Route 66 Festival or Event

City

Illinois

Berwyn Route 66 Car Show

The show is located on the pavement of Historic Route 66. It is now called Ogden Avenue, between Oak Park Ave and Ridgeland Avenue.

Join us for a stroll down the Mother Road among hundreds of vintage and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. The event also features live entertainment and a variety of hometown eats.

Every year for 29 years, over 20,000 residents and visitors take to the streets of Berwyn's Route 66 to be wowed by the best auto enthusiasts!

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Dates: TBA

Edwardsville 27th Annual Route 66 Festival

Between the food, drinks, music, shopping and family zone, you will not want to miss it! The City of Edwardsville is excited to welcome the community back to the City Park at 101 South Buchanan Street to enjoy great food, live music, the classic car cruise through town, mainstreet marketplace (shopping!) and more.

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Dates: June 7, 2025

Kicks on Route 66 Ultra Car Show and Cruise

In 2020, a small group of car enthusiasts and local business owners came together to plan the first annual Kicks on 66 event. The car show was a wild success that exceeded our expectations and validated our vision to bring people together for their love of cars. In addition to the hundreds of cars on display and thousands of attendees, we have designed our event to make a major economic impact for local restaurants and hotels.

The annual Kicks on 66 Car Show and Cruise is coming to Glen Carbon displaying the brightest, boldest, and best vintage and modern cars around! See cars, trucks, and motorcycles of all types and from all eras on display and meet the thriving clubs and car motorheads showing off their prized vehicles! Vehicle types include: antiques, classics, pre-war, post war, American muscle, sports cars, exotics, hot rods, resto mods, race cars and more.

The car cruise begins immediately following the show - the designated route includes portions of Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, and Route 66.

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Dates: TBA

10th Annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference

The only annual conference that focuses on the history, preservation, and economic development of Route 66, this event rotates each year among the communities along Illinois Route 66!

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Dates: October, 2025

Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival

Celebrate the Annual Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival, a two-day event which emphasizes family fun on one of the most famous highways in America - Route 66. This annual festival invites everyone to experience the good life in the slow lane.

Communities from Joliet to Bloomington have events and activities planned, including festivals, art & antique sales, live entertainment, motorcycle & car shows, food & drinks, and more! From historic sites to mom & pop shops to unique musuems, there's something for everyone.

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Dates: TBA

23rd Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival

The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return this year to downtown Springfield. Hundreds of cool cars and thousands of spectators will roll into the heart of Springfield’s historic downtown for a weekend of family fun in the sun and non-stop live music and entertainment! Come celebrate the golden age of Route 66…the cars, the music, the food, the friends ... all brought together along Illinois’ Route 66.

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Dates: September 26-28, 2025

Missouri

Route 66 Crossroads Festival

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Dates: May 3, 2025

Route 66 Association of Missouri Motor Tour

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Dates: TBA

Route 66 Cars and Guitars Festival

The City of Kirkwood will host its Route 66 Cars and Guitars Festival in downtown. The festival's theme of "Cars and Guitars" speaks to the rich transportation and music history of the region. Live music and vintage vehicles will anchor this outdoor event. Most of downtown Kirkwood’s numerous stores, locally owned boutiques, and restaurants will be open during the event. Festival activities will be located on North Kirkwood Road and on the two blocks of Jefferson that intersect Kirkwood Road.

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Dates: June 7, 2025

Lebanon Route 66 Festival

The Lebanon Route 66 Festival features a parade of cars, live music, food and more.

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Dates: TBA

Maplewood Route 66 Celebration

Enjoy live music, classic car show and cruise, food & drink, shopping, and more! From 12 PM - 4 PM in Historic Downtown Maplewood.

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Dates: TBA

31st Annual Rolla Route 66 Summerfest

Activities include the Route 66 cruise-in, a dog show, drummers competition, street dance, a movie under the stars and much more.

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Dates: June 6-7, 2025

6th Annual Kickin' It Route 66 BBQ Challenge

Teams will be arriving in St. Robert from all over the country to show their skills in the art of smoking meat. In past years many of the top teams in the world have participated in the Challenge. St. Robert looks forward to this event each year and hopes you can join the city this year.

The Challenge will be held at the St. Robert Community Center located at 114 J.H. Williamson Jr. Drive,

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Dates: March 28-30, 2025

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

Activities include concerts, live performances, a car show, classic car parade, giveaways, an award ceremony, vendor showcases and more.

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Dates: August 7-9, 2025

Route 66 Hogs & Frogs Festival

A fun three day event with a motorcycle contest, cooking competition, kids play area, and much more!

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Dates: TBA

Kansas

Annual Gearhead Curios Pin Ups on 66 Photo Shoot

Pin Ups and Greasers, classic cars and photographers ... come have a drama-free, no winners or losers good time of taking amazing pictures on Route 66. Located at 520 South Main Street in Galena.

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Dates: TBA

Oklahoma

Route 66 Balloon Festival 2025

Three days of family friendly entertainment featuring over a dozen hot air balloons, kite show, helicopter rides, tethered balloon rides, hosting 70+ food trucks and vendor's market, live music and so much more.

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Dates: September 26-29, 2025

Arcadia Route 66 Neonfest

Route 66 enthusiasts gather every year for the festive Arcadia Route 66 Neonfest. During this three-day event, guests will bond over their mutual love of Route 66 and neon displays. Friday and Saturday night, gather around the neon campfire. Saturday afternoon, grab made-to-order burgers and fries from the POPS food truck before the Film Festival begins. Sunday morning, join the group for homemade breakfast served at Stables in Guthrie before exploring more of the Mother Road at your own pace.

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Dates: TBA

Mid-America Route 66 Nationals

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Dates: June 11-15, 2025

Route 66 Cruisers Annual Car Show

Enjoy a great day at Claremore Lake with more than 400 entries, and vehicles from just about every decade. Brought to you by Route 66 Cruisers, the show will feature cars and motorcycles from Oklahoma, and several entries from outside the state. This car show is complete with arts, crafts and food.

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Dates: TBA

12th Annual Route 66 Pecan & Music Festival

Join us for a fun filled weekend and support our local Diabled Amercian Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars! The festival will be located between The Nut House and Route 66 RVs, 5 miles North of I-44 on Route 66.

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Dates: October 25-26, 2025

Cycle 66

Cycle 66 is an urban/rural bicycling tour along historic Route 66 and beyond. Beginning and ending in downtown Edmond, Cycle 66 offers four distinct routes for all experience levels and raises funds for worthy causes in our community, including the Oklahoma Route 66 Association and Autumn Life Behavioral Health Center.

A true collaboration, Cycle 66 was officially formed as a combination urban/rural bicycling tour that highlighted communities and businesses along the Mother Road, beginning and ending in downtown Edmond.

Cycle 66 honors the nostalgia and legacy of this iconic highway, its deep connection to the culture of Edmond and central Oklahoma, and supports efforts to reimagine this national treasure for a new generation.

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Dates: November 2, 2025

Elk City Route 66 Festival & Block Party

Car Show - Car Cruise - Art Show - Food Trucks - Vendors - Live Music

Held at Ackley, and sponsored by the Elk City Chamber of Commerce

More Info: Facebook

Dates: June 13-14, 2025

Miami Oklahoma Route 66 Heritage Fest

Food trucks, marketplace vendors, kids activities, corn hole tourney, KCBS BBQ competition, car & bike show, free concerts and live music, and a beer garden is set for visitors and event attendees to enjoy over the weekend.

More Info: Website

Dates: TBA

Route 66 Blowout Car Show & Festival

Sapulpa's downtown offers a great variety of activities for the entire family. The streets are lined with vintage and modern cars for its Route 66 Car Show, food vendors offering a varitey of delightful snacks in our Food Court, and a Children's Zone filled with entertainment for the children. There is something for the entire family!

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Dates: TBA

Route 66 Christmas Chute

From November to January, be sure to enjoy the Route 66 Christmas Chute. It is the brainchild of a group of business owners and city officials to bring families to downtown Sapulpa to enjoy a unique, walkable Christmas experience.

