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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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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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Old Canal Days in Lockport
Old Canal Days in Lockport
Thousands of Lockport residents and visitors celebrate the I&M Canal and its contributions to the city. The festival will feature a parade, carnival, beer tent, live entertainment, artisan market, Bingo, food trucks, wine tent and more.
Get Your Kicks on 6/6 – Special Screening of Remastered Route 66 Film and Live Q&A Event
Get Your Kicks on 6/6 – Special Screening of Remastered Route 66 Film and Live Q&A Event
The Road Ahead Partnership is thrilled to present a special film screening event featuring an announcement from John Paget about his new Centennial Route 66 film, and the premiere of a newly remastered HD version of the acclaimed documentary Route 66: An American Odyssey. This free online event will take place on June 6th, 2024,…
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Country Classic Cars 2nd Annual Summer Classic Car Show
Country Classic Cars 2nd Annual Summer Classic Car Show
Who is ready for the Summer 2024 car show season?!?!! We will have music, food and some new additions this year. Mark your calendars and keep watching our posts for more! All registered vehicles will receive a free dash plaque and a Country Classic Cars decal. Check the website for details on the upcoming Country…
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Litchfield Pickers Market – June 2024
Litchfield Pickers Market – June 2024
The 2024 Litchfield Pickers Market returns on the second Sunday of each month, May to October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 2024 Remaining Dates: 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, antiques,…
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4th Annual Cars & Guitars on Route 66
4th Annual Cars & Guitars on Route 66
The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 is gonna REV'M UP & ROCK ON during the 4th annual CARS & GUITARS on Route 66! The event is being held at a new location - the Joliet Junior College City Center Parking Lot, 235 N. Chicago St. Cars & Guitars on Route 66! SPONSORED…
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Rockin’ at the River Concert Series – Brass from the Past
Rockin’ at the River Concert Series – Brass from the Past
Please join us for the first concert of the 2024 season on Thursday, June 13th, for the City of Pontiac’s Rockin’ at the River concert series! This concert will take place at the Humiston – Riverside Bandshell from 7PM – 9PM. We will be featuring the Chicago-based cover band, Brass from the Past – a…
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2024 Logan County Route 66 Garage Sale Days
Route 66 Garage Sale Days! June 14-15-16, 2024 This is one of our biggest years to date! With over 100 individual sales plus many vendor/booth sites. This will be a very exciting weekend in Logan County, as garage sales will be open around every corner. Be sure to check out our Facebook Page to check out individual sales and what they…
Great American Road Trip 2.0 Final Show
Great American Road Trip 2.0 Final Show
The final show at the Rialto Square Theatre will be a special celebration, featuring breakfast and coffee while you listen to the live broadcast. Attendees can also browse and purchase various Route 66 memorabilia and an exclusive Great American Road Trip shirt! Don’t miss this chance to experience the charm and nostalgia of Route 66…
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ALPLM to Celebrate Juneteenth by Displaying Emancipation Proclamation
SPRINGFIELD – A copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln himself will go on display this month at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum as America celebrates two holidays dedicated to freedom: Juneteenth and Independence Day. The proclamation will be displayed at the ALPLM’s library building, where there is no charge for…
Pontiac Historic Home Tours
Pontiac Historic Home Tours
Pontiac's Historic Homes are now open for tours for 2024! Every third Saturday of the month, visit the Jones' Home (314 E Madison St), the Yost Home (298 W Water St), or the Strevell Home (401 W Livingston St) to view their history & antique interior during the open house tours from 1 - 3PM.…
Cruise into Pontiac featuring the Taste of Pontiac & All Things Local
Cruise into Pontiac featuring the Taste of Pontiac & All Things Local
Join us in Downtown Pontiac to cruise around the courthouse square to view vintage cars, enjoy a bite from one of our local restaurants, and more! June 15, 2024, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM!
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Pollinator Week Project Wingspan Volunteer Certification – Virtual Event
Pollinator Week Project Wingspan Volunteer Certification – Virtual Event
Pollinator Week is June 17-23! Project Wingspan Illinois has a call to action to help pollinators. You can make a big difference! Here’s the info: Volunteer to scout native wildflowers and collect native wildflower seeds at a local prairie with Project Wingspan. Illinois has over 30 native wildflower seed collection teams throughout the state. These teams collect from a list of…
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Visit Springfield Unveils Leland Building Plaque Recognizing Location of Horseshoe Sandwich Creation
Visit Springfield Unveils Leland Building Plaque Recognizing Location of Horseshoe Sandwich Creation
Visit Springfield is set to unveil a commemorative plaque recognizing the historic Leland Building at the corner of 6th Street and Capitol Avenue in Springfield as the place where the original Springfield Horseshoe Sandwich was created. In partnership with the Illinois Commerce Commission, the agency that currently occupies the historic building, a plaque telling of…
Cruise-In to Docs on June 20th
Cruise-In to Docs on June 20th
PRAY FOR NO RAIN! Hoping this is the first cruise of the summer! Join us for live music from the Beige Desperados, food, ice cream, giveaways and more!! Docs Just Off 66 in Girard features Old-fashioned Soda Fountain with restaurant, full bar and gaming.
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Funk Farms Celebration of 200 Years
Funk Farms Celebration of 200 Years
Join us for our 200th-anniversary kick-off event, as we invite the public for a fun-filled day at the farm. This educational and inspirational day will be fun for the whole family. There will be many opportunities to learn about the progress that has been made over the last two centuries to get food on our…
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Illinois Game Con 2024
Illinois Game Con 2024
Illinois’ Biggest Game Con in Bloomington, IL! Hundreds of Tables of Video Games, Consoles, Trading Cards, Electric & Board Games. Enjoy Events, Tournaments, Special Guests and Regional Artists. Huge Retro Game Room with 50+ Vintage Free-Play Consoles and VR! Check us out at illinoisgamecon.com Illinois Game Con is the state's biggest annual Trading Card and…
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4th Annual Cars & Guitars on Route 66
4th Annual Cars & Guitars on Route 66
The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 is gonna REV'M UP & ROCK ON during the 4th annual CARS & GUITARS on Route 66! The event is being held at a new location - the Joliet Junior College City Center Parking Lot, 235 N. Chicago St. Cars & Guitars on Route 66! SPONSORED…
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Route History Virtual Reality Experience Comes to Bloomington
Route History Virtual Reality Experience Comes to Bloomington
The Bloomington-Normal Black History Project in partnership with Route History of Springfield will present to the community a Virtual Reality experience that tours historical African American sites and shares stories of the past along Route 66. During the virtual experience, visitors will learn about Black people, businesses, and events along Route 66 in the cities…
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