This is an event we stumbled upon in 2007. Three cars made the trip to Saint Louis and Springfield IL for the event and we had a blast. Click here to see some photos!

The 8th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival

<< CLICK HERE FOR HOTELS >>

Thursday Sept 24th (Stay in St. Louis MO)
Friday Sep 26 through Sun Sep 28th.

We plan to head to St. Louis MO on Thursday September 24th. (We'll pick a hotel soon) and on Friday morning we plan to join the convoy across the Chain of Rocks Bridge on Friday Morning.
< Details on the Chain of Rocks Drive >

< Chain of Rocks Photos 2007 >

Calling all cars and cars buffs. The 7th annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival & Car Show in Springfield, Illinois returns with some things old and some things new. But no one will be blue at the Midwest's biggest tribute to the country's best-loved road, U.S. Route 66. The festival is cool cars, hot music and free entertainment right in the heart of Springfield's historic downtown.

Take a look at some photos from last year << CLICK HERE >>

I do recommend that you register for this event at the following website which is less than user-friendly. Registration essentially buys you a parking space downtown throughout the event. If you have a classic roadster then it also gets you into the contest .

See http://www.familyevents.com/buy-tickets to register

Some features:

  • Gasoline Alley for the restoration enthusiast
  • Product Displays
  • Celebrity Guests
  • Children's Area
  • Pro-judged car awards, 41 classes
  • Live entertainment (entertainment schedule TBA)
  • See << CLICK HERE FOR FAST FACTS >>

WHEN:

  • Departing:
    Thursday 9/24 9:00AM
    Bob Evans (Down on the farm)
    1030 Green Bl
    Aurora, Indiana
  • Thu Sep 24th: Overnight in St. Louis, MO.
  • Fri Sep 25th: See http://www.cane.com/images/2009_Route_66_Cruise.pdf
    We will be gathering at the Chain of Rocks Bridge (Missouri Side) at about 8:30AM on Friday morning.
  • Cross bridge and head to Springfield, IL
  • On arrival, check in and head to the
    Capital City Shopping Center
    3095 S Dirksen Pkwy (Friday, 6pm) to join the convoy!
  • Fri Sep 26: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Convoy?
  • Sat Sep. 27 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Downtown Festival
  • Sat Sep. 27 (Afternoon/Evening) See schedule << CLICK HERE >>
  • Sun Sep 28 - Downtown in the morning and then drive home

WHERE:

Downtown Springfield, IL Between Washington & Capitol and 4th & 7th Street

1-866-RTE-66IL

TICKETS: Admission is FREE to all spectators.

REGISTER:

To register click here or call 1-866-RTE-66IL today through Sunday, September 21st for $35 plus a $3 handling fee. Registration includes weekend admission for the vehicle. All year, makes and models are accepted.

Call (317) 236-6515 or 1-866-RTE-66IL

Recommended Hotels
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Where Chris & Cheryl are Staying

Thursday September 24th (One Night)

Hampton Inn St. Louis Downtown at the Arch, MO
333 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO
United States, 63102
Tel: 1-314-621-7900

Friday Sep 25 and Sat Sep 26 (Two Nights)

Hilton Springfield (Downtown)
700 East Adams Street
Springfield, IL
United States, 62701
Tel: 217-789-1530
Fax: 217-789-0709