Schedule
Updated March 23
- April 4-6 — Southwest Street Rod Nationals, Oklahoma City.
- April 24-26 — A Gathering of Nations Powwow, Albuquerque.
- May 2-4 — Historic Route 66 Fun Run, Seligman to Topock, Ariz.
- May 2-3 — Berdoo Bikes & Blues Rendezvous, San Bernardino, Calif.
- May 3 – Fried Onion Burger Day Festival, El Reno, Okla.
- May 3-4 — Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Event, between Towanda and Joliet.
- May 10 — Bristow Tabouleh Festival, Bristow, Okla.
- May 15-18 — Tulsa ArtCar Weekend, Tulsa, Okla.
- May 30-June 1 — Route 66 Days, Elk City, Okla.
- May 31-June 1 — El Reno Route 66 Triathlon, El Reno, Okla.
- June 1 – Los Angeles Concours d’Elegance car show, Pasadena, Calif.
- June 3-8 – Charlie Christian International Jazz Festival, Oklahoma City.
- June 5-7 — Route 66 Summerfest, Rolla, Mo.
- June 5-7 — Corvette’n America Road Tour in Flagstaff, Ariz., and Laughlin, Nev., including a 100-mile Route 66 cruise.
- June 6-8 – Cowboy Roundup USA, Amarillo, Texas.
- June 7 — Route 66 Blowout, Sapulpa, Okla.
- June 13-14 — Route 66 Festival, Edwardsville, Ill.
- June 14 — Mother Road Rally, Tucumcari, N.M.
- June 18-22 — National Route 66 Festival, Litchfield, Ill.
- June 21 — Wilmington Rotary Cruise, Wilmington, Ill.
- June 27-28 — Clinton Route 66 Festival: Hot Dogs and Hot Rods on Route 66, Clinton, Okla.
- June 28-July 12 — Riding Route 66 Tour, from Chicago to Los Angeles.
- July 18-20 — Fire and Ice Bike Rally, Grants, N.M.
- July 21-22 — Rock ‘n’ Rods on Route 66, Bloomington, Ill.
- Aug. 2 — Route 66 Summerfest car show, Vinita, Okla.
- Aug. 9 — Oldham County Roundup, Vega, Texas.
- Aug. 16 — Polk Street Block Party, Amarillo, Texas.
- Aug. 23-24 — Chrysler Classic at Route 66, Joliet, Ill.
- Aug. 27-30 — Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo, Vinita, Okla.
- Aug. 29-30 — Bristow Route 66 Car, Truck Bike and Tractor Show, Bristow, Okla.
- Sept. 5-7 — 8th annual Route 66 Festival featuring the Pecos River Motorcycle Rally and Billy the Kid $5,000 cash Poker Run, Santa Rosa, N.M. Call 505-472 3763.
- Sept. 5-7 — Route 66 Association of Missouri’s 19th annual motor tour, from Collinsville, Ill., to Lebanon, Mo.
- Sept. 6 — World’s Largest Calf Fry Festival, Vinita, Okla.
- Sept. 12-14 — Route 66 Days, Flagstaff, Ariz.
- Sept. 18-21 — Route 66 Rendezvous, San Bernardino, Calif.
- Sept. 26-27 – Standin’ on a Corner Festival, Winslow, Ariz.
- Sept. 26-28 — International Route 66 Mother Road Festival, Springfield, Ill.
- Sept. 27 – Route 66 Car Show and Craft Fair, Edmond, Okla.
- Sept. 27 — Route 66 Hoot and Scoot, Sayre, Okla.
- Oct. 4 — Oklahoma Czech Festival, Yukon, Okla.
- Oct. 4-12 – Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
- Oct. 25 – Roger Miller Festival, Erick, Okla.
- Nov. 1-4 — Will Rogers Days, Claremore, Okla.
- Nov. 13-16 — Working Ranching Cowboy Association World Championship Ranch Rodeo, Amarillo, Texas.
- Nov. 16 — Route 66 Marathon, Tulsa.
- Dec. 6 — Route 66 Christmas Parade, Miami, Okla.
Woe is me! How I wish I could just spend my life cruising East to West and West to East attending all of these gatherings and doing what I could to help the group with its efforts to keep 66 alive and well. Maybe there is a motorhome in my future? At the very least, I’ll see you all in Clinton next year.
There will be lots of Route 66 vintage postcards at the 23rd Annual, Tulsa Postcard Club Show and Sale, Friday May 11, and Saturday May 12 at the Clarion Hotel (formerly Hiliday Inn-South) Exit 145th St, Broken Arrow Expressway, 2600 N Aspin Broken Arrow OK 74012. For more info contact Jim Taylor, 1-888-451-0340, or visit our website. We also produce vintage postcard shows featuring Route 66 and other Roadside views along the route, in Feb and August in Springfield MO, in Oct in Joplin MO, and in the Spring in Oklahoma City. Call or email or visit our site for details and vendor info.
