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25th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival

When9/25/2026 @ 6 PMthrough 9/27/2026
WhereHistoric Downtown SpringfieldSpringfield, IL
Hosted ByInternational Route 66 Mother Road Festival
CategoryCars, Trucks & Motorcycles

About This Event

The International Route 66 Mother Road Festival is one of Springfield's most recognizable automotive weekends, built around classic cars, live music, vendors, and downtown Route 66 nostalgia. The 2026 centennial tie-in should make the 25th annual edition especially notable for qMeet's car-event coverage.
Cost
General spectator access is broadly public; food, merchandise, and specialty purchases are extra.
What to Wear
Comfortable casual clothing and shoes for downtown walking and outdoor vehicle viewing.
What to Bring
A camera, comfortable shoes, weather layers, and cash/card for food and vendor booths.

When & Where

Starts9/25/2026 @ 6 PM
Ends9/27/2026 @ 2 PM
RepeatsAnnual
VenueHistoric Downtown Springfield
Address1 S Old State Capitol Plaza
CitySpringfield, IL 62701
Driving / Transportation / Parking
Use downtown Springfield parking decks and surface lots, then walk the festival footprint. Peak viewing windows can make the closest spaces fill early.

Multi-day event — hours may vary by day, so check the description and any official event link.

Who Can Attend

VisibilityPublic — anyone can join
Member LimitNo limit
Est. Attendance80,000 total (30,000 peak day)

Members (0)

No members have RSVP'd yet.

Created & Updated

Created: 4/22/2026 2:44 PM by Admin
Last updated: 4/22/2026 2:44 PM by Paul M.