NGRC 2023 Family Registration
Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CANGRC 2023 Vendor Registration
Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CANapa Valley Wine Train
Napa Valley Wine Train 1275 Mckinstry Street, Napa, CADinner aboard the world-famous Napa Valley Wine Train. Traveling between the Napa Valley Wine Train depot and the Hampton Inn & Suites North Bay convention hotel can be difficult, especially after dark. The bus to and from the hotel is recommended. Reservations are limited to 70 guests.
Sonoma County Layout Tours/Herzog BBQ Saturday July 1
Hampton Inn & Suites 6248 Redwood Drive, Rohnert Park, CAVisit garden railroads in Sonoma County, ride the Redwood Empire Live Steamers 7 ½-inch gauge steam train. Later, enjoy a delicious West Coast style BBQ, entertainment, and three garden railroads at the railroad empire of Don and Becky Herzog. Layout Bus leaves from the Hampton Inn & Suites North Bay convention hotel around 8:45 am...
Marin County Layout Tour Sunday July 2
Hampton Inn & Suites 6248 Redwood Drive, Rohnert Park, CAVisit multiple layouts in Marin County. Optional bus transportation to and from the convention hotel available on RSVP basis. Possible bus transportation from last tour stop to Santa Clara convention hotel available on RSVP basis.
Layout Tour Monday July 3
Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CASchedule, with locations and layout descriptions to be announced. Optional tour bus tickets available Convention registration required.
Layout Tour Tuesday July 4
Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CASchedule, with locations and layout descriptions to be announced. Optional tour bus tickets available. Convention registration required.
USA Trains Welcoming Reception & Fireworks Observation
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara 5101 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CACome meet NGRC 2023 Convention Chair Russ Miller at 6 pm for a welcoming clinic upstairs and then join us pool-side at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara for a Welcoming Reception with no-host bar and a fireworks presentation afterwards, sponsored by USA Trains.
Bachmann BBQ and Train Ride at Roaring Camp RR
Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CaliforniaBack by popular demand, and sponsored this year by Bachmann Trains, the 2023 National Garden Railway Convention is thrilled to announce that our BBQ will be held Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the Roaring Camp and Big Trees Railroad near Felton, California. This Old West style park has a narrow gauge steam train ride through...
Layout Tour Friday July 7
Bay Area Garden Railway SocietySchedule, with locations and layout descriptions to be announced. Optional tour bus tickets available. Convention registration required.
Accucraft Closing Banquet
Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CABAGRS is excited to partner with sponsor Accucraft at a closing banquet with great food, refreshments, and a program with special guest speakers. There will be a cocktail reception in the LGB Foyer from 6 pm to 7pm, followed by the banquet at 7pm.