Steam And Snow Winter Festival 2025
July 19 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Steam + Snow Festival promises the magic of steam trains, live music, food, entertainment, rides, markets and more this winter school holidays!
18–20 July 2025 · Blue Mountains NSW
🎟️ Tickets on sale now – limited steam train seats available!
❄️ A WINTER FESTIVAL LIKE NO OTHER
Step into a winter wonderland in the Blue Mountains at the inaugural Steam + Snow Festival at Zig Zag Railway. From Friday 18 to Sunday 20 July, experience the magic of steam train travel alongside winter zones, live music, entertainment, pop-up Zig Zag Brewery, rides, market stalls, and delicious food – all in one unforgettable 3-day festival event!
The perfect family fun day out this winter school holidays is also a must for locals, tourists, and winter lovers of all ages!
Come for the steam train ride, stay for the festival vibes 🤘🏼
🤘🏼FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
✨ Steam train adventure through the Blue Mountains
✨ Live music and entertainment all day
✨ Food trucks, market stalls and a Zig Zag Brewery pop-up bar
✨ Face painting, jumping castle and creative activities for kids
✨ Petting Farm Experience with Kenzell Farm
✨ Human-sized Snow Globe Experience
✨ Photobooth with instant prints
✨ Fairy floss, popcorn and endless festival treats
✨ With music and entertainment line-up still to be announced and more!
🎟️ TICKET OPTIONS
❄️ Festival-Only Admission: Free Entry – no need to book!
Festival grounds are free to enter with pay-per-activity pricing for rides, food, and attractions.
🚂 Steam + Snow Festival Ticket – Booking essential
Includes a 90-minute return steam train ride, plus:
✅ Entry to the Steam + Snow Festival
✅ Live Entertainment
✅ Human Snow Globe Experience
✅ Kenzell Farm Experience
Adults: $51.50 | Children: $35 | Family: $160 👉 Book early – steam train rides sell out fast!
🎫 Upgrade your day with the Steam + Snow All-Access Pass – pre-purchase online
Entry to the Steam + Snow Festival
1x Jumping Castle
1x Creative Corner
1x Photo Booth session
1x Face Painting
1x Fairy Floss + Popcorn
1x Sausage Sizzle + Soft Drink
💥 All for just $30 (Valued at $75!)
💬 FAQS
Do I need a ticket to enter?
Festival entry is free! But most attractions are pay-per-play. Steam train tickets and All-Access Passes must be pre-purchased online.
Is it suitable for all ages?
Yes! From toddlers to grandparents — this is a family winter festival built for everyone.
Can I pay with cash?
Zig Zag Railway is a cashless facility. This is for the safety of their volunteers. You can purchase tickets online and we accept payment on-site using EFTPOS (debit/credit cards) at various locations. No cash will be accepted on-site.
❤️ WHY THIS FESTIVAL MATTERS
Steam + Snow is more than a festival — it’s a celebration of heritage, community and seasonal tourism. Hosted by the not-for-profit Zig Zag Railway, your ticket supports local volunteers, historic preservation, and the future of this iconic railway.
🤘🏼 THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!
Join us this July for one of the most unique winter festival events in NSW. Whether you’re chasing a steam train adventure, a Blue Mountains day trip, or a magical day of winter family fun — the Steam + Snow Festival delivers it all.
🎟️ Buy tickets online now and start planning your coolest winter weekend yet!
https://zigzagrailway.com.au/event/steam-snow-festival-2025/
