MENDOCINO Co., 9/5/19 — The annual Roots of Motive Power historic train festival is coming up this weekend, which means it’s the best weekend of the year to check out — and ride — the restored trains in Willits, plus check out the Black Bart Gunfighters re-enactors, get free admission to the Mendocino County Museum, enjoy a BBQ, and try your hand at printing with a steam roller, always a popular activity.

Here’s the schedule of events, and you can check out more info about the Roots of Motive Power here.

Saturday, September 7

  • FREE Admission to the Mendocino County Museum (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
  • FREE Train Rides (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
  • Historic Equipment Demonstrations
  • Black Bart Gunfighters Reenactor Group
  • Members Appreciation BBQ and Auction at Recreation Grove (4 p.m. Tickets available for purchase at event)

Sunday, September 8

  • FREE Admission to the Mendocino County Museum (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
  • Steam Roller Street Printing
  • FREE Train Rides (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
  • Historic Equipment Demonstrations

Here is a link to their whole calendar of events:

Kate Maxwell is the publisher and a founder of The Mendocino Voice. She lives inland but goes to the ocean as much as possible.

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