Events
Events for September 25, 2026
Bicycle Illinois Route 66 Ride
Bicycle Illinois is excited to introduce the Route 66 Ride, a new week-long cycling tour traveling from the St. Louis area to Chicagoland along the legendary Old Route 66. This tour is still in development, and registration is not yet open, but riders are encouraged to stay tuned for updates as plans continue to progress.…
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…
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 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
The 25th Annual Route 66 Mother Road Festival is September 25-27, 2026. The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for another year, rolling into historic downtown Springfield in September. Admission is FREE for spectators. The show is locally managed by Greg “Coop” and Sue Cooper,…
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Event postings are limited to events held in Route 66 communities in Illinois, and are a benefit to members of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway.