Upcoming Route 66 Centennial Events

Join us as we celebrate Illinois' state insect, the Monarch Butterfly, and Route 66's 100th anniversary! Enjoy FREE games, activities, giveaways, and more at this family-friendly event - rain or shine!

Illinois State Fairgrounds
Route 66 Experience (Gate 2)
2-8 pm

HOT ROD Drag Week
9/13/2026-9/18/2026 various stops on Route 66
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Route 66 Raceway, Byron Dragway, Cordova Dragway, World Wide Technology Raceway

Pontiacs in Pontiac Car Show!

The 15^th Annual All Pontiac Car Show in Pontiac, IL will be a double Centennial Celebration! Along with Route 66, the Pontiac Automobile Brand was also founded in 1926. This car show will celebrate BOTH Centennials.

Step back in time and celebrate a century of adventure as we honor Route 66: Rolling Through History at this year’s Founder’s Day Parade!

Get Your Licks on Route 66® pet adoption event to benefit
Animal Protection League held at
PetSmart location from 11-3pm
3183 S Veterans Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62704

25th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival

Save the date! The International Mother Road Festival will return to Springfield IL for the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

The Dirt Oval 66
500 Speedway Boulevard Joliet, IL 60433
Team Demolition Derby/ Tournament of Destruction
Gates open 4:00PM Showtime 7:00PM

The fan-favorite “Racin’ For Boobs” Women’s Team Demolition Derby is back to smash cars and break hearts! Women’s teams High Risk and Double-D Destroyers will collide for Dirt Oval dominance along with the regular 4-team men’s Tournament of Destruction bracket. Plus, Spectator Series oval car races.

Get Your Licks on Route 66® Pet Adoption Tour

Get Your Licks on Route 66® annual pet adoption and fund raising event for West Suburban Humane Society held at BARKAPALOOZA in Lisle Park Location 9/27 noon-4pm. Great dogs looking for new forever homes. Attendees have a chance to win prizes for a donation.

Celebrate this EPIC YEAR at the 11th Annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference in Springfield, Illinois. Includes 2 full days of exciting programming and workshops designed to celebrate, educate, and inspire. Included evening events as well! This year's keynote is Jerry McClanahan, the author of the famous EZ 66 Guide for travelers. Don't delay- Lock in your seat by Registering today!

Join us at Brooklyn Park for our vibrant Community Festival from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM! Enjoy a spectacular day packed with free food, vital community resources, family-friendly activities, and a live free concert. Don't miss out on the fun—bring your neighbors and celebrate with us on Route 66!