Popular Santa Drive-Through Event Adds Second Date

December 14, 2020

Irvine, KY

Due to overwhelming demand, Kentucky Steam will be hosting a second Santa drive-through event this Sunday, December 20th from noon until 2 pm at their railroad repair facility at 499 Kirkland Ave in Irvine. The first 100 children in attendance will receive a complimentary toy, courtesy of Santa himself.

The event will be Covid-compliant, with visitors remaining in their vehicles as they take a tour of the Kentucky Steam property with a stop inside the shop. Santa and his elves will greet visitors alongside Chesapeake and Ohio 2716, the 77-year-old steam locomotive being restored on-site.

Attendees are encouraged to contribute a $5 donation per carload for the event, which is a fundraiser for the non-profit Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation who is in the process of developing the property into a multi-use railroad-based tourist attraction.

Decorations and signage will direct visitors to the correct entrance from Kirkland Ave. and to the proper route around the property.

In order to assure a visit with Santa, attendees should arrive at the complex no later than 1:45 pm. The shop can be located via GPS at 499 Kirkland Ave, Irvine KY 40336. The entrance to the site shares a driveway with the Estill County Recycling Center.

For more information, please contact info@kentuckysteam.org or visit www.kentuckysteam.org