Ragtime in Rockhill
Quick Details
- Date: September 22-24
- Info: Performances, Silent Movies, Dinner Train
Enjoy the sweet sounds of ragtime music at America's oldest operating narrow gauge railroad.
The East Broad Top Railroad is once again partnering with the Central Pennsylvania Ragtime and American Music Festival to bring the sweet sounds of jazz and ragtime to Rockhill Furnace! From enjoying live performances onboard our trains and on the platform, to a dinner train and concert experience at Colgate Grove… there is a musical experience for everyone!” Where else in the country can you enjoy performances from Grammy award-winning ragtime musicians while experiencing such rich industrial history?
Learn more about the festival here.
Free Activities
In conjunction with our regular train departures, festival musicians will entertain the public on a rotating schedule throughout the morning and afternoon on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. While a train ride and/or guided tour is encouraged, a ticket is not required to enjoy the music… so bring a chair and come on down to the Orbisonia Station to enjoy the sweet sounds of ragtime in the shadow of America’s oldest operating narrow gauge railroad.
Ticketed Activities
Join us for an evening of movies under the stars at the East Broad Top Railroad’s Orbisonia Station! A trio of tantalizing silent comedy shorts from the 1910s and ‘20s will be screened, with live musical accompaniment by musicians of the Central Pennsylvania Ragtime & American Music Festival! Bring a chair and a blanket for this evening of movie and musical fun! Grab a bag of popcorn and a hot drink, sit back, and enjoy the show!
Dinner Options Are Your Choice of Either:
- Pasta (Spaghetti) with choice of Marinara or Alfredo Sauce, Optional Meatballs, Dinner Salad, and Bread
- Baked Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Dinner Salad & Bread.
- Train Departs Rockhill Furnace: 5:00pm
- Train Arrives Colgate Grove: 5:30pm
- Dinner & Performances: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
- Train Departs Colgate Grove: 7:00pm
- Train Arrives Rockhill Furnace: 7:30pm

Dinner Train
Train Rides
Guided Tours
Vintage Trolley Rides
Groups of 20 or More: Please contact our station at (814) 447-3285 or info@eastbroadtop.com to book your reservation!
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