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Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, SpringfieldWeek of Events
Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
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…
Lincoln, Illinois Balloons Over 66 Weekend 2025
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…
Monday, August 18, 2025
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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Thursday, August 21, 2025
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August 21, 2025 -Docs August Monthly Summer Cruise-In
Docs August Monthly Summer Cruise-In
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…
Friday, August 22, 2025
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August 22, 2025 -The Dana Thomas House; How a Logan County Name Became a Legacy
The Dana Thomas House; How a Logan County Name Became a Legacy
The Elkhart Historical Society is delighted to announce the return of the Executive Director of the Dana-Thomas House Foundation, Lee-Ann Burgener. Welcome her to the podium on Friday August 22, 2025, with a presentation on “The Dana Thomas House; How a Logan County Name Became a Legacy”. A captivating speaker, Burgener researches her subjects with…
Saturday, August 23, 2025
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August 23, 2025 -12th Annual Get Your 6.6 on Route 66
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August 23, 2025 -2025 Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
12th Annual Get Your 6.6 on Route 66
Participants can get their kicks on Route 66 in this crowd-favorite 6.6k (4.1-mile) run/walk from Funks Grove to McLean on Saturday, August 23, 2025! Registrants receive a super-soft cotton t-shirt with this year’s unique design, brunch and drink tickets, a commemorative shot glass, and other gifts from sponsors. After the run/walk, there will be a…
2025 Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market
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…
Sunday, August 24, 2025
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