Route 66 Association of Illinois
Where The Road Begins
Friday, May 24, 2024
* 10am – 4pm American Giants Museum Open
* Installation of the Texaco Big Friend Giant – specific time TBD.
* Installation of the Viking Carpet Giant – specific time TBD.
* Bring lawn chairs and watch from across the street at Xenia Park as these giants are installed.
Saturday, May 25, 2024
* 10am-1:00pm American Giants Museum Open.
Sunday, May 26, 2024
* 10am-4pm American Giants Museum Open
* Noon-3pm – Lunch in Xenia Park and the Route 66 Land of the Giants Rest Stop at the American Giants Museum
* Phat Daddy’s BBQ Food Truck – Pulled pork, Brisket, etc. – At Xenia Park, Arch & Vine Streets
* Polen Grilling – Grilled Ribeye and Porkchop Sandwiches & Brats – At Xenia Park, Arch & Vine Streets
* Chubby’s Bar & Grill – Fresh daily hamburgers, Grilled Chicken Sandwiches & More [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063934987998] – 111 SE Vine St, Atlanta, IL
* Country Aire Restaurant – Family Restaurant, Daily Specials, Homemade Pie [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057054326635] – 608 E South St, Atlanta, IL
* Missy’s Sweet Shop – Cookies & Baked Goods [https://www.facebook.com/ThePalmsGrillCafe] – 110 SW Arch Street, Atlanta, Illinois
* 12:30pm – The Man Behind the Giants – A Conversation with Joel Baker – Join Joel in the Route 66 Land of the Giants Rest Stop Area, on the grounds of the AGM, for a Q&A session about all things Giants and the American Giants Museum.
* 2pm — American Giants Museum Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting – Remarks from Joel Baker, American Giants, LLC, along with local dignitaries.