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Colorado Byway National Byways Symposium
Byway Leaders, Byway State Coordinators, Byway Consultants - All are invited to attend the Colorado Byway Symposium, May 1-4, 2024. Registration is limited to 200 participants. Deadline to register is April 10. Link to registration and information: https://www.colorado-byways-symposium-2024.com/ Byways Symposium Highlights: Byway delegation from Japan and its Colorado Byways relationship Presentations on: Placemaking; Partnerships; Protection; Promotion Byway Awards…
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2024 Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival
This two-day festival, May 4th & 5th, is all about family fun on the most famous two-lane highway in America - Route 66. Sponsored by the fourteen communities which make up the 100-mile linear museum from Joliet to Bloomington, the annual festival invites everyone to experience the good life in the slow lane. Each community…
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Landmarks Illinois 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois Presentation
Landmarks Illinois 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois Presentation
Join Landmarks Illinois on Tuesday, May 7th at Noon CDT, for a virtual public presentation of the 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. Bonnie McDonald, Landmarks Illinois President & CEO, will lead a virtual press conference on this year's top threatened historic and/or culturally significant sites across the state. Members of the public and…
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Grand Opening Joliet Railroad Museum
Grand Opening Joliet Railroad Museum
Join us for the grand opening of our newest museum - The Joliet Railroad Museum at Gateway Transportation Center, 90 E. Jefferson Street in Joliet. The Railroad Museum is a former circa 1913 interlocking signal tower, known locally as Union Depot Tower, that was preserved and incorporated into the new Gateway Center Train Station. The…
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Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity
Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity
The 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 Native Plant Society Central Chapter Native Plant Sale
Be 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…
2nd Annual Spring Vendor Market at Pink Elephant Antique Mall
2nd Annual Spring Vendor Market at Pink Elephant Antique Mall
Join us in the sideyard for our Annual Spring Vendor Market. There will be a variety of vendors selling diverse items such as antiques, collectibles, handmade items, art, plants, jewelry, flea market finds, blacksmiths, new and old items, and much more. You won’t want to miss the fun. Be sure to go inside and look…
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Litchfield Pickers Market – May 2024
Litchfield Pickers Market – May 2024
The 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 8 and October 13. Downtown Litchfield- 400 N. State St. (Intersection of Route 16/Union Avenue and State Street) Are you a fan of vintage items,…
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Grand Re-opening of Shea’s Gas Station on Route 66
Grand Re-opening of Shea’s Gas Station on Route 66
Springfield, 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…
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American Giants Museum Grand Opening Events on Memorial Day Weekend
Featured 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…
Schools Out Party & Picklefest at Skyview Drive-In
May 24th & 25th "Schools Out Party" - Bubbles, Hula Hoops, and more! It is going to be a party at the Skyview Drive-In all weekend long! The Garfield Movie will be playing with 2 very special events for the next 2 weeks! This week (May 24-25) we will be playing The Garfield Movie with…
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American Giants Museum Grand Opening
American Giants Museum Grand Opening
Join us for the Grand Opening of the American Giants Museum on Sunday, May 26th at 2pm in downtown Atlanta, Illinois. The Memorial Day weekend will kick off two days before on Friday, May 24th, with the erection of two more giants and the public are welcome to come watch the event! Sunday will be…
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2024 Irish Days Celebration in Farmersville
The 113th Annual Irish Days Celebration is Farmersville's Annual Town Celebration festival in Farmersville Park, May 30th - June 1st, 2024. The event is produced by the Irish Days Association in conjunction with the Village of Farmersville.
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First Annual Hamel Illinois Route 66 Car and Bike Show
First Annual Hamel Illinois Route 66 Car and Bike Show
Welcome to the first annual Hamel Illinois Route 66 Car and Bike Show! Join us on June 1st for a day of incredible cars, music, great local food vendors, 50-50 drawing and a display by our title sponsor, Gateway Bronco. The show will be limited to 50 car entries and 25 motorcycle entries on a…
2024 Carlinville Market Days
2024 Carlinville Market Days
Come shop on Carlinville Market Days every first Saturday of the month April - November! Locally-made goods, crafts, antiques, vintage and new clothing, jewelry, tools, home décor, baked goods, produce, and more are all on sale at this small business market- come down to Carlinville's downtown square and take a stroll among the vendors! The…
Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
In the heart of Virden, the Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market brings the community together to create, shop, and explore downtown. Peruse a bustling market featuring diverse vendors- from charming thrift stores to unique furniture boutiques, captivating bookshops to enchanting crystal stores- each booth is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. Engage with…
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Champagne British Car Show at David Davis Mansion
Champagne British Car Show at David Davis Mansion
Over 100 vehicles of all makes, models, and years manufactured in the United Kingdom are the focus of this popular summer event at the David Davis Mansion, co-sponsored by the Illinois Flat Land British Car Club. Visitors will enjoy live music and concessions on the mansion lawn while wandering through endless rows of cars, including…
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