Walk historic Route 66 under 800-foot-long canopies filled with Christmas ornaments and decor in ten magical Christmas themes. With events every weekend and pop-up-shops, restaurants, and downtown retailers, the Route 66 Christmas Chute is sure to become a holiday destination!

In 2024, the popular event hosted over 400,000 visitors!

More Info: Route 66 Christmas Chute website and Christmas Chute on Facebook ... also on Instagram

Dates: End of November through December, 2025

Route 66 Road Fest
SageNet Center at Expo Square

The Road Fest is a one-of-a-kind celebration giving you the chance to take your own journey through the history, attractions, characters, and fun of one of America’s most enduring treasures. It’s also a great opportunity to experience the Route itself. Make a weekend of it, and hit the road to explore some of the 400-plus miles of Route 66 that run through Oklahoma.

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Dates: June 21-22, 2025

7th Annual Twinkle Tour
Cruise Route 66 to see the holiday decorations, festive lights, and vibrant neon signage for the 6th Annual Route 66 Twinkle Tour brought to you by the Tulsa Route 66 Commission! Participating businesses are located along all 28 miles of Route 66 in Tulsa from east to west.

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Dates: TBA

Annual Vinita Route 66 Festival

Join us in downtown Vinita, Oklahoma for a fun family event this summer! The 10th Annual Vinita Route 66 Festival will feature live music, food trucks and the popular Kids Zone Inflatable Park at the Friday night block party.

On Saturday, the fun will start back up at 8:00 am with a car show, live entertainment, a sidewalk chalk contest and power wheels car park and parade for the kids, and more. A wide variety of vendors are also expected along with our downtown merchants for shopping.

In the afternoon, take time to "Explore Vinita" at open houses at local attractions, including the new Cherokee Cultural and Welcome Center and Eastern Trails Museum, to help beat the heat.

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Dates: June 13-14, 2025

Route 66 Triple Tour

Gearing up for the Centennial of Route 66 in 2026, three central Oklahoma towns join forces to present a celebration like no other! The Route 66 Triple Tour rides into town on Saturday, June 10, with a day full of FREE festivities right on the Mother Road!

The Triple Tour starts in Warr Acres at 9 a.m. with a Car Show on 39th and Ann Arbor from 9 a.m. to noon. Enjoy antiques, hotrods and classics, as well as free face painting, bouncy houses for kids, and the Native American Color Guard.

Continue your cruise down Route 66 at Bethany from noon until 4 p.m. Downtown shops host sidewalk sales and antiques, while Bethany neighbors host a City-wide yard sale all weekend. Feeling lucky? Participate in the Poker Run! Or for younger Mother Road enthusiasts, enjoy the City of Bethany firetruck on display. Stop by the Broadhurst Building at SNU for a Vinyl Record Sale. The Route 66 Cruisers show off classic cars as they start in Bethany and move to Yukon to continue the festivities.

The Tour concludes in Yukon with “Get Your Flix on Route 66” at 7p.m. At dusk, enjoy a special outdoor movie screening off Route 66 and 4th Street. In addition, face painters and movie concessions will be on site with a variety of eats and treats!

More Info: Website

Dates: June 14-16, 2025

Texas

Texas Route 66 Festival

Gear up for the Texas Route 66 Festival, June 5-14, 2025! Dive into ten thrilling days of classic car shows, exclusive bus tours, a cattle drive & parade, live music, and so much more along the iconic Texas stretch. Don't miss the spectacular grand finale on June 14 in Amarillo’s Route 66 Historic District.

See you there for the adventure of a lifetime! All roads lead to the centennial in 2026!

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Dates: June 5-14, 2025

4th Annual Texas Route 66 Motor Tour

Join with friends and Route 66 enthusiasts to cruise the Mother Road through parts of Texas for 2 days of fun. Come get a glimpse of what Route 66 has to offer through Texas.

More Info: Website

Dates: October 3-4, 2025

New Mexico

Route 66 Summerfest

This free event includes multiple stages full of local bands, food trucks, and more! This edition of the concert series takes over a mile-long stretch on Central Avenue from Girard Boulevard to Washington Street.

