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Motor Tour 2018
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Submissions Due for Winter 2018 issue of The 66 News
Please note that Editor Marlene is looking forward to reviewing your submissions for the Winter 2018 issue of our members-only quarterly newsletter, The 66 News. Deadline for submissions: November 15, 2018. Submit your content to: Route 66 Association of Illinois Attention: Marlene Gorman, Newsletter Editor c/o PermaGraphic Printers 216 Marley Road New Lenox, IL 60451 […]
Preservation Meeting
Route 66 Family Restaurant 105 S Old Rte 66, Dwight, ILThis annual event will again be held at the Route 66 Family Restaurant in Dwight, located on old Route 66 across from the historic Texaco Station. The purpose will be an update on many subjects that I am sure will be of interest to you. I suggest that you arrive around 6:00 PM. That is […]
Route 66 Presentation by John Weiss
Our preservation chairman, John Weiss will make a presentation, "Get Your Kicks on Route 66" at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Downers Grove on April 13. Find out why the Mother Road beckons to so many from here and abroad. And why nostalgia hearkens to us to experience the “slow lane” - from the mom and […]
Clean Up at Odell Standard Station, Odell, IL
Odell Standard Station, Odell, IL 400 S West St, Odell, IL, United StatesThis is our annual paint up, clean up, and fix up day at the historic station. Again, over 30,000 people visit this site every year. If it wasn’t for the efforts to maintain our pride and joy attraction it would surely deteriorate with this many tourists visiting such a small space. The camper, grounds and […]
Charity Car Show at Odell Standard Station, Odell, IL
Odell Standard Station, Odell, IL 400 S West St, Odell, IL, United States
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Motor Tour 2019
For complete details of our 30th annual Motor Tour - Life in the Slow Lane - as well as the official registration form, click here: Motor Tour 2019 Official Registration Form.
Drive’n the Dixie Hwy
Discover the historic Dixie Highway! Starts in Momence, Earl D. Schoeffner Farm Museum, 105 E Second Street End: Gas Works Grounds, intersection of James & Ann Streets, Blue Island, IL Registration 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Click for more information and online registration. >
Rialto Square Theater Tour
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesTour this historic landmark, known as the "Jewel of Joliet." Tours are given on Tuesdays. Check their website for details.
Annual Preservation Meeting
Route 66 Family Restaurant 105 S Old Rte 66, Dwight, ILThis annual event will again be held at the Route 66 Family restaurant in Dwight, Illinois (located on old Route 66 across from the historic Texaco Station). The purpose will be an update on many subjects that we're sure will be of interest to you. We suggest that you arrive around 6 PM to enjoy […]
Rialto Square Theater Tour
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesTour this historic landmark, known as the "Jewel of Joliet." Tours are given on Tuesdays. Check their website for details.
Rialto Square Theater Tour
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesTour this historic landmark, known as the "Jewel of Joliet." Tours are given on Tuesdays. Check their website for details.
Rialto Square Theater Tour
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesTour this historic landmark, known as the "Jewel of Joliet." Tours are given on Tuesdays. Check their website for details.
Cleanup Day at the Museum
Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum 110 W Howard, Pontiac, IL, United StatesThe museum, the displays, the Waldmire Road Yacht and more need a sprucing up before tourist season. Over 30,000 people come and visit our displays every year. This of course. causes some wear and tear. A good cleaning is necessary. Lunch will be provided by the Route 66 Association. It is a known fact that, “we work for […]
Rialto Square Theater Tour
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesTour this historic landmark, known as the "Jewel of Joliet." Tours are given on Tuesdays. Check their website for details.
Reels at the Rialto
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesMovie series playing on a Thursday each month through October. See their website for movie listing. Doors open at 6:00 PM
Reels at the Rialto
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesMovie series playing on a Thursday each month through October. See their website for movie listing. Doors open at 6:00 PM
Odell Standard Station Cleanup Day
Odell Standard Station, Odell, IL 400 S West St, Odell, IL, United StatesThis is our annual paint up, clean up, and fix up day at the historic station. Again, over 30,000 people visit this site every year. If it wasn’t for the efforts to maintain our pride and joy attraction it would surely deteriorate with this many tourists visiting such a small space. The camper, grounds and building inside and […]
Rialto Square Theater Tour
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesTour this historic landmark, known as the "Jewel of Joliet." Tours are given on Tuesdays. Check their website for details.
Reels at the Rialto
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesMovie series playing on a Thursday each month through October. See their website for movie listing. Doors open at 6:00 PM
Rialto Square Theater Tour
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesTour this historic landmark, known as the "Jewel of Joliet." Tours are given on Tuesdays. Check their website for details.
Rialto Square Theater Tour
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesTour this historic landmark, known as the "Jewel of Joliet." Tours are given on Tuesdays. Check their website for details.
