AAA Route 66 Road Fest
The Mother of All Road Fests!

In 2026, Route 66 will celebrate its 100th birthday. To celebrate, AAA has created the AAA Route 66 Road Fest.  

Join us June 21 & 22, 2025 in Tulsa, Oklahoma – the Capital of Route 66!
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TULSA • SageNet Center at Expo Square

• Saturday, June 21, 2025 • 10:00am - 7:00pm
• Sunday, June 22, 2025 • 11:00am - 6:00pm

America’s Automotive Trust, the Detroit Auto Show, and the National Route 66 Centennial Commission are proud to announce The Drive Home VII: Route 66 – A Century of Adventure, a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country drive celebrating the 100th anniversary of the legendary Route 66.

This commemorative event will begin on January 3, 2026, in Santa Monica, California, and span the full length of Route 66, arriving nine days later in Chicago, Illinois on January 12. The vehicles will then be on display at the world-class Detroit Auto Show beginning on January 14.

Join the national Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series on the second Tuesday of every month where notable authors, historians and advocates come together to share their stories. This webinar series will deepen your understanding and appreciation of the nation’s beloved Mother Road. (11:00 PT/12:00 MT/1:00 CT/2:00 ET)

The Hidden Voices of Route 66

Route 66 is more than nostalgia. Leading Route 66 humanities scholar, Dr. David Dunaway shares first-hand oral histories that reveal overlooked voices and communities along the Mother Road.

Starting January 3, 2026, nine vehicles will travel Route 66 to Detroit. The vehicles will be on display at the 2026 Detroit Auto Show, melding the spirit of the cross-country drive with an immersive exhibition. See the Detroit Auto Show Route 66 Exhibition at Huntington Place in Detroit, January 14-25.

Route 66: From Trails to Truck Stops - National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

The story of the American West is, at its heart, a story about movement. Folks moving across a wide, wild stretch of land—different people, cultures, and communities all heading west for their own reasons. Over time, the push westward became less about wandering and more about building—building ways to get people and goods from here to there. And at the center of all that movement? The roads, rivers, rails, and trails that carved their way through this rugged land.

We tell that story in our new exhibition, coming February 6, 2026: Route 66: From Trails to Truck Stops.

Join the national Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series on the second Tuesday of every month where notable authors, historians and advocates come together to share their stories. This webinar series will deepen your understanding and appreciation of the nation’s beloved Mother Road. (11:00 PT/12:00 MT/1:00 CT/2:00 ET)

February 10: Cy Avery and the Invention of Route 66

How Route 66 came to be, and why Cy Avery mattered.  Author and Route 66 historian Susan Croce Kelly explores the Good Roads movement behind the Mother Road. 

Join the national Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series on the second Tuesday of every month where notable authors, historians and advocates come together to share their stories. This webinar series will deepen your understanding and appreciation of the nation’s beloved Mother Road. (11:00 PT/12:00 MT/1:00 CT/2:00 ET)

Women’s Work on Route 66

Cheryl Eichar Jett highlights the work, creativity, and leadership that sustained life and communities along Route 66.

The California Preservation Foundation presents a free online webinar by Route 66 authors Jim Ross and Shellee Graham, on March 17 at 12 PM Pacific Time, showcasing their book, "Route 66: The First 100 Years".

On the second Thursday of every month the State Historical Society of Missouri will be talking Route 66 in Missouri. Join us ONLINE as we tell the stories of people and places in Missouri that helped make Route 66 into a national icon—and a lens to understand the history and myths of the United States. This series is a Route 66 Centennial Certified Project.

Come be part of the Journey!
Travel with the group your way...car, motorcycle, RV, tent, or hotel. Share the road, explore together, and connect with fellow travelers.
Jump into rallies, pop-up meetups, parades, and community gatherings. Play, celebrate, make new friends, and be part of moments you’ll remember forever!