Historic Route 66 > Events

January 2008 Route 66 Events

New Year - USA

Yearly on January 1st.

Arcadia Lake Eagle Watch - Edmond, OK

January 4th - 6th, 2008.

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Green Country Classic Ranch Rodeo & Trade Show - Claremore, OK

January 11st - 12nd, 2008.

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The "return to route 66" tour - Longmont, CO

January 13rd - March 9th, 2008.

Route 66 photographic exhibition

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February 2008 Route 66 Events

Jazz Festival - Weatherford, OK

February 7th - 8th, 2008.

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Tulsa Indian Art Festival - Tulsa, OK

February 8th - 10th, 2008.

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March 2008 Route 66 Events

Saint Patrick's Day celebration - Shamrock, TX

March 14th - 16th, 2008.

Citywide celebration of Saint Patrick's Day.

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Fort Reno Ghost Tours - El Reno, OK

March 15th, 2008.

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Saint Patrick's Day - USA

March 17th, 2008.

Shamrock, TX will have a blast, but the rest of the worls will join in the fun just as well.

Bluegrass Festival - Sayre, OK

March 20th - 22nd, 2008.

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Taste of Yukon - Yukon, OK

March 27th, 2008.

Taste of Yukon, a delicious food extravaganza featuring local and area restaurants and food vendors.

April 2008 Route 66 Events

Southwest Street Rod Nationals - Oklahoma City, OK

April 4th - 6th, 2008.

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Fort Reno Ghost Tour - El Reno, OK

April 19th, 2008.

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Gathering of Nations POW WOW - Albuquerque, NM

April 24th - 26th, 2008.

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May 2008 Route 66 Events

Berdoo Bikes & Blues Rendezvous - San Bernardino, CA

May 2nd - 3rd, 2008.

The first annual sibling to the Route 66 rendezvous, but for bikes.

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Fun Run - From Seligman, AZ to Topock, AZ.

May 2nd - 4th, 2008.

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Fried Onion Burger Day Festival - El Reno, OK

May 3rd, 2008.

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Mayor Daley's Kids and Kites Festival - Chicago, IL

May 3rd, 2008.

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Red Carpet Corridor Festival - From Joliet, IL to Towanda, IL

May 3rd - 4th, 2008.

90 Miles of Family Fun including Route 66 Museums, Icons & Visitor Centers, Shopping, Antiques & Crafts, Entertainment, Garage Sales, Food, Car Shows, Scenic Trails and more.

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Artcar weekend - Tulsa, OK

May 15th - 18th, 2008.

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Fort Reno Ghost Tour - El Reno, OK

May 17th, 2008.

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Memorial Day -

May 26th, 2008.

Route 66 Days - Elk City, OK

May 30th - June 1st, 2008.

Car show, rod run, cruise night and more. Free Admission.

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Chicago Gospel Music Festival - Chicago, IL

May 30th - June 1st, 2008.

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June 2008 Route 66 Events

Concours d'Elegance - Pasadena, CA

June 1st, 2008.

Car show at the Rose Bowl/Brookside Golf Course

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Chicago Blues Festival - Chicago, IL

June 5th - 8th, 2008.

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Bloomington Gold Tours - Arizona

June 5th - 7th, 2008.

Formerly known as the Corvette 'n America Road Tours.

The event drives from Kingman, AZ to Williams, AZ; has a cruise night in Flagstaff, AZ and has a car display there too.

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Illinois Motor Tour - Illinois

June 6th - 8th, 2008.

Starting from Hamel, IL, heading west (south).

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Route 66 Blowout - Sapulpa, OK

June 7th, 2008.

Route 66 Classic Car Show - Barstow, CA

June 14th, 2008.

Car show organized by the Route 66 museum in Barstow.

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Route 66 Festival - Litchfield, IL

June 18th - 22nd, 2008.

The BIG annual Route 66 event hits Litchfield, IL in 2008.

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Fort Reno Ghost Tour - El Reno, OK

June 21st, 2008.

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Taste of Chicago - Chicago, IL

June 27th - July 6th, 2008.

Food and entertainment.

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Decomissioning birthday -

Yearly on June 27th.

Route 66 was decomissioned on June 27th, 1985.

Clinton Route 66 Festival - Hot Dogs and Hot Rods on 66 - Cinton , OK

June 27th - 28th, 2008.

Cruise, car show , dog race and more entertainment.

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July 2008 Route 66 Events

Independence Day - USA

Yearly on July 4th.

All over the route, many Independence Day related festivity will be held.

Annual Suvoyuki Days and Morning Runs - Homolovi Ruins State Park, near Winslow, AZ

July 12nd - 13rd, 2008.

Traditional Hopi run, arts, crafts-live demonstrations, food, guided tours of Homolovi Ruins II and more.

Chicago Outdoor Film Festival - Chicago, IL

Weekly on Tuesdays from July 15th till August 26th, 2008.

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Outdoor movies, weekly on Tuesday night

Fort Reno Ghost Tour - El Reno, OK

July 19th, 2008.

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August 2008 Route 66 Events

Vettes in the Midwest Corvette Weekend - Joplin, MO

August 15th - 17th, 2008.

A fun packed weekend to enjoy with other corvette enthusiasts. Includes cruises on Route 66, Drive In movie, meeting Tow Tater, Golf, Car Show, Poker Run and much more.

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Fort Reno Ghost Tour - El Reno, OK

August 16th, 2008.

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Chicago Air and Water Show - Chicago, IL

August 16th - 17th, 2008.

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Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival - Chicago, IL

August 23rd - 24th, 2008.

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Chicago Jazz Festival - Chicago, IL

August 28th - 31st, 2008.

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In Grant Park.

September 2008 Route 66 Events

Labor Day - USA

September 1st, 2008.

Route 66 Rendezvous - San Bernardino, CA

September 18th - 21st, 2008.

The big car show on Route 66.

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Fort Reno Ghost Tour - El Reno, OK

September 20th, 2008.

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10th Annual "Standin' On the Corner" Festival - Winslow, AZ

September 26th - 27th, 2008.

Art & craft vendors, car show, auction, many live bands and entertainment.

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October 2008 Route 66 Events

Mayor Daleys Kids and Kites Festival - Chicago, IL

October 4th, 2008.

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13th Annual "Standin' On the Corner" Just Cruisin' Car Show - Winslow, AZ

October 4th, 2008.

Car Show held on the grounds of the La Posada Hotel.

Chicago Country Music Festival - Chicago, IL

October 11st - 12nd, 2008.

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Fort Reno Ghost Tour - El Reno, OK

October 18th, 2008.

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Halloween - USA

Yearly on October 31st.

November 2008 Route 66 Events

Route 66 Birthday -

Yearly on November 11st.

Route 66 was officially established on November 11th, 1926.

Fort Reno Ghost Tour - El Reno, OK

November 15th, 2008.

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Route 66 Marathon - Tulsa, OK

November 16th, 2008.

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Thanksgiving - USA

November 27th, 2008.

December 2008 Route 66 Events

Christmas - USA

Yearly on December 25th.

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