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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… 
The Annual Route 66 Gingerbread House Contest, Sponsored & Hosted by the Atlanta Public Museum during their Christmas in July event, will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025 – Sunday, June 29, 2025, with the entries remaining on display for visitors to view from June 30, 2025 - July 31, 2025. Gingerbread Artists of all…
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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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Beginning in 1967, Vanilla Fudge rocked the world with a new sound, influencing a generation of musicians and creating a legion of loyal fans. With 3 of the original members (Mark Stein, Vince Martell and Carmine Appice) along with Pete Bremy touring, this promises to be a night of psychedelic symphonic rock featuring all the… |
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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-… |
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The Illinois State Fair returns for 2025, August 7 - 17, with an all star concert lineup and the return of a new Route 66 presence. Grandstand acts include Black Crowes, Megan Moroney, Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg, Brad Paisley, Chainsmokers, Def Leppard, Turnpike Troubadours. Gate 2 of the Illinois State Fair is home to the… |
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The Small Town Dreamers Market was founded in 2020 by Cassie & Brad Rovey, of The Rooted Home. "We were in the midst of renovations of the Opera House to make way for the storefront. During this time I began my business with a Facebook Live Sale and it went over better than expected. Since…
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The Springfield Legends Classic is back at Robin Roberts Stadium on Saturday, August 9th 2025! Former Chicago Cub and Former STL Cardinal AND other former MLB All-Stars! VIP Meet & Greets are available which grants access to ALL the legends in attendance, on both teams, and you'll be able to get autographs, and take photos!… |
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Pontiac Cruise Nights are in swing! On Saturday, August 16th, 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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The August 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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Lincoln 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… |
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Welcome to Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market: More than a Market, It's a Movement. Discover the heart and soul of Virden, Illinois, nestled along the iconic Old Route 66. Join us on the Fourth Saturday of the month, 9am-3pm from April to October. In the heart of Virden, the Route 66 Main Street Mingle… |
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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.