21st Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival

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.

Pontiac Farmers Market

Pontiac Pontiac, IL, United States

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

A Taste of the Castle – Autumn

Castle Gardens, LLC 1290 P.J. Keller Highway, Lexington, IL, United States

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 […]

$5.00

Pontiac Farmers Market

Pontiac Pontiac, IL, United States

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

Pontiac Farmers Market

Pontiac Pontiac, IL, United States

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

Flea Market

Route 66 Corner Garage Antiques & Collectibles 1211 5th Street, Lincoln, IL, United States

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.

39th Annual Sugar Creek Arts Festival

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 […]

Pontiac Farmers Market

Pontiac Pontiac, IL, United States

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

Pontiac Third Saturdays

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 […]

Pontiac Farmers Market

Pontiac Pontiac, IL, United States

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

Wooden Grain Elevators and Their Legacy

Atlanta, IL Atlanta, IL, United States

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 […]

Pontiac Farmers Market

Pontiac Pontiac, IL, United States

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

Route 66 Film Festival

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.

Logan County Cookie Trail

Atlanta, IL Atlanta, IL, United States

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

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

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 […]

Valentine’s Day Market Weekend on Route 66

Atlanta, IL Atlanta, IL, United States

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

Lexington Lexington, IL, United States

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 […]

Valentine’s Day Market Weekend on Route 66

Atlanta, IL Atlanta, IL, United States

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!

Springfield Flea Market

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

$1.50

Shamrock & Roll

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

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.

Springfield Flea Market

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

$1.50

Bloomington First Friday

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

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 - […]

Atlanta Easter Egg Hunt

Atlanta Public Library & Museum 114 SW Arch Street, Atlanta, IL, United States

Duncan Manor Open House

Duncan Manor Towanda 1002 Towanda-Barnes Rd, Towanda, IL, United States

12-4 PM both days.

Pink Elephant Outdoor Vendor Market

Pink Elephant Antique Mall 908 Veterans Memorial Dr, Livingston, IL, United States

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  

Twin City Cruisers Car Show

Towanda Plaza, Bloomington, IL 1210 Towanda Ave., Bloomington, IL, United States

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

Atlanta Cars and Coffee

Atlanta, IL Atlanta, IL, United States

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

Summer Classic

Country Classics Staunton 2149 E Frontage Road, Staunton, IL, United States

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 […]

Route 66 Festival

Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL, United States

Come get your kicks at the Edwardsville, Illinois Route 66 Festival! If classic cars, great food and fun are your idea of a good time, join us for the 24th Annual Route 66 Festival on June 11 at City Park in downtown Edwardsville. The City of Edwardsville is excited to welcome the community back to […]

Twin City Cruisers Car Show

Towanda Plaza, Bloomington, IL 1210 Towanda Ave., Bloomington, IL, United States

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

Joliet Cruise Night

Cruise Night Joliet 1350 S. Briggs Street, Joliet, IL, United States

The Mill Cruise In

The Mill 738 S Washington St, Lincoln, IL, United States

July First Friday – Bloomington

Bloomington Bloomington, IL, United States

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 […]

Twin City Cruisers Car Show

Towanda Plaza, Bloomington, IL 1210 Towanda Ave., Bloomington, IL, United States

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

Wilmington Catfish Days

Wilmington IL, United States

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 […]

Twin City Cruisers Car Show

Towanda Plaza, Bloomington, IL 1210 Towanda Ave., Bloomington, IL, United States

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

Route 66 Association of Illinois Annual Picnic

Sugar Grove Nature Center 4532 N 725 East Road, McLean, IL, United States

You’re Invited to the Route 66 Association of Illinois Annual Picnic Sugar Grove Nature Center 4532 N 725 East Road McLean, IL. 61754 Catered Lunch will be served at NOON. Food provided, including brats, porkchops, hot dogs, and Maxwell Street Polish sausages, as well as sides. Also assorted salads & desserts. No need to bring […]

Berwyn Route 66 Car Show

Berwyn Berwyn, IL, United States

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

3457 BLACK RD JOLIET, IL 60431 3457 BLACK RD, JOLIET, IL, United States

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 2023

Atlanta, IL Atlanta, IL, United States

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!

Twin City Cruisers Car Show

Towanda Plaza, Bloomington, IL 1210 Towanda Ave., Bloomington, IL, United States

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