If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, the 25th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival leads a packed lineup featuring live music, tribute bands, movies, artisan vendors, and Friday night football throughout Central Illinois.
Friday
25th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival kicks off in downtown Springfield from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. with Cruise Night and live music from Revel in Red: Anthem Rock of the ’70s. More Info
America 250 Movie Series: On the Basis of Sex begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. More Info
KC & The Sunshine Band performs at 7:30 p.m. at the University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center. More Info
Electric Avenue – The 80’s MTV Experience takes the stage at Danenberger Family Vineyards at 8 p.m. More Info
Sunshine Daydream Grateful Dead Tribute performs at Motorheads Bar & Grill at 8 p.m. More Info
High School Football returns Friday night, including:
Fri. 7pm Sacred Heart Griffin @ QND – Listen live on Sports Radio 92.3 FM/1450 AM
Fri. 7pm Lincoln @ Normal U-High
Fri. 7pm Lanphier @ Jacksonville
Fri. 7pm Rochester @ Glenwood – Listen live on 97.7 FM WMAY
Fri. 7pm Springfield @ Southeast – Listen live on 970 AM WMAY
Fri. 7pm Olympia @ Williamsville
Fri. 7pm Porta @ Pleasant Plains
Fri. 7pm Athens @ Auburn
Fri. 7pm Pittsfield @ New Berlin
Fri. 7pm Riverton @ Maroa Forsyth
Saturday
25th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival continues from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Downtown festivities include the Major League Eating Cozy Dog Eating Contest, live entertainment, vendors, classic cars, and more. More Info
2026 Artisan Market takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. More Info
Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute rocks Danenberger Family Vineyards at 8 p.m. More Info
Decade of Decadence: 80’s Hair Night on Route 66 Live in the Motordome begins at 8 p.m. at Motorheads Bar & Grill. More Info
Sunday
25th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival wraps up from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday’s activities include the 5K Foot Race and festival awards. More Info
