Danbury Railway Museum to host Steel & Wheels benefit car show on June 14

Steel & Wheels Car Show
Danbury Railway Museum • 120 White St, Danbury, CT 06810
June 14, 2025
See below for admission information

Steel & Wheels Car Show

steel and cars car shows at danbury railway muesum in danbury connecticut in june 2024 — Photo via Danbury Railway Museum

The Danbury Railway Museum is pleased to once again be the host venue for the Steel & Wheels benefit car show, this year to benefit Homebridge Ventures. HomeBridge Ventures works with formerly incarcerated individuals, and seeks to break the cycle of recidivism through transformative relationships, trauma-responsive job training, and placement. The day’s fun will begin at 10:00am and the car show will officially end at 3:00pm on Saturday, June 14 (rain date: Sunday, June 16). The museum itself will close at 4:00pm. General admission is $15 for age 2 and older (under 24 months, free) and includes admission to the museum, train rides, tours of vintage railroad equipment, and the car show. Trains will begin running hourly at 11:00 with the last train departing at 2:00. Although the museum
itself opens to the public at 10:00am, show cars are welcome beginning at 9:00am; owners should show up at the gate where a registration fee of $20 will be collected by the car show personnel.

The car show is expected to attract many classic and unusual cars with the first 100 entries receiving goodie bags; every entry receives a dash plaque. A People’s Choice trophy is among a number of special awards to be given out. There will be music, food (provided by the Dining Car Society), railyard tours, and other surprises. Visitors can also participate in
raffles.

The museum’s Rail Yard Local will be operating — a short trip in a 100-year-old vintage passenger coach pulled by a 75-year-old locomotive. Train riders will take a ride on the recently-restored historic turntable which is on the National Register of Historic Places – a very unique experience – then tour the steam-era water tower pump house.

In the historic 1903 museum building, visitors can explore railroad history exhibits, operating electric train layouts, static model displays of the station and railyard, many one-of-a-kind artifacts of railroading history, a wonderful gift shop, and many other items of interest. Outside in the historic railyard, guests will find walk-through exhibits, and a vast
assortment of train cars and locomotives – many that ran in Danbury during its railroading heyday.

For further information click here or email to info@danburyrail.org, or call the museum at 203-778-8337.

Click here to learn more about the Danbury Railway Museum
Click here for the latest news at the Danbury Railway Museum
Click here for the updated events at the Danbury Railway Museum
Click here for more events in Danbury
Click here for the latest news in Danbury
Click here for news in Fairfield County
Click here for events in Fairfield County

Connecticut souvenirs, Connecticut tee shirts, connecticut apparel • Finding Connecticut — shop.findingconnecticut.com

Don’t Miss

• Help Wanted: Accounts receivable professional needed at GEWA Music USA in New Hartford
• Live Nation launches ‘$30 ticket to summer’ for select shows in Bridgeport and Hartford
• Ridgefield Theater Barn announces the cast of Moon Over Buffalo

•••• Message center – Connecticut savings and messages from our sponsors •••••••

Connecticut Merch

If you’re from Connecticut or just love it, then you’ve come to the right place. Show your state pride with our assortment of unique Connecticut merchandise.

Our popular collections 203 • Two o’ Three • 860 • Eight Six O’ • I Really Really Miss Connecticut • Just a kid from Connecticut • Love & Live • Connecticut Fall

We also have merch by town, not all towns are available yet. You can always contact us and we can order the design you are looking for.

Save 10% on all products with promo code Post10. Always free shipping

Matt Berninger of The National to Perform at District Music Hall on June 1

Matt Berninger, the distinctive baritone voice behind Grammy-winning indie rock band The National, is set to perform at District Music Hall in Norwalk, Connecticut, on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. This concert is part of his solo tour supporting his upcoming album, Get Sunk, which is scheduled for release on May 30. Known for his introspective lyrics and emotive performances, Berninger’s solo work continues to explore themes of vulnerability and human connection. Click here to purchase tickets.

Gourmet Cookies

Indulge in Keksi gourmet cookies, featuring classic flavors such as chocolate chip and snickerdoodle, as well as new monthly creations. Made with the highest quality ingredients, each bite is a delicious treat. Perfect for any cookie lover!

Movie showtimes at Prospector Theater

Looking to see a movie. Click here for showtimes

Save on CBD!

My name is Jillian, and I am the editor here at Finding Connecticut. When I came across New England Hemp Farm a few years ago, I had recently had my ankle fused. New England Hemp Farm’s Sports Relief Rub and 500 MG Full Spectrum CBD Oil have helped with everyday and weather pain.

Finding quality products that can improve your day-to-day life can be tough, but with New England Hemp Farm, getting a good night’s sleep or relieving your pain and anxiety has never been easier. Plus, using our code Findingconnecticut35, you’ll save 35% on your first purchase. And don’t forget, returning customers can use code Findingconnecticut20 to save 20% on orders. Let us help you find relief and savings with New England Hemp Farm.

Products we use here at Finding Connecticut include Sports Relief Rub • 500 MG Full Spectrum CBD Oil • Pet Drops • Pet Treats

Let’s create with Victory Designs

Need help with your creative needs? Our team has 20+ years of experience with Adobe, Shopify, and WordPress, and we offer affordable graphic design and web services. Let Victory Designs assist you with bringing your ideas to life.

Connecticut business owners:
Are you a local business owner in Connecticut looking to boost your visibility and reach more customers? Look no further! Our platform provides a unique opportunity to showcase your business to an engaged audience of people who love and live in Connecticut. By partnering with us, you can reach potential customers who are actively seeking things to do, places to dine, and local merchants and service providers to support. Don’t miss out on this chance to grow your business and connect with the local community!

Connecticut with us!

Stay informed with daily news directly in your inbox! Our service is completely free, and we guarantee your privacy – your email and information will never be shared, traded, or sold.

Stay connected with us on social media
Facebook • Instagram • Threads • Tiktok • X • Newsbreak • Bluesky
Join our Reddit community

Share your Connecticut experiences with us by using #findingconnecticut on Instagram

Click here to return to Finding Connecticut’s home page

Don’t miss our reviews

Concert reviews • Restaurant reviews • Family restaurant reviews

Looking for the latest news by region, topic, and events

Foxwoods Resort Casino announces May Entertainment Lineup

ICYMI: Our top 5 visited stories of the week

Danbury Railway Museum to host Steel & Wheels benefit car show on June 14