Zack Sullivan
Geneseo Chamber of Commerce
The 19th Annual Trains, Planes & Automobiles event will take place Thursday September 4th through Saturday September 6th in Geneseo, IL.
This year’s event will feature a model train display, WWII Stearman Bi-Planes, a guided historic golf cart tour of the Hennepin Canal, Food Trucks, Live Music, and the event boasts one of the largest annual car shows in Illinois, featuring over 350 classic cars!
The annual Trains, Planes and Automobiles festival is highlighted by the VFW Salute to America on Saturday September 6 at noon. During the Salute to Veterans, the VFW Honor Guard will lead the tribute that includes a moment of silence, a national anthem performance, and a stirring airplane fly-over.
The Erie RC Club will feature a Model Airplane Display for guests to get an up-close look at Model RC Planes and to learn more about the hobby.
The Geneseo Historical Museum will also be celebrating local Aviation Pioneer Harold Neumann during the event with a celebration that will feature exhibits, a children’s scavenger hunt, and family activities.
The Gold Sponsor for the 19th Annual Trains, Planes & Automobiles festival in Geneseo is Hiland Toyota.
The following is a schedule of events for the event. Please watch for street closures and dates throughout the event.
Thursday, September 4th
Stearman Fly-In at Gen-Airpark 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
· Gen-Air Park is hosting the annual Stearman Fly-In, located on Rt. 6 east of Geneseo
· Experience the sights and sounds of WWII Stearman bi-planes. Absolutely No Pets.
Friday, September 5th
Cruise the Canal from Hennepin Canal Lock #24 to Lock #26 and back.
· 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Enjoy historic tours of the Hennepin Canal.
• Tours end at approx. 3:00 pm.
· Reservations Required. $30 per person. Includes golf cart (driven by you) and guided tour of the Canal. LIMITED SEATS STILL AVAILABLE.
· Cart drivers must have a valid driver’s license. Reservations: Geneseo Chamber 309-944-2686.
TPA Pre-Party sponsored by Erdman Construction – 101 S. Chicago St.
• 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Food Trucks & Geneseo Brewing Co.
• 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: LIVE MUSIC by Soul Cage
Saturday, September 6th
Downtown Geneseo 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Car Show - Train Display - Airplane Display - No Pets Please
• Maple City Cruisers Car Show, Free show, Donations accepted
• 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. registration. Dash Plaques to first 300 entries, goody bags to first 250 entries.
• 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Music provided by 3D Sound.
• 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Operating Model Train Display by Geneseo Model Railroaders at 154 E. Exchange St.
• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Harold Neumann Aviation Pioneer Celebration at Geneseo Historical Museum featuring exhibits, a children’s scavenger hunt, and family activities.
• 11 a.m. Youth Pedal Car Parade, meet at The Cellar at 10:45 a.m.
• 12 p.m. Salute to America - VFW Honor Guard, airplane fly-over.
• 2 p.m. Trophy Awards & Geneseo Chamber 50/50 Raffle Drawing, Car show ends at 3:00 pm
The event will be filled with many opportunities to experience these mighty machines up close and we invite you to join us both during the event and at any time in Geneseo, IL. Our incredible stores and restaurants will be open all day long for your shopping and dining needs. All events are free unless otherwise indicated.
For more information, call the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce at 309-944-2686.