Save the date!  The Route 66 Mother Road Festival will be back for 2023! Registration is now open!

• RECON-TECHS Springfield presents the Friday night Route 66 City Nights Cruise with up to 2,000 classic cars cruising into downtown Springfield.  The cruise will feature a tribute to the local veterans as the 2023 Grand Marshals in the Hail to the Heroes segment of the cruise sponsored by Dan DeWeese Painting & Wood Finishing, Isringhausen Imports, Ascend, and American Legion post #32.
• Enjoy live music Friday and Saturday at Isringhausen Imports Main Stage at 6th & Washington!
  • Friday 8-10pm, After Sunset (70s to today)
  • Saturday, 1-3pm, Union Avenue (Rockabilly)
  • Saturday, 4-6pm, Dejavoodoo (70’s at it’s best)
  • Saturday, 8-10pm, Neverly Brothers (Elvis to the Beatles tribute)
• Not to be missed, the Isringhausen Imports Burnout Competition Saturday afternoon at 3pm at 7th & Washington. Register at 7th & Washington at 2:30pm
• The Miss Mother Road pageant takes place on Saturday sponsored by Springfield Vintage, on the Main Stage
• Old Capitol Farmers Market - Saturday morning. Fresh, local produce and goods to enjoy.
• Dennis Gage, host of My Classic Car will be out and about at the festival – Saturday
• Admire the spectacular automotive eye candy in the "Monet of Cars" featuring cars from Dick Levi on Saturday & Sunday
• Check out the awesome Isringhausen showcase of cars on Saturday and Sunday near 6th & Adams.
• Post your "selfie" at any Illinois Route 66 landmark to Facebook, or Instagram with hashtag #MyIL66 and #visitspringfield to be featured on Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway social media! Info at #MyIL66.
• IL State Capitol Photo Op! Stage a photo of your car with the majestic Illinois State Capitol Building as your backdrop (4th  & Capitol)
• Grab the Explorer Passport and visit our Living Legends & Landmarks of Route 66 throughout Springfield, available at the Springfield Visitors Center
• Register your ride for a chance to be awarded one of the top honors, show will be judged by CASI certified national judges  
• Need info on the show or want to check out official car show souvenirs, stop by our official Rt66 Mother Road booth next to Recon Techs at 5th & Adams.
• CAR/TRUCK SHOW REGISTRATION HOURS: Thursday, Sept. 21 11:30am-6pm, Friday, Sept 22, 11am-8pm, Saturday, Sept. 23, 8am-Noon
• FESTIVAL HOURS: Friday, September 22: Cruise Line-up 3pm, Cruise into Downtown 6pm, Show hours 6pm-10pm; Saturday, September 23: Show Hours 9am-10pm; and Sunday, September 24 9am-2pm, Awards Ceremony at Noon