a sausage sandwich and a drink.
The Steam + Snow Festival is a cashless event, and organisers are directing attendees to purchase passes online in advance via the Zig Zag Railway Facebook page.
Daniel Zolfel, CEO for Zig Zag Railway said the sell-out was a great result for the team and a sign of growing community support.
“We’re really pleased with the response. While the trains are full, the festival site itself still has capacity – and there’s more than enough going on to make it a great day out,” he said.
The Zig Zag Railway team is encouraging visitors to plan ahead, dress for the weather, and allow time to explore the full site.
The Steam + Snow Festival will be held at Zig Zag Railway in Clarence, in the Blue Mountains, from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 July. The festival runs from 9:30am to 4:30pm daily. Entry is free, with individual activities and food available for purchase on the day unless included in the All Access Pass.
Whether you’ve got a train ticket or not, this weekend at Zig Zag promises something for everyone!
For full details and access pass links, visit https://www.facebook.com/ZigZagRailway.
Photo credit: © Salty Dingo 2023 Supplied by Zig Zag Railway
