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SUMMARY:"Route 66: Main Street of America" Documentary Film by John Paget 
 World Premier in Illinois
DTSTART:20260902T000000Z
DTEND:20260911T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260814T060112Z
UID:79140-1788289200-1789074000@illinoisroute66.org
CATEGORIES:community,film
DESCRIPTION:Route 66: The Main Street of America will premiere as a movi
 ng celebration: a cross-country film screening tour down Historic Route 66
 . Partnering with local entities along the historic highway (Main Street p
 rograms\, downtown associations\, tourism bureaus and chambers of commerce
 )\, we’ll screen the film at 40+ events at select drive-ins and historic
  theaters from Chicago to LA. These screenings will be multi-faceted commu
 nity celebration events\, with live entertainment\, crew and characters fr
 om the film\, and other special guests from local stretches of Route 66. \
 nScreenings of the film in Illinois will be from September 3rd-10th\, 2026
 .  \nThe Worldwide Film Premiere will be in Chicago on September 1 — Glo
 bal Premiere at The Art Institute of Chicago. \nAdditional opportunities t
 o see the film include:\nSeptember 4 – Old Joliet Prison Historic Site i
 n Joliet\nSeptember 5 – The Eagle Theater in Pontiac\nSeptember 6 – No
 rmal Theater in Bloomington-Normal\nSeptember 8 – Route 66 Motorheads Ba
 r & Grill\, Museum and Entertainment Complex in Springfield\nSeptember 9 
 – Litchfield at Rt 66 Skyview Drive-In\nSeptember 10 – Wildey Theatre 
 in Edwardsville \nJohn Paget is an award-winning documentary filmmaker wit
 h deep roots on Route 66. In 1994\, he strapped a TV camera to the hood o
 f a 1969 cotillion white convertible Cadillac Coupe de Ville and hit the r
 oad. Destination: Route 66. It was the first of multiple cross-country tri
 ps on the Mother Road\, during which John directed\, shot\, and edited Ro
 ute 66: An American Odyssey and Route 66: Return to the Road with Martin
  Milner – documentary films that rank as the pinnacle among devoted Rou
 te 66 historians and advocates. \nWhile researching\, producing and promot
 ing these films\, John traveled the length of Route 66 a dozen times. And 
 he met and worked with the road’s most iconic legends – singer Bobby T
 roup (1918-1999)\, TV-star Martin Milner (1931-2015) and Seligman barber A
 ngel Delgadillo (considered the father of Historic Route 66) and best-sell
 ing author Michael Wallis (Route 66: The Mother Road).
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LOCATION:Illinois Route 66\, IL\, United States
URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/route-66-main-street-of-america-docu
 mentary-film-by-john-paget-world-premier-in-illinois/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway
X-SOURCE-URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/international-route-66-moth
 er-road-festival-2026
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SUMMARY:Route 66: Main Street of America - Motorheads in Springfield IL
DTSTART:20260909T000000Z
DTEND:20260909T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T184511Z
UID:98194-1788894000-1788901200@illinoisroute66.org
CATEGORIES:film
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the centennial of a truly legendary highway with a s
 pecial screening of ROUTE 66: THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA—a powerfully m
 oving new feature-length documentary that follows the road\, sharing unfor
 gettable stories of the people and towns we meet along the way.From unexpe
 cted roadside attractions to revitalized main streets\, each encounter rev
 eals communities finding new life and purpose—making new history—provi
 ng the most meaningful journeys often unfold on the road less traveled. \n
 \nWhether you’ve driven Route 66 or only imagined it\, this film takes y
 ou there—creating an immersive and heartfelt portrait of an American ico
 n that’s full of humor\, warmth\, and discovery.Following the film\, sta
 y for conversation with director John Paget and some of THE MAIN STREET OF
  AMERICA’s real-life characters—the everyday heroes and enduring spiri
 t of Route 66. \nPurchase Tickets Here
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LOCATION:Route 66 Motorheads Bar-Grill-Museum\, 600 Toronto Rd\, Springfie
 ld\, IL\, 62711\, United States
URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/route-66-main-street-of-america-moto
 rheads-in-springfield-il/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway
X-SOURCE-URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/international-route-66-moth
 er-road-festival-2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:2026 September Small Town Dreamers Market in Farmersville
DTSTART:20260912T140000Z
DTEND:20260912T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T184628Z
UID:80871-1789203600-1789218000@illinoisroute66.org
CATEGORIES:food,market,music
DESCRIPTION:2026 Small Town Dreamers Market on the Square in Farmersville\
 , IL\nHosted by @shoptherootedhome\n“Let’s root for each other & watch
  each other grow.” \n2026 Dates\nSeptember 12th\n9am-1pm\nVendors-Live M
