The 2027 edition of the Tucumcari Film Festival in Tucumcari, New Mexico, will commence next spring, and its organizers is seeking Route 66-themed films for the event. The festival is centered around the 90-year-old Odeon Theatre in downtown Tucumcari, plus the century-old Tucumcari Railroad Depot two blocks away. Bobby Hockaday, executive director of the festival, … Continue reading Route 66-themed entries requested for 2027 Tucumcari Film Festival
Gearhead Curios, plus 10 nearby lots, go up for sale for $450,000
The owner of Gearhead Curios in Galena, Kansas, has put the property on the market for $450,000. Owner Aaron Perry stated on Facebook Messenger that the price includes Gearhead Curios' inventory, collectibles, the Muffler Man created in his likeness and 10 vacant lots in Galena where he once planned his Petrol Motor Quart motel. Perry … Continue reading Gearhead Curios, plus 10 nearby lots, go up for sale for $450,000
Henry’s Rabbit Ranch will host the late owner’s rabbits at Holiday Market on Nