Griffith Railroad Fair Rolls In

The 25^th annual Griffith Historical Society Railroad Fair will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29, 2008, at the Griffith Historical Park and Depot Museum, 201 South Broad Street, Griffith, Indiana from 10 AM- 5 PM.

This year – the Society’s 25^th anniversary – will feature “A Tribute to Old-Time Transportation, with displays of antique automobiles and other vehicles. 

Back again is our famous Hobo Stew cooked over an open fire, and home-made cornbread.   Other food offered include, chili, hot dogs, cheese, and nachos.  Coffee, pop and water will also be available.

As in the past, vendors will offer a variety of Railroad merchandise, antiques and collectibles.  New this year will be vendors of all types of transportation-related merchandise.   Historical Society merchandise, including new t-shirt designs and a reprinted “Centennial History” book, will again be available for purchase.

A raffle drawing will conclude the Fair on Sunday afternoon with prizes of $150, $75 and two $25 winners. Tickets are available from Society members or during the fair. Winner does not need to be present.

For pre-fair information, call 219-924-4026.  On Fair days, call 219-924-9701.

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Santa in the Caboose

        Tired of standing in long lines to see Santa Claus at the Mall?  Then the Griffith Historical Society’s Santa in the Caboose is just what you’re looking for. 

        This year, Santa will be visiting with children in the Society’s transfer caboose from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 13^th and 20^th, and from noon to 4 p.m. on December 14^th.

    “We believe that we offer a unique Santa experience,” says Karen Kulinski, Society vice-president.   “Instead of standing in line, families wait to see Santa in our World War II troopsleeper car, which is equipped with chairs.”

Spike, the Reindeer Engineer, who drives Santa’s train, hangs out in the car to visit with the children and elves are on hand to help entertain the little ones while they’re waiting. 

“When their turn comes, each family then has a private visit with Santa in our caboose,” explains Kulinski.   “Santa sits on a specially-made, over-sized bench, which allows Mom or Dad to sit next to him with nervous little ones so a photo can be taken.”

        Low-cost digital photo packages will again be available, with photo sizes ranging from wallets to 8 x 10’s.   

After their visit, families are invited to visit the Depot for complimentary hot chocolate and cookies.

        On the weekend of December 13^th and 14^th, the Society will be again be holding their holiday bake sale in the Depot, featuring home-baked goodies.   The Society’s 300-page Centennial History Book will also be available for holiday gift-giving.

Both Santa in the Caboose and the Christmas sale are fund- raising activities for the Griffith Historical Society.  For further information, contact Ev, at 924-4026.

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