Events


16th Annual History Comes Alive Summer Experience
Springfield, IL SpringfieldFollowing a successful Spring Edition in March, the 16th Annual History Comes Alive Summer Edition experience continues in Springfield, Illinois on June 6-August 9, 2025. Join us this summer as we bring history to life with our most talented cast of historical reenactors yet! Experience the thrill of Lincoln’s iconic speeches with reenactments at the…

Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, SpringfieldIn celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, The Pharmacy will host a special Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit Bob Waldmire - Nomadic Hippie, gifted artist, and Route 66 icon. Immerse yourself in the legend's creative expressions and awe-inspiring attention to detail, celebrating the nostalgia and culture of Route 66. Springfield native Bob Waldmire was…

Chatham Jaycees 50th Annual Sweet Corn Festival
Chatham Community Park 698 S Park Ave, ChathamThe 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 SpringfieldJoin 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, SpringfieldAward-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, PontiacPontiac 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 our new hosts; Dustin & Donna Cook and the Twizted Machinez Car & Truck Club with the return of JD's DJ Service! The National Anthem…
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