Lunch provided free, but you must RSVP

Door Prizes and Bingo!

 
RSVP is REQUIRED no later than July 31, 2022

Celebrate hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies- the vital pollinators for countless varieties of plant life in Funks Grove! Enjoy entertainment, education, food, and fun! Vern Kleen will return to conduct hummingbird trapping, banding, and releasing. The Honey House will be buzzing with bee excitement. Seminars will feature native plants, attracting hummingbirds to your yard, and other […]

Come walk through more than 4 acres of brilliantly colored sunflowers during our 3rd Annual Sunflower Days Festival at Rader Family Farms. You do not want to miss these special weekends. There will be a variety of sunflowers in different colors, shapes and sizes and a field of zinnias, too. Bloom where you are planted! […]

Every Saturday from 7:00 – 11:00 June – August, 8:00 – 12:00 September – October.

Have fun as the class explores ways to spark memories and discover an easy way to begin recording life experiences. She will use excerpts from her book, Arranging a Dream: A Memoir, as examples of life storytelling. Her “feel-good” memoir chronicles the first year she and her husband took a chance and purchased a floral […]

The 3rd Saturday Howard Street Vintage Market is an outdoor market located at Pop’s Pop Up (517 W. Howard St.) and the surrounding businesses. The market features a variety of unique and one-of-a-kind items as well as food vendors and activities. Admission to the market is free for shoppers. Vendors are charged a $15 fee […]

Over 35 beautiful hot air balloons will grace the skies once again in Lincoln, IL Aug 26-28, 2022! Enjoy the art festival, BBQ competition, dock dogs, music, and more in the downtown area as well. Mark your calendars now for this event!

The Elkhart Historical Society is pleased to announce that Eric Snodgrass, who is a Science Fellow, Principal Atmospheric Scientist for Nutrien Ag Solutions, will be the featured speaker for their August 26, 2022 dinner lecture. Horsefeather’s Wild Hare Café, 104 Gov. Oglesby Street, is the location of the dinner lecture. Reservations are required and must […]

  Register by July 15th for a $5 discount! This annual 6.6k (4.1-mile) run/walk is organized by a small group of volunteers to raise funds for the community of McLean, with the primary goal of attracting tourists traveling Route 66 and, consequently, bringing more business, life, and activity into the small town. Past run/walk events […]

Every Saturday from 7:00 – 11:00 June – August, 8:00 – 12:00 September – October.

The 30th Annual WeatherTech® Rt 66 Car Show sponsored by Paisans Pizzeria & Bar will be held on Ogden Avenue in Berwyn. Berwyn has always been a great Route 66 town with a thriving, dynamic and fast-growing community at its heart. The Route 66 Car Show is the area's best and biggest car show, attracting more than 30,000 […]

Caitlin Abrams, known as @manicpixiemom on the popular TikTok social media app, believes that each epitaph tells a unique story, whether it be drama, comedy, tragedy, or all of the above. Her grave cleaning allows the stories she uncovers to be preserved for future generations. She has amassed over 2 million followers and 30 million […]

Every Saturday from 7:00 – 11:00 June – August, 8:00 – 12:00 September – October.

Nestled less than one mile from Interstate 55 and historic Route 66 in Lexington, is Castle Gardens, a truly unique estate. Castle Gardens features the nationally recognized David Hyatt Van Dolah house, a MTC 36-passenger train, and a locally restored Allan Herschell 36-horse carousel. With professional ease and enthusiasm, the Wrights will take you on […]

Every Saturday from 7:00 – 11:00 June – August, 8:00 – 12:00 September – October.

Join Mid State Cruisers for a Cruise-In at the David Davis Mansion. Antique, classic, new cars, trucks, and motorcycles..ALL are welcome!

You are invited you to Atlanta's last cruise-in of the year, our "Never Forget" Cruise-in this Sunday, September 11. All money raised will be donated to Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The mission of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller who laid down his life to […]

Held at Postville Courthouse and Postville Park in Lincoln, IL

Every Saturday from 7:00 – 11:00 June – August, 8:00 – 12:00 September – October.

