Int'l Route 66 Mother Road Festival & Car Show

13th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival & Car Show



Over 1,000 cool cars and 80,000 spectators will roll into the heart of Springfield’s historic downtown this September for a weekend of family fun in the sun with non-stop live music and entertainment! Come celebrate the Golden Age of Route 66…the cars, the music, the food, the friends……all brought together along Illinois’ Route 66. Event features include:

• Friday Night! Rt. 66 City Nights Cruise For Crime Stoppers – over 1,000 classic cars cruise the city streets! $5 Donation to Crime Stoppers of Sangamon & Menard Counties requested to participate

• Check out Horsepower Alley with high horsepower features like the Mickey Thompson Tires BURNOUT Competition and Lucas Oil DYNO CHALLENGE!

• Feast your eyes on the gorgeous rides in the Monet of Cars - all cars on display from Dick Levi's private collection.

• The Travel Illinois Expo showcasing unique travel opportunities to Route 66 motorists traveling through Illinois communities along the Mother Road

• Live Entertainment –on the Hot Rod Stage with classic hits from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s

• Performance Marketplace for the restoration enthusiast - vendors on display throughout downtown

• Over 40 classes of car awards with CASI certified national judging!

• Family Fun Zone! Kids games, bounce houses and more!