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. Immerse yourself in the legend's creative expressions and awe-inspiring attention to detail, celebrating the nostalgia and culture of Route 66. Springfield native Bob Waldmire was…
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 66 Centennial commemorative stamps. For more than two decades, Schwartz has traveled the length of Route 66, documenting the people, places, and quiet moments that…
“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 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…
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 Music-Food We are located just a couple minutes off of I-55, exit 72, on Farmersville’s charming square. You will find us on Elevator St right…
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 by Poes catering and more - FREE ENTRY FOR THE PRESHOW 7pm to 10pm - Captain Geech live music performance on Stage at the AMP…
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…