Route 66 Centennial
Events for September 12, 2026
Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, The Pharmacy will host a special Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit Bob Waldmire - Nomadic Hippie, gifted artist, and Route 66 icon.…
Route 66: The Road That Takes You Photographic Exhibition by David J. Schwartz
Route 66: The Road That Takes You — Springfield Edition is a photography exhibition by Lakewood, Ohio photographer David J. Schwartz, whose work was selected for the official USPS Route…
“Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66” Exhibit at Illinois State Museum
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum (ISM) invites the public to get their kicks at a new “Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66” exhibit May 23, 2026 - April…
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…
2026 September Small Town Dreamers Market in Farmersville
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…
Route 66 100th Birthday Celebration at Sherman Village Park Amphitheater
September 12, 2026. 4pm to 7pm - Route 66 PreShow Family Fun . . Route 66 Cruise-in Car Show-Display. Face painting, temporary tattoo artists, balloon artists, ice cream truck, food…
Route 66 100th Birthday Celebration with Captain Geech & The Shrimp Shack Shooters
September 12, 2026, 4pm to 7pm - Route 66 PreShow Family Fun . . Route 66 Cruise-in Car Show-Display. Face painting, temporary tattoo artists, balloon artists, ice cream truck, food by Poes catering and more - FREE ENTRY FOR THE PRESHOW 7pm to 10pm - Captain Geech live music performance on Stage at the AMP…