WHERE THE MOTHER ROAD BEGINS

Since 1926

Route 66 defined a remarkable era in our nation’s history – and it lives on today in Illinois' many Route 66 roadside attractions, museums, and restaurants – it's the shining ribbon of blacktop we call 'The Mother Road'.

Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway

Learn more about the Upcoming Byway Centennial Celebration & the Illinois Route 66 Experience at the State Fairgrounds

Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member

Normal, IL

Rader Family Farms is a 4th-generation family farm built on hard work, faith, and a love for agriculture. Our roots date back to 1935 when our family farm was known as the Plainview Guernsey Dairy Farm. For decades, our family milked cows and raised crops to feed our herd, with little going to market. Our dad, Lynn Rader, and his six younger siblings grew up on the farm, showing cows in 4-H and embracing the daily demands of dairy life.

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Rader Family Farms
1312 Ropp Road
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-6880

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Events on Illinois Route 66

  • Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.

    Lake Springfield Marina 17 Waters Edge Blvd, Springfield, IL, United States

    Step aboard Route 66 SUBMERGED, a 45-minute interpretive boat tour on Lake Springfield that reveals a hidden chapter of America’s most iconic highway. Beneath the surface lies a stretch of…

  • 2026 Litchfield Pickers Market

    Downtown Litchfield 400 North State Street, Litchfield, IL

    The 2026 Litchfield Pickers Market returns on the second Sunday of each month, May to October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. This popular regional market features a juried antique sale with live music all day and plenty of street food. You'll also enjoy the adjoining Monroe Street market area with talented artisan and farmers market vendors. Plus,…

  • Route 66 Kidzeum Birthday Celebration Presented by Horace Mann

    Kidzeum of Health and Science 412 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL, United States

    Kidzeum is turning 8, and we're celebrating with a full day of free family fun in the heart of downtown Springfield. This year, our birthday falls during the Route 66…

  • Exit 82 Summer Festival

    Exit 82 Divernon/Auburn 14335 Frazee Rd, Divernon, IL, United States

    EXIT 82 SUMMER FESTIVAL… 4 malls, same Exit…. coming up July 24th, 25th & 26th. 15% OFF everything in the malls. Kids Events. Blackstone Giveaway. You won’t want to miss…

  • Carlinville Car Show 2026

    Downtown Carlinville 112 N. Side Square, Carlinville, IL, United States

    Hello car show peeps, we are gearing up for another great year and who could forget it is the 100 year Anniversary of Rt 66. With this year expecting to be our biggest year yet we not only added more classes we are taking it a step farther and we are shutting down the square…