Route 66 is home to a variety of events throughout the year, from festivals and car shows to marathons and historic celebrations. As the 2026 centennial approaches, many communities along the route are planning special events to commemorate 100 years of the Mother Road. Whether you're traveling the entire route or just passing through, this calendar highlights events taking place across all eight states to help you plan your road trip.
The Wild West History Association hosts its 2026 Annual Roundup in Albuquerque, July 15–18, set against the backdrop of the Route 66 Centennial. This year’s gathering brings writers, historians, authors, and enthusiasts together along the Mother Road for four days of presentations, tours, exhibitions, and special events. The Roundup kicks off with a free public ...
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of America’s most iconic highway at the screening of Route 66: The Main Street of America. This feature-length documentary will be showcased at the Beale Street Theater in Kingman, Arizona, with a car show block party kicking off the festivities. This documentary honors the enduring legacy of Route 66, capturing its ...
During the Weekend of Local, communities along Oklahoma’s 400-plus miles of Route 66 are invited to create and unveil new murals celebrating the Mother Road. This statewide initiative encourages towns to showcase local artists, highlight community identity, and add vibrant public art to the Route 66 corridor. It’s a collaborative effort that brings color, creativity, ...
Celebrate 100 years of Route 66 with one of the biggest Mustang gatherings in the country at Mustangs on the Mother Road, a national Mustang Club of America event taking place in Tulsa from July 24–26, 2026. Mustang owners and enthusiasts from across the nation will come together for a weekend of cruising, showing, and ...
Celebrate the spirit of Route 66 at the Miami, Oklahoma Route 66 Heritage Fest, a two-day festival packed with live music, classic cars, and family fun! Held annually on the last weekend of July in downtown Miami, this event transforms Main Street into a festival of sights, sounds, and flavors. Enjoy free live concerts, a ...
Celebrate the people who keep the Mother Road’s legacy alive at the annual Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame Ceremony, held at the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton. This special event honors Oklahomans who have made significant contributions to preserving and promoting Route 66, with inductees recognized through permanent plaques displayed inside the museum.
Springfield, Missouri, holds a special place in history as the city where Route 66 got its name in 1926. Each year, the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival brings enthusiasts together to celebrate the legacy of America’s most iconic highway. This free, family-friendly festival features a packed schedule of events, including a massive car and motorcycle ...
Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial at the Mother Road Classic Car Show in Flagstaff! Hosted by the Route 66 Car Club, this car show features classic vehicles displayed near City Hall and Wheeler Park. With 24 categories of cars, including Muscle, Resto Mod, and Vintage, there’s something for every car lover. Proceeds benefit local Flagstaff ...
Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial season in true Mother Road style at the Route 66 Fall Kick-Off Celebration at Rader Family Farms. This full day of family-friendly fun blends agriculture, Americana, classic cars, live music, and an unforgettable after-dark drone show inspired by Route 66. Event Highlights 12-Acre Route 66-Themed Corn Maze 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ...
The Centennial RT66 Balloon Festival returns to Kellyville for a three-day celebration filled with hot air balloons, family fun, and Route 66 Centennial spirit. Held at the Creek County Fairgrounds, this special event features more than a dozen colorful balloons, tethered rides, helicopter tours, kite shows, live music, food trucks, and a bustling vendor market. ...
Celebrate in historic downtown Sapulpa, the Heart of Route 66, at the 37th Annual Route 66 Blowout Car Show & Festival. Enjoy classic car displays, expanded arts and crafts vendors, great food, downtown shopping, and family-friendly fun. This beloved Sapulpa tradition is bigger and better than ever—don’t miss the excitement along the Mother Road!
The Route 66 Tri City Cruise returns in 2026 with an evening of cruising, community, and classic Mother Road fun across Miami, Commerce, and Quapaw. This night ride brings together car enthusiasts, families, and Route 66 fans for a laid-back celebration connecting all three towns along Oklahoma’s stretch of the historic highway. Expect cool cars, ...
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