America the Beautiful Opening Weekend - Cheekwood
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Help us kick off the summer season at the opening of our biggest model trains exhibit yet. Here’s your guide to America the Beautiful trains festivities, including two special concerts, art activities, and can’t‑miss moments. Plan your visit now before this celebration leaves the station!

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Saturday

May 2

9 AM – 3 PM | Americana-inspired food vendors

10 AM – 2 PM | Scavenger hunt! Fill out your train ticket “passport” for a chance to win a free Cheekwood Membership.

10 AM – 2 PM | Trains art activities

12 – 2 PM | Performance by Kelsey Rae Copeland: This singer-songwriter specializes in a retro-country sound rooted in reflective storytelling that has served as inspiration for a number of American legends. Currently based in Nashville, Tennessee, she mixes tradition and old-school country “twang” with a hint of mystery.


Sunday

May 3

9 AM – 3 PM | Americana-inspired food vendors

10 AM – 2 PM | Scavenger hunt! Fill out your train ticket “passport” for a chance to win a free
Cheekwood Membership.

10 AM – 2 PM | Trains art activities

12 – 2 PM | Performance by Aaron Till & Mickey Justice: This duo performs traditional country, roots, and Americana music on a variety of instruments from the fiddle to the bouzouki. Their natural musical chemistry and beautiful harmonies will evoke the spirit of the open roads and railways.

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America the Beautiful is created by

and made possible by the generous support of:

Presenting Underwriter

The Crossman Family

Presenting Sponsor

Major Underwriter

Mary & Larry Wieck

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