Rail & Trail Family Fun Festival
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Guests will enjoy an afternoon of fun and festivities in celebration of trails and rails in Santa Cruz. The Beach Train will take festival-goers from the Boardwalk to Roaring Camp, where they will be treated to a picnic lunch, live music by JADe with Ted Porter and Patti Maxine, games and a short update on the future of rail and trail in our community. There will be time to meet other rail and trail supporters while relaxing at Roaring Camp. The train will take folks back to the Boardwalk, content in the knowledge that they are supporting the work of Friends of the Rail & Trail. General tickets are available at Roaring Camp's website.
Become a Sponsor of the Rail & Trail Family Fun Festival!
Your sponsorship of this event will show your support for public transit and addressing climate change to our county-wide audience. We can't wait to create an unforgettable event that will inspire positive change in our community. Your involvement will make all the difference, and together, we'll create a brighter, greener future for Santa Cruz. Thank you for being a part of this wonderful journey with us!
Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
Complete the sponsorship from and make your payment online before August 31 to be included in the event advertising. We’ll happily accept your sponsorship after that date and include you in the advertising that occurs closer to the event.
Rail Baron - $5,000
Tickets for up to 15 guests and all benefits and visibility of the Engineer level, plus your name or logo on our website for a year.
Conductor - $500
Tickets for up to 2 guests, and your name (and business logo if applicable) included in event digital advertising and communications including promotional email, social media posts listing all sponsors, and the event page on the FORT website.
Porter - Raffle Items or Other In-Kind Donations
Your name/logo on the FORT website. Other benefits based on the value of the donation. To make an in-kind donation email info@railandtrail.org and tell us about your gift.
Engineer - $1,000
Tickets for up to 4 guests and all benefits and visibility of the Conductor level, plus individual social media posts thanking you for your support before and after the event.
Community - $50
An opportunity for your organization to host an outreach and information table at the event. You receive one lunch ticket, and your name/logo on our event website.