Events
Events for October 10, 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 4, 2027. The exhibition brings to life the experience of living, working and traveling along U.S. Route 66 during its heyday. The exhibit incorporates the…
2026 Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference to be held in Springfield for Centennial
Celebrating 100 Years. Elevating the Possibilities! Save the Date: October 8-10, 2026, Registration Opens in January. Get ready — the 2026 Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference is taking the Mother Road celebration to a whole new level! As Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary, this landmark event will be a premier centennial summit, uniting…
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 Main Street Mingle in Virden – Route 66 Centennial Edition
Main Street Mingle season is officially ready for vendor sign-ups — and trust us, this year is going to be BIG. With themed events, our Renaissance edition, and the massive…
The Last 100 Miles Centennial Festival
The Mother Road is celebrating its Centennial Anniversary in 2026 and there will be plenty to see and do along this famous highway in Edwardsville and other local Route 66 communities in southwest Illinois. The Last 100 Miles Centennial Festival will be held throughout southwest Illinois October 10 - 11 and include activities in communities…
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