SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (News Release/-KY3) – Birthplace of Route 66 Festival returns for the 2026 festival Aug. 7-8.
The August festival is separate from the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration events, which happened in April.
Car show registration is now open at https://www.route66festivalsgf.com/carshow/. Hundreds of classic cars will be on display throughout downtown Springfield 10 a.m.-6 p.m. To minimize road closures, the parade will be replaced with a cruise-in Friday and Saturday nights starting at 6 p.m. Visit https://www.route66festivalsgf.com/carshow/ for a map…