Events
Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity
Historic Downtown Springfield 117 S 7th Street, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity was invented on a napkin at Celtic Mist Pub on St. Patrick’s Day in 2008. The race route runs through Downtown Springfield, Illinois. We have donated over $2 million since 2008. The race includes beer, corn dog, donut, and ice cream stops along with live music…
Illinois Native Plant Society Central Chapter Native Plant Sale
Illinois State Fairgrounds 801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL, United StatesBe sure to put the annual Central Chapter Native Plant Sale on your calendar-- Saturday, May 11th. We will be back at the Reisch Pavilion (AKA Food-o-Rama) at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. You can expect the area's largest native plant sale in both diversity and quantity! A great selection of native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous…
Litchfield Pickers Market – May 2024
Downtown Litchfield 400 North State Street, Litchfield, ILThe 2024 Litchfield Pickers Market returns on the second Sunday of each month, May to October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 2024 Dates: May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September…
Grand Re-opening of Shea’s Gas Station on Route 66
Shea’s Gas Station and Museum 2075 N. Peoria Road, Springfield, IL, United StatesSpringfield, IL - Experience the revival of a nostalgic piece of history along Route 66 in Springfield! Shea's Gas Station Museum, once a Texaco and later Marathon gas station from 1946-1982, was transformed into a world-renowned museum by owners Bill and Helen Shea in 1995. After closing in 2013, we are thrilled to announce its…
American Giants Museum Grand Opening Events on Memorial Day Weekend
American Giants Museum 100 NW Arch Street, Atlanta, IL, United StatesFeatured activities on Friday, May 24, include the arrival and installation of a 24' tall Texaco Big Friend giant, one of only six remaining from the original 300 produced by International Fiberglass Company in the mid 1960s. The Texaco Big Friend will be placed on the west side of the American Giants Museum, directly next…
MAJOR EVENTS ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 66
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Event postings are limited to events held in Route 66 communities in Illinois, and are a benefit to members of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway.