Events
Lincoln, Illinois Balloons Over 66 Weekend 2024
Downtown Lincoln 101 North Chicago St, Lincoln, IL, United StatesLincoln has had a long history with Hot Air Ballooning beginning with the Art and Balloon Festival that began in 1988. Later the Balloon Festival was separated from the Art Festival and continued on until 2017. In 2019, Balloons Over 66 began. As with the Art and Balloon Festival, balloon pilots travel from around the…
2nd Annual Route 66 Alien Chase Run/Walk
Pink Elephant Antique Mall 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL, United StatesChase the alien through Livingston, IL and along Old route 66. Terrain will be city and rural roads/frontage rd. part of the Route 66 UFO Festival. There are hills. A portion of the proceeds will go to Kellsie's Hope Foundation. 8am Registration | 9am Start 908 Veterans Mem Dr, Livingston IL 62058 at The Pink…
2024 WeatherTech Berwyn Route 66 Car Show
Berwyn Route 66 Ogden Avenue Ogden Ave between Oak Park Ave and Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL, United StatesTake in a beautiful, family-friendly day on our stretch of the Mother Road. Invite co-workers, friends and family for a world class event on Sat, Aug 24, 2024 from 7AM-4PM on Berwyn’s Historic Route 66! Berwyn has always been a great Route 66 town with a thriving, dynamic and fast-growing community at its heart. The…
2024 Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival (SOB Festival)
Inn at 835 835 S. 2nd St., Springfield, IL, United StatesOn Saturday, Aug. 31, the Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival, comically known as the SOB Fest, returns for its 14th year. This year is on pace for record attendance and record brewery participation with over 60 breweries confirmed, including 19 that are new to the festival. In 2024, the Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival is…
Javapalooza
Edwardsville, Litchfield, Staunton, Granite City IL, United StatesTake your sweet time to savor the smells, revel in the flavors – and immerse yourself in the rich and vibrant coffee culture of the Great Rivers and Routes region.…
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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.