Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.
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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 Springfield’s original Route 66 alignment, submerged when Sugar Creek was dammed in 1933. Guided by local storytellers this immersive journey blends history, nature, and narrative—offering…
“Route 66: Main Street of America” Documentary Film by John Paget World Premier in Illinois
Route 66: The Main Street of America will premiere as a moving celebration: a cross-country film screening tour down Historic Route 66. Partnering with local entities along the historic highway (Main Street programs, downtown associations, tourism bureaus and chambers of commerce), we’ll screen the film at 40+ events at select drive-ins and historic theaters from Chicago to…
Monday, August 31, 2026
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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Thursday, September 3, 2026
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Friday, September 4, 2026
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September 4, 2026 -Route 66 Centennial Celebration & Drone Show at Rader Family Farms
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September 4, 2026 -Route 66: Main Steet of America – Old Joliet Prison
Route 66 Centennial Celebration & Drone Show at Rader Family Farms
Route 66 Centennial Celebration & Drone Show at Rader Family Farms, presented by VisitBN and Sponsored by Rivian. Get your kicks on Route 66 and experience: - 12-acre Route 66 themed Corn Maze- 10am-6pm ($)- Diner-style eats and drinks ($)- Over 50 fun-filled activities- 10am-6pm ($)- Cruise-In Classic Cars & Donuts Show - 4pm -…
Route 66: Main Steet of America – Old Joliet Prison
CALLING ALL ROUTE 66 FANS.... Tickets are on sale... Will we see you at the Old Joliet Prison on September 4th for the Route 66: The Main Street of America documentary screening? Enjoy a self-guided tour of the prison before hand and settle in for the screening and Q&A that follow. See the link below…
Saturday, September 5, 2026
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September 5, 2026 -Fairytale Flea Market at Historic Route 66 Flea Market
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September 5, 2026 -Route 66 Centennial Parking Lot Party Ryburn Place at Sprague’s Super Service
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September 5, 2026 -Route 66: The Main Street of America Documentary At Eagle Theater
Fairytale Flea Market at Historic Route 66 Flea Market
A bit of Renaissance on Route 66 at Historic Route 66 Flea Market: Returning to the Renaissance for our second year! FREE ENTRY! Come see the Fairy Queen and follow the clues of her Quest to earn your place as a Knight of the Court! The Kingdom of the Broken Crown will also be there…
Route 66 Centennial Parking Lot Party Ryburn Place at Sprague’s Super Service
You are invited to Ryburn Place at Sprague's Super Service, 305 Pine Street in Normal (now rescheduled after the previous rain out date)! Join us 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5 for a Route 66 Centennial Parking Lot Party featuring the rockabilly stylings of Union Avenue. Ryburn Place Gifts and Gab will be open for…
Route 66: The Main Street of America Documentary At Eagle Theater
Celebrate the centennial of a truly legendary highway with a special screening of ROUTE 66: THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA—a powerfully moving new feature-length documentary that follows the road, sharing unforgettable stories of the people and towns we meet along the way. From unexpected roadside attractions to revitalized main streets, each encounter reveals communities finding…
Sunday, September 6, 2026
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September 6, 2026 -Visionary Violinist Dixon’s Violin Plays The Eagle Theater
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September 6, 2026 -Route 66: Main Street of America at Normal Theater
Visionary Violinist Dixon’s Violin Plays The Eagle Theater
Pontiac, IL: You've never heard violin like this! The world's premier visionary violinist, Dixon's life mission is to inspire people - and he has done so across North America, including giving four TED talks/performances, over ten years at Burning Man, plus radio, TV, and film appearances. Dixon’s Violin continues his HUMANKINDness tour on Sunday, September…
Route 66: Main Street of America at Normal Theater
One hundred years after Route 66 first connected communities across America, a new feature-length documentary invites audiences to discover the people and places keeping its story alive – including Bloomington-Normal and Central Illinois. “ROUTE 66: THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA,” a documentary by award-winning filmmaker John Paget, begins its Roadshow on September 1, 2026, in Chicago,…