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2018 Motor Tour Meeting – CANCELLED!

Silver Dollar Restaurant 422 E. Mississippi Ave, Elwood, IL, United States

THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS! Route 66 Association of Illinois President, Cathie Stevanovich, says: The Motor Tour meeting scheduled for Sunday, February 11th, at the Silver Dollar Restaurant in Elwood at 10 a.m. has been cancelled. Due to the large amount of snow we have from Friday's storm,  and the additional snow we're supposed to get today and tomorrow, […]

Lenore Weiss Memorial Car Show

Standard Oil Gas Station Odell, IL, United States

Proceeds to be donated to the Cancer Support Center.  

$10.00

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Motor Tour 2018

Click here to learn up-to-the-minute Motor Tour details!

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, IL

This 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 States

This 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 […]

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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 States

Tour 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, IL

This 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 States

Tour 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 States

Tour 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 States

Tour 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 States

The 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 States

Tour 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 States

Movie 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 States

Movie 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 States

This 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 States

Tour 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 States

Movie 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 States

Tour 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 States

Tour 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 States

Movie 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 States

Movie 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 States

Reels at the Rialto

Rialto Square Theater 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL, United States

Movie 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 States

Movie 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 States

Movie 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. […]

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 […]

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! […]

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 – 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 States

The 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 […]

A Very Elvis Christmas

Mar Theatre 121 S Main St, Wilmington, IL, United States

In concert at the Mar Theatre in Wilmington, IL starring Rick Saucedo. All ages matinee performance. Tickets available at the Mar Theatre box office or via mail (contact larryt@comcast.net; pay via PayPal)

$10.

Kicks on Route 66: An Archaeological Perspective

Since his father's retirement, archaeologist James Meierhoff and his dad, Jon Meierhoff, have had great fun each year traveling down old Route 66, from its origins in Chicago to its end in sunny Los Angles, and all points in between. Take a journey down Route 66 in a slideshow set to traveling music, and hear […]

Route 66 Monarch Flyway Butterfly Habitat Ribbon Cutting

Join Logan County Tourism Bureau and friends on the 3rd Friday in Lincoln, IL for the grand opening of the Scenic Flyway Butterfly Habitat, located at the corner of Kickapoo Street and Pekin Street. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony and other activities.

Atlanta – Kickoff the Summer Cruise-in + Cars & Coffee

Cars & Coffee at the Atlanta Truck Stop and Dairy Queen (8:00 - 10:00): Kick-off the summer Cars & Coffee! Immediately following the cars & coffee will be the cruise-in. The cruise-in (10:00 - 2:30) at the Atlanta Truck Stop (102 Empire Street) will feature a DJ, pin-up girls, caricatures, 50/50 raffle, and much more!

Odell Car Show for Charity

Odell Standard Station, Odell, IL 400 S West St, Odell, IL, United States

Annual car show charity to benefit the Cancer Support Center in Mokena, IL in memory of Lenore Weiss and Craig Parrish. $20 registration fee payable at event Unique items for raffle - 100% proceeds will be donated Contact Dan for information 815-915-9070 or digginrt66@yahoo.com    

Motor Tour 2022: Drivin’ the Dream On 66

Our annual Motor Tour for 2022 is shaping up nicely: this year's theme is Drivin' the Dream On 66! You can now pre-register for this fun-filled weekend event. You get a lot of fun for only $35 per registered vehicle - any year, any model, and motorcycles, too!

Logan County Route 66 Weekend

Brought to you by the Logan County Tourism Bureau and City of Atlanta Tourism. Come join us for a 2-week event kicking off June 18 & 19! June 18 & 19 we will have designated breakfast, lunch, and dinner spots for the Route 66 enthusiasts. Stay tuned for more details!

Edwardsville 24th Annual Route 66 Festival

The City of Edwardsville is excited to welcome the community back to the park to enjoy great food, live music, the classic car cruise through town, main street marketplace and more.

Wilmington Catfish Days

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 […]

Annual Association Picnic

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

Lunch provided free, but you must RSVP

Door Prizes and Bingo!

 
RSVP is REQUIRED no later than July 31, 2022

Hummingbird Festival & Pollination Celebration

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

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 […]

$5.00

Sunflower Days at Rader Family Farms

Rader Family Farms 1312 Ropp Road, Normal, IL, United States

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! […]

Pontiac Farmers Market

Pontiac Pontiac, IL, United States

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

Writing Workshop with Janet Quiram Glaser

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

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 […]

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 […]

Balloons Over 66 Weekend

Lincoln, IL Lincoln, United States

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!

Elkhart Historical Society: Eric Snodgrass

Wild Hare Café 104 Gov. Oglesby Street, Elkhart, IL, United States

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 […]

9TH ANNUAL GET YOUR 6.6 ON ROUTE 66

  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 […]

Pontiac Farmers Market

Pontiac Pontiac, IL, United States

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

The WeatherTech Route 66 Car Show

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 […]

Meet Caitlin Abrams

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

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 […]

Car Cruise-In – Atlanta, IL

Atlanta, IL Atlanta, IL, United States

Sorry, but this event is canceled: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the August cruise-in will be cancelled. Our last cruise-in of the season will be September 11 from 10am-2pm.

CRUISIN CORN COUNTRY

Funk Farms Trust 5959 N 1100 East Rd, Shirley, IL, United States