The Boothbay Railway Village Museum will be hosting the third annual Cocktails & Chrome event on Saturday, Aug. 29 – a community-wide celebration in support of Maine's automotive heritage.

The event is a one-of-a-kind experience that will feature a lobster bake, silent auction, tours of the Antique Auto Museum, music by the Don Campbell Band, dancing, and of course train rides. Registration is now open at railwayvillage.org. Tickets are $110 for the general public and $100 for Railway Village Museum members.

Tickets include: • Hors d’oeuvres and signature drink, beer, or wine (1 drink included, cash bar available); • A traditional lobster bake: twin lobsters, steamers, chowder, potatoes, corn, sausage, egg and blueberry pie (prime rib option available, selection made during check out process; • Music by the Don Campbell Band: and • A silent auction featuring irresistible local treasures.

All event proceeds will benefit the Railway Village Museum capital campaign for automotive preservation. The Railway Village Museum capital campaign will support the development of a new 8,000-square-foot building, adjacent to the Antique Auto Museum and reminiscent of an early Ford dealership, that will include the following state-of-the-art facilities for our campus and community: • Community Education Center • Archival Storage • Auto Workshop • Showroom • Restrooms.

Further campaign details will be shared at (and following) the event.

“As President of the Railway Village Museum, I invite you to join us as we celebrate this exciting milestone,” said Caleb Hodgdon. “This new building is an investment in the future of the Museum, and we look forward to sharing this special day with our community. Thank you for your support.”

Event sponsorship opportunities are also available at the following five levels and benefits: The Antique:$3,000 + Major event sponsor. All benefits of the $1,500 level, plus named exclusive band sponsor The Vintage: $2,000 Four event tickets, choice of Leader (Business) or Benefactor (personal) membership, named on the event program and website. The Sleeper:$1,500 All benefits of $1,000 level, plus named as sponsor at food and beverage stations.The Classic: $1,000 All benefits of the $500 level, plus names on the event program. The Muscle: $500 Two event tickets, three regular museum admission passes, recognition on website.

Visit railwayvillage.org to learn more. For questions or additional information, please contact the Railway Village Museum at 207-304-0486 or development@railwayvillage.org