Learn more about the Upcoming Byway Centennial Celebration & the Illinois Route 66 Experience at the State Fairgrounds
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Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Normal, IL
Located in the heart of Uptown Normal, this historic theater is an authentically restored 1937 cinema offering a curated mix of vintage and contemporary films, including international titles. On September 6th, celebrate the centennial of a truly legendary highway with a special screening of Route 66: The Main Street of America - a powerfully moving new feature-length documentary that follows the road, sharing unforgettable stories of the people and towns we meet along the way. Following the film, stay for conversation with director John Paget. Click here for event info.
Normal Theater
209 N Street
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 433-9910
Events on Illinois Route 66
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Route 66 Submerged: A Sunken Road. A Story Resurfaced.
Lake Springfield Marina 17 Waters Edge Blvd, Springfield, IL, United StatesStep 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 Springfield’s original Route 66 alignment, submerged when Sugar Creek was dammed in 1933. Guided by local storytellers this immersive journey blends history, nature, and narrative—offering…
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2026 Illinois State Fair – Miles of Smiles
Illinois State Fairgrounds 801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL, United StatesThe Illinois State Fair returns for 2026, August 13 - 23, with an all star concert lineup and with the theme of "Miles of Smiles". Grandstand Events (Gates open 1 hour prior to the show) - The 2026 Illinois State Fair features a diverse lineup of evening performances, with tickets available for purchase: Aug 14:…
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2026 Main Street Mingle in Virden
Virden on the Square 175 E Jackson, Virden, IL, United StatesMain Street Mingle season is officially ready for vendor sign-ups — and trust us, this year is going to be BIG. With themed events, our Renaissance edition, and the massive…
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Sunflower Days Festival at Rader Family Farms
Rader Family Farms 1312 Ropp Road, Normal, United StatesStep into a sea of summer color at Sunflower Days Festival at Rader Family Farms. This daytime celebration invites guests to wander through acres of blooming sunflowers and a vibrant zinnia field, soak in the beauty of the season, and enjoy a relaxed, joy-filled farm experience designed for all ages. This is the perfect time…
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48th Annual Cultural Fest at Miller Park
Miller Park/Miller Park Zoo 1020 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL, United StatesBLOOMINGTON, IL – The 48th Annual Cultural Fest returns to Miller Park in Bloomington on Saturday, August 22, from noon to 6:00 p.m. The free community festival will bring together music, dance, food, community organizations and family activities for an afternoon celebrating the cultural diversity of Bloomington-Normal. With the theme “A Celebration of Diversity,” Cultural Fest features a…