Super Early Bird Registration Ends March 15!! Grab the discount and get registered for the 25th International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in historic Springfield, IL! Celebrating the Route 66 Centennial in the Capital City!
Roll into historic downtown Springfield September 25 – 27, 2026 and experience a car show and festival set with the back drop of historic sites, unique restaurants and so much to see and do. Fun for the whole family!
The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for a 25th year, rolling into historic downtown Springfield!!
Register soon!!! There will be VERY limited VIP parking inside the BOS Center!!
Standard parking in downtown Springfield is also capped at 1,200 vehicles, so early registration is highly recommended. You can also add trip insurance, so you don’t have to wait on the weather to make your plans.
Register Here & Save Your Spot!
This year’s show has all of your favorite activities as well as some more fun added in, thanks for show sponsor Recon Techs Springfield!
Thursday – September 24
11:30am – 6:00pm – Onsite Registration open – 630 S. 6th Street; Springfield
Friday – September 25
11:00am – 8:00pm – Onsite Registration open – 630 S. 6th Street; Springfield
6:00pm – Cruise night to benefit CRIMESTOPPERS
8:00pm-10:00pm – Band TBA – ISRINGHAUSEN IMPORTS Main Stage
Saturday – September 26
8:00am – 11:00am (note earlier end time!) – Onsite Registration open – 630 S. 6th Street
8:00am – 12:30pm – Old Capitol Farmers Market
11:30am – 12:30pm – Miss Mother Road Contest
12:00pm – Sign up begins for Kids Power Wheels Races (7th & Washington)
1:00pm – Kids Power Wheels Races (7th & Washington)
1:00pm-3:00pm – Band TBA – ISRINGHAUSEN IMPORTS Main Stage
3:00pm – ISRINGHAUSEN IMPORTS Burn out Contest (7th & Washington)
ISRINGHAUSEN IMPORTS Main Stage lineup
5:00pm-7:00pm – Band TBA
8:00pm-10:00pm – Band TBA
Sunday -September 27
7:30am – Route 66 Mother Road Festival 5K Foot Race (Old Capitol Plaza)
Noon – Awards on the Main Stage
You don’t want to miss this legendary event!
