Week of Events
Javapalooza 2025
Take the time to smell the coffee in southwest Illinois this fall. Javapalooza returns to coffee shops throughout the Great Rivers & Routes region Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, showcasing great brews, a Latte Art Competition and the popular Coffee Connoisseur giveaway. A total of 16 participating coffee shops will serve up a signature Javapalooza…
Collinsville Italian Fest 2025
Everyone is Italian in Collinsville during the annual Italian Fest Sept. 19-20. The festival takes place in Uptown Collinsville and is free to attend. Events include a Grape Stomp Contest, Bocce Ball Tournament, 5K Race, Parade along with free kids activities and live music. More than 30 food and drink vendors will also take part.…
Route 66 Drive In Theater Weekend Double Features
This Weekend's Double Features at Route 66 Drive In Theater! Playing Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20 ● Open captioning is available on Friday nights. ● Gates open at 7:00 PM. Screen 1 (91.3 FM) ● Him (R) - 7:45 PM ● The Conjuring: Last Rites (R) - 9:35 PM Screen 2 (106.3 FM)…
Vitale’s Hideaway Comedy Night
Come out to our Live Comedy show on September 20th! Every third Sat we have 4 new comedians come out and put on an amazing show!
2025 Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival
This event was a chore once upon a time, as Abraham Lincoln knew, and now you will be able to watch men and women alike split logs into beautiful rails. The fierce competition between the contenders will keep you on the edge of your seat. The contest is divided up into four categories: Junior, Team,…
Buzz Bomb Oktoberfest 2025
As we always say, if it's worth doing it's worth over doing so with that in mind we are shutting down the street and throwing an outdoor music festival on Saturday 9/20/2025! It's also September...which means Oktoberfest! We will be serving several German styles and have invited other local breweries to come and bring their…
Monday, September 15, 2025
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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Thursday, September 18, 2025
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September 18, 2025 -Docs September Monthly Summer Cruise-In
Docs September Monthly Summer Cruise-In
The September Monthly Summer Cruise-In at Docs Just Off 66 in Girard is coming right up - Shiny Rides & Soda Fountain Vibes! Join us at Docs Just Off 66 for our monthly Classic Car Cruise-Ins, where vintage rides, great food, and a love for Route 66 come together! Enjoy a fun evening filled with…
Friday, September 19, 2025
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Saturday, September 20, 2025
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September 20, 2025 -2025 Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
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September 20, 2025 -2025 Pontiac Cruise Night Featuring the 2025 Summer Sendoff
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September 20, 2025 -2025 Pontiac Summer Sendoff Featuring Rockin’ at the River, Pontiac Cruise Night, Route 66 Kite Festival & GTOAA Car Cruise!
2025 Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
Welcome to Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market: More than a Market, It's a Movement. Discover the heart and soul of Virden, Illinois, nestled along the iconic Old Route 66. Join us on the Fourth Saturday of the month, 9am-3pm from April to October. In the heart of Virden, the Route 66 Main Street Mingle…
2025 Pontiac Cruise Night Featuring the 2025 Summer Sendoff
The final 2025 Pontiac Cruise Night is on Saturday, September 20th, featuring the 2025 Summer Sendoff at its NEW location in Block 59! Cruise Nights for this year will be featuring our new hosts; Dustin & Donna Cook and the Twizted Machinez Car & Truck Club with the return of JD's DJ Service! The National…
2025 Pontiac Summer Sendoff Featuring Rockin’ at the River, Pontiac Cruise Night, Route 66 Kite Festival & GTOAA Car Cruise!
It's the finale of the Summer Season on Saturday & Sunday, September 20th! As a farewell to the summer season, join the City of Pontiac for live music & entertainment, food, and the final cruise night of the year on Saturday. This event will be held in the Humiston – Riverside Park, with the Pontiac…
Sunday, September 21, 2025
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September 21, 2025 -Candy Foster & The Shades of Blue at The Curve Inn
Candy Foster & The Shades of Blue at The Curve Inn
Join "The Curve" for a special Sunday September 21st performance from Candy Foster & The Shades of Blue as they deliver powerful jazz, smooth blues and unforgettable soul. Tickets are $15 in adv. $20 DOS.