F 25th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival | Springfield, Illinois | Visit Springfield
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September 25, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Fri 6p-10p; Sat 8a-10p; Sun 7:30a-2p

Downtown Springfield
1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
217-553-5271

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Save the date!  The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for a 25th year, rolling into historic downtown Springfield September 25th - 27th.  2026 also marks the 100th anniversary of Route 66!

Registration is now open!  VIP Parking available while spots last!

2026 Schedule

Friday - September 25
11am - 8pm - Onsite Registration open – 630 S. 6th Street
6pm - Cruise night to benefit CRIMESTOPPERS 
8-10pm – Live Music - ISRINGHAUSEN IMPORTS Main Stage

Saturday - September 26
8am - 11am (note earlier end time!) - Onsite Registration open – 630 S. 6th Street; 
8am - 12:30pm - Old Capitol Farmers Market 
11:30am  - 12:30pm - Miss Mother Road contest
12:00pm - Sign up begins for Kids Power Wheels races (7th & Washington)
1:00pm - Kids Power Wheels Races (7th & Washinton)
1-3pm – Live Music - ISRINGHAUSEN IMPORTS Main Stage
3pm - ISRINGHAUSEN IMPORTS Burn out contest ( 7th - Washington) 

ISRINGHAUSEN IMPORTS Main Stage 
5-7pm & 8-10pm Live Music

Sunday -September 27
7:30am - Route 66 Mother Road festival 5K Foot race (Old Capitol plaza)
Noon - Awards on the main stage

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