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Summer Sax by the Tracks at New Hope Valley Railway
Date and Time
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Venue
New Hope Valley Railway
Location
Apex
Address
3900 Bonsal Road, New Hill, NC
(247.7 mi)
Price
Adults $16.45, Seniors 60+ $15.37, Children 2 to 12 $13.20, Children under 2 ride free.
Description
All aboard for Summer Sax by the Tracks with the talented Triangle Sax Ensemble on Saturday, June 27! Spend time in the rail yard as live saxophone music fills the air with jazz standards, patriotic favorites, and fun tunes for all ages and then enjoy a relaxing ride through the countryside with departures at 10:30am or 12:00pm.
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