 usic-Food \nWe are located just a couple minutes off of I-55\, exit 72\, o
 n Farmersville’s charming square. You will find us on Elevator St right 
 in front of The Rooted Home’s 120+ year old beautiful two story Opera Ho
 use.\nWhile you’re visiting\, be sure to snap a photo with our Route 66 
 Postcard Mural\, located on the North side of the Opera House. Enjoy the c
 harm of small town living! \nMarket Info & Vendor Applications:\nhttps://w
 ww.shoptherootedhome.com/small-town-dreamers-markets
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LOCATION:Farmersville City Park/Farmersville Square\, 513 Elevator St.\, F
 armersville\, IL\, 62533\, United States
URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/2026-september-small-town-dreamers-m
 arket-in-farmersville/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway
X-SOURCE-URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/international-route-66-moth
 er-road-festival-2026
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SUMMARY:Route 66 Monarch Festival
DTSTART:20260912T190000Z
DTEND:20260913T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T004444Z
UID:89155-1789221600-1789243200@illinoisroute66.org
CATEGORIES:festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the Illinois State Museum\, Illinois Department of Agricu
 lture\, Illinois Monarch Project\, and a host of community partners as we 
 celebrate Illinois’ state insect\, and everyone’s favorite garden visi
 tor\, the Monarch Butterfly! Enjoy FREE games\, activities\, giveaways\, a
 nd more at this community event – rain or shine! \nThe Route 66 Monarch 
 Festival is a free\, family-friendly event on Saturday\, September 12\, 20
 26\, celebrating the monarch butterfly and the Route 66 Centennial. \n\n\
 n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Rain 
 or shine)\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience (
 Gate 2)\, 801 E Sangamon Ave\, Springfield\, IL\n\n\n\n\nCost: Free admiss
 ion\n\n\n\n\nHosts: Illinois State Museum\, Illinois Department of Agricul
 ture\, Illinois Monarch Project\, and partners.\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Act
 ivities\n\n\n\n2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Free games\, hands-on activities\, com
 munity booths\, giveaways\, and native plant distributions.\n\n\n\n\n4:00 
 PM: Special butterfly release.\n\n\n\n\n5:00 PM: Engaging story time.\n\n\
 n\n\n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Free outdoor screening of the Disney-Pixar movie
  Cars (bring your own lawn chairs).\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026\
 n02:00 PM to 08:00 PM CDT\n801 E Sangamon Ave\nSpringfield\, IL 62702
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LOCATION:Illinois State Fairgrounds\, 801 E. Sangamon Ave.\, Springfield\,
  IL\, 62794-9427\, United States
URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/monarch-butterfly-festival/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway
X-SOURCE-URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/international-route-66-moth
 er-road-festival-2026
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SUMMARY:Bicycle Illinois Route 66 Ride
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260830T004614Z
UID:75507-1789776000-1790467199@illinoisroute66.org
CATEGORIES:outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Bicycle Illinois is excited to introduce the Route 66 Ride\, a
  new week-long cycling tour traveling from the St. Louis area to Chicagola
 nd along the legendary Old Route 66. This tour is still in development\, a
 nd registration is not yet open\, but riders are encouraged to stay tuned 
 for updates as plans continue to progress. \nExperience the Mother Road on
  two wheels as you pedal through historic Route 66 towns\, open farmland\,
  and classic roadside Americana. Vintage gas stations\, diners\, museums\,
  and glowing neon signs evoke the nostalgia of America’s golden age of t
 ravel. With gentle terrain and lightly traveled roads\, this route offers 
 a relaxed yet rewarding cycling adventure filled with history\, local hosp
 itality\, and timeless charm. This fully supported\, all-hotel tour is a p
 erfect way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and America’s 
 250th birthday. \nThe cycling route will follow original alignments of Rou
 te 66 whenever safe and enjoyable\, with detours around high-traffic areas
  such as I-55 and Memorial Parkway in Springfield. Bicycle Illinois is wor
 king with local Route 66 organizations to identify historic and quirky att
 ractions along the way\, many of which will serve as ride stops. \nThe tou
 r is tentatively scheduled for September 19–27\, 2026\, and will include
  optional transportation days\, six or seven riding days\, and a layover d
 ay in Springfield to explore Abraham Lincoln historic sites. Total mileage
  is approximately 350 miles\, averaging about 60 miles per day\, with all 
 details subject to change. \nRegistration will include hotel lodging\, SAG
  support\, baggage transport\, Ride with GPS navigation\, access to mechan
 ical support\, and a complimentary pair of Bicycle Illinois cycling socks.
