Edwardsville Route 66 Festival 2024
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Wed, Jun 05 – Sun, Jun 09, 2024 • 10:00am - 11:30pm
101 S Buchanan St., Edwardsville, IL 62025
Come and get your kicks on Route 66! The Edwardsville Route 66 Festival celebrates the nostalgia of the Mother Road with classic fun including the festival's legendary Car Show, live entertainment, family activities, food, and more!
Peruse food and drink vendors, local shopping vendors, and take part in activities taking place at The Wildey, Leclaire Park, N.O. Nelson Campus, West End Service Station, and the Madison County Historical Society- all leading up to the annual celebration of America's Mother Road June 8!
Full Festival Schedule:
June 5 Wednesday
MRF Roadshow Exhibit Opening Night Reception at Madison County Historical Society – 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
801 North Main Street – Admission: $20 www.madcohistory.org
June 6 – 7 Thursday & Friday
“Starry Starry Nights: Celebrating the Mississippi River Festival” Benefit Concert – 7 p.m.
90-minute musical benefit – Admission: $35/$50 Tickets at www.wildeytheatre.com
June 7 Friday
West End Service Station 1-Year Anniversary Celebration – 10 – 11 a.m. (station open until 4 p.m.)
620 St. Louis Street – Features an MRF exhibit, cupcakes, face painting, and more!
June 7 Friday
‘Cars’ Free Movie Showing at Leclaire Park 8 p.m.
900 Hale Avenue – www.cityofedwardsville.com/parks
June 8 Saturday
Edwardsville Route 66 Festival- 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. at City Park
101 S. Buchanan Street – 10k run starts at 8 a.m. Includes a car show, family fun zone, vendors, food, live music, and more!www.edwardsvilleroute66.com
June 9 Sunday
“Backstage & Behind the Scenes at the MRF” Author Discussion & Photo Exhibit
“When the Stars Came Out” 2 – 4 p.m. at N.O. Nelson Complex
Leclaire Room, 600 Troy Road- Free Event Co-Sponsored by Lewis & Clark & Bella Milano
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