Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival August 7-8, 2026. A Free Festival along Historic Route 66, includes Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Music, Parade, Artists, Authors, Collections.

A Festival on Historic Route 66 in Downtown Springfield, Missouri. Two full days of classic cars, motorcycles, bands, vendors, food, and amazing activities for the kids. August 7-8, 2026

Free admission to the public

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🌟Official Festival & Centennial Merch 🌟Want your Official 2026 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival T-Shirt early? We now hav...
06/04/2026

🌟Official Festival & Centennial Merch 🌟

Want your Official 2026 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival T-Shirt early? We now have an online option!

Order your official t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, hoodie, Koozie, diner mug, sticker pack and/or adventure badge today!

🔗 Head over to promoplace.com/Route66!

CelebrateMo66 Aaron Sachs & Associates, P.C. Ozarks on Two Wheels

🚨 WIN A PONTOON BOAT! 🚨🛞 🌊 Celebrate 100 years of Route 66 with the Wheels to Waves Sweepstakes! 🎟️ Enter now at Route66...
06/03/2026

🚨 WIN A PONTOON BOAT! 🚨

🛞 🌊 Celebrate 100 years of Route 66 with the Wheels to Waves Sweepstakes!

🎟️ Enter now at Route66Sweeps.com

One lucky winner will cruise away in a SunTracker Party Barge pontoon boat!

One entry for $10 up to 25 entries for only $100! Enter today and be part of the Route 66 Centennial celebration!

Donated by Bass Pro Shops with proceeds benefiting Rotary Club of Springfield and the Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission.

🚗 Let’s Go Cruising! Come, be a part of something special! An open cruise will be happening each evening during the fest...
06/01/2026

🚗 Let’s Go Cruising!

Come, be a part of something special! An open cruise will be happening each evening during the festival at 6 p.m! No registration required!

📍 THE ROUTE:
• West on E St. Louis St.
• North on N National St.
• East on E Trafficway St.
• South on Waverly Ave.

🔗 Visit Route66FestivalSGF.com/CarShow for a map!

You can also register for the car show at Route66FestivalSGF.com/CarShow. There are less than 75 spots left!

The 2026 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is presented by Aaron Sachs & Associates, P.C. and Ozarks on Two Wheels and supported by KY3, Stinson Building Company, City of Springfield, MO, and Visit Missouri, with additional support from Clear Creek Powersports, Clint Harris – State Farm Agent, Renegade Harley-Davidson, Rick's Automotive, Honda of the Ozarks, and O'Reilly Auto Parts

🎸The FREE Aaron Sachs Stage will be back at the 2026 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival Aug. 7-8 in Downtown Springfield at...
05/28/2026

🎸The FREE Aaron Sachs Stage will be back at the 2026 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival Aug. 7-8 in Downtown Springfield at Jefferson Avenue and St. Louis Street!

🗓️ Friday, Aug. 7
• 3 p.m. – The Grasshopper Unit
• 5 p.m. – The Refugees
• 7 p.m. – Members Only
• 9 p.m. – Emerald City Band

🗓️ Saturday, Aug. 8
• 1 p.m. – Southern Bandits
• 3 p.m. – Molly Healey & Band
• 5 p.m. – Dawson Hollow
• 7 p.m. – The Chronicles / Best of Creedence Clearwater Revival
• 9 p.m. – Sixwire with special guest Al Paris formerly of Kool & The Gang

🔗 Learn more about this year’s event at Route66FestivalSGF.com

The 2026 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is presented by Aaron Sachs & Associates, P.C. and Ozarks on Two Wheels

🎷They’re Back! Emerald City Band will be back at the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in August! 🗓️ Friday, Aug. 7 at 9 p...
05/22/2026

🎷They’re Back! Emerald City Band will be back at the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in August!

🗓️ Friday, Aug. 7 at 9 p.m. on the Aaron Sachs Stage in Motorcycle Village in Downtown Springfield!

🔗 Get all the festival info at Route66FestivalSGF.com!

The 2026 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is presented by Aaron Sachs & Associates, P.C. and Ozarks on Two Wheels

05/21/2026

👑 Watch the ribbon cutting of the new Queen’s Gate 66 Sculpture held during the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration on May 1.

🔗 Learn more about the sculpture at springfieldmo.org/queens-gate-66/

Be sure to check it out during the annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival coming up Aug. 7-8! Learn more about the festival at Route66FestivalSGF.com

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05/21/2026

David L. Harrison, Poet Laureate for the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration and Springfield's favorite children's book author, recites "Homecoming" during the dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Queen's Gate 66 Sculpture on May 1.

🔗 Learn more about the Queen's Gate Sculpture at springfieldmo.org/queens-gate-66

CelebrateMo66 I Love Springfield, MO! City of Springfield, MO Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven

🚗 If you missed the Celebrate America on Route 66 Parade on May 1, you can now watch the coverage online! 🔗 Check it out...
05/20/2026

🚗 If you missed the Celebrate America on Route 66 Parade on May 1, you can now watch the coverage online!

🔗 Check it out at: cityview.springfieldmo.gov/national-route-66-centennial-kickoff/videos/route-66-centennial-parade-2026.

📺 More highlights from the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration are available at cityview.springfieldmo.gov/national-route-66-centennial-kickoff.

🚗 Also, car show registration for the 2026 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival Aug. 7-8 is open! Register your car and learn more about the open Cruise happening BOTH nights of the festival at Route66FestivalSGF.com/CarShow!

CelebrateMo66
City of Springfield, MO
KY3

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🏍️ The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival isn't just about the cars! The Combat Motorcycle Veterans Association Gypsy Poker...
05/19/2026

🏍️ The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival isn't just about the cars! The Combat Motorcycle Veterans Association Gypsy Poker Run/Bike Show will take place Sat., Aug. 8. Hundreds of bikes and thousands of riders will attend. Cash prizes and lots of good times will once again make for great memories!

🛞 Register your ride today at route66festivalsgf.com/motorcycles

Don't miss Motorcycle Village presented by Aaron Sachs & Associates, P.C. and Ozarks on Two Wheels

05/18/2026

✨Highlights from the 3rd Hour of TODAY’s visit to Springfield, MO on April 30 for the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration!

🎥 Check out more highlight videos from the kickoff at cityview.springfieldmo.gov/national-route-66-centennial-kickoff

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CelebrateMo66
City of Springfield, MO

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