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Celebrate at Mile Zero

July 13 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bayliss Park

UNfortunately, this event has already occurred.

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Be sure to attend our *free,* family-friendly event at Bayliss Park in downtown Council Bluffs, Iowa. Enjoy live music, food and snack vendors, vendors, and tons of free activities for the kids!

-Music-
First Nebraska Volunteer Brass Band | 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
The Matt Cox Band | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Jay Allen | 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

-Activities-
- Leatherworker with an interactive demonstration *Free!*
- Blacksmith with an interactive demonstration *Free!*
- Kids train rides *Free!* (provided by Tangier Shrine)
- Stationary train for everyone *Free!* (provided by Tangier Shrine)
- Hands-on railroad crafts *Free!* (administered by Canvas Concoctions Art Studio)
- Photo booth *Free!*
- Face painting *Free!*
- Thomas the Train and other railroad books *Free!* (provided by Raise Me to Read)
- Local railroad art
- Popcorn, sweets, salt water taffy
- And much more!

-Food Trucks-
Well Seasoned
Smoke is no Joke
Maui Wowi-Hang Five

See more events celebrating Railroad Days and the 150th anniversary of the first transcontinental railroad here!

Contact: Jeff Snow
Phone: (712) 396-2463
Email: [email protected]

Categories: Arts & Culture, Community, Family Friendly, Food & Drink

Bayliss Park
100 Pearl St
Council Bluffs, IA
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