Major Events & Exhibits from North to South
IMPORTANT EVENTS ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 66
Illinois Local with Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Small Business Saturday Holiday Market 2024
Illinois State Fairgrounds 801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL, United StatesJoin Illinois Local and the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway for the fourth annual Illinois Local Small Business Saturday Holiday Market. Support local independent businesses and causes from across the state, and shop small. We can't wait to see everyone on Saturday, November 30th 2024 in the Expo Building at the IL State Fairgrounds in…
Iconic Livingston Santa Statue Dedication
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, United StatesThe McLean County Museum of History will dedicate its largest preservation project yet on Saturday, November 30th at 11:30 a.m. on the Museum Square, adjacent to Rt. 66 in Downtown Bloomington. Join in the dedication of the iconic 14-ft. Livingston Santa statue. Festivities will include music, commemorative event token, recognition of all project contributors; and…
Gemini Giant Homecoming
South Island Park 201 Bridge St., Wilmington, IL, United StatesAfter 60+ years of looking over Route 66 in Wilmington the Gemini Giant is getting ready for his return to town. He's in the last days of his vacation and will be on his way back...and we're going to throw him one heck of a party! The public unveiling of the Gemini Giant will take…
2024 Holiday Open Studio at David Schwartz Photography
David Schwartz Photography 17010 Madison Ave., Lakewood, OH, United StatesPhotographer David Schwartz is excited to invite you to the 2024 Holiday Open Studio! This special 11th annual event showcases over 150 photographs David captured on Route 66 during his 20-year journey, along with stunning Fine Art images of Cleveland. It’s the perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts for those on your holiday list or to…
2024 Christmas in Carlinville
Downtown Carlinville 112 N. Side Square, Carlinville, IL, United StatesFor more than thirty years, the first weekend of December in Carlinville has been a destination for holiday shoppers and festival enthusiasts in search of small-town holiday magic. This year, every location throughout the community will be uniting under one common name in the spirit of community unity- “Christmas in Carlinville.” Christmas in Carlinville will…