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Route 66 gearing up for the Mother Road Show
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[September 22, 2016]
On September 23-25, 2016, the
International Route 66 Mother Road Festival presented by COOL 93.9,
will be featuring over 1000 cool cars and 80,000 spectators rolling
into the heart of Springfield's historic downtown. Be sure to attend
for a weekend of family fun in the sun and non-stop live music and
entertainment!
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Now in its 15th year, the International Route 66 Mother Road
Festival presented by COOL 93.9, features over 1000 classic cars
from 20 states that flock to historic Downtown Springfield (between
Washington & Capitol and 4th & 7th Streets) each Fall for a
beautiful weekend celebrating the Mother Road. Come celebrate the
golden age of Route 66...the cars, the music, the food, the friends
- all brought together along Illinois Route 66.
On Friday night, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. is the “Rt. 66 City Nights
Cruise for Crime Stoppers.” Over 1,000 classic cars cruise the city
streets! A $5 Donation to Crime Stoppers of Sangamon & Menard
counties is encouraged.
Saturday's activities begin at 11 a.m. and run until 10 p.m. and
Sunday the festival hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visit the
Travel Illinois Expo, sponsored by the Illinois Route 66 Scenic
Byway, showcasing unique travel opportunities to Route 66 motorists
traveling through Illinois communities along the Mother Road. There
is plenty of live entertainment on the Hot Rod Stage with classic
hits from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s.
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For the car enthusiasts, check out the gorgeous rides in the Monet of Cars - all
cars on display from local philanthropist Dick Levi's private collection. Enjoy
the Horsepower Alley featuring the Burnout Competition. Visit the Performance
Marketplace for the restoration enthusiast. There will be vendors on display
throughout the downtown. The event features over 50 classes of car awards with
CASI certified national judging. New classes of judging have been added for
2016. For more information and for those interested in displaying their
vehicles, online registration is available at www.route66fest.com or call
317-236-6515.
[Geoff Ladd, Project Administrator,
Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway] |