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2025 Illinois State Fair
Illinois State Fairgrounds 801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL, United StatesThe Illinois State Fair returns for 2025, August 7 - 17, with an all star concert lineup and the return of a new Route 66 presence. Grandstand Events (Gates open…
2025 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe 24th Annual Route 66 Mother Road Festival is September 26-28, 2025. 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. REGISTER HERE – SAVE YOUR SPOT! Early Bird Registration fee is…
Tenth Annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference
Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, United StatesThe Tenth Annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference will be held Thursday – Saturday, October 9-11, 2025, in Joliet, Illinois, with the theme “Road to the Centennial.” The main conference activities will take place at the Joliet Area Historical Museum (JAHM) on Route 66. The keynote speaker is Rhys Martin, author and photographer from…
Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Announces Statewide Conference & Epic Route 66 Centennial Celebration
Route 66 Motorheads Bar-Grill-Museum 600 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway is thrilled to announce its Statewide Conference and Centennial Celebration taking place on November 11, 2026, at Motorheads in Springfield, Illinois. This momentous event marks the 100th anniversary of the iconic Route 66 and invites enthusiasts, roadies, Byway members, and non-members to join in a full day of education,…