If you sell model trains, the Medina Model Railroad & Toy Show offers a day of selling to hobbyists in Ohio. This guide explains the upcoming dates, the merchandise mix and the table arrangements to confirm before you bring stock.
Upcoming 2026 dates in Medina, Ohio
As checked on September 7, 2026, Conrad & Dowdell Productions lists these upcoming Model Railroad & Toy Show dates:
| Date | Public hours | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Medina County Community Center |
| Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Medina County Community Center |
Both entries appear in the organizer’s calendar. These are separate one-day shows, so specify which date you want when asking about tables.
The Community Center is at the Medina County Fairgrounds, 735 Lafayette Road, Medina, Ohio 44256. Use the organizer’s venue directions for your trip; its Lodi office address is not the show location.
What you would be selling alongside
The organizer also calls this the Medina Model Train and Toy Show. It is a collector and hobby show with merchandise for sale and operating model railroad displays. The organizer describes new and used trains, track and scenery, with scales from HO to G. It also includes collectible toys, such as vintage tin toys and die-cast cars. Ohio model railroad clubs provide operating layouts. See the official show description.
For a small model train retailer, that combination makes bringing stock that visitors can examine and buy a better starting point than a display built around wholesale introductions. A collector inspecting a used locomotive and a parent considering a first train set need different explanations. Your range can serve both, but the labels and conversation should make clear which items suit an experienced hobbyist and which need more explanation before purchase.
The organizer’s general description mentions more than 250 merchandise tables. Treat that as its description of the show, not a confirmed exhibitor count or a promise about the next date. It does not tell you how many visitors will want your particular scale. Before bringing a deep selection in one scale, ask the organizer about the expected dealer mix for your chosen show.
The public shopping format also sets a limit on the business case. If your trip depends on finding wholesale accounts, the published information does not establish that those buyers will be there. The stronger reason to consider Medina is direct contact with model train enthusiasts and the possibility of retail sales; neither attendance nor sales is guaranteed.
A table reservation needs a few more answers
The show page directs sellers to contact the organizer about reserving tables. You can call (330) 948-4400 or use the contact form, naming Model Railroad & Toy Show in your message and choosing the Exhibiting option.
The show and contact pages do not provide a complete dealer agreement. They do not establish the current table rental price, table dimensions or seller access time. Request those details for October 25 or December 6 before committing to the trip. Include a short description of your stock so the organizer can confirm that it is acceptable.
For a locomotive demonstration, ask whether electricity is available at the assigned table and whether your proposed test track is permitted. The club layouts described on the website do not establish that every seller receives power or space for a running display. Send the footprint of the test track with your request, including the space needed to handle a model safely.
That answer should determine what you bring. With permission and suitable space, a short demonstration may help explain a model’s condition. Without them, plan a display that works without powered running. Do not promise customers an on-site test until the arrangement is confirmed.
Make the stock easy to inspect
A merchandise table at this show has a different job from a large brand exhibit: visitors need to see the models and understand what they are buying. Before ordering a backdrop or display case, get the actual table size and any display restrictions. Then leave enough surface available to take a model out for inspection without moving a stack of boxes.
For used stock, clear condition notes are more useful than a broad quality slogan. Separate items you have tested from items whose operation you cannot verify. Keep the matching box identifiable, and show the price where a visitor can read it without picking up a fragile model. These are display recommendations, not published Medina dealer rules.
FAQ
Is this the Medina Railroad Museum event in New York?
No. This show is organized by Conrad & Dowdell Productions in Ohio. The Medina Railroad Museum has a separate events program in Medina, New York. Check the state as well as the name before booking travel.
Does the advertised $8 admission cover a dealer table?
The official calendar displays $8 for each listed show, but it does not identify that amount as a table rental fee. Get a dealer quote and ask whether staff admission is included. Do not use the visitor admission amount as your exhibiting budget.
Can I send merchandise to the venue before the show?
The show and contact pages do not describe a delivery acceptance or storage service for dealers. Ask the organizer for explicit instructions before shipping anything. A public street address alone does not mean someone will accept or store your cartons.
Before you book
Send the organizer your chosen date, the stock you intend to bring and your proposed table setup. Decide after you receive the table terms and any demonstration permission. For a first visit, choose a setup you can manage as a retail selling day without relying on unconfirmed services.
