Week of Events
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, Click Here to Register! 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…
The Last 100 Miles Festival: A Celebration of the Mother Road in Illinois
There's a party brewing in southwest Illinois. Plan a weekend of festival fun along The Last 100 Miles of Route 66 Oct. 9-10. Local communities are pulling out all the stops to celebrate the centennial of the Mother Road and that includes lots of live music, food and Route 66 memories. Check out these great…
Monday, October 5, 2026
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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Thursday, October 8, 2026
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Friday, October 9, 2026
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Saturday, October 10, 2026
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October 10, 2026 -2026 Main Street Mingle in Virden – Route 66 Centennial Edition
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 Route 66 Centennial Celebration closing out the season, you’re going to want in on this one. Location: Old Route 66 – Virden Town Square 9…
Sunday, October 11, 2026
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October 11, 2026 -2026 Litchfield Pickers Market Season Finale
2026 Litchfield Pickers Market Season Finale
The 2026 Litchfield Pickers Market returns on the second Sunday of each month, May to October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. This popular regional market features a juried antique sale with live music all day and plenty of street food. You'll also enjoy the adjoining Monroe Street market area with talented artisan and farmers market vendors. Plus,…