Bring the family, enjoy the fun and celebrate Route 66.

More Info: Website

Dates: TBA

Spokes on 66 Car Show

The much-anticipated Spokes on 66 Car Show is set to roll into town on Saturday, June 7th, 2025. This highly regarded event, known for showcasing a wide variety of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more will once again bring car enthusiasts, families, and visitors together for a day of fun, excitement, and entertainment.

Participants can expect to display their prized vehicles in front of thousands of spectators, with the chance to compete for a variety of awards, trophies, and bragging rights. The event will feature a diverse selection of vehicles, from timeless classics to cutting-edge custom creations, ensuring something for everyone.

In addition to the impressive car displays, the Spokes on 66 Car Show will offer a full day of familyfriendly activities. Attendees can look forward to entertainment, contests, food vendors, live music, and more. A variety of raffle prizes will also be up for grabs, with proceeds benefiting local charities and community initiatives.

The event will be located at River-Walk Park, 500 E Santa Fe, in Grants.

More Info: Website

Dates: June 7, 2025

Gallup Route 66 Freedom Festival Car, Truck & Street Rod Show

Join fellow vintage, classic, muscle, and street rod automotive fanatics for multiple cruises and a spectacular car show. This is the car event of Northwest New Mexico that you won’t want to miss. All proceeds from this show will be donated to Veterans Helping Veterans. Live music, motorcycle rides, mass balloon ascension and more!

More Info: Website

Dates: TBA

Arizona

Route 66 Car Show: the Mother Road Classic

The show will be located at the Flagstaff City Hall and Wheeler Park parking areas and Aspen Street. This show celebrates the historic role of the automobile in Route 66 and the city of Flagstaff. In addition to offering our participants a quality show in which to display they cars, we promote the past, present and future of transportation in our community. Classes encompass a wide variety of vehicles, ranging from restored vintage classics, to modern performance enhanced pocket rockets.

Music, food trucks, and amazing cars will enhance the experience for participants and spectators alike.

More Info: Website

Dates: TBA

Kingman Route 66 Fest

The Kingman Route 66 Fest celebrates all things Route 66, especially the history and culture surrounding it, and is hosted in beautiful Lewis Kingman Park, a historic park that was one of Arizona's few shady rest stops along the Mother Road.

This event will feature live bands, a beer garden serving regional craft beers, food and craft vendors, a motorcycle show, a classic car show, a vintage trailer show, a pin up contest, Route 66 displays, fun activity zones, zipline, a fun photobooth, children's activities and more!

The Route 66 Fest is free for spectators and free public parking is in the adjacent lot at the corner of Andy Devine Ave (Route 66) and Fairgrounds Ave.

More Info: Website

Dates: October 10-11, 2025

Kingman Route 66 Street Drags

Route 66 / Andy Devine in the middle of Kingman will be closed down for over a week! There will be a 1/8 mile drag race right down the middle of Ol’ 66! The organizers will build the track and event between Airfield Avenue and Fairgrounds (between Kingman Police Department past the DPS Station where the pits are located.

There will be three days of drag racing starting on Friday at noon and run until 9pm. Friday will be your chance to tune your ride to best handle the street.

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Dates: May, 2025

Oatman Bed Races

Forget the Indy 500, Daytona 500, and the Kentucky Derby. For sheer drama and athletic prowess exhibited while wearing pajamas, nothing tops the Oatman Bed Races. Five-person teams, with four pushers and one sheet jockey, propel beds through Oatman’s main drag (Route 66) at breakneck speeds.

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Dates: January 25, 2025

Route 66 Fun Run

More than 800 vehicles carrying thousands of friends will be joining the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona for a weekend of adventure!

Historic Route 66 Fun Run participants from across the globe will meet in Seligman to travel a 140 mile stretch of Route 66 with events planned in nearly every community along the way.

The procession will conclude in Topock/Golden Shores with an awesome award ceremony to cap off the weekend.

