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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Sherman, IL
Owned & Operated by the Village of Sherman is a state-of-the-art outdoor amphitheater opened in 2018 and home to outdoor movies, ice cream socials, concert events, and much more. Pond, gazebo, lighted walking trail, playgrounds, amphitheater, shelters & picnic areas.
Sherman Village Park & Amphitheater
1200 Rail Fence Dr.
Sherman, IL 62684
(217) 496-2621
Events on Illinois Route 66
Official Route 66 Gingerbread House Contest
Atlanta Public Museum 114 SW Arch Street, Atlanta, I, United StatesThe Annual Route 66 Gingerbread House Contest, Sponsored & Hosted by the Atlanta Public Museum during their Christmas in July event, will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025 – Sunday,…
Chatham Jaycees 50th Annual Sweet Corn Festival
Chatham Community Park 698 S Park Ave, Chatham, IL, United StatesThe 50th Annual Chatham Sweet Corn Festival is July 18 & 19, 2025. Featuring Live music, food, vendors and children's activities. Featuring a big favorite, the Illinois Championship Cow Chip…
Rumble On 66 at Motorheads & Stadium Smokehouse
The Stadium Smokehouse & Route 66 Motorheads Springfield, IL, United StatesJoin the fun at a two-day, two-venue event! Rockabilly, Psycho Billy, Honky Tonk, Surf Rock, Punk, Rat Rods, Pin Ups, Vintage and all things Cool! July 18th @ Motorheads: Big…
Adventurers, Crusaders, and Entrepreneurs: The Women of Illinois Route 66
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United StatesAward-winning author Cheryl Eichar Jett tells the tales of women along the 300 miles of Illinois Route 66 in a program entitled Adventurers, Crusaders, and Entrepreneurs: The Women of Illinois…
2025 Pontiac Cruise Nights
Downtown Pontiac 115 W. Howard, Pontiac, IL, United StatesPontiac Cruise Nights are in swing! On Saturday, July 19th, check out the cruise night at its NEW location in Block 59! Cruise Nights for this year will be featuring…