BRING THE WHOLE GROUP!

Over 1,000 cars were at the 2007 Festival -- and this year a number of national car clubs and owner's groups are making the Festival the place to be.

SAVE THE DATE

Pre-Registration for the 2008 Festival will open soon! The dates are September 26 - September 28, 2008.

Onsite registration opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the corner of 6th and Lawrence.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Southern Illinois Route 66 Tour
Leaving the Chain Of Rocks Bridge
Friday, September 28 at 9 a.m.

Route 66 City Nights Cruise
Parade of Cars
Starting at the IL Dept. of Transportation on Dirksen Pkwy., The Cruise follows Old Route 66 and winds up in Historic Downtown Springfield

All Classic and Collectible Vehicles can participate at NO Cost
**Grand Marshall –
Shirley “Cha-Cha” Muldowney**

Springfield Film Commission’s Shooting Stars
6th & Washington
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Gasoline Alley
Washington between 5th & 6th
Ongoing demonstrations and workshops by experts

Swap Meet
Lot at 4th & Washington

Springfield Film Commission’s Shooting Stars
6th & Washington
Noon – 7:00 p.m.

Kids Art Station
Sponsored by: Springfield Area Arts Council
Old State Capitol Grounds
Noon – 4:00 p.m.

‘Saturday Matinee’ Barbershop Quartet
Strolling throughout the Festival

Travel Illinois Expo
On the mall just south of the Old State Capitol

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Gasoline Alley
Washington between 5th & 6th
Ongoing demonstrations and workshops by experts

Swap Meet
Lot at 4th & Washington

Springfield Film Commission’s Shooting Stars
6th & Washington
Noon – 7:00 p.m.

Car Show Awards
Horsepower stage at 5th & Capitol
2 p.m.

Kavan as Young Elvis

KAVAN, America's No. 1 Young Elvis Presley Tribute Artist performs the 50's and military era of the KING of rock 'n roll.

Butchwax & The Hollywoods

Butch Wax & The Hollywoods are regular performers at corporate events, fairs, festivals, wineries, and private parties, and continue to bring their good times and great oldies dance music to sold out crowds throughout the United States. Hear great songs from the 50's-60's-70's with hits from The Supremes, Martha & The Vandellas, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, The Temptations, Jackie Wilson, Rick Nelson, Johnny Rivers, Dion, Elvis, Al Green, Chuck Berry, and more!

Abba Gold

ABBA Gold is the Definitive ABBA Experience. The authentic costumes, choreography, and completely live 10 piece stage show (no tracks or sequencing) reflects the look and sound of ABBA's live concerts of the 70's and 80's. Performing 22 of ABBA's hits, ABBA Gold is a show that should not be missed.