2024 Junk in the Trunk Gardner

124 Depot St., Gardner 124 Depot St., Gardner, IL, United States

7 Outdoor Markets in Gardner Every 1st Sunday in Gardner from May 5th until Nov. 3rd. Sale runs 9AM-3PM. Free admission for shoppers. Vendor setup 8AM. $15 vendor fee donated to not-for-profit organizations. Space available the day of the event. No reservation needed. Vendor rules are on Facebook. Events managed by George Bennett, morrissale@yahoo.com 0r […]

Route 66 Celebration

Lincoln Library 326 S 7th St, Springfield, IL, United States

Lincoln Library Lecture Series Join us as we celebrate the Mother Road with Dwight Cannon, president of the Route 66 Association of Illinois. He'll share stories and lore about our part of the road, and the part that Central Illinois played in the legendary trips from Chicago to LA.

Gemini Giant Homecoming

Wilmington IL, United States

The public unveiling of the Gemini Giant will take place on Saturday, November 30th. The unveiling party will feature an appearance by The Route 66 Band, throwback diner fare from the folks at The Route 66 Mobile Diner and Route 66 Memorabilia onsite from The First Hundred Miles and Heritage Corridor Destinations. You’ll find plenty […]

First Friday

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

First Friday is an event held each month on, you guessed it, the First Friday of the month from 5 PM - 8 PM! First Friday is an opportunity to shop late at local participating businesses, see what's new in the local galleries, and cap it all off with a bite to eat and some […]

Route 66 Association of Illinois Winter Meeting – Pontiac

Pontiac City Hall Annex 115 W Howard, Pontiac, IL, United States

Join us to witness our Route 66 "passion in action" at our quarterly meetings! Meeting is at the Pontiac City Hall, 115 West Howard St., Pontiac, IL. 61764. Board Meeting at 10, break for lunch at Noon, General Meeting, open to the public, at 1:00. We should be out by 3.

Route 66 Association of Illinois Spring Meeting – Springfield

Join us to witness our Route 66 "passion in action" at our quarterly meetings! Meeting will be held in Springfield, IL. Watch for further information regarding location specifics. Board Meeting at 10, break for lunch at Noon, General Meeting, open to the public, at 1:15. We should be out by 3.