This will be an event to remember!  Route 66 Mother Road Festival will return for a 25th year, rolling into historic downtown Springfield September 25th – 27th!

TV & movie star Chris Kattan well known for his hilarious characters on SNL will join in the fun.  Plus, more stars!

2026 Schedule

Thursday – September 24

7pm – Pre-Party at Route 66 Motorhead’s Bar & Grill featuring Richrath Project REO: The Music of REO Speedwagon (FREE Show!)

Friday – September 25
11am – 8pm – Onsite Registration open – 630 S. 6th Street
6pm – Cruise night to benefit CRIMESTOPPERS- You can watch the classic cars roll into town from THE RAILYARD ON 66, 2242 S 6th St. Springfield, Illinois 62703-3454, while our very own DJ Blake plays all the best sock hop music from the 50s & 60s
8-10pm – Revel in Red Anthem Rock of the 70’s – Now – ISRINGHAUSEN IMPORTS Main Stage

Saturday September 26

8am – 11am – Onsite Registration open – 630 S. 6th Street;
8am – 12:30pm – Old Capitol Farmers Market
11:30am  – 12:45pm – Miss Mother Road contest
12:00pm – Sign up begins for Kids Power Wheels races (7th & Washington)
1pm-2pm – Major League Eating Cozy Dog Eating Contest sponsored by Reisch Beer & Cozy Dog Drive In (7th & Washington)
1pm – Kids Power Wheels Races (7th & Washinton)
2-3pm – Live Music – Sugar Davis Band on the ISRINGHAUSEN IMPORTS Main Stage
3pm – ISRINGHAUSEN IMPORTS Burn out contest ( 7th – Washington)
4pm-5:30pm – Red Hot Rubber Biscuit Rhythm & Blues on the ISRINGHAUSEN IMPORTS Main Stage
6pm-7:30pm – RT66 Rockabilly Jam with Union Avenue on the ISRINGHAUSEN IMPORTS Main Stage
8pm – Rockhouse on the ISRINGHAUSEN IMPORTS Main Stage with Laser Light Show after the concert

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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