Holiday Train
News & Events: The CPKC Holiday Train
2023 CPKC Holiday Train : Sunday, Dec 10 @ 5 p.m.
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train returns to the communities of Cottage Grove, Newport and St. Paul Park for the 21st Anniversary of the Cottage Grove Area Stop, on the evening of Sunday, December 10, 2023.
The brightly lit train will arrive with a trainload of fun and entertainment at 5:00 p.m. Performances by Tenille Townes and Breland will begin at 5:15 p.m. from the train stage. Arrive as early as 3:00 p.m. to enjoy the festivities!
All cash and donations of personal care items collected at the “Cottage Grove Stop” go directly to our local Friends in Need Food Shelf; serving the residents of Cottage Grove, Grey Cloud Island, Newport and St. Paul Park.
LOCATION:
West Point Douglas Road, just south of the 80th St. Bridge / Belden Crossing (across from the Youth Service Bureau).
Other features of the event returning this year include:
Parking is available at the following locations:
- Metro Transit Park & Ride Lot on West Point Douglas Road (Wagon rides, courtesy of Zywiec’s Garden Center, Midwest Machinery & the City of Cottage Grove will be provided)
- All Saints Lutheran Church: 8100 Belden Blvd, Cottage Grove
- Limited handicap parking can be found in the Youth Service Bureau Lot
*West Pt. Douglas Road will close at 2:30 p.m. SHARP. Closures will be at both Belden Crossing and near the Park & Ride.
The brightly lit train will arrive with a trainload of fun and entertainment at 5:00 p.m. Performances by Tenille Townes and Breland will begin at 5:15 p.m. from the train stage. Arrive as early as 3:00 p.m. to enjoy the festivities!
All cash and donations of personal care items collected at the “Cottage Grove Stop” go directly to our local Friends in Need Food Shelf; serving the residents of Cottage Grove, Grey Cloud Island, Newport and St. Paul Park.
LOCATION:
West Point Douglas Road, just south of the 80th St. Bridge / Belden Crossing (across from the Youth Service Bureau).
Other features of the event returning this year include:
- Visit with Santa and enjoy some holiday music before the train arrives.
- Glo-sticks will be given to the first 2,000 children in attendance courtesy of Old National Bank, Merchants Bank, Van Meter and Spartan Promotional Group – Mary Slusser (while supplies last)
- Free hot chocolate and cookies, courtesy of Cub Foods, Hy-Vee and Culver’s (while supplies last)
- FREE Wagon Rides from the Park & Ride lot: Sponsored by Zywiec’s Garden Center and the City of Cottage Grove. Rides will begin at 3:00 p.m. Note: Parking at the Park & Ride lot is limited.
- Purchase food from our featured Food Trucks:
- D&D Goodies: www.dndgoodies.com
- Deep Roots: https://discoverdeeproots.com/
- Steven D's: www.facebook.com/StevenDsmn
- Youniverse Foodie Waffles: www.youniversefoodie.com
- Mountain Mikes
- Browse merchandise for sale including:
- NEW! Knit stocking caps for children and adults
- CLEARANCE! flannel pajama pants for children and adults, beanie stocking caps, insulated tumblers, ¾ sleeve jersey shirts, fuzzy socks and holiday train patches! Proceeds benefit Friends in Need Food Shelf.
- Warm up in “The Lodge” Warming Tent, sponsored by RE/MAX Professionals.
Parking is available at the following locations:
- Metro Transit Park & Ride Lot on West Point Douglas Road (Wagon rides, courtesy of Zywiec’s Garden Center, Midwest Machinery & the City of Cottage Grove will be provided)
- All Saints Lutheran Church: 8100 Belden Blvd, Cottage Grove
- Limited handicap parking can be found in the Youth Service Bureau Lot
*West Pt. Douglas Road will close at 2:30 p.m. SHARP. Closures will be at both Belden Crossing and near the Park & Ride.
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Our goal is to raise $100,000 in 2023 for Friends in Need Food Shelf in 2023. Become a Name Sponsor or Participate in Pre-Stop Fundraising Events!
1. Collect Cash or Personal Care Items at Your Business or Organization
2. Attend Fill Up A Fire Truck | Saturday, December 2, 10 a.m. - Noon
We will be accepting Toilet Paper, Paper Towels & Cash. (No Food Items Please)
3. Donate items or a basket for Virtual Silent Auction by November 10
Bring to RE/MAX Professionals: 7420 80th Street S. #201, Cottage Grove or contact Chelsea Swaggert to arrange for pick-up.
4. Contribute Monetary Donations of any amount.
All Aboard Sponsor ($10,000+)
Golden Spike Sponsor ($5000+)
Silver Spike Sponsor ($1000+)
Bronze Spike Sponsor ($500+)
Little Engine That Could Sponsor - contributes in-kind support with pre-stop fundraising or volunteers or logistics
Questions &/OR Participate: Contact the Holiday Train Committee Co-Chairs
Randy Bachman, RFBachman@merchantsbank.com, (651) 438-7385 or
Chelsea Swaggert, chelsea.swaggert@yahoo.com, (952) 240-3793
1. Collect Cash or Personal Care Items at Your Business or Organization
2. Attend Fill Up A Fire Truck | Saturday, December 2, 10 a.m. - Noon
We will be accepting Toilet Paper, Paper Towels & Cash. (No Food Items Please)
3. Donate items or a basket for Virtual Silent Auction by November 10
Bring to RE/MAX Professionals: 7420 80th Street S. #201, Cottage Grove or contact Chelsea Swaggert to arrange for pick-up.
4. Contribute Monetary Donations of any amount.
All Aboard Sponsor ($10,000+)
Golden Spike Sponsor ($5000+)
Silver Spike Sponsor ($1000+)
Bronze Spike Sponsor ($500+)
Little Engine That Could Sponsor - contributes in-kind support with pre-stop fundraising or volunteers or logistics
Questions &/OR Participate: Contact the Holiday Train Committee Co-Chairs
Randy Bachman, RFBachman@merchantsbank.com, (651) 438-7385 or
Chelsea Swaggert, chelsea.swaggert@yahoo.com, (952) 240-3793
Thank you to our donors that have already donated to our silent auction:
THANKS TO YOUR GENEROSITY, $172,278.26 WAS RAISED IN 2022 ALONG WITH OVER 800 POUNDS OF FOOD AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS!
If you're interested in supporting the 2023 event, please get in touch with our co-chairs:
Randy Bachman, RFBachman@merchantsbank.com, (651) 438-7385 or Chelsea Swaggert, chelsea.swaggert@yahoo.com, (952) 240-3793
Randy Bachman, RFBachman@merchantsbank.com, (651) 438-7385 or Chelsea Swaggert, chelsea.swaggert@yahoo.com, (952) 240-3793
To view our photos from the 2022 event, visit here. Photos courtesy of Honey Bee Photography.