Route 66 Centennial
Events
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Relive the True Mother Road: The Edward’s Trace – Anna Sielaff
Horsefeathers/Wild Hare Cafe 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL, United StatesThe Elkhart Illinois Historical Society invites the public to Relive the True Mother Road: The Edwards Trace, a dinner lecture presented by Anna Sielaff, exploring one of Illinois’ oldest and most historically significant trails. This presentation takes audience members on a journey back in time, to an era when Illinois was not yet a state…
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2026 WeatherTech Berwyn Rt. 66 Car Show
Berwyn Route 66 Ogden Avenue Ogden Ave between Oak Park Ave and Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL, United StatesThe WeatherTech Berwyn Rt. 66 Car Show returns on August 29, 2026. Sponsored by Paisans Pizzeria and Bar. We look forward to having everyone back on the mother road and…
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“Route 66: Main Street of America” Documentary Film by John Paget World Premier in Illinois
Illinois Route 66 IL, United StatesRoute 66: The Main Street of America will premiere as a moving celebration: a cross-country film screening tour down Historic Route 66. Partnering with local entities along the historic highway (Main Street programs, downtown associations, tourism bureaus and chambers of commerce), we’ll screen the film at 40+ events at select drive-ins and historic theaters from Chicago to…
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Route 66: The Main Street of America Documentary At Eagle Theater
Eagle Performing Arts Center 319 N Plum St, Pontiac, IL, United StatesCelebrate the centennial of a truly legendary highway with a special screening of ROUTE 66: THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA—a powerfully moving new feature-length documentary that follows the road, sharing…
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2026 September Small Town Dreamers Market in Farmersville
Farmersville City Park/Farmersville Square 513 Elevator St., Farmersville, IL, United States2026 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…
