Events
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Following a successful Spring Edition in March, the 16th Annual History Comes Alive Summer Edition experience continues in Springfield, Illinois on June 6-August 9, 2025. Join us this summer as we bring history to life with our most talented cast of historical reenactors yet! Experience the thrill of Lincoln’s iconic speeches with reenactments at the… 
In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, The Pharmacy will host a special Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit Bob Waldmire - Nomadic Hippie, gifted artist, and Route 66 icon. Immerse yourself in the legend's creative expressions and awe-inspiring attention to detail, celebrating the nostalgia and culture of Route 66. Springfield native Bob Waldmire was… |
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Visit Springfield is excited to unveil a hidden gem from the past: the Carpenter Park Original Route 66 Pavement. Nestled beside the Sangamon River, this quarter-mile stretch of road has been hidden away, untouched and overgrown, for nearly 90 years. Initially part of the original stretch of Route 66, this segment was only in use… |
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Dates for Levitt AMP Springfield 2025 are set. Starting on Thursday, May 29 - we will be back rocking the block with FREE live music, community and nonstop fun for ten straight weeks through Thursday, July 31, 2025. Get ready for an unforgettable summer! We are thrilled to soon announce the 2025 Levitt AMP Springfield… |
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Celebrate the 4th of July with Grounded and the Curve Inn! FREE Hot dogs and hamburgers, courtesy of the Curve! Grounded plays your favorites from bands like Sheryl Crow, No Doubt, Oasis, RHCP, Creed, Green Day with a few classic hits too! |
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Swamp Rats takes intricate clawhammer banjo and blends it with a driving punk rhythm fronted by gritty & soothing harmonizing vocals. Some have said the music sounds like a type of haunted that makes them happy. Folk with an edge is what most people say about Florida's "Phantom" folk band Swamp Rats. Buzz Bomb Brewing… |
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Bring your lunch and join us to learn about the history of the American Giants and their significance in Route 66 history on Thursday, July 17, from 12:10 to 1:00 p.m. with Bill Thomas, curator of the American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois and the Economic Director of Logan County. Many towns along Route 66… |
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The 50th Annual Chatham Sweet Corn Festival is July 18 & 19, 2025. Featuring Live music, food, vendors and children's activities. Featuring a big favorite, the Illinois Championship Cow Chip Throw. 
Join the fun at a two-day, two-venue event! Rockabilly, Psycho Billy, Honky Tonk, Surf Rock, Punk, Rat Rods, Pin Ups, Vintage and all things Cool! July 18th @ Motorheads: Big Sandy and His Fly Right Boys, Union Ave, Folsom Prison Five. (5pm-10:30pm). July 19th @ The Stadium Smokehouse Bar and Grill: 3 On The Tree,…
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Join the Shoes for a special evening at the ballpark on Friday, July 18, with the Movers for Moms ticket package! This event will not only provide an exciting game, but also support a great cause. $ 35.00 Ticket Package Includes: General Admission Ticket to the game Photo Submission: Share a baby photo and watch…
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Join local Springfield legend Frank Parker for a jazz jam night AND featuring jambalaya (and other food) from A Taste of Seoul! Buzz Bomb now has cocktails and wine in addition to beer too. Show is free and musicians welcome to sit in. Buzz Bomb Brewing offers many ongoing events throughout the year, including Tuesday… |
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Award-winning author Cheryl Eichar Jett tells the tales of women along the 300 miles of Illinois Route 66 in a program entitled Adventurers, Crusaders, and Entrepreneurs: The Women of Illinois Route 66. Hear the fascinating stories of a women-only group of determined young people traveling and camping the length of Route 66, a famous labor…
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Pontiac Cruise Nights are in swing! On Saturday, July 19th, check out the cruise night at its NEW location in Block 59! Cruise Nights for this year will be featuring our new hosts; Dustin & Donna Cook and the Twizted Machinez Car & Truck Club with the return of JD's DJ Service! The National Anthem… |
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Les Dudek, is known in the music world as a Guitar Legend whose contributions have influenced the history of Rock ‘n’ Roll. His highly acclaimed solo albums featured radio hits, “Old Judge Jones”, “City Magic”, “Deja-Vu” and “Ghost Town Parade”. In addition to a successful solo career, his uniquely recognizable guitar style can be heard… |
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Celebrate Girard Festival Days 2025, and this year’s lineup is bursting with fun, flavor, and family-friendly excitement! Join us July 25th through 27th in downtown Girard for three unforgettable days of community spirit, laughter, and summer magic. This year’s theme is Peace, Love, and Festival Days. What’s New & What’s Back by Popular Demand? Watermelon Eating…
