United Northwest Hosts 33rd Monroe Model Railroad Show February 21 and 22

United NorthWest Model Railroad Club's 33rd Washington State Model Railroad Show & Marketplace is running Feb 21–22, 2026 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA, and the club bills it as the West Coast's largest all-scale show with everything from Z scale detail to 7-1/2" gauge live-steam operating trains on display.

The show is open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, and Railfan & Railroad lists admission at $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (65+) and youth ages 10–18, with children 9 and under free with a paid adult; Railfan also notes admission is valid for both days. United Northwest’s Facebook post specifies free parking in the Yellow Lot and a $5 fee for other lots; for questions the Railfan listing names Jamey Morrison with phone (206) 954-4914.

Organizers have laid out the event as a multi-building show at 14405 179th Avenue SE, Evergreen State Fairgrounds. United NorthWest’s facility notes identify A. Pavilion (Building 600) - Top of the 'L' approximately 13,500 sq. feet - Will be location of vendor tables, historical societies and layouts, and B. Event Center (Building 604) - Corner of the 'L' approximately 33,600 sq. feet - Will be the location of the show office, vendor tables, and layouts. The UNW excerpt also lists C. 4H Building (Building 501): Leg of the (text truncated in the available copy).

The floor plan backs a sizable marketplace and diverse programming: Railfan describes "two full days of operating model railroad displays, demonstrations, workshops, and a large vendor marketplace selling new and used model trains and railroad collectibles." United NorthWest’s copy specifically highlights items in G, O, S, HO, N, Z-scale, and live-steam, and the Pacific Northwest Region 4th Division points visitors to its Clinics Page for clinic listings. United NorthWest’s social feed shows readers asking for clinic schedules, indicating public interest while organizers finalize clinic details.

Charitable giving remains a defining thread for the Monroe Show. United NorthWest and the 4th Division state that "over the past 30 years, the event has raised nearly $350,000 to support youth development programs" and that 2026 proceeds will benefit the Snohomish County 4-H Foundation. United NorthWest also thanks local sponsors, naming PnP Trains and Sheds Plus in event promotions and urging attendees to support vendors whose sponsorships underwrite the show.

Expect busy aisles and a broad mix of scales and sellers through Sunday at 4:00 p.m.; United NorthWest’s promotional text captures the tone: "Whether you're a seasoned railroading enthusiast or just curious to learn more, this event welcomes visitors of all ages." For last-minute questions about admission categories, parking, or building assignments, contact Jamey Morrison at (206) 954-4914 or consult the United NorthWest event page.