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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… |
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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… |
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Market 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… 
Come shop local farmers, makers, bakers and growers, support local and historic downtown Lockport every Saturday until September 19th! Where: 133 W. 13th St. Lockport, IL 60441 From: 9Am-1Pm Want to be a vendor? Applications are available on our website www.chistreetmarkets.com (This is the only way to apply for the market! Reach out to [email protected] with…
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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… |
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Get your kicks on Route 66 with an awesome movie about the Mother Road From the mind of John Paget, come out to the Drive-In to see "Route 66 The Main Street of America" a chronicle depicting and showcasing Route 66. From their website: Route 66: The Main Street of America will premiere as a… |
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Market 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 seasonally in historic Downtown Bloomington, the market offers a wide variety of fresh, locally grown produce, homemade baked goods, handcrafted items, and specialty foods—all sourced…
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2026 Small Town Dreamers Market on the Square in Farmersville, IL Hosted by @shoptherootedhome “Let’s root for each other & watch each other grow.” 2026 Dates September 12th 9am-1pm Vendors-Live…
Come shop local farmers, makers, bakers and growers, support local and historic downtown Lockport every Saturday until September 19th! Where: 133 W. 13th St. Lockport, IL 60441 From: 9Am-1Pm Want to be a vendor? Applications are available on our website www.chistreetmarkets.com (This is the only way to apply for the market! Reach out to [email protected] with… |
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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… |
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Red, White, and Blue-Hundred Fifty Years! Welcome to Dwight Harvest Days, where we're combining our usual start-of-Fall fun with a special celebration of 250 years since the United States declared its independence. Join us September 17-20, 2026, for a weekend filled with carnival rides, a Basset Waddle, live entertainment, and plenty of patriotic fun in… |
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Important Update: Unfortunately, the Centennial Plaza grand opening for Friday, September 18, has been cancelled. The City of Pontiac apologizes for the inconvenience and to everyone who was planning to… |
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Bicycle Illinois is excited to introduce the Route 66 Ride, a new week-long cycling tour traveling from the St. Louis area to Chicagoland along the legendary Old Route 66. This tour is still in development, and registration is not yet open, but riders are encouraged to stay tuned for updates as plans continue to progress.…
Market 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 seasonally in historic Downtown Bloomington, the market offers a wide variety of fresh, locally grown produce, homemade baked goods, handcrafted items, and specialty foods—all sourced…
Come shop local farmers, makers, bakers and growers, support local and historic downtown Lockport every Saturday until September 19th! Where: 133 W. 13th St. Lockport, IL 60441 From: 9Am-1Pm Want to be a vendor? Applications are available on our website www.chistreetmarkets.com (This is the only way to apply for the market! Reach out to [email protected] with…
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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… |
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This is going to be one for the books! Motorheads proud to be included in the 100 year celebration of the Route 66 Mother Road Festival! We’ll be headlining the Pre-Fest to kick off the festivities!!! Richrath Project REO plays the music of REO, Honoring the legendary Gary Richrath! Opening band, Union Avenue is a… |
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The Edwardsville Art Fair is an annual 3 day outdoor juried arts celebration presenting the work of approximately 100 talented local, regional, national, and international artists; local performing arts; live art demonstrations; children’s art gallery; and food and drink vendors. Located in beautiful historic City Park in Edwardsville, Illinois, 25 minutes from St. Louis, Missouri,…
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Come on out each Fourth Friday in Gillespie! September 25th will continue the series with another street fair on Chestnut St. between Macoupin & Montgomery. The Lions Club will be selling food on Chestnut, Diskey the Wonder Dog will perform at UCB, and Lumpy’s will have live music. Gillespie downtown will also be open later.…
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Market 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 seasonally in historic Downtown Bloomington, the market offers a wide variety of fresh, locally grown produce, homemade baked goods, handcrafted items, and specialty foods—all sourced… |
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OCTOBER 2nd - OCTOBER 31st Fridays & Saturdays Only AREA 66 HAUNTED SCHOOL HAUNTS HOSTED BY: THE PINK ELEPHANT ANTIQUE MALL EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT 7PM - 11PM | $20.00 -PHOTO OPS -MERCH -FREE PARKING TICKETS: area66hauntedschool.fearticket.com Dare to enter the spookiest school in town! Area 66 Haunted School brings chills, thrills, and hair-raising…
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BLOOMINGTON, IL — Local artist galleries and studios will host a free Children’s Art Scavenger Hunt during Downtown Bloomington’s First Friday celebration on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Designed for children ages 4 through junior high, the event encourages young participants to explore participating downtown galleries and match specific art forms…
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BLOOMINGTON-A Witches and Wizards Night Out: Witches and Wizards Night Out will take place from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in Historic Downtown Bloomington, IL DANCING DOWN… Old Route 66. Guests, (Young & Old) are asked to dress up in their best witches and wizards costumes for our fourth annual family-friendly event. A dance and… |
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Market 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 seasonally in historic Downtown Bloomington, the market offers a wide variety of fresh, locally grown produce, homemade baked goods, handcrafted items, and specialty foods—all sourced… |
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