Events
Route 66 Bob Waldmire Art Exhibit at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, Springfield
Route 66: The Road That Takes You Photographic Exhibition by David J. Schwartz
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space 623 E. Adams Street, Springfield
“Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66” Exhibit at Illinois State Museum
Illinois State Museum 502 S. Spring St., Springfield
Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.
Lake Springfield Marina 17 Waters Edge Blvd, Springfield
Week 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…
Route 66: The Road That Takes You Photographic Exhibition by David J. Schwartz
Route 66: The Road That Takes You — Springfield Edition is a photography exhibition by Lakewood, Ohio photographer David J. Schwartz, whose work was selected for the official USPS Route 66 Centennial commemorative stamps. For more than two decades, Schwartz has traveled the length of Route 66, documenting the people, places, and quiet moments that…
“Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66” Exhibit at Illinois State Museum
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum (ISM) invites the public to get their kicks at a new “Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66” exhibit May 23, 2026 - April 4, 2027. The exhibition brings to life the experience of living, working and traveling along U.S. Route 66 during its heyday. The exhibit incorporates the…
Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.
Step aboard Route 66 SUBMERGED, a 45-minute interpretive boat tour on Lake Springfield that reveals a hidden chapter of America’s most iconic highway. Beneath the surface lies a stretch of Springfield’s original Route 66 alignment, submerged when Sugar Creek was dammed in 1933. Guided by local storytellers this immersive journey blends history, nature, and narrative—offering…
Trackside Farmers Market
Come shop local farmers, makers, bakers and growers, support local and historic downtown Lockport every Saturday until September 19th! Where: 133 W. 13th St. Lockport, IL 60441 From: 9Am-1Pm Want to be a vendor? Applications are available on our website www.chistreetmarkets.com (This is the only way to apply for the market! Reach out to [email protected] with…
Trackside Farmers Market
Come shop local farmers, makers, bakers and growers, support local and historic downtown Lockport every Saturday until September 19th! Where: 133 W. 13th St. Lockport, IL 60441 From: 9Am-1Pm Want to be a vendor? Applications are available on our website www.chistreetmarkets.com (This is the only way to apply for the market! Reach out to [email protected] with…
“Route 66: Main Street of America” Documentary Film by John Paget World Premier in Illinois
Route 66: The Main Street of America will premiere as a moving celebration: a cross-country film screening tour down Historic Route 66. Partnering with local entities along the historic highway (Main Street programs, downtown associations, tourism bureaus and chambers of commerce), we’ll screen the film at 40+ events at select drive-ins and historic theaters from Chicago to…
Mount Olive Route 66 Centennial Homecoming
CRUISE INTO HISTORY! Join us September 4–6, 2026, at JC Niemann Park in Mount Olive, IL for the Mount Olive Route 66 Centennial Homecoming! Enjoy three days of live music, carnival rides, vendors, food trucks, a car cruise-in, parade, beer tent, and your chance to WIN $10,000 in our Sunday raffle drawing! Raffle tickets…
Trackside Farmers Market
Come shop local farmers, makers, bakers and growers, support local and historic downtown Lockport every Saturday until September 19th! Where: 133 W. 13th St. Lockport, IL 60441 From: 9Am-1Pm Want to be a vendor? Applications are available on our website www.chistreetmarkets.com (This is the only way to apply for the market! Reach out to [email protected] with…
Monday, August 31, 2026
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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Thursday, September 3, 2026
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Friday, September 4, 2026
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September 4, 2026 -Route 66: Main Steet of America – Old Joliet Prison
Route 66: Main Steet of America – Old Joliet Prison
CALLING ALL ROUTE 66 FANS.... Tickets are on sale... Will we see you at the Old Joliet Prison on September 4th for the Route 66: The Main Street of America documentary screening? Enjoy a self-guided tour of the prison before hand and settle in for the screening and Q&A that follow. See the link below…
Saturday, September 5, 2026
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September 5, 2026 - RecurringDowntown Bloomington Farmers Market
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September 5, 2026 -Fairytale Flea Market at Historic Route 66 Flea Market
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September 5, 2026 -Route 66: The Main Street of America Documentary At Eagle Theater
Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market
Market Day is calling! The Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market is a vibrant, community-centered market that brings together local farmers, artisans, and small businesses in the heart of the city. Held seasonally in historic Downtown Bloomington, the market offers a wide variety of fresh, locally grown produce, homemade baked goods, handcrafted items, and specialty foods—all sourced…
Fairytale Flea Market at Historic Route 66 Flea Market
A bit of Renaissance on Route 66 at Historic Route 66 Flea Market: Returning to the Renaissance for our second year! FREE ENTRY! Come see the Fairy Queen and follow the clues of her Quest to earn your place as a Knight of the Court! The Kingdom of the Broken Crown will also be there…
Route 66: The Main Street of America Documentary At Eagle Theater
Celebrate the centennial of a truly legendary highway with a special screening of ROUTE 66: THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA—a powerfully moving new feature-length documentary that follows the road, sharing unforgettable stories of the people and towns we meet along the way. From unexpected roadside attractions to revitalized main streets, each encounter reveals communities finding…
Sunday, September 6, 2026
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September 6, 2026 -Visionary Violinist Dixon’s Violin Plays The Eagle Theater
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September 6, 2026 -Route 66: Main Street of America at Normal Theater
Visionary Violinist Dixon’s Violin Plays The Eagle Theater
Pontiac, IL: You've never heard violin like this! The world's premier visionary violinist, Dixon's life mission is to inspire people - and he has done so across North America, including giving four TED talks/performances, over ten years at Burning Man, plus radio, TV, and film appearances. Dixon’s Violin continues his HUMANKINDness tour on Sunday, September…
Route 66: Main Street of America at Normal Theater
One hundred years after Route 66 first connected communities across America, a new feature-length documentary invites audiences to discover the people and places keeping its story alive – including Bloomington-Normal and Central Illinois. “ROUTE 66: THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA,” a documentary by award-winning filmmaker John Paget, begins its Roadshow on September 1, 2026, in Chicago,…
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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.