The 2026 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in Springfield, MO will feature a downtown car show, free concerts, a cruise-in, and appearances by Dave Kindig and Kevin Schiele, as well as an Authors, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Springfield, known as the Birthplace of Route 66, is set to host the start of a national celebration of the Mother Road's ...

A new sculpture is planned for the site of the former Colonial Hotel, the Springfield building tied to the founding of Route ...

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival organizers today announced the lineup for the 2026 festival Aug. 7-8.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield's claim to be the birthplace of the Mother Road means it has been selected as the host city for the ...

Route 66, partially running through Missouri, ranks fifth among America's top 10 scenic drives. Springfield, Missouri, is recognized as the birthplace of Route 66, where the iconic highway received ...

Springfield's Birthplace of Route 66 Festival returns Aug. 8-9 with changes based on feedback from local businesses. New additions include a drone show and a stage at Hold Fast Brewing, while the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is coming back to downtown Springfield from August 8-9, and the city is asking for volunteers to help with the festival. Organizers say they need ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield is moving forward with plans to install a new Route 66 monument — a 20‑foot illuminated crown called Queen’s Gate 66 — but nearby businesses say construction and road ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - You can’t argue the name and symbol of Route 66 is iconic and catchy! “A lot of mischance,” is how John Sellars describes the naming of Route 66. Sellars is the Executive ...

Springfield, known as the Birthplace of Route 66, is set to host the start of a national celebration of the Mother Road's centennial. Over the course of four days, the Queen City will set the stage ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield’s claim to be the birthplace of the Mother Road means it has been selected as the host city for the kickoff of America’s Route 66 centennial celebration, taking place ...