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Neighbors April 14, 2018 12:40 pm

Railfest draws hundreds to downtown Plant City

By Breanne Williams

  • Throughout the event the viewing platform at the train depot remained packed with train enthusiasts.

  • Krazy Kup's mobile truck the Krazy Kanteen served fresh snow cones to attendees.

  • Visitors to the museum enjoyed freshly grilled hotdogs.

  • Live music was played throughout the event in front of the museum.

  • Children were whisked around the parking lot in their very own train.

  • Balloon animals were available for those in attendance.

  • Eric Barber, president of the Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum, Robert Willaford and H.B. Plant.

  • Families danced and played at Railfest while listening to live music.

  • As trains passed by many in attendance flocked to the fence to watch them blow the horn.

  • Frank Trunzo, owner of Krazy Kup, was the auctioneer of the event.

  • A stilt walker posed with children and took photos at the event.

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The annual Railfest event is going strong in downtown Plant City. Members of the community gathered at the Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum for the celebration, which will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

This year, groups from the community partnered with the museum offering services and entertainment for attendees. The annual auction was led by Frank Trunzo, owner of Krazy Kup. Many partners of Railfest will transition into the inaugural Praise in the Park event at the same location at 3 p.m.

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