GREAT ROUTE 66 TALENT SEARCH
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KY3 and the City of Springfield are proud to host the inaugural “Great Route 66 Talent Search” competition in 2023. We’re on the lookout for singer/songwriters, dancers and others ages 18 and older who have what it takes to bring people to their feet at the Birthplace of Route 66 … Read More

ROAD CLOSURES
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Download a printable PDF of the road closure map below. The 10th annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival and Parade will require several road closures and traffic delays in downtown Springfield starting the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 10, and continuing until the morning of Sunday, Aug. 14. All streets will … Read More

ROCKIN’ THE ROUTE
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Number One Cover Band in America! Again in 2023, the Rockin’ the Route Kickoff Concert and street party will feature the number one cover band in America – the Emerald City Band at 8:00 p.m. This high-energy 13-piece band featuring a set list from 1960s Motown to 1970s disco/funk/ R&B … Read More

CAR SHOW
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Highlights from Current & Past Years Every year during the festival weekend, hundreds of cars, trucks and more fill downtown Springfield with eye-popping color and chrome. Though the vehicles are the main attraction, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy the festival fun, as our photo gallery shows. Enjoy … Read More

WIN A CAR!
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1932 Ford Roadster Pickup The 2023 Mother Roadster, custom-built by Show Me Rod and Custom & Currys Hot Rod will be the fifth car given away by the Mother Roadster foundation at the BirthPlace of Route 66 Festival. On August 12th, 2023, The winner will be announced on Facebook Live … Read More

Home
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Car/Truck ShowRegister now! Gypsy Poker Run/Bike ShowRegister now! Talent SearchEnter now! ParadeJoin the parade! Live MusicLet’s jam! Win a Car!Two to win! Rt. 66 ExhibitsAuthors, Artists, Associations & Collectors 2023: Keep it Classic Promo 2023 Highlighted Announcements How to celebrate Route 66 between now and the festival Get your kicks … Read More

VENDORS
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Food, Merchandise and Services No festival is complete without a selection of good food, interesting things to buy and services to make each visit fun and memorable. Vendors interested in participating in the 2023 festival should email Tom Mast at masterfuleventsmo@gmail.com.

MAPS & GUIDE
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Festival Map Motorcycle Village Road Closures Festival Guide Download a printable PDF of the festival map below. 1. PARK CENTRAL SQUARE Chevy Dealers of the Ozarks Entertainment Stage, live music & entertainment, local & regional acts, car show, Vendor Village, beer garden | Fri. & Sat. – see the Live … Read More

PARADE
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        Aug. 11 Parade Begins Friday | 6:00 PM  

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