Reels at the Rialto
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesMovie series playing on a Thursday each month through October. See their website for movie listing. Doors open at 6:00 PM
Reels at the Rialto
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesMovie series playing on a Thursday each month through October. See their website for movie listing. Doors open at 6:00 PM
Catfish Days
Wilmington IL, United StatesReels at the Rialto
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesMovie series playing on a Thursday each month through October. See their website for movie listing. Doors open at 6:00 PM
Reels at the Rialto
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesMovie series playing on a Thursday each month through October. See their website for movie listing. Doors open at 6:00 PM
Dwight Harvest Days Car Show
Dwight IllinoisDwight Harvest Days Festival
Dwight IllinoisCar Show - September 18th (evening)
Reels at the Rialto
Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United StatesMovie series playing on a Thursday each month through October. See their website for movie listing. Doors open at 6:00 PM
Rockin’ at the River Concert Series in Pontiac, IL
The Blooze Brothers kick off the City of Pontiac’s Rockin’ at the River Concert Series this Saturday, June 5th at Humiston-Riverside Park Bandshell, 612 W Water St. Activities for the evening start at 6:00pm with giant yard games located near the bandshell run by the Pontiac Parks and Recreation Department. The Blooze Brothers pull in in […]
“Gone Fishing” Art Show – Pontiac
“Gone Fishing” is the June 2021 featured gallery show at GLCAC (Greater Livingston County Arts Council) Art Center. It will open on Friday, June 4 in the Joe Bailey Gallery. The show runs through Wednesday, June 30. The gallery is located upstairs at the Art Center at 209 West Madison Street. An elevator/lift is available.The show […]
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Motor Tour 2021 – Life is a Highway
We're thrilled to be able to hold our 30th Annual Motor Tour this year. Click here for complete details and to register.
Car Events – Atlanta, Illinois
Sunday, June 27, will be a day full of car events in Atlanta! We will kick off from 9-11am with Cars & Coffee at Country-Aire (606 E South St). Then, join us from 11am-3pm for a car cruise-in at Dairy Queen (102 Empire St) with live music by Table four 2 from 11:30-2! Then, at […]
National Paul Bunyan Day Festivities in Atlanta, Illinois
Monday, June 28, is National Paul Bunyan Day!!!! Join us in Atlanta as we celebrate with our 19 foot Tall Paul. From 10:30am-12:30pm we will have our Tourism Director by the giant to take photos of you and your cars with Tall Paul and a Route 66 sign. We will have the parking in front […]
Pontiac 5th of July Celebration
The Pontiac Golf Course is the place to be for family fun on the 5th of July! Outdoor fun includes inflatables for the kids and lawn games and open swim for all ages from 4:00-8:00 PM. Rosie and the Rivets: the Premier Retro Rock & Roll Show will be performing from 5:00-8:00 PM on the lawn. […]
Weatherford, OK Route 66 Nights
Burgers & Suds
The Bash At The Big House! in Joliet, IL
The Bash At The Big House! Aug. 7, inside the walls of Old Joliet Prison! 11 hours of live music on two stages, food trucks, beer tent, local vendors, art demonstrations, prison tours... Kids 12 & under free (with paid adult)! Tix $20 at https://www.eventbrite.com/.../the-bash-at-the-big-house...
Atlanta 1st Annual Block Party and Fundraiser
Atlanta 1st Annual Block Party and Fundraiser The Atlanta Public Library is excited to announce our 1st Annual Block Party and Fundraiser! Join us on Saturday, August 14th from 1pm-6pm for a fun filled afternoon! We'll have a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, bounce houses, games, cornhole tournament, cook out, and much more! Everyone is welcome […]
Weatherford, OK Route 66 Nights
Bulldog Strong Back to School
Outdoor Rooftop Music Series at the JAHM featuring Listening Party
The Joliet Area Historical Museum's "Outdoor Rooftop Music Series" continues Friday, August 27th at 7pm (doors open at 6:15pm) featuring Milwaukee's own LISTENING PARTY! Click for complete details.
Corvette Cruise-In – Atlanta, IL
Atlanta is hosting a CORVETTE Cruise-in on Arch Street from 10am-2pm! From 8:30am-10:00am we will have an informal Cars & Coffee. Head through the @Sip Shack drive-thru on your way in, or park on Arch and walk over, grab your drink and a pastry, and hang out on Arch Street with fellow Corvette enthusiasts. CHUBBY'S […]
Gail’s Pumpkin Patch – Beason, IL
1709 2000 Ave, Beason, IL Sunday - Monday; Wednesday - Friday - Noon to 5:00 PM Tuesday - CLOSED Saturday - 10:00 AM - 5:00 Gail's Pumpkin Patch website The pumpkin patch has lots of outdoor space and family fun! We have over 60 varieties of pumpkins and gourds, popcorn, Nate’s honey and apple cider […]
Cars & Coffee on Arch Street – Atlanta, IL
The City of Atlanta, IL is welcoming the St. Louis Corvette Club Chapter on September 18. We are hosting Cars & Coffee on Arch Street from 8am-10am where fellow Corvette enthusiasts from around the region can show off their cars and talk with other 'Vette lovers.
