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20th
Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival is this weekend
in Springfield
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[September 24, 2021]
After a year hiatus, the Route 66 Mother Road
Festival is excited about the festival this upcoming weekend. The
cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to
generations will be rolling into historic downtown Springfield, this
weekend, September 24th – 26th.
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 The show will be locally managed by Greg “Coop” and
Sue Cooper, with operations headed by Shane “Shaner” McDermith.
Keeping the show local and focused on a community feel with much of
the tradition that the Mother Road Festival has become known for, is
top priority this year.
Weekend Show Highlights
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Admission is FREE for spectators
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Friday night Route 66 City Nights Cruise with up
to 2,000 classic cars cruising into downtown Springfield
(sponsored by Langheim Concrete in memory of Chad Langheim),
featuring a “Hail to Heroes” tribute to local First Responders
(sponsored by Isringhausen Imports and Back The Blue Illinois).
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Celebrity Butch Patrick, Eddie Munster and his
coach will be driving in the Friday cruise and available for
meet & greet on Saturday at the show (sponsored by Recon Techs).
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Burnout Competition Saturday (sponsored by
Hoosier Tire).
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Live Entertainment Friday & Saturday
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Post your "selfie" at any Illinois Route 66
landmark to Facebook, or Instagram with hashtag #MyIL66 and #visitspringfield
to be featured on the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway and Visit
Springfield social media!
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Downtown Springfield, Inc. Farmers Market -
Saturday
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State Capitol Photo Op! Stage a photo of your car
with the majestic Illinois State Capitol Building as your
backdrop (4th & Capitol)
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Grab the Explorer Passport and visit our Living
Legends of Route 66 throughout Springfield, available at the
Springfield Visitors Center
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FESTIVAL HOURS: Friday, Sept. 24, 6PM – 10PM,
Saturday, Sept. 25, 9AM – 10PM and Sunday, Sept. 26, 9AM –12PM.
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Complete schedule of events & map of festival
layout and registration is available at
www.Route66Fest.com.
“The International Route 66 Mother Road Festival is a tradition
in Springfield,” said Scott Dahl, Director of the Springfield Convention and
Visitors Bureau. “Historic downtown is an incredible backdrop for this classic
car event celebrating the allure of Route 66 that brings visitors from around
the world.”
Make sure to arrive early to experience Friday night’s Route 66 City Nights
Cruise, (sponsored by Langheim Concrete in memory of Chad Langheim) it’ll be
featuring a “Hail to Heroes” tribute to local First Responders. This segment of
vehicles near the front of the parade will be honoring those awesome frontline
heroes that fought to save lives through this pandemic! As these vehicles pass
by we ask that you wave some American flags in a sea of red, white, and blue,
loudly applaud them and give them a standing ovation! "Hail to the Heroes" is
proudly sponsored by Isringhausen Imports and Back the Blue Illinois!
Over 2000 cars participated in the 2019 cruise, as festival goers watched miles
of vintage cars parade along Springfield’s legendary Route 66 streets into
downtown. Find your spot among the thousands gathered to see an outstretched
line of iconic vehicles.
The schedule is packed with plenty of family activities for everyone to
experience. Enjoy the unique smell of smoke and tire during the “Burnout
competition”; explore all of downtown’s unique shopping and enjoy the local
culinary treasures. Maybe you’ll even want to enter the Miss Route 66 Festival
Pin- Up Contest, hosted by Springfield Vintage.
Live music has always been a staple of the International Route 66 Mother Road
Festival and that continues this year, with music and bands throughout the
weekend.
Learn more at: www.Route66Fest.com or on Facebook @Route66Fest
[Geoff Ladd
Assistant Director
Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway] |
