Abraham Lincoln
National Railsplitting Festival
August 29-30, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Postville Courthouse & VFW
Something For Everyone
Railsplitting
Try your hand at this event, or just watch and root for your friends, either way, it will be an event you won't want to miss.
Tomahawk Throwing
Entertainment
Enjoy old time music, dancing, food, and contest events at this year's festival!
Working Crafts
Take a look at how the Pioneers lived in this historically based display and demonstration. Watch and learn as the pioneers cook, do chores, and even trap.
Antique Car Show
Kid's Corner
Apple Peeling
OTHER ACTIVITIES
"Cruise-In" at Postville Park
August 29, 2026 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Lincoln Railsplitter Car Club
Photos From the Past
Relive moments from previous years.
Tickets
Free Admission
$0
- INCLUDES:
- Railsplitting Contests
- Primitive Lodges
- Working Crafts
- Crafts/Direct Sales
- Entertainment
- Kid's Craft Corner (both days from 1pm -3pm)
- Kid's Story Corner (both days from 11am - 3pm)
- Antique Car Show (Saturday)
- Apple Peeling Contest
- And More!
Directions
Contact Us
- 914 5th Street, Lincoln, IL, USA
- Postville Courthouse
- +1-217-737-6009 - Darlene Begolka
- Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
