CLIFTON FORGE, VA (VR) – The C&O Railway Heritage Center in Clifton Forge, Virginia, will come alive with classic cars, live music, food, and community spirit on Saturday, August 22, 2026, during “Rockin’ the Depot: Concert and Cruise-In.”
The event is scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the C&O Railway Heritage Center, located at 705 Main Street, Clifton Forge, VA 24422. Admission is just $5, with food service available on site.
Presented with the Chesapeake and Ohio Historical Society and Alleghany Cruisers of Covington, Virginia, the event combines a classic-car cruise-in with an evening of live entertainment. Car enthusiasts will have the opportunity to display and admire a variety of vintage and classic automobiles while visitors enjoy an afternoon and evening of music.
The featured entertainment will be The Fender Benders, who are scheduled to perform from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The band will provide live music throughout the evening, making the event a perfect gathering for music lovers, car enthusiasts, families, and friends.
In addition to celebrating classic automobiles and live music, the event will benefit COHIS. Organizers are encouraging the community to come out, enjoy the festivities, support the cause, and help make the event a success.
“Rockin’ the Depot” promises to be an entertaining summer evening in historic Clifton Forge, bringing together the area’s love of music, classic cars, rail history, and community events.
For more information about the cruise-in and event, visit AlleghanyCruisers.com.
Event Details:
Rockin’ the Depot – Concert and Cruise-In
Saturday, August 22, 2026
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
$5 Admission
Food Service On Site
The Fender Benders: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
C&O Railway Heritage Center
705 Main Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia 24422
Come out, bring the family, enjoy some great cars and live music, and rock the depot in Clifton Forge!

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