June 17, 2007
Fathers Day Car Show in Orchard Park
Time: Reg. 8:00 A.M.-12 Noon
Sponsor: Route 66 Car Club
Location: Orchard Park, South Service Road, I 44 @ Exit 240 St. Clair, MO
Details: 29 Classes Open to American Made Stock or Modified cars & trucks up to 1989
3 Awards per class, plus special awards.
One entrant will win a Craftsman tool box with a 240 piece tool set.
Registration 8:00 A.M. till 12 Noon.
Free Swap Meet–Free Vendor Space
I 44 Exit 240 @ Hwy. 47 to the South Service Road St. Clair, MO
636-629-5445
Information- Call Steve Cook at 636-629-5445 or call 636-458-6729
Cost: $15 Entry Fee-$10 Display-$5 Teen- Free Spectator
november 25, 2007
Tilburg, The Netherlands
Start of the Roadmusical “Route 66″.
A tour of 100 shows through The Netherlands.
June 2 Cuba, MO Summer Sesquicentennial KIck-Off along Rt. 66
Amanda’s birthday bash kicks-off summer fun
Cuba, MO Amanda Jamison may have lost out on having the new town named after her in 1857, but she will be remembered during Amanda’s Birthday Bash on Saturday, June 2. To kick-off the summer sesquicentennial season, Viva Cuba plans an afternoon and evening of celebratory activities in the Uptown Historic District. Buchanan and Filmore Streets will be closed for special activities, and there will be activities along NW Main.
The afternoon features a Lion’s Club sponsored Classic Car Show centered around the Washington St. Peoples Bank parking lot. Lion’s Club will also be serving BBQ near their newly renovated den. During the afternoon, Main Street Bakery is planning a community birthday cake.
During the afternoon, with teams competing to finish first, an Amazing Race will begin with teams performing certain feats and gathering designated information in the area. “Who’s Amanda” will have contestants vying for the title of Amanda. Donahoe’s Bluegrass Band will perform bluegrass favorites during the late afternoon, and Frisco’s will offer horse drawn surrey rides of the historic/mural district from 2:00 until dusk.
As the afternoon moves into evening, the Libations Beverage tent will open with specialty drinks. Hometowner singer/song writer Leslie Sanazaro, presently of St. Louis, will perform a set of her music. The Pseudo Blues Band, featuring our local drumming dentist Don Fuchs, will ramp up by playing an evening of hits from 8 to 10 o’clock.
Musical performances are free during the day and evening. Planning is continuing for the day, and event times will be published later. It is hoped that merchants will participate with special sales or displays of their own, and that locals and visitors will turn out to see the improvements that have been made in the historic area. Mark your calendar and bring a lawn chair for an afternoon of family fun, and evening of music and dancing under the stars.
Who’s Amanda?
Before Cuba was surveyed in 1857, George Jamison operated a store and post office just west of the present Cuba. It was called Amanda after his wife. Anticipating the Pacific Railroad reaching the area, surveyors Trask and Ferguson platted a new town, consisting of 32 blocks, near Amanda. The question was whether to keep the name of Amanda or give the new town its own identity. Some favored the familiar Amanda while others came up with the name of Cuba after the island, which had been fighting Spain for its independence and had been visited by 49ers, who had noted its beauty. Legend has it that a stick was thrown and if it fell one way, the name Amanda would remain. If it fell the over way, Cuba would be the town’s name. We all know the outcome of that fateful stick.
The Cuba business district grew facing the railroad. After Rt. 66 was built through the town, business development expanded to the north of the tracks along the new road. Because the of the influence of the railroad and the Rt. 66, both are featured on the Sesquicentennial Coin that was produced by the Cuba Lion’s Club. Today, the Rt. 66 Scenic Byway brings many visitors from all over the world to town to view Cuba’s outdoor murals and visit other area attractions. Due to a Community Block Grant and citizens putting their money where their hearts are, the uptown area is experiencing a renaissance, which Viva Cuba would like to showcase during the June 2 Amanda’s Birthday Bash.
May 4th - 6th is the clasic cars Rt 66 Fun Run from Seligman to Topoc. They usually come here to Oatman on Sunday and have a big show in Kingman on Saturday.
Of course, April 27th - 29th is the Laughlin River Run, and they always take a trec up to Oatman where our little bitty town has well over 15k Harleys each day. Many travel on to Kingman via 66 to Rt 66 Harley shop.
cruise in nights 2007
sat. aug. 25 2007
sonic drive in
springfield rd sullivan mo 63080
on route 66
free sonic gift cards for the drivers
any questions call 573-8602910 or 573-468-4491
Saturday September 8th from 9 AM until 7 PM
Halltown MO Route 66 Days 5 miles East of Mickey
Owens Baseball Camp on Historic 266! Breakfast,
food vendors, Antique trucks and cars, Live music,
funnel cakes, Rare Route 66 Collectible Booth Open,
and much more ! For more info call Barbara Reyelts
417-880-0889
I have a 22 year old nephew in naples italy visiting me october. He will be here from the 6th to the 16th. He would love to drive a 1967 mustang down route 66. I live in springfield mo. about a mile from old route 66 (west chestnut expressway) Anyone having any idea how to go about renting one or willing to take a ride for a mile or two in you 67 mustang. It would definitely make a dream come true. They can contact me at Vtichelkamp@yahoo.com Or call at 417-831-3314 thanks for any help.
