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Springfield, IL
The 25th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival rolls into historic downtown Springfield, Illinois, from September 25th to 27th, 2026. This year’s celebration coincides with the 100th anniversary of Route 66, drawing over 2,000 vintage cars and an expected 80,000 passionate spectators. The three-day event kicks off with the legendary Friday night "Route 66 City Nights Cruise for Crime Stoppers," creating a spectacular miles-long parade of hot rods and classic vehicles navigating the city's iconic streets. With live music stages, a Miss Mother Road contest, and a burnout competition, the festival offers an energetic dose of mid-century Americana nostalgia that is completely free for public spectators.
International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
Historic Downtown
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 553-5271
Events on Illinois Route 66
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Children’s Art Scavenger Hunt during Downtown Bloomington’s First Friday
Downtown Bloomington 115 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL, United StatesBLOOMINGTON, IL — Local artist galleries and studios will host a free Children’s Art Scavenger Hunt during Downtown Bloomington’s First Friday celebration on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 5:00 PM to…
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Witches & Wizards Night Out on Route 66
Eaton Studio & Gallery 411 North Center, Bloomington, IL, United StatesBLOOMINGTON-A Witches and Wizards Night Out: Witches and Wizards Night Out will take place from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in Historic Downtown Bloomington, IL DANCING DOWN… Old Route 66.…
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Area 66 Haunted School Haunts
Pink Elephant Antique Mall/Twistee Treat Diner 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL, United StatesOCTOBER 2nd - OCTOBER 31st Fridays & Saturdays Only AREA 66 HAUNTED SCHOOL HAUNTS HOSTED BY: THE PINK ELEPHANT ANTIQUE MALL EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT 7PM - 11PM |…
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2026 Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference to be held in Springfield for Centennial
Springfield, IL Springfield, IL, United StatesCelebrating 100 Years. Elevating the Possibilities! Save the Date: October 8-10, 2026, Click Here to Register! Get ready — the 2026 Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference is taking the…
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The Last 100 Miles Festival: A Celebration of the Mother Road in Illinois
Southwest Illinois Route 66 IL, United StatesThere's a party brewing in southwest Illinois. Plan a weekend of festival fun along The Last 100 Miles of Route 66 Oct. 9-10. Local communities are pulling out all the…