Learn more about the Centennial & the Route 66 Experience
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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Dwight, IL
Follow the Mother Road to great food at the Old Route 66 Family Restaurant in Dwight. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this restaurant features homemade chili and soups and a variety of homemade entrees. Delivery and carry-outs available, and catering and banquets also. Stop by and choose from the selection of Route 66 souvenirs and keepsakes.
Old Route 66 Family Restaurant
105 South Old Route 66
Dwight, Illinois 60420
(815) 584-2920
Events on Illinois Route 66
Javapalooza 2025
Edwardsville, Litchfield, Staunton, Granite City IL, United StatesTake the time to smell the coffee in southwest Illinois this fall. Javapalooza returns to coffee shops throughout the Great Rivers & Routes region Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, showcasing great brews, a Latte Art Competition and the popular Coffee Connoisseur giveaway. A total of 16 participating coffee shops will serve up a signature Javapalooza…
DESTIHL Brewery Oktoberfest Weekend 2025
DESTIHL Brewery 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal, IL, United StatesGet ready to don your Lederhosen or Dirndl and get hyped for our annual Oktoberfest weekend at the Beer Hall! Our celebration will be jam-packed with Live Music, Activities, and a mouthwatering array of German-themed food. Plus, we've got exclusive beer releases and delicious wine & beertails available all weekend long. This is the event…
Jambalaya Jazz with Frank Parker at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.
Buzz Bomb Brewing 406 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United StatesJoin local Springfield legend Frank Parker for a jazz jam night AND featuring jambalaya (and other food) from A Taste of Seoul! Buzz Bomb now has cocktails and wine in addition to beer too. Show is free and musicians welcome to sit in. Buzz Bomb Brewing offers many ongoing events throughout the year, including Tuesday…
Bolingbrook Jubilee & Pathways Parade & Fest
Bolingbrook Town Center 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesIt's time to celebrate our 60 year Anniversary! There will be concerts, food trucks, a car show, a parade where we honor our residents and so much more. Bolingbrook Town Center, September 12-14. Pathways Parade at 2:00pmPathFest Stage EntertainmentHollywood Swinging - 4:30Petting ZooKids Games & InflatablesFood, Beer, Soda, WaterBags TournamentClimbing WallTrackless TrainBalloon Artist
Hamel Route 66 Car and Bike Show
Hamel Park 10 Park Avenue, Hamel, IL, United StatesThis year's Hamel Route 66 Car and Bike Show will be Saturday September 13th, from 8am to 2pm. This will be a great event. All proceeds from the show go towards helping the Hamel Fire Dept and Hamel Police Dept. A great event for a great cause! Registration starts at 8am and the show ends…