Events
Events for August 29, 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…
Lincoln, Illinois Balloons Over 66 Weekend 2026
The Balloons Over 66 Weekend in Lincoln, Illinois, is August 28–29, 2026, including hot air balloon flights and night glows for this year's 100th Route 66 anniversary celebration. The festival…
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…
2026 WeatherTech Berwyn Rt. 66 Car Show
The WeatherTech Berwyn Rt. 66 Car Show returns on August 29, 2026. Sponsored by Paisans Pizzeria and Bar. We look forward to having everyone back on the mother road and…
Trackside Farmers Market
Lockport Metra Station 133 W. 13th St., LockportCome shop local farmers, makers, bakers and growers, support local and historic downtown Lockport every Saturday until September 19th! Where: 133 W. 13th St. Lockport, IL 60441 From: 9Am-1Pm Want…
5th Annual Route 66 Centennial UFO Festival
ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL UFO FESTIVAL Saturday, August 29th 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday, August 30th 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Rain or shine. The truth is out there… and…
2026 Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival
The Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival a free annual event held at the Postville Courthouse State Historic Site and the VFW on 5th Street in Lincoln, Illinois. The next festival…
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