Retail
Beyond Laser Creations
Tuesday Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Purchase a commemorative Big Boy No. 4014 America 250 Fostoria challenge coin. Coins may also be ordered online and shipped.
Experience the Legend
Experience Fostoria
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014’s visit is more than a train stop. It is an opportunity to experience American railroad history, community pride, and the excitement surrounding America’s 250th anniversary celebration.
Explore local dining, shopping, attractions, family activities, special events, and visitor experiences happening throughout Fostoria during the Big Boy visit.
Tuesday, July 14
Make a Full Day of Your Visit
Big Boy No. 4014 is scheduled to be on public display from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Norfolk Southern Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center. After viewing Big Boy, continue exploring local businesses, restaurants, shopping, family activities, and the Iron Triangle Mini Rail Fest.
Iron Triangle Mini Rail Fest
Location
Fostoria Iron Triangle Rail Park
499 S. Poplar St., Fostoria, OH 44830
Keep the excitement going at the Rail Park with food trucks, nonprofit organizations, railroad vendors, merchandise, train viewing, and activities throughout the day.
History in the Making
Following the public display, the Rail Park will host Fostoria’s unofficial world record attempt to create the Largest Human Image of a Train. The official photo is scheduled for approximately 4:30 PM, and more than 1,000 people are registered to participate.
Downtown Fostoria Family Fun
Location
East Tiffin Street in front of The UrbanWoody Brewery
East Tiffin Street will be closed from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for family activities, including:
Trackless train
Bounce house
Obstacle course
Basketball challenge
Baseball game
Football game
Rainbow slide
Sno cone machine
Visitors are encouraged to enjoy Downtown Fostoria’s restaurants, shops, attractions, and special offers while taking part in the activities.
Iron Triangle Rail Park
Mini Rail Fest Vendors
Browse the confirmed food, nonprofit, and railroad merchandise vendors expected at the Mini Rail Fest.
Food & Beverage
- Big V’s Pretzel Bites
- June Bugs Cup LLC
- Kona Ice of Lake Erie Shores & Islands
- Rival Q BBQ
- Taste of Tiffin
- The Bagel Buggy
Nonprofit Organizations
- Seneca County Lions Clubs
- Seneca County Project Lifesaver Team
Retail Vendors
Barb Kimmel
Scroll saw products, including train-themed items.
K&A Rail
Big Boy and railroad-themed apparel and merchandise, including T-shirts, hats, and more.
Ron McElrath, Revelation Video
Railroad books, videos, apparel, and related merchandise.
Shop, Dine and Explore
Local Business Offerings
Fostoria businesses and attractions are preparing special hours, train-themed merchandise, food and drink specials, family activities, and visitor experiences for Tuesday, July 14. Hours and offerings may be subject to change.
Retail and Family Activities
Boujee Community Thrift Store
Tuesday Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Shop train-themed tumblers, whistles, cookies, bracelets and other merchandise, along with special in-store pricing. Visitors can also enjoy refreshments, cookies, water, children’s activities, train wristbands, temporary train tattoos, a bounce house, cornhole and life-size Connect 4.
Special Monday hours will also be available for visitors arriving early.
Restaurant
Buck’s Bar
Tuesday Hours: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Stop in for a full food menu and a special appetizer sampler platter.
Restaurant
Burger King
Tuesday Hours: 5:30 AM to 1:00 AM
Open throughout the day with special coupons available for Big Boy visitors.
Candy and Retail
Calico Charlie’s Candy & More
Monday Hours: 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday Hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Celebrate Big Boy No. 4014 with train-themed chocolates, engraved train whistles, commemorative stickers, engineer hats, Big Boy books, Iron Triangle popcorn, cold drinks, snacks and sweet treats.
Children can decorate their own train while supplies last. On Monday evening, enjoy freshly made s’mores beginning at 6:00 PM while supplies last.
Antiques and Retail
Center St. Antiques
Tuesday Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Browse train and railroad antique items during extended business hours. Outdoor seating will also be available.
Arts and Community
Downtown ReEvented
Tuesday Activities: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Learn about current Downtown ReEvented projects, artwork and plans for the new Tri-County Arts Initiative. An informational display will also promote the organization’s August 8 fundraising event.
115 S. Main St., Suite B, Fostoria
Additional display at 214 S. Main St.
Museum and History
Fostoria Area Historical Society
Tuesday Hours: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Both Fostoria Area Historical Society museums will be open for regular tours during the Big Boy visit.
Attraction and Shopping
Fostoria Glass Heritage Gallery
Tuesday Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Explore Fostoria’s glassmaking history, browse special glass sales tables and enter for door prizes.
Ice Cream and Treats
I.C. Treats -N- Things LLC
Available Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14
Try the Big Boy Blast, featuring a cookies and cream flurry, peanut butter drizzle, brownie pieces, waffle nachos, whipped cream and a cherry. Each Big Boy Blast includes a train whistle.
Entertainment and Recreation
In The Axe
Monday Hours: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Kick off the Big Boy celebration early with a full bar and axe throwing. League members throw free with the purchase of any drink.
Stop in for drinks, friendly competition and train celebration fun before Tuesday’s festivities.
Restaurant
Jac & Do’s Fostoria
Lunch: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Dinner: 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Enjoy $2.50 cheese pizza slices, $3 pepperoni slices, $6 ten-inch cheese pizzas and $6.75 ten-inch one-item pizzas. Gluten-free and cauliflower crust options will be available.
Bottled soda, bottled water, $2.25 tap beer and six-beer buckets for $12 will also be offered.
Coffee and Food
Java’s Enchanted Bean
Tuesday Hours: 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Enjoy signature drinks, family-style games and limited outdoor seating. The menu includes freshly roasted coffee, non-coffee drinks, muffins, cookies, sandwiches on scratch-made bread and house-made pretzels.
Retail
Rock Run Bulk Foods & Sweet Treats
Tuesday Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Big Boy visitors can receive 10% off bulk food purchases.
Brewery and Restaurant
The UrbanWoody Brewery
Tuesday Hours: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Enjoy food specials, outdoor seating and possible special-event merchandise. The UrbanWoody will also be open Monday, July 13, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
The brewery is family friendly and is located beside the Downtown Fostoria family activities.
Mobile Coffee Truck
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Findlay
Tuesday Hours: All Day
Travelin’ Tom’s will offer train-themed drinks and rename its largest “Tommy Size” beverages as “Big Boy Size” drinks for the day.
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Thank You for Supporting Local
Every meal, purchase, visit, and overnight stay helps support the businesses and organizations welcoming Big Boy visitors to Fostoria. We hope you enjoy the locomotive, explore the community, and make lasting memories during your visit.