Texas Events

Dream Maker Station Car Show

Join us at the Midpoint of Route 66 for the 2nd Annual Dream Maker Station Car Show. Great Cars - Food Trucks - Vendors - Cornhole Tournament and more!

Texas Route 66 Festival

Route 66 is more than a highway—it’s a legend. And from June 5–14, 2025, the Texas Panhandle becomes the ultimate destination for dreamers, road trippers, and Americana lovers during the Texas Route 66 Festival.

This 10-day, region-wide celebration is Texas’ only official Route 66 festival, and there’s nothing else like it in the country.

More than just a nostalgic tribute, the Texas Route 66 Festival is a living, breathing showcase of what makes the Mother Road special—blending classic Americana charm with the grit, independence, and unmistakable style of authentic Texas culture.

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.

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.

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!

Dust to Dreams”: A Guided Tribute Journey along Route 66

Join us for an unforgettable journey along the legendary Route 66, from Chicago to Santa Monica.

Departing from Montevideo, Uruguay, “Historias del Asfalto – Dust to Dreams” blends history, culture, and adventure in celebration of the Route 66 Centennial. Daily activities and authentic local experiences await!

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)

Mother Road Book, Broad Perspectives

A wide-angle conversation on Route 66’s meaning, past and present, featuring leading voices in advocacy, interpretation, and preservation.

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The Top of Texas Heritage Ride is a Road Bicycle Benefit Race organized by the Community Engagement Unit of The Amarillo Police Department All proceeds from this event will benefit a local Amarillo charity. This is the inaugural year of this event, and this year the benefactor of the event is One Chair at a Time. One Chair at A Time is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for adolescents and young adults with physical disabilities by providing sports wheelchairs, education and opportunities for participation in adaptive sports. Competing in sports is important to many young people in our area but can be difficult for the physically disabled. The opportunities for participation are fewer, and the equipment is specialized and expensive. Tennis chairs, Rugby chairs, Racing chairs and hand cycles are some examples.

The Top of Texas Heritage Ride is a ride that shows the splendor and history of Amarillo. The route is designed to show the major landmarks in Amarillo. These include The Big Texan, Slug Bug Ranch, AQHA, the Barrio Neighborhood, Hodge Town, New City Hall, Centennial Plaza, The Amarillo Police Department, Route 66, Amarillo Country Club, John Ward Memorial Park (AKA Medi Park), the Don Harrington Discovery Center, Amarillo Botanical Gardens, the old Helium Plant, the Wind Farms, Cadillac Ranch, the Historical Wolflin Neighborhood, Amarillo College, the Downtown Church District, Chamber of Commerce building, Polk St, Historical Potter County Courthouse, and the new Potter County Court House.