Events
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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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2026 Berwyn Rt.66 Car Show
Berwyn Route 66 Ogden Avenue Ogden Ave between Oak Park Ave and Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL, United StatesThe Berwyn Rt.66 Car Show returns on August 29, 2026. Construction along Ogden Avenue is expected to be completed in time for the annual car show. We look forward to…
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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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Bicycle Illinois Route 66 Ride
Illinois Route 66 IL, United StatesBicycle Illinois is excited to introduce the Route 66 Ride, a new week-long cycling tour traveling from the St. Louis area to Chicagoland along the legendary Old Route 66. This tour is still in development, and registration is not yet open, but riders are encouraged to stay tuned for updates as plans continue to progress.…
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2026 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
Downtown Springfield #1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe 25th Annual Route 66 Mother Road Festival is September 25-27, 2026. The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for…
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.