The 3rd Saturday Howard Street Vintage Market is an outdoor market located at Pop’s Pop Up (517 W. Howard St.) and the surrounding businesses. The market features a variety of unique and one-of-a-kind items as well as food vendors and activities. Admission to the market is free for shoppers. Vendors are charged a $15 fee […]

Join us for the Inaugural Walter Bratcher Memorial Car Show!

Join us September 18, 2022 Sign yourself and even your dog up for the 5k Walk/Run for $25 and get family, friends and neighbors to pledge for you. Bring the kids for fun kid’s activities like face painting, rock painting and so much more in our Kid Activities area. When you’re done with your walk, […]

The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for another year, rolling into historic downtown Springfield. Admission is FREE for spectators.

Every Saturday from 7:00 – 11:00 June – August, 8:00 – 12:00 September – October.

Join us for a taste of some amazing wines in the beautiful setting of Castle Gardens. Wine Tasting will be provided by Beyond Normal. You can purchase a glass or buy a bottle of a lovely boutique wine. Tasting will be done in the Carousel Barn which is nicely air conditioned. Tour the lovely gardens […]

Every Saturday from 7:00 – 11:00 June – August, 8:00 – 12:00 September – October.

Every Saturday from 7:00 – 11:00 June – August, 8:00 – 12:00 September – October.

Route 66 Corner Garage Antiques & Collectibles is hosting a flea market. They will also have food vendor Nic Bay there with his awesome corn dogs. Come on out and grab some food and great deals. They are located at 1211 5th Street in Lincoln.

In Uptown Normal Saturday, October 8th, and Sunday, October 9th, 2022, from 9 AM to 4 PM., the Sugar Creek Arts Festival is a free community event featuring more than 100 locally and nationally acclaimed artists, two live music stages, food trucks, and much more! The festival was first held in 1983 by the Town […]

Every Saturday from 7:00 – 11:00 June – August, 8:00 – 12:00 September – October.

The 3rd Saturday Howard Street Vintage Market is an outdoor market located at Pop’s Pop Up (517 W. Howard St.) and the surrounding businesses. The market features a variety of unique and one-of-a-kind items as well as food vendors and activities. Admission to the market is free for shoppers. Vendors are charged a $15 fee […]

Every Saturday from 7:00 – 11:00 June – August, 8:00 – 12:00 September – October.

The public is invited to attend a free program presented by Bill Kemp of the McLean County Museum of History titled, "Wooden Grain Elevators and Their Legacy: A Case-Study” using JH Hawes Grain Elevator as the focus of Atlanta’s agricultural and architectural history at 2PM on October 23 at Missy’s Sweet Shoppe, 112 SW Arch […]

Every Saturday from 7:00 – 11:00 June – August, 8:00 – 12:00 September – October.

The 21st Route 66 Film Festival is scheduled for November 4-14, 2022, and will be screened entirely online. An in-person screening of award-winning films will be held on Saturday, November 12 from 11 AM-7 PM CT.

Introducing, a fun, new event with Logan County Tourism Bureau! Join us for the first ever Logan County Cookie Trail December 10 & 11. Any business can participate during regular or special hours. All we ask it to have free cookies to hand out! Cookies must be from a licensed kitchen, cottage kitchen, or store […]

Tour de Chocolat is back in Downtown Bloomington for another year of bringing a ton of chocolate to the community! Businesses will extend their hours and partner up with local pop-ups, bakers, cocoa makers, and more to bring chocolate downtown. Join our downtown businesses as they start February on a sweet note with our February […]

112 SW Arch Street, Atlanta Free parking, free admission. Public parking available on the street, in the lot in front of the Post Office, and in the lot beside the Atlanta Public Library. Come and enjoy our first event of 2023!

Love on Main in Lexington, IL is a brick & mortar/vendor event to celebrate love and friendship in honor of Valentine's Day. This special event will give couples and groups the opportunity to shop from trendy boutiques, attend a charcuterie class by Graze, and dine at local eateries, as well as enjoy complimentary treats at […]

112 SW Arch Street, Atlanta Free parking, free admission. Public parking available on the street, in the lot in front of the Post Office, and in the lot beside the Atlanta Public Library. Come and enjoy our first event of 2023!

