Annual Friends BBQ and Open House at the SMVRR on August 15, 2026


What: Annual SMVRR Open House and BBQ

When: Saturday August 15, 2026  - 11 am to 3 pm

Where: Osburn Yard - Santa Maria Valley Railroad
1599 A Street, Santa Maria, CA 93455

BBQ Buffet Menu:
- Chicken Thighs and Dry Rub Pork Ribs
- Two Sauces - tangy carolina & apple bourbon
      (on the side)
- Coleslaw, BBQ Beans, Garlic Bread
- Strawberry Shortcake Dessert

Cost: $35
Payment must be received by August 10

It's time for the annual SMVRR Open House and this year we are changing it up with a BBQ Buffet, Caboose Tour, and a Yard Sale of various memorabilia from our new Museum. SMVRR polo shirts, jackets, coffee cups, patches, pins and railroad merchandise will be on sale in the company store.

Friends Membership is required to attend the BBQ.
All proceeds benefit the Friends fund-raising activities.


Photos from the 2025 BBQ

Photos from the 2024 BBQ

Photos from the 2023 BBQ







BBQ food cooking

BBQ Presentation