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The HooDoo Choo Choo

Round-trip Alaska Railroad evening excursion from Fairbanks with dinner and beer tasting

Illustration of The HooDoo Choo Choo

The HooDoo Choo Choo is a one-evening Oktoberfest-themed excursion run by Alaska Railroad. You depart Fairbanks Depot at 4:30 PM and travel by rail to Nenana, enjoying a five-course dinner prepared by the UAF CTC Culinary Arts Program and a tasting of six half pints from HooDoo Brewing Company. The train returns to Fairbanks by 8:30 PM. The event includes a commemorative beer glass and free parking. This journey suits couples and food-and-wine travellers seeking a short, accessible rail experience, as well as first-time rail riders. The trip sells out annually.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen US$12 since 4 Jul, to US$230.

US$230US$2184 Jul12 Sep

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

  • The trip is non-refundable and non-changeable; name changes cost 10% of the booking price
  • This event sells out annually, so early booking is recommended

Day by day

  1. Day 1rail

    HooDoo Choo Choo

    Round-trip rail journey from Fairbanks to Nenana with an onboard 5-course dinner and HooDoo Brewing Company beer tasting. Departs 4:30 PM from the Fairbanks Depot, returns 8:30 PM.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Day 1: Depart Fairbanks at 4:30 PM on Alaska Railroad, travel to Nenana while enjoying a five-course dinner and HooDoo Brewing Company beer tasting, then return by 8:30 PM

Included

  • Round-trip rail journey from Fairbanks to Nenana
  • Delicious 5-course dinner by UAF CTC Culinary Arts Program
  • 6 half pints of HooDoo Brewing Company's finest beer
  • Commemorative beer glass
  • Free parking

Not included

  • Additional beer (available for purchase at $5 each; cash only)

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From $230 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $230 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
What meals and drinks are included?
A five-course dinner prepared by UAF CTC Culinary Arts Program and six half pints of HooDoo Brewing Company beer are included, plus a commemorative beer glass
What time does the journey depart and return?
The train departs Fairbanks Depot at 4:30 PM and returns at 8:30 PM
Can I buy more beer on the train?
Yes, additional beer is available for purchase at $5 each, cash only
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking is provided

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