How much of the southwest portion of 66 (CA/AZ/NM/TX/OK) is driveable in the winter months — specifically, Dec/Jan? I’m planning to drive along it this coming winter. Any events in that time? Dilip D’Souza, dilip.fb@gmail.com, Bombay India
As for events in December and January, there are few except for local Christmas festivals, which are nice.
As for weather at that time, it’s unpredictable. Generally speaking, most days from Oklahoma to California that time of year might be cold, but certainly driveable. But you will occasionally have snowstorms in all of those states, especially in the higher elevations. So it’s smart to pay attention to the local weather forecasts each day and plan accordingly.
May 3 & 4 2008: 2nd annual Illinios Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Event. Craft Fairs, Car Shows, Carnivals,Town wide garage sales, Scavanger Hunts, Live Music, Food, Fun & Friends. 90 miles of fun on Route 66 between the towns of Joliet & Towanda, IL.
Check out what each town has to offer at: http://www.il66redcarpetcorridor.org/
How are you doing? this is jerry jess of the AridZona Bus Club we have spoken before hope all is well when will you be near Phoenix
I own the Grateful Dead bus
June 15, 2008
Fathers Day Car Show in Orchard Park
Time: Reg. 8:00 A.M.-12 Noon
Sponsor: Route 66 Car Club
Location: Orchard Park, South Service Road, I 44 @ Exit 240 St. Clair, MO
Details: 29 Classes Open to American Made Stock or Modified cars & trucks up to 1989
3 Awards per class, plus special awards.
One entrant will win a Mini Gas Pump donated by the late Dan Mercadnate
Registration 8:00 A.M. till 12 Noon.
Free Swap Meet–Free Vendor Space
I 44 Exit 240 @ Hwy. 47 to the South Service Road St. Clair, MO
636-629-5445
Information- Call Steve Cook at 636-629-5445
Cost: $15 Entry Fee-$10 Display-$5 Teen- Free Spectator
New Festival Link For Route 66 in Edwardsville http://www.route66festival.org
Entries are now being accepted for the photography contest being held in conjunction with the Route 66 celebration in Riverton, Kansas June 12-14, 2008.
Photographs will be on display Thursday and Friday evenings and all day Saturday. Come by and cast your vote for your favorite photo and help it win the People’s Choice Award.
Entry deadline is May 31, 2008.
Download an entry form from one of the two formats on the website http://fullspectrumimaging.web.officelive.com/photocontest.aspx
There are severeal categories for photos and a special category for pictures from along Route 66, “Life on Route 66″
It is a contest open to amature photographers of all ages.
Information can be found at http://www.fullspectrumimaging.org There is a contest link and more information is available there.
Just to let you know, maybe you can pass on the word.
Thanks,
Mike
I was wondering who will be attending the Fun Run in Kingman this year. It would be great to put a face to the names I see here and in comments.
If you have questions aboth the event I see Ron has a link to the Route 66 Arizona Association. Additionaly, I posted the official poster on my blog - http://www.route66chronicles.blogspot.com
At the event I should be easy to find. I will either be driving Barney the Wonder Truck (a 1968 Dodge Adventurer) or the family truckster (a 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Country Squire station wagon).
The later has a unique camo paint scheme. The clear coat is gone and many years in the desert has left it looking like a multi hued blue barge. Hence the camo comment - I can park this beast in any lake in the country and no one would notice.
Cuba, Missouri is gearing up for the Annual Crawford County Fair to be held July 16th thru July 19th, 2008. This year’s fair promises to be filled with fun and excitement for the whole family. Headlining our entertainment this year are Tracy Byrd on Friday, July 18th and The Bellamay Brother and Joe Diffie on stage Saturday, July 19th. Our arena events will include two thrilling night of Championship Bull Riding, Truck and Tractor Pulls, Go Cart Races and a huge Logging Rodeo. Our exhibit hall hosts a wide variety of displays from our local 4H Clubs, Girl and Boy Scouts and crafters. We also take pride in our 4H Livestock Auction which is one of the largest in the state of Missouri. The Crawford County Fair is located at Hood Park in Cuba, Missouri, directly off of Historic Route 66. For more information about events and tickets please call the Cuba Area Chamber of Commerce at 573-855-2531. You can also check out our website at http://www.crawfordcountyfair.info. See you at the fair.