The annual Historic Route 66 Fun Run traces its roots to early 1987 when a small group of people led by Angel Delgadillo embarked on an ambitious journey to champion the rebirth of Route 66 and formed the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona. 

Over the years, the continued success of the annual Historic Route 66 Fun Run has become an important fundraiser that has allowed the Association to aggressively pursue its mission for the preservation, protection, and promotion of the Mother Road. In many ways, it embodies all that we love of Route 66 - family, community, cars, and Americana. The Association will always stay true to those things that made the first Fun Run work - creating a relaxing, fun packed weekend of camaraderie, cars and the celebration of an American icon... Historic Route 66.

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Dates: May 2-4, 2025

Historic Route 66 Car show

The Historic Route 66 Car Show is an annual event held in the charming town of Williams, Arizona. This two-day extravaganza showcases classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles, bringing together automobile enthusiasts from all over the country. The event promises a weekend full of excitement, nostalgia, and family-friendly fun.

The car show takes place in downtown Williams, right on the iconic Route 66. The event typically kicks off with a Friday night “Cruise the Loop”, where participants can show off their prized vehicles while driving down the historic highway. On Saturday, the main event begins with the car show featuring hundreds of vintage and custom vehicles on display.

Attendees can expect live music, food vendors, and various activities throughout the weekend. Hosted by the American Legion, Cordova Post 13.

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Dates: June 6-7, 2025

Route 66 JDM Classic Car show

For the 2025 show, the Route 66 JDM Classic welcomes ALL classic Japanese cars and trucks (2000 and older). Whether you own a Datsun/Nissan, Honda/Acura, Toyota/Lexus, Mazda, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Isuzu – or even a vintage Japanese motorcycle – as long as your Japanese classic is 2000 or older, we’d love to see you there!

“Mission Control” for the Route 66 JDM Classic is easy to find – Look for the Dairy Queen at 603 Historic Route 66. That’s where you’ll want to be Saturday morning to park!

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Dates: Ocktober 3-4, 2025

Annual "Standin' on the Corner" Festival

Food trucks, vendors, beer garden, auction, live music and more!

Eagle Pavilion, 523 W 2nd Street

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Dates: September 26-27, 2025

California

Annual Main Street USA Festival

Vintage cars, live music, great company, kid activities, awesome vendors, beer garden, cool shopping and more … what a great way to spend the day! Vendors, food trucks, classic cars, hot rods, sports cars, trucks, motorcycles and more will be lining the historic streets of Downtown Barstow.

The event is co-hosted by the Saturday Night Cruisers, the Barstow Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee, Main Street Murals, Inc., the City of Barstow, and the Miss Route 66 Pageant.

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Dates: TBA

Route 66 Bike Week

Riders from all over the world unite for good times and great riding all along the longest uninterrupted stretch of 66 that still exists today. This is a rolling rally that offers you a trip back in time, to explore historic americana and small towns USA. Route 66 Bike Week takes place during the last full week in April, annually. 

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Dates: April 21-27, 2025

Route 66 Cruisin' Reunion

Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion® is a Southern California ultimate weekend celebration of America’s love affair with the automobile and its world-famous highway, Route 66. Two days of cruisin’, contests, live entertainment, fabulous food, and revelry make it one of the best events of its kind.

Held annually each September along historic, tree-shaded Euclid Avenue in Ontario, California, Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion is where classic cruisers, convertibles, hot rods, and wicked Woodies fuel a jam-packed jamboree.

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Dates: TBA

Rendevous Back to Route 66

Join us as we celebrate The Mother Road, at The Rendezvous back to Route 66 - a legendary cruisin' car show celebrating San Bernardino's storied Route 66. With a rich 33-year history, this family-friendly event is set to feature over a thousand classic and custom vehicles cruising the streets of Downtown San Bernardino. Get ready to feast your eyes on themed cruises, live entertainment, scrumptious food, tempting vendors, relaxing beer gardens, and a fun play area for the kids! ​ Plan to stick around until evening, when the vibrant neon lights will illuminate the way along the cruise route.

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Dates: TBA