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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
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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Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.
Lake Springfield Marina 17 Waters Edge Blvd, Springfield, IL, United StatesStep aboard Route 66 SUBMERGED, a 45-minute interpretive boat tour on Lake Springfield that reveals a hidden chapter of America’s most iconic highway. Beneath the surface lies a stretch of…
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Bicycle Illinois Route 66 Ride
Illinois Route 66 IL, United StatesBicycle Illinois is excited to introduce the Route 66 Ride, a new week-long cycling tour traveling from the St. Louis area to Chicagoland along the legendary Old Route 66. This…
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Tammi’s Treasures Antiques & More and Sweet Pea’s Antiques & More Fall Sale
Tammi's Treasures Antiques & More 490 Illinois Highway 104, Divernon, IL, United StatesTammi’s Treasures Antiques & More and Sweet Pea’s Antiques & More Fall Sale! Sept. 25-27 10% Off Everything! Register to win a tabletop Blackstone! Open Daily 10-5:30 Exit 82 Off I55 (Pawnee/Auburn)exit
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2026 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe 25th Annual Route 66 Mother Road Festival is September 25-27, 2026. The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for…
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Edwardsville Art Fair
Edwardsville's City Park 101 S. Buchanan St., Edwardsville, IL, United StatesThe Edwardsville Art Fair is an annual 3 day outdoor juried arts celebration presenting the work of approximately 100 talented local, regional, national, and international artists; local performing arts; live art demonstrations; children’s art gallery; and food and drink vendors. Located in beautiful historic City Park in Edwardsville, Illinois, 25 minutes from St. Louis, Missouri,…