All Aboard for Mardi Gras! “Let the good times roll” on the Mardi Gras Limited at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum!
Mardi Gras, while generally associated with New Orleans, was actually born in the port city of Mobile, Alabama! So, as Alabama’s official railroad museum, the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum is partnering with Ozan Winery & Distillery to bring up a little bit of the cuisine, music, and fun that reminds you of the biggest party in the South!
Depart the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum Depot for a rail excursion to Ozan Winery & Distillery. Arrive at the festively lighted trackside at the vineyard and get a taste of Yella Hound Spirits. Take a short walk up the hill to the tasting room to start your adventure together!
While at the winery, guests will receive a sampling of wines paired with traditional New Orleans cuisine small bites. Taste favorites like Chardonnay, Peach and Pinot Noir, and others! An additional tasting of Ozan’s own Straight Bourbon Whiskey will be paired with a sweet French treat to enjoy. All wines and spirits will be available for purchase by the bottle for you to take home.
Ages 21+ – ID required
Ticket Information
Plan to arrive approximately 45 minutes prior to your scheduled train departure. Traffic is persistently unpredictable and difficult to navigate. Having some time to spare upon arrival will give you necessary time to:
Ticket Prices
Join the Party: $49.50 (single ticket)
Bring the Party: $99
Email: tickets@hodrrm.org
2022/02/26 - 2022/02/26
Additional time info:
Event Details
The Mardi Gras Limited experience lasts approximately 1½ hours including the roundtrip train ride through the woods and time spent trackside and at Ozan Winery. For even more festive fun, dress in your Mardi Gras best – but please wear appropriate shoes for an outdoor terrain walk up a gentle hill to the tasting rooms:
Depart from the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum at the Calera Depot
Short train excursion to Ozan Winery & Distillery
Trackside cocktail sampling
Wine tasting of five pre-selected wines
Traditional New Orleans themed cuisine small bite plates, paired with a sampling of wines like Chardonnay, Peach, and Pinot Noir
Founder’s Cut Straight Bourbon Whiskey tasting with a sweet French treat
Enclosed seating only – Limited availability. Advance purchase required.
Bottle purchase for all wines and spirits available prior to return departure – receive 15% off all wines!
Special event ticket sales are final. There are no exchanges or refunds for tickets purchased.
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
1919 9th Street, Calera, AL 35040