Events
Events for June 13, 2026
Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
In 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.…
Route 66: The Road That Takes You Photographic Exhibition by David J. Schwartz
Route 66: The Road That Takes You — Springfield Edition is a photography exhibition by Lakewood, Ohio photographer David J. Schwartz, whose work was selected for the official USPS Route…
“Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66” Exhibit at Illinois State Museum
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum (ISM) invites the public to get their kicks at a new “Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66” exhibit May 23, 2026 - April…
Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.
Step 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…
2026 History Comes Alive Summer Experience
History Comes Alive — “Celebrate America — Stories that Built America! Experience the spirit of Lincoln’s hometown, where history comes alive through unforgettable costumed reenactors, Route 66 treasures, and inspiring…
“Main Street of America” Route 66 Centennial Caravan
"Main Street of America" Route 66 Centennial Caravan - bringing people together across 2,448 miles of the most famous road in the world. From California to Illinois on the Mother Road! The complete tour is Friday, June 5th, 2026 - Wednesday, June 24th, 2026. The Illinois portion of the caravan is June 23rd & 24th,…
2026 Logan County Route 66 Garage Sale Days
Route 66 Garage Sale Days! June 12-13-14, 2026 WLCN is your headquarters for the 2026 Route 66 Garage Sale in and around the Lincoln/Logan County Area! Registration is LIVE for…
Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market
Downtown Bloomington 115 E Washington St, BloomingtonMarket Day is calling! The Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market is a vibrant, community-centered market that brings together local farmers, artisans, and small businesses in the heart of the city. Held…
28th Annual Edwardsville Route 66 Festival
Edwardsville’s 28th annual Route 66 Festival will be in City Park, 101 S. Buchanan Street, on Saturday, June 13, and we've got 100 years' worth of fun to celebrate! 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road, and we'll honor the famous route with a fun array of live music, food and drinks, classic…
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