04/03/2026
๐ฃ๏ธ Big news for Springfield! The National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration is coming April 30โMay 3, 2026 โ and Springfield, the Birthplace of Route 66, is hosting this four-day national event!
The lineup is incredible: a concert at Great Southern Bank Arena featuring Little Big Town, Chris Janson, Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, Gretchen Wilson, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, and The Haygoods โ hosted by John Goodman. Plus parades, the Telegraph Ball, art fests, bridge lighting, drone shows, and more.
๐๏ธ Get your tickets now for the entertainment before theyโre gone!
All the details: https://route66kickoff.com
The Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission, in partnership with The Road Ahead Partnership, today announced the full schedule for the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration, presented by Vital Farms Springfield, internationally recognized as the Birthplace of Route 66, will host the four-day national event April 30-May 3, 2026. Get all the event details at https://route66kickoff.com.