One of the best festivals and car show you'll attend this year! Sept. 22-24, 2023

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What You Need To Know
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Burnout Contest
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  • Registration
  • What You Need To Know
  • 2023 Classes
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  • 2022 Judging Results
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  • What You Need To Know
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  • 2022 Judging Results
  • Lodging Info

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From the Board of Directors & the Producers of the Festival

  The Board of Directors of the Route 66 International Mother Road Festival along with Greg Cooper and Shane McDermith would like to welcome you! We hope you find everything you’re looking for regarding this year’s festival on this site. 

International Mother Road Festival Board of Directors

Rex Bangert, Board President

Casey Claypool

Mark Cullen

Mike Roate

Lynn Lair

Steve Myers

Mike Midiri

Charlie Foor

Diana Foor

Amber Walsh

September 22 - 24, 2023 | Downtown Springfield, IL

The cars, the music, the fun and nostalgia that Route 66 has brought to generations will return for a 22nd year, rolling into historic downtown Springfield September 22nd - 24th. 


The show will be locally managed by Greg “Coop” and Sue Cooper, with operations headed by Shane “Shaner” McDermith. Keeping the show local and focused on a community feel with much of the tradition that the Mother Road Festival has become known for, is top priority in 2023.

WEEKEND SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

  

  • Recon      Techs Springfield presents the Friday night Rt 66 City Nights Cruise sponsored by Revheads Classic Car Dealership – St. Louis with up to 2,000 classic cars cruising into downtown Springfield also benefitting Crimestoppers! The cruise will feature a tribute to local veterans as the 2023 Grand Marshalls in the Hail to the Heroes segment of the cruise sponsored by Dan DeWeese Painting & Wood Finishing, Isringhausen Imports, Ascend,      and American Legion post #32.
  • Enjoy live music Friday and Saturday nights at the Isringhausen Imports main stage at 6th & Washington.
    • Friday, 8-10pm – After Sunset (70’s to today)
    • Saturday, 1-3pm – Union Avenue (Rockabilly)
      • 4-6pm – Dejavoodoo (70’s at its best)
      • 8-10pm – Neverly Brothers (Elvis to the Beatles        tribute)
  • Not to be missed – the Isringhausen Imports Burnout Competition – Saturday afternoon at 3pm at 7th & Washington.  Register at 7th & Washington at 2:30pm.
  • Springfield  Vintage presents the 2023 Miss Mother Road Pageant on Saturday at the Isringhausen Main Stage
  • Q&A Session with our guest celebrity, Dennis Gage, host of My Classic Car – Saturday at 7:15pm (right before the Neverly Brothers) at the Isringhausen Main Stage.
  • Admire the spectacular automotive eye candy in the “Monet of Cars” featuring cars from Dick Levi on Saturday and Sunday near 6th     & Monroe.
  • Check out the awesome Isringhausen showcase of cars on Saturday and Sunday near 6th & Adams.
  • Old Capitol Farmers Market on Saturday Morning. Fresh local produce and goods to enjoy sponsored by Downtown Springfield, Inc.
  • Register your ride for a chance to be awarded on the top honors. Show will be judged by CASI certified national judges.
  • Need info on the show or want to check out official car show souvenirs, stop by our official Rt66 Mother Road booth next to Recon Techs at 5th & Adams.
  • Get your official International Rt66 Mother Road t-shirts & more at the Justice Graphics booth at 6th & Washington.


DON'T FORGET! Grab the free Explorer Passport and visit our Living Legends & Landmarks of Route 66 throughout Springfield.  Passports are available at the Springfield Visitors Center, Lincoln Home Visitor Center, Lincoln Presidential Museum & Dana-Thomas House.

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