Events
Week of Events
Javapalooza
Take 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. Javapalooza celebrates the bean and the people who create that beautiful, and delightful coffee experience. Get ready to take part and discover your new coffee…
26th Conference on Illinois History
The 26th Conference on Illinois History is an annual conference hosted by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, highlighting the research of any aspect of Illinois’s history, culture, politics, geography, or archaeology. Full details of the Conference, including schedule of speakers/topics for panels, information on the luncheon keynote speakers, and links for discounted room…
Wizarding Weekend at Litchfield Skyview Drive-In
Come join us October 4-5 at the Rt 66 Skyview Drive-In for our Wizarding Weekend! We will be having a Harry Potter weekend where we'll be showing Harry Potter 5-8 over the weekend (Friday night will be Order of the Phoenix followed by Half Blood Prince and then Saturday will be Deathly Hallows 1 followed…
2024 Sugar Creek Arts Festival
The 41st Annual Sugar Creek Arts Festival, presented by McLean County Arts Center, will be in Uptown Normal on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6 in beautiful Uptown Normal, from 9 AM to 4 PM. The Sugar Creek Arts Festival is a juried show of fine art and fine craft featuring 130 exhibitors from…
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…
Apple Barn 1st Annual Fall Festival
Apple Barn 1st Annual Fall Festival
The Apple Barn 1st Annual Fall Festival will be held Saturday, October 5th, from 9am - 5pm in Chatham. Featuring live music, food vendors, kids area, seasonal products and fun for everyone.
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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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.