Flyer Fest West
Each year there is a "Fest" held in California. It is rotated among three clubs, namely the Golden Gate American Flyer Club, the Sacramento Valley American Flyer Club, and the Southern California S Gaugers. When it is held by the Golden Gate or Sacramento Valley club, the event is called the "Flyer Fest West"; when it is held by the Southern California S Gaugers, it is called the "S Fest West". The Flyer Fest West is a gathering of American Flyer and hi-rail enthusiasts. It is held for several days, and offers how-to clinics, contests, vendors, local layout tours, etc.
Even though the NASG is not directly involved with Flyer Fest West shows, we still wanted to have a page dedicated to this annual meeting. If you want to stay up on the latest related to Flyer Fest West shows, consider bookmarking this page.
2021
Location:
San Mateo, CA
Organized By:
Golden Gate American Flyer Club
Web Site:
Notes:
This event was postponed from the 2020 event, and was held on November 21, 2021 in San Mateo, CA.
Event Car: Lionel Anchor Brewing Reefer #5020 (orange roof, showing side A)
Event Car: Lionel Anchor Brewing Reefer #5021 (blue roof, showing side B)
2018
Location:
Elk Grove, CA
Organized By:
Sacramento Valley American Flyer Club
2017
Location:
San Mateo, CA
Organized By:
Golden Gate American Flyer Club
Event Car: Lionel Deep Rock Tank Car
2015
Location:
Elk Grove, CA
Organized By:
Sacramento Valley American Flyer Club
Notes:
A brief photo essay appears in the January 2016 issue of the NASG's Dispatch magazine.
Event Car: Lionel Sierra Railroad Company Box Car
2014
Location:
San Mateo, CA
Organized By:
Golden Gate American Flyer Club
Notes:
A report of the event appeared in the August 2014 issue of the NASG's Dispatch magazine, which includes several photos.
Event Car: American Models See's Candies Insulated Box Car
2012
Location:
Elk Grove, CA
Organized By:
Sacramento Valley American Flyer Club
2011
Location:
San Francisco, CA
2009
Location:
Sacramento, CA
Organized By:
Sacramento Valley American Flyer Club
2008
Location:
Union City, CA
2007
Location:
Sacramento, CA
2006
Location:
Freemont, CA
Organized By:
Golden Gate American Flyer Club
2005
Location:
Sacramento, CA
Organized By:
Sacramento Valley American Flyer Club
2004
Notes:
(no information found, yet, on this event)
2003
Location:
Galt, CA
Organized By:
Sacramento Valley American Flyer Club
Registrations:
114
Notes:
A behind-the-scenes article appeared in the June 2003 issue of the NASG's Dispatch magazine.
2002
Notes:
(no information found, yet, on this event)
2001
Notes:
(no information found, yet, on this event)
2000
Notes:
The first year of the event, which was the brainchild of Jake Jacobson, Don Rosa, and Don Matthies. (no other information found, yet, on this event)