Indoor Flea Market, Springfield, IL Featuring multiple vendors with antiques, vintage items, collectibles, and crafts. https://springfieldfleamarket.net/

Get into the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with our March First Friday! Bars, restaurants, galleries, and businesses will extend their hours and offer specials to folks downtown! Check back closer to the event date for a list of participating businesses.

Indoor Flea Market, Springfield, IL Featuring multiple vendors with antiques, vintage items, collectibles, and crafts. https://springfieldfleamarket.net/

The 2023 First Friday themes include: January -Mittens & Moonlight February - Tour de Chocolat March -Shamrock & Roll April - Hunt for the Golden Egg May - Spring is in Bloom June - A Steampunk Festival: Cogs & Corsets July - Get Your 'Kicks' on Route 66 August - Downtown Dog Days September - […]

Eggs on the Square

12-4 PM both days.

Vendors will have additional booths set up out on the lawn to shop. Come spend the day shopping and snacking. Local vendors, entrepreneurs, artists welcome - a 10 x 10 lawn space is $25. Contact Tonia at 618.444.9490. Rain Date, May 20th  

Free admission! May 13: '49 and older June 10: 50s July 8: 60s August 5: 70s September 9: 80s October 14: 90s and newer. Towanda Plaza Shopping Center, Bloomington, IL

Join us for the first Cars and Coffee of the season!

1st Annual Summer Classic Car Show We are excited to announce our first summer car show on June 3rd, 10am-3pm! You can pre-register here and save $$. You can also register on the day of the show! The awards will be at 2pm.  All registered vehicles will receive a free dash plaque & Country Classic […]

Free admission! May 13: '49 and older June 10: 50s July 8: 60s August 5: 70s September 9: 80s October 14: 90s and newer. Towanda Plaza Shopping Center, Bloomington, IL

Look for the Association's tent on June 18th!

Get Your 'Kicks' on Route 66 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 […]

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Free admission! May 13: '49 and older June 10: 50s July 8: 60s August 5: 70s September 9: 80s October 14: 90s and newer. Towanda Plaza Shopping Center, Bloomington, IL

Catfish have long been a specialty of Wilmington. Why? Because they played a large part in initiating the event, Catfish Days, after Forked Creek spilled over its banks and flooded the cellars of a section of Wilmington called, “Catfish Town”. This section was located in a hollow behind the Chicago and Alton railroad depot before […]

Free admission! May 13: '49 and older June 10: 50s July 8: 60s August 5: 70s September 9: 80s October 14: 90s and newer. Towanda Plaza Shopping Center, Bloomington, IL

Events Schedule The lineup for the Berwyn Rt66 Car Show! Here’s the list of the best car show events in the nation. NEED TO KNOWS: Show Center is at Ogden Top & Trim, 6609 Ogden Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402 World War I Memorial is at 6401 S Gunderson Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402 Split the Pot […]

Prison City Kruisers Cops & Hotrodders 2023, supporting concerns of police survivors 3457 Black Rd Joliet, il 60431 Next to Joliet Public Library Registration opens at 10am Meet local law enforcement officers from Joliet & surrounding communities Awards, raffle prizes, 50/50, vendors, food trucks Limited goodie bags & event shirt sizes Sponsored by: Monroe Storage […]

Atlanta Fall Festival 73rd Parade - Sunday, September 10 - 3:00 PM! The theme is "Televisions Days Gone By" - so let's see your Star Trek, Love Boat, Friends, Gilmore Girls, MASH, Golden Girls, Magnum PI, or Flintstones, etc. Registration coming soon!

Free admission! May 13: '49 and older June 10: 50s July 8: 60s August 5: 70s September 9: 80s October 14: 90s and newer. Towanda Plaza Shopping Center, Bloomington, IL

Live Music • Carnival • Flea Market • Craft Show • Parade • Basset Waddle • Car Show • Pro Wrestling • Buttons • Bingo • Fun Zone • 5k Race • Food • Friends The Dwight Harvest Days Flea Market and Craft Show have continued to grow and now feature approximately 200 vendor spaces. […]