Learning to use our calendar puts the fun and adventure of Route 66 at your fingertips. It's easy to discover the when, what and where of events along the road.
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Events
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Chenoa 4th of July Celebration Saturday, July 4, 2009 (all day)
Fourth of July Celebration Saturday, July 4th, 2009 (all day)
Fourth of July Celebration - Romeoville Saturday, July 4th, 2009 Village Park - Romeoville | ||
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Cruise Nights in Berwyn Tuesdays, June 2-16 & July 7-21, 2009
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Cruise Nights Tuesday Nights, June 2 - July 28, 2009 Downtown Plainfield | ||
07 / 8
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Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Lemont Legends Cruise Night June 3 - August 26, 2009 Wednesday events from 6:00 - 9:00 PM | ||
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Wizard of Oz under the Stars! Friday, July 10 & Saturday, July 11, 2009 Walk the yellow brick road to your seats! Start: 12:00 pm
End: 5:59 pm
Cruise In - Railsplitter Antique Auto Club Downtown Lincoln 5:00-9:00 PM Saturday, May 23, 2009 Friday, June 12, 2009 Saturday, June 27, 2009 Friday, July 10, 2009
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07 / 11
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Wizard of Oz under the Stars! Friday, July 10 & Saturday, July 11, 2009 Walk the yellow brick road to your seats! Start: 8:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Tour De Donut - Staunton 8:00 AM Staunton’s Tour De Donut is usually held on the second Saturday In July. This event attracts visitors from all over and is sponsored by the Boeing Employees Bicycle Club. Last year 867 bikers participated. (all day)
Sugar Creek Arts Festival - Normal July 11-12, 2009 24th Annual Festival Over 170 vendors | ||
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Sugar Creek Arts Festival - Normal July 11-12, 2009 24th Annual Festival Over 170 vendors Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
It's finally here: the 11th annual World's Largest Catsup Bottle Sunday, July 12, 2009 The event features ketchup tasting, hot dog (smothered in ketchup) eating contest, food vendors, craft booths, and live music. Old-fashioned birthday party games will include musical chairs, pass the ketchup, a hula hoop competition, water balloon toss, and our own special version of spin the bottle. Start: 10:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
Summer Quarterly Meeting Sunday, July 12, 2009 Salerno Ristorante Picente, Hodgkins, Illinois. Board meeting - 10:30 AM Lunch available at Noon. There will be an "All you can eat" pizza and salad lunch with drink for $10.95 per person. If you are interested in the lunch, please email Johnny Miller at kixonrte66@hotmail.com. General Meeting - 1:15 PM | ||
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07 / 14
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Cruise Nights in Berwyn Tuesdays, June 2-16 & July 7-21, 2009
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Cruise Nights Tuesday Nights, June 2 - July 28, 2009 Downtown Plainfield | ||
07 / 15
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Lemont Legends Cruise Night June 3 - August 26, 2009 Wednesday events from 6:00 - 9:00 PM | ||
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07 / 17
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'Man vs. Food' filming in Springfield Adam from the Travel Channel show, 'Man vs. Food' will be visiting three locat eateries, sampling their famous specialties. The production team will be filming at the following locations on the following dates: (Times have not been officially disclosed.) D'Arcy's Pint (for Horseshoe sandwich) Cozy Dog Drive In (for deep-fried battered dog on a stick) (all day)
Plainfield Fest July 17-19, 2009 Celebrate the summer at this three day fun filled event. Dates: (all day)
Sweet Corn Festival - Chatham Friday, July 17 & Saturday, July 18, 2009 (all day)
Party in the Park Litchfield Carnegie Library July 17-18, 2009 Litchfield, IL For more information click here to visit the official web site. (all day)
Chatham Jaycees Sweetcorn Festival July 17-18, 2009 Chatham Community Park For more information click here to visit the official web site. | ||
07 / 18
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Start: 12:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Plainfield Fest July 17-19, 2009 Celebrate the summer at this three day fun filled event. Dates: (all day)
Sweet Corn Festival - Chatham Friday, July 17 & Saturday, July 18, 2009 (all day)
Party in the Park Litchfield Carnegie Library July 17-18, 2009 Litchfield, IL For more information click here to visit the official web site. (all day)
Chatham Jaycees Sweetcorn Festival July 17-18, 2009 Chatham Community Park For more information click here to visit the official web site. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:59 pm
'Man vs. Food' filming in Springfield The production team will be filming at the following locations on the following dates: (Times have not been officially disclosed.) D'Arcy's Pint (for Horseshoe sandwich) Cozy Dog Drive In (for deep-fried battered dog on a stick) Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
You’re invited to Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Old Joliet Prison Park! Saturday, July 18, 2009 1:00 Pm - 5:00 PM Prison Parking Lot Visit www.visitjoliet.org and click on “Old Joliet Prison” to learn more details about the event and the renovations to the new Prison Park exhibit or call 1-877-4JOLIET.
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07 / 19
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Plainfield Fest July 17-19, 2009 Celebrate the summer at this three day fun filled event. Dates: | ||
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Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:59 pm
'Man vs. Food' filming in Springfield Adam from the Travel Channel show, 'Man vs. Food' will be visiting three local eateries, sampling their famous specialties. The production team will be filming at the following locations on the following dates: (Times have not been officially disclosed.) D'Arcy's Pint (for Horseshoe sandwich) Cozy Dog Drive In (for deep-fried battered dog on a stick) | ||
07 / 21
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Cruise Nights in Berwyn Tuesdays, June 2-16 & July 7-21, 2009
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Cruise Nights Tuesday Nights, June 2 - July 28, 2009 Downtown Plainfield Start: 6:30 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Route 66, Then and Now Free presentation by John and Lenore Weiss Wilmington Library Tuesday, July 21, 2009 6:30 PM For more information call the Wilmington Library
Route 66 authors, John & Lenore Weiss, were honored with the Route 66 Ambassadors Award at the annual Route 66 banquet in Springfield on June 13, 2009. | ||
07 / 22
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Lemont Legends Cruise Night June 3 - August 26, 2009 Wednesday events from 6:00 - 9:00 PM | ||
07 / 23
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Catfish Days Wilmington Please stop by the Route 66 Association of Illinois booth at Catfish Days on Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ! Find out all about this fun family event!
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07 / 24
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Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:59 pm
Catfish Days Wilmington Please stop by the Route 66 Association of Illinois booth at Catfish Days on Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ! Find out all about this fun family event!
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07 / 25
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Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:59 pm
Catfish Days Wilmington Please stop by the Route 66 Association of Illinois booth at Catfish Days on Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ! Find out all about this fun family event!
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Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:59 pm
Girard Festival Days July 24-26, 2009 (all day)
80th Anniversary of the Mill in Lincoln 738 Washington St., Lincoln Saturday, July 25, 2009 The Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County will be hosting a huge celebration commemorating two exciting events: The 80th Anniversary of The Mill Come celebrate with us! Schedule of Events: 12:00 Festivities begin with speakers and awards | ||
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Catfish Days Wilmington Please stop by the Route 66 Association of Illinois booth at Catfish Days on Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ! Find out all about this fun family event!
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07 / 28
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:59 pm
Cruise Nights Tuesday Nights, June 2 - July 28, 2009 Downtown Plainfield | ||
07 / 29
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Lemont Legends Cruise Night June 3 - August 26, 2009 Wednesday events from 6:00 - 9:00 PM | ||
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Start: 4:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Polk-A-Dot Drive In 14th Annual Cruise Night on Route 66 - Braidwood Braidwood Saturday, August 1, 2009 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM $10.00 Participation Fee For more information 815-458-3377 | ||
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