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SUMMARY:John Paget's Main Street America - Pontiac
DESCRIPTION:The Main Street of America ROAD SHOW kicks off September 3\, 2026 with the World Premiere of the new feature documentary ROUTE 66: THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA at the start of Route 66 in downtown Chicago. \nFrom there\, the film travels west\, with a week of screenings in each state\, culminating in the Grand Finale event at the historic Los Angeles Theatre in downtown LA— the original terminus of Route 66. \nFrom Illinois to California\, each stop on the tour is so much more than a film screening. Historic theatres and iconic drive-ins will debut the documentary\, coming alive with entertainment\, appearances by cast and crew\, and special guests.
URL:https://www.thefirsthundredmiles.com/events/john-pagets-main-street-america-pontiac/
CATEGORIES:["Arts & Culture"],["Education & Historical"],["Family Fun",["Festivals"]
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SUMMARY:John Paget's Main Street America - Joliet
DESCRIPTION:The Main Street of America ROAD SHOW kicks off September 3\, 2026 with the World Premiere of the new feature documentary ROUTE 66: THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA at the start of Route 66 in downtown Chicago. \nFrom there\, the film travels west\, with a week of screenings in each state\, culminating in the Grand Finale event at the historic Los Angeles Theatre in downtown LA— the original terminus of Route 66. \nFrom Illinois to California\, each stop on the tour is so much more than a film screening. Historic theatres and iconic drive-ins will debut the documentary\, coming alive with entertainment\, appearances by cast and crew\, and special guests.
URL:https://www.thefirsthundredmiles.com/events/john-pagets-main-street-america-joliet/
CATEGORIES:["Arts & Culture"],["Education & Historical"],["Festivals"]
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SUMMARY:Berwyn RT. 66 Car Show
DESCRIPTION:The Berwyn Rt.66 Car Show returns on August 29\, 2026. The Berwyn Rt. 66 Car Show is located on the pavement of Historic Rt. 66. It is now called Ogden Avenue\, between Oak Park Ave and Ridgeland Ave. We look forward to having everyone back on the mother road and in their favorite cars!
URL:https://www.thefirsthundredmiles.com/events/berwyn-rt-66-car-show/
CATEGORIES:["Car Shows"],["Family Fun",["Festivals"]
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SUMMARY:Centennial Drone Show - Joliet
DESCRIPTION:Details TBA!
URL:https://www.thefirsthundredmiles.com/events/centennial-drone-show-joliet/
CATEGORIES:["Family Fun",["Festivals"]
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SUMMARY:Centennial Drone Show - Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Details TBA.
URL:https://www.thefirsthundredmiles.com/events/centennial-drone-show-springfield/
CATEGORIES:["Family Fun",["Festivals"],["Other"]
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SUMMARY:Taste of Bolingbrook
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two days at the Taste of Bolingbrook on May 30th and 31st at The Promenade Bolingbrook! Featuring a variety of local restaurants and vendors\, live music and entertainment\, interactive activities\, and plenty of opportunities to connect with friends\, neighbors\, and businesses in the heart of our community.May 30th – 11am-9pmMay 31st – 11am-7pm
URL:https://www.thefirsthundredmiles.com/events/taste-of-bolingbrook/
CATEGORIES:["Festivals"]
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SUMMARY:Trackside Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Trackside Farmers Market is a curated\, locally driven market dedicated to supporting farmers\, makers\, bakers\, and growers while elevating small businesses. Through a partnership between Chicago Street Markets and the City of Lockport\, the market brings a diverse selection of fresh produce\, artisan foods\, handcrafted goods\, and locally made products to historic downtown Lockport.
URL:https://www.thefirsthundredmiles.com/events/trackside-farmers-market/
CATEGORIES:["Festivals"]
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SUMMARY:Red Carpet Corridor
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival is a two-day celebration hosted by the communities that make up the 100-mile linear museum spanning from the Chicago suburbs to Central Illinois. Member communities roll out the red carpet to Mother Road travelers with antique\, art\, and craft shows\, yard sales\, cruise-ins\, and live entertainment. This is a unique and fun way to explore the communities along the first stretch of Historic Route 66! Experience the sights and sounds of the road just like the cross-country travelers of yesteryear.
URL:https://www.thefirsthundredmiles.com/events/red-carpet-corridor/
CATEGORIES:["Festivals"]
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SUMMARY:Route 66 Skoolie Swarm
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Downtown Pontiac for the first-ever Skoolie Swarm during Red Carpet Corridor Weekend\, May 2–3\, 2026. In honor of the beloved Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire and his Road Yacht\, what better way to celebrate the Route 66 Centennial than with a gathering of conversion vehicles? Explore 50+ unique rigs displayed throughout downtown Pontiac while enjoying the Red-Carpet Corridor and Swinging Bridges Art Festival\, all happening simultaneously. This free\, walkable event invites you to take photos\, meet the vehicle owners\, and tour their one-of-a-kind homes on wheels.
URL:https://www.thefirsthundredmiles.com/events/route-66-skoolie-swarm/
CATEGORIES:["Festivals"]
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SUMMARY:2026 Swinging Bridges Art Festival & Red Carpet Corridor
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URL:https://www.thefirsthundredmiles.com/events/2026-swinging-bridges-art-festival-red-carpet-corridor/
CATEGORIES:["Festivals"]
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