cruises into Downtown Springfield on September 25 – 27!
Registration is now open for participants! VIP Parking available while spots last! *Super Earl Bird Registration now through March 15, 2026
*Early Bird Registration March 16 - May 15, 2026
*Preregistration May 16 - September 23, 2026
Come celebrate the Golden Age of Route 66…From classic cars to live music & food this festival features over 1,100 cars and over 80,000 spectators. Grab your friends and family and head to Downtown Springfield where you won’t pay a thing, yep it's FREE to spectate and enjoy! See the cars, enjoy the tasty food and listen to music in historic downtown.
Friday night the 25th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival kicks off the weekend with the Route 66 City Night Cruise In. Cars line up at the Capital City Shopping Center and cruise through Springfield right into the heart of Downtown!
Then get ready for some smokin' tires and burnin' rubber during the Burnout Competition presented by Isringhausen Imports. It’s the loudest and smokiest burnout and it’s a crowd favorite…and you’ll see why!
Grub on some festival food & drinks while wandering around the downtown browsing cars and taking it all in.
Wrapping up the weekend on Sunday is the Awards Ceremony on the Isringhausen Imports Main Stage. Stop and see if your favorite car wins an award!
2026 Schedule
Friday - September 25
11am - 8pm - Onsite Registration open – 630 S. 6th Street
6pm - Cruise night to benefit CRIMESTOPPERS
8-10pm – Live Music - ISRINGHAUSEN IMPORTS Main Stage
Saturday - September 26
8am - 11am (note earlier end time!) - Onsite Registration open – 630 S. 6th Street;
8am - 12:30pm - Old Capitol Farmers Market
11:30am - 12:30pm - Miss Mother Road contest
12:00pm - Sign up begins for Kids Power Wheels races (7th & Washington)
1:00pm - Kids Power Wheels Races (7th & Washinton)
1-3pm – Live Music - ISRINGHAUSEN IMPORTS Main Stage
3pm - ISRINGHAUSEN IMPORTS Burn out contest ( 7th - Washington)
ISRINGHAUSEN IMPORTS Main Stage
5-7pm & 8-10pm Live Music
Sunday -September 27
7:30am - Route 66 Mother Road festival 5K Foot race (Old Capitol plaza)
Noon - Awards on the main stage
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