Saturday, September 27, 2025 

Take a ride on the HooDoo Choo Choo – a train with a funny name, but seriously good views and brews. A leisurely roundtrip journey to Nenana serves as the backdrop for sampling HooDoo Brewing Company’s finest, accompanied by delicious light fare. This Oktoberfest celebration sells out every year, so act quickly to purchase your tickets. Prost!

BOOKING: TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE SEPTEMBER 3 AT 9 AM 

PRICE: $218

Includes:

•    Round-trip rail journey from Fairbanks to Nenana
•    Delicious 5-course dinner by UAF CTC Culinary Arts Program
•    6 half pints of HooDoo Brewing Company's finest beer
•    Commemorative beer glass
•    Additional beer available for purchase at $5 each; cash only
•    Free parking   

More information on reserving tickets will be available soon. 

Must be 21 years of age or older. Departs 4:30 PM from the Fairbanks Depot. Returns 8:30 PM.

Payment due at time of booking. Not valid with other discounts. Non-refundable/non-changeable: only exception = name changes allowed for 10% change fee. Not commissionable. 

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Header photo credit Glenn Aronwits.