Rockin’ at the River Concert Series – Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones
Humiston-Riverside Park Bandshell, 612 W Water St Activities for the evening start at 6:00pm with giant yard games located near the bandshell run by the Pontiac Parks and Recreation Department. Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones will start their show at 7:00 and play until 9:00. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. […]
International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield
September 24-26, 2021 Downtown Springfield, Illinois www.Route66Fest.com Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield! Hundreds of cool cars and thousands of spectators will roll into the heart of Springfield’s historic downtown September 24-26, 2021 for a weekend of family fun in the sun and non-stop live music and entertainment! […]
Weatherford, OK Route 66 Nights
Rockin' Route 66 Celebrating 95 Years of Route 66!
The Melting Pot Market – Granite City, IL
Alfresco Productions presents The Melting Pot Market on the second Saturday of each month from May through October. The Melting Pot Market is a European style, open air market with an urban flair in historic downtown Granite City. Previous markets have had over 80 vendors, live music and fabulous food. For more information go to http://www.alfrescoproductions.org or contact Mechelle Smith […]
13 Nights of Halloween – Atlanta, IL – Today: Scarecrow Graveyard
13 Nights of Halloween will be full of fun activities through the Atlanta Public Library and Museum as well as a decorated downtown! From October 19-31, you’ll see the Palms Grill neon on as well as the window displays in the windows. You’ll also see our latest themed Route 66 shield! There will be a […]
13 Nights of Halloween – Atlanta, IL – Today – Board Games
13 Nights of Halloween will be full of fun activities through the Atlanta Public Library and Museum as well as a decorated downtown! From October 19-31, you’ll see the Palms Grill neon on as well as the window displays in the windows. You’ll also see our latest themed Route 66 shield! There will be a […]
13 Nights of Halloween – Atlanta, IL – Today – Movie Night
13 Nights of Halloween will be full of fun activities through the Atlanta Public Library and Museum as well as a decorated downtown! From October 19-31, you’ll see the Palms Grill neon on as well as the window displays in the windows. You’ll also see our latest themed Route 66 shield! There will be a […]
13 Nights of Halloween – Atlanta, IL – Today – Movie Night
13 Nights of Halloween will be full of fun activities through the Atlanta Public Library and Museum as well as a decorated downtown! From October 19-31, you’ll see the Palms Grill neon on as well as the window displays in the windows. You’ll also see our latest themed Route 66 shield! There will be a […]
13 Nights of Halloween – Atlanta, IL – Today – Pumpkin Painting
13 Nights of Halloween will be full of fun activities through the Atlanta Public Library and Museum as well as a decorated downtown! From October 19-31, you’ll see the Palms Grill neon on as well as the window displays in the windows. You’ll also see our latest themed Route 66 shield! There will be a […]
13 Nights of Halloween – Atlanta, IL – Today – Horror Mask Making
13 Nights of Halloween will be full of fun activities through the Atlanta Public Library and Museum as well as a decorated downtown! From October 19-31, you’ll see the Palms Grill neon on as well as the window displays in the windows. You’ll also see our latest themed Route 66 shield! There will be a […]
13 Nights of Halloween – Atlanta, IL – Today – Halloween Rock Painting
13 Nights of Halloween will be full of fun activities through the Atlanta Public Library and Museum as well as a decorated downtown! From October 19-31, you’ll see the Palms Grill neon on as well as the window displays in the windows. You’ll also see our latest themed Route 66 shield! There will be a […]
13 Nights of Halloween – Atlanta, IL – Today – Make Your Own Trick or Treat Bag
13 Nights of Halloween will be full of fun activities through the Atlanta Public Library and Museum as well as a decorated downtown! From October 19-31, you’ll see the Palms Grill neon on as well as the window displays in the windows. You’ll also see our latest themed Route 66 shield! There will be a […]
Weatherford, OK Route 66 Nights Events for 2021
Oktoberfest
13 Nights of Halloween – Atlanta, IL – Today – Haunted Museum
13 Nights of Halloween will be full of fun activities through the Atlanta Public Library and Museum as well as a decorated downtown! From October 19-31, you’ll see the Palms Grill neon on as well as the window displays in the windows. You’ll also see our latest themed Route 66 shield! There will be a […]
Celebration Honoring Military Veterans/95th Birthday of Route 66
Wilmington IL, United StatesThe VFW Malcolm J. Mayo Post 5422, 557 West Baltimore Street, Wilmington, IL, will be rededicating a Blue Star* Memorial Highway plaque. This special location is directly alongside the original Route 66 in front of the VFW building. This will be a solemn - but joyful - fun event honoring our fabulous Military Veterans and […]