Selma Railroad Days is a festival that takes place the first weekend in October every year, and celebrates everything that is Selma.
Selma is in Johnston County, about 31 miles southeast of Raleigh.
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This year, 2023, Selma Railroad Days take place Friday, October 6, to Sunday, October 8.
- Friday: 5 to 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sunday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The festival takes place in Downtown Selma.
The festival features:
- Model train show
- Carnival
- Food truck rodeo
- Gospel and Hispanic Heritage Celebration
- Parade
- Live music
- Car Show
- Ice Cream Showdown
Highlights
Friday
- BBQ Cookoff
- 5 p.m.: Allison Radcliffe
- 7 p.m.: Eric Strickland Band
Saturday
- 1 p.m.: The Tams
- 4 p.m.: Chairmen of the Board
Sunday
- Gospel Festival
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Hispanic Heritage Festival
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