About
The Festival of Trees and Trains is the largest annual fundraiser of the Paramount Woman’s Association. The event was created to support the Education Department of the Paramount Arts Center, which provides an enriching, creative and theatrical outlet for our community.
The ingenious women of the Paramount Woman’s Association found the perfect way to raise funds for the Paramount AND give the community an ideal family event. The ten day Festival brings “Cocoa with Santa”, “Toy Train Play Time”, the "Railway”, the “Marquee Tree of Lights', local choirs and entertainers, a holiday gift shop, holiday decor and of course, the trees!
Regardless if you are one of the hundreds of decorators, hundreds of volunteers, or thousands of visitors - you will find that Festival of Trees and Trains is much more than a display of holiday decor. Imagine the community fellowship during our five day set-up, the pleasure of being with your family and friends as you listen to local performers or watching your child dance on stage midst the fantastic holiday trees, beside the awesome holiday train layout, within the historic Paramount Arts Center.
So many people look forward to the event, speaking of the family tradition and telling the stories of “one year at the Festival when…” The Festival has been a part of us all for 33 years, crossing generations and making memories that will last a lifetime. Perhaps this is what makes the Festival so valuable to our community. We invite you to join us for this most spectacular holiday event, during the week surrounding Thanksgiving. The Paramount Woman’s Association looks forward to seeing you here!
The ingenious women of the Paramount Woman’s Association found the perfect way to raise funds for the Paramount AND give the community an ideal family event. The ten day Festival brings “Cocoa with Santa”, “Toy Train Play Time”, the "Railway”, the “Marquee Tree of Lights', local choirs and entertainers, a holiday gift shop, holiday decor and of course, the trees!
Regardless if you are one of the hundreds of decorators, hundreds of volunteers, or thousands of visitors - you will find that Festival of Trees and Trains is much more than a display of holiday decor. Imagine the community fellowship during our five day set-up, the pleasure of being with your family and friends as you listen to local performers or watching your child dance on stage midst the fantastic holiday trees, beside the awesome holiday train layout, within the historic Paramount Arts Center.
So many people look forward to the event, speaking of the family tradition and telling the stories of “one year at the Festival when…” The Festival has been a part of us all for 33 years, crossing generations and making memories that will last a lifetime. Perhaps this is what makes the Festival so valuable to our community. We invite you to join us for this most spectacular holiday event, during the week surrounding Thanksgiving. The Paramount Woman’s Association looks forward to seeing you here!
Dates and Times
November 16 - 25, 2018
12 pm - 9 pm
Saturday 11 am - 9 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm
Thanksgiving 4 pm - 9 pm
12 pm - 9 pm
Saturday 11 am - 9 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm
Thanksgiving 4 pm - 9 pm
Directions
Paramount Arts Center
1300 Winchester Avenue
Ashland, KY 41101
The Paramount Arts Center is located in downtown Ashland, KY on the main thoroughfare of the city.
From I-64, Exit 191 (Catlettsburg/Ashland) -
Follow Route 23 North. Coming from the Lexington, KY direction you will turn left from the exit; from the Huntington, WV direction you will turn right from the exit. Once on US 23, you will drive several miles and pass through Catlettsburg, KY. US 23 becomes Winchester Avenue. You have the option of veering right onto Old 23/Greenup Avenue or continuing forward. You should continue forward through the light to remain on Winchester. The theatre is just a few miles further on the left.
From I-64, Exit 185 (Cannonsburg/Ashland) -
Coming from the Lexington, KY direction you will turn left from the exit; from the Huntington, WV direction you will turn right from the exit. Follow Route 181 North - turning into Route 60 East - until you reach Route 23 at the bridges over the Ohio River. Prior to crossing the river, you will intersect with US 23. The Paramount Arts Center will be on your right, at the corner of Route 23 and Route 60.
From Rt. 52 in Ohio -
Cross the Ashland bridge from Ironton, Ohio into Ashland, Kentucky. At the first traffic light make a left and the theatre is one block down on your right.
1300 Winchester Avenue
Ashland, KY 41101
The Paramount Arts Center is located in downtown Ashland, KY on the main thoroughfare of the city.
From I-64, Exit 191 (Catlettsburg/Ashland) -
Follow Route 23 North. Coming from the Lexington, KY direction you will turn left from the exit; from the Huntington, WV direction you will turn right from the exit. Once on US 23, you will drive several miles and pass through Catlettsburg, KY. US 23 becomes Winchester Avenue. You have the option of veering right onto Old 23/Greenup Avenue or continuing forward. You should continue forward through the light to remain on Winchester. The theatre is just a few miles further on the left.
From I-64, Exit 185 (Cannonsburg/Ashland) -
Coming from the Lexington, KY direction you will turn left from the exit; from the Huntington, WV direction you will turn right from the exit. Follow Route 181 North - turning into Route 60 East - until you reach Route 23 at the bridges over the Ohio River. Prior to crossing the river, you will intersect with US 23. The Paramount Arts Center will be on your right, at the corner of Route 23 and Route 60.
From Rt. 52 in Ohio -
Cross the Ashland bridge from Ironton, Ohio into Ashland, Kentucky. At the first traffic light make a left and the theatre is one block down on your right.
Tickets
General Admission
$6.50 Adults
$5.50 Children (12 & under)
Ages 3 and under are FREE
*tax included
Family Night
$12 (limit 5) Tuesday, November 20
3 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Ashland Christmas Parade)
Group Rate
$4.50 Each (50 or more)
By Email Reservation ONLY
Tickets available for purchase at the door.
$6.50 Adults
$5.50 Children (12 & under)
Ages 3 and under are FREE
*tax included
Family Night
$12 (limit 5) Tuesday, November 20
3 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Ashland Christmas Parade)
Group Rate
$4.50 Each (50 or more)
By Email Reservation ONLY
Tickets available for purchase at the door.
Special Needs Assistance
The Paramount Arts Center is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Currently, we offer the following services:
*Two weeks’ notice requested, please.
The Festival of Trees and Trains is offered equally without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability. All programs and facilities are accessible to the disabled.
- Street Level Entrances
- Wheelchair Lift
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Ramped Emergency Exit
- Hearing Amplification Equipment
- Deaf Interpretation*
- Audio Description*
*Two weeks’ notice requested, please.
The Festival of Trees and Trains is offered equally without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability. All programs and facilities are accessible to the disabled.
Entertainment Schedule
Please click HERE to visit the entertainment schedule page.