Route 66 Centennial
Events
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2026 Main Street Mingle in Virden
Virden on the Square 175 E Jackson, Virden, IL, United StatesMain 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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Sunflower Days Festival at Rader Family Farms
Rader Family Farms 1312 Ropp Road, Normal, United StatesStep into a sea of summer color at Sunflower Days Festival at Rader Family Farms. This daytime celebration invites guests to wander through acres of blooming sunflowers and a vibrant…
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48th Annual Cultural Fest at Miller Park
Miller Park/Miller Park Zoo 1020 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL, United StatesBLOOMINGTON, IL – The 48th Annual Cultural Fest returns to Miller Park in Bloomington on Saturday, August 22, from noon to 6:00 p.m. The free community festival will bring together music, dance, food, community organizations and family activities for an afternoon celebrating the cultural diversity of Bloomington-Normal. With the theme “A Celebration of Diversity,” Cultural Fest features a…
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Lawndale Route 66 Festival/Chicago’s Historic Route 66 Classic Car Show
North Lawndale Ogden Ave 3800 W. Ogden, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Lawndale Route 66 Festival is led by Chicago’s Historic Route 66 Classic Car Show. After 12 successful years, this beloved tradition has grown into something even bigger: the second annual Lawndale Route 66 Festival — presented in partnership with eight incredible community organizations: Chicago's Historic Route 66 Classic Car & Bike Show Lawndale Christian…
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Lincoln, Illinois Balloons Over 66 Weekend 2026
Downtown Lincoln 101 North Chicago St, Lincoln, IL, United StatesThe Balloons Over 66 Weekend in Lincoln, Illinois, is August 28–29, 2026, including hot air balloon flights and night glows for this year's 100th Route 66 anniversary celebration. The festival…
