Cigar Event: Big Fat Cigar Train in Alamosa and Fort Garland, CO
Update; It appears this company is out of business! Sorry.
Big Fat Cigar Train? Yes! The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad presents the Big Fat Cigar Train on September 22nd, 2018. You’ll enjoy cigars, spirits, beer, and a four-course meal while riding on a historic train through the Colorado Mountains. This is something you’ve never seen before and a definite bucket-list item.
This is the first event for the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad and here are the details.
Location
There are two pickup locations for the train: Alamosa and Fort Garland, CO. Where the hell is Alamosa and Fort Garland, CO? Alamosa and Fort Garland is in the South Eastern part of Colorado about 3 1/2 hours from Pueblo. Yes, it is remote but imagine the train ride through the splendid Colorado mountains.
Schedule
Saturday, September 22nd, 2018: The train leaves Alamosa at 9:30 am and Fort Garland at 10:15. The train then travels over La Veta Pass and then returns to Fort Garland and Alamosa. The return time is not listed so your guess is as good as mine.
Event Details
Here’s what the organizers have to say about the Big Fat Cigar Train:
“Introducing an event like no other, hosted by the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad—The Big Fat Cigar Train makes its debut ride this fall! Join us for a roundtrip journey savoring a few of life’s pleasures: cigars, scotch, beer tastings, engaging conversation, and a train ride through stunning Southern Colorado mountain scenery. Bring along your friends and partake of this unique experience aboard our classic passenger train. Beginner? Learn how to select, cut, light and smoke a cigar properly as you study how to rotate correctly. The more experienced cigar smoker? Relish an opportunity to mingle with fellow enthusiasts and swap tales in our smoking lounge.”
Activities include:
- Access to the historic passenger train cars including domes, clubs, table cars, and open-air cars
- Designated cars for smoking your favorite cigar
- All-day cash bar
- All-day dining service
- Trip narration of area history, geography, and wildlife
- Space to spread out, relax, think, and play games
- Cigar vendor demonstrations, information, and sales
- Craft Brewer beer presentations
Food
If riding a historic train through the Colorado mountains while smoking a premium cigar isn’t special enough for you, the food for this event is super premium, unlike the food at pretty much every other cigar event. No BBQ pork and pulled chicken here. This is gourmet food. Here’s the menu:
Club Car Appetizers
- Cocktail Meatballs in Barbeque Sauce
- Salami/Cheese Boards with Crackers
- Mini Quiche Tarts
- Beef Satay
- Chicken Satay
- Vegetable Kabobs
Main Course in the Dome Car (Three Course Meal)
- Butternut Squash Bisque
- Chopped Garden Salad
- Choice of:
- Roasted Beef Tenderloin
- Honey Garlic Grilled Salmon
- Grilled Portobello Steaks
- Served with Twice Baked Potato and Grilled Summer Squash
Dessert in the Club Car
- Miniature Cheese Cakes
- Petit Fours
- Baklava Assortment
- Chocolate Fountain
- Strawberries
- Gummi Bears
- Marshmallows
- Bananas
Tickets
Tickets cost $199 per person and include:
- A four-course menu designed by our chef for this event, with all-day dining available
- One complimentary offering from the bar
- One complimentary cigar
- Complimentary beer tasting
You must be at least 21 years old to ride this train.
You can purchase tickets HERE or by calling 877-726-7245.
Conclusion
Ride a choo choo train. Smoke a fine cigar. Drink a few beverages. Enjoy a gourmet meal. What more can you ask for?
Check out our list of 2018 cigar events throughout the U.S. HERE.
