Drinks at the Depot 2026: Celebrating Progress on the Asheville-Salisbury Line

Schedule

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

624 S Green St, Morganton, NC 28655-3533, United States | Morganton, NC

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Join us Wednesday, March 18th from 4-6 PM at the Historic Morganton Train Depot for our annual Drinks at the Depot!
This event brings together community members, local officials, and rail advocates to celebrate the momentum building for passenger rail's return to western North Carolina. With North Carolina's State Rail Plan just published, there's never been a better time to connect with neighbors who share the vision of bringing trains back to Western North Carolina.
What to Expect:
• Casual networking with fellow rail enthusiasts and community leaders
• Brief remarks from local officials and Western North Carolina Rails Committee members
• Important updates on the Asheville-Salisbury corridor
• Complimentary refreshments (alcohol will be served)
• A chance to connect with the grassroots movement that's making passenger rail a reality
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Event Details:
📅 Wednesday, March 18, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Historic Morganton Train Depot, Morganton, NC
💵 Free to attend
🌐 waitingforthetrain.org
Whether you've been following our journey since the beginning or you're just learning about the Asheville-Salisbury line, we'd love to see you there. Every conversation, every connection, and every new supporter brings us one whistle closer to hearing trains roll through western North Carolina again.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Want to help fuel this movement? Event sponsorships are available through February 13th:
Engine Level: $500
Club Car Level: $250
Caboose Level: $100
All sponsors receive special recognition for their support of Drinks at the Depot and Waiting for the Train's mission. Contact us through our website (or Facebook to become a sponsor.
Can't make it but want to support our work? Visit waitingforthetrain.org to learn more and donate.
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624 S Green St, Morganton, NC 28655-3533, United States

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