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The July Monthly Summer Cruise-In at Docs Just Off 66 in Girard is coming right up - Shiny Rides & Soda Fountain Vibes! Join us at Docs Just Off 66 for our monthly Classic Car Cruise-Ins, where vintage rides, great food, and a love for Route 66 come together! Enjoy a fun evening filled with… |
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Come join us for a full day of family fun on the Carlinville Square, Saturday, July 26, 2025. Hosted by: Carlinville American Legion #544 and Carlinville Rotary Club. 2025 Carlinville Car Show Classes: 1) Stock 1900 - 1959 2) Stock 1960 - 1975 3) Stock 1976 - 1990 4) Stock 1991 - Current 5) Modified…
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The Carlinville Chamber of Commerce is proud to introduce a brand-new summer tradition: Taste of Carlinville — a one-night street festival celebrating local flavor, community connection, and small-town charm after dark. This event marks the grand finale of Carlinville’s most vibrant weekend of the year — Super Summer Weekend — and invites residents and visitors…
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Village of Sherman, Mayor Trevor J. Clatfelter & The Sherman village board of trustees present a Live concert event - The Amp Summer Concert Series Heartache Tonight with Stereo Typical. Tickets are $18 for both performances. Gates open 1 hour before show time. Pre-purchase at https://www.shermanil.org/concerts-events-andamp;-news/concerts/event-tickets/ $18 at the gate BUT why wait in line… |
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The Logan County Fair Association welcomes you to "Illinois' Cleanest and Best County Fair." This year, we are celebrating our 89th Logan County Fair. All of our fair events begin on Sunday, July 27th and continue through Sunday, August 3rd, 2025. Please come join us and enjoy our wide variety of events. 2025 Music Night… |
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Join us for the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Route 66 Park in Staunton, Illinois! Location: Route 66 Park, 127 East Main Street, Staunton, IL Date: Monday, July 28th Time: 2:00 PM Come celebrate the legacy of America’s most iconic highway and the start of an exciting new chapter for our community. The event will… |
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Hey all! The boys are back in town and we have only one night to make up for a lot of lost time! Zack Fedor and The Long Goodbyes are prepping for the release of their 2nd album and have a lot of new grooves to share! Tyler Landess is back in central Illinois after… |
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Get ready for a great weekend of Stars, Cars and great memories with the POWERLIGHT ABE LINCOLN CAR SHOW SPECTACULAR August 1st-2nd at Cherry Hills Church! Lots of NEWS! AIR DEMO- Saints Flight will do a flyover and landing plus the pilots will pick their favorite vehicle for the SAINTS FLIGHT AWARD ! NATIONAL ANTHEM-… 
August 1st and 2nd we'll be celebrating our 75th birthday in style!!! We will be showing Bad Guys 2, we'll have a fireworks show on Aug 2nd, special treats and all kinds of fun!It says a lot about a business to be around for 75 years and we sure are proud to tell people that.…
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Join Downtown Springfield, Inc. (DSI) for an engaging 2-hour, in-person workshop designed for property owners, developers, municipal leaders, and community advocates who want to unlock the potential of historic buildings. Following the workshop, Project 1:1s will take place, allowing attendees to bring project details and receive onsite input. Lunch will be provided, along with time… |
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Anyone who thinks learning is boring clearly hasn’t been to the ALPLM’s Back to School Bash! Join our education team and community partners in Union Square Park on Saturday, August 2, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for a fun filled, hands-on day of games and learning as we get pumped to start the upcoming school year.…
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Pollinators like bees, butterflies, moths, and beetles are crucial to our ecosystem, helping produce nearly a third of the food we eat and sustaining over 80% of flowering plants. Celebrate their importance at the Pollinator Palooza on Saturday, August 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Illinois Art Station in Normal, IL. Hosted…
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Step Back in Time at the Marvel Theatre! Join us Saturday, August 2 at 1:00 PM for an afternoon of history, storytelling, in the cool, nostalgic comfort of Carlinville’s Marvel Theatre. We’re rolling out the red carpet for a FREE screening of the timeless film Young Mr. Lincoln—a stunning black-and-white tribute to the early years… |
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Featuring both kinds of music, Country AND Western...haha just kidding! Folk, Americana, Bluegrass, and sure Country too. Bring your own instruments and let's have a folkin' good time. |
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.