  Optional transportation\, long-term parking\, and merchandise will be ava
 ilable. Riders are responsible for lunches and dinners. Future tours may i
 nclude a Chicago extension or camping options.
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LOCATION:Illinois Route 66\, IL\, United States
URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/bicycle-illinois-route-66-ride/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway
X-SOURCE-URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/international-route-66-moth
 er-road-festival-2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:MCHS Fall Festival
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260831T004445Z
UID:98116-1789776000-1789948799@illinoisroute66.org
CATEGORIES:festival
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!! The Fall Festival is just around the corner an
 d CHS Band will be performing for the 1st time on the grounds!!\n\n\n\nVen
 dor spots are still available.\n\nApplications can be found on our website
 . https://macoupincountyhistoricalsociety.com/
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LOCATION:MCHS Ruyle Building\, 920 W Breckenridge\, Carlinville\, IL\, 626
 26\, United States
URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/mchs-fall-festival/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway
X-SOURCE-URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/international-route-66-moth
 er-road-festival-2026
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SUMMARY:2026 Main Street Mingle in Virden
DTSTART:20260919T140000Z
DTEND:20260919T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T064421Z
UID:89130-1789808400-1789830000@illinoisroute66.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Main Street Mingle season is officially ready for vendor sign-
 ups — and trust us\, this year is going to be BIG. \n\n\n\nWith themed e
 vents\, our Renaissance edition\, and the massive Route 66 Centennial Cele
 bration closing out the season\, you’re going to want in on this one.\n\
 n\n\nLocation: Old Route 66 – Virden Town Square\n9 AM – 3 PM\n\n\n\n2
 026 Remaining Dates:\nSeptember 19th (3rd Saturday – Renaissance Edition
 )\nOctober 10th – Route 66 Centennial\n\n\n\nThe Route 66 Main Street Mi
 ngle is back and ready for another incredible season! What started as a si
 mple market has grown into something bigger — a celebration of small bus
 iness\, local talent\, family fun\, and the revival of our historic downto
 wn.\n\nAs we build toward the Route 66 Centennial Celebration\, this seaso
 n will feature a few exciting surprises and themed twists — including th
 e return of our Renaissance edition and a special Centennial finale you wo
 n’t want to miss!\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:\nLocal Vendors & Artisans – H
 andmade goods\, boutique finds\, unique treasures\, and small business fav
 orites.Food & Drinks – Delicious eats and sweet treats from local vendor
 s.Live Entertainment & Activities – Music\, games\, themed fun\, and int
 eractive experiences for all ages.Community Booths – Support local non-p
 rofits\, schools\, and organizations.Themed Surprises – From Renaissance
  flair to a Centennial celebration honoring 100 years of Route 66 history.
 \nEach event builds on the last — leading up to our October 10th Route 6
 6 Centennial\, which will wrap our season in true Main Street style.\n\nVe
 ndor & Sponsorship Opportunities:\nYour Choice: 15’x15′ or 10’x20′
 \nVendor Space A: $20Choice of Space\nVendor Space B: $40Choice of Space p
 lus a Facebook Vendor Spotlight\nVendor Space C: $80Choice of Space plus a
  Facebook Vendor Spotlight + Name on Centennial Banner\nVendor Space D: $1
 20Choice of Space plus a Facebook Vendor Spotlight + Business Spotlight + 
 Logo on Centennial Banner + Free T-Shirt\nFREE- Nonprofits/Churches/School
 s & City Organizations – Just pick the size of booth required.\n\nWant t
 o be a vendor or sponsor? Sign up here:https://airtable.com/appP7GLCwHPK0q
 dzI/shrCOv40lqBuyKwWR\n\nCome be part of the movement where the past meets
  the present\, and the community comes alive.\n\nWe can’t wait to see yo
 u on the streets of Virden for another unforgettable Main Street Mingle se
 ason!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T064421Z
LOCATION:Virden on the Square\, 175 E Jackson\, Virden\, IL\, 62690\, Unit
 ed States
URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/2026-main-street-mingle-in-virden-se
 pt/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway
X-SOURCE-URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/international-route-66-moth
 er-road-festival-2026
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