Fox River Ragtime Festival

08/24/2026

What a weekend!!! It was certainly one for the history books! Thank you to everyone who came out to ride the trolley cars and to hear the wonderful musicians that played during the festival! Follow this page for more info regarding next year's festival!

"Maple Leaf Rag" by Scott Joplin played by the Bucktown Stompers. Recorded at the Fox River Ragtime Festival 8/23/26 aboard CTA #4451 at the Fox River Trolley Museum.

08/23/2026

Tommorow only!! Experience live world-class music on board and around historic trolley cars!! Don't miss your last chance to hear live Stride, Early Jazz, and Ragtime music at the Fox River Trolley Museum this year!!

https://foxtrolley.org/visit/special-events/ragtimefestival/

08/22/2026

We are ready and very excited for the festival this weekend! Come join us!! THIS WEEKEND ONLY!!

https://foxtrolley.org/visit/special-events/ragtimefestival/

08/20/2026

We are excited to welcome the world-famous early jazz multi-insturumentalist Andy Schumm and washboardist Ryan Neubauer to the festival lineup for this weekend!!! Together with Paul Asaro on piano, the three make up the 1920s jazz trio the "Bucktown Stompers!" Hear them and many more musicians this weekend at the Fox River Trolley Museum!!

https://foxtrolley.org/visit/special-events/ragtimefestival/

08/20/2026

There’s a certain magic to New Orleans, and there’s no better way to experience it than through ragtime. 🎹✨

For 10 years, the New Orleans Ragtime Festival has brought together music, dancing, history, and the unmistakable spirit of this city.

This October, we’re celebrating our 10th Anniversary with four days of ragtime throughout New Orleans, from historic venues and lively dance floors to the Mississippi River aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ. 🚢

October 1–4, 2026

Come catch the rag. ❤️

🎟️ Tier 2 Festival Passes are now available.
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🚢 Steamboat single tickets are now on sale.
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08/19/2026

Thanks to HF Viking Bands for the great post! Join us at the ragtime festival this weekend only!'

https://foxtrolley.org/visit/special-events/ragtimefestival/

08/17/2026

THIS WEEKEND ONLY!! The Fox River Ragtime Festival takes to the rails! Join us for great music and scenic trolley rides! Check out the link below for music schedules, tickets, and performer bios!

https://foxtrolley.org/visit/special-events/ragtimefestival/

08/13/2026

Thanks to the Courier-News of Elgin for this great article!!

Musicians will be playing songs from more than 100 years ago at the Fox River Trolley Museum’s Ragtime Festival in South Elgin.

08/13/2026

Four days. Four very different ways to experience ragtime in New Orleans.

If you could attend just ONE, which would you choose? 👇

🎹 Opening Night
🎼 Belle Époque Night
💃 Grand Ragtime Ball
🚢 Ragtime on the River

October 1–4, 2026
🎟️ Early Bird pricing ends August 15.

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08/04/2026

The official Fox River Ragtime Festival schedule is available now! Buy tickets today to hear world-class musicians at the Fox River Trolley Museum in less than a month!

https://foxtrolley.org/visit/special-events/ragtimefestival/