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, ...

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

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri governor Mike Kehoe announced at Raven Hail that the City of Springfield has been selected as the host city for the national kickoff of America’s Route 66 Centennial ...

The Colonial Hotel opened in 1907. The six-story building served as a gathering place for business meetings, proms and other ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

One of Springfield's largest festivals is less than a month away, celebrating the history of The Mother Road. The 12th annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is Thursday, Aug. 8, through Saturday, Aug ...

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 ...

Missouri’s State Historical Society is marking the Route 66 centennial with exhibits, programs and a statewide traveling display.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - The city of Springfield, Missouri, has been selected as the host city for the national kickoff of America’s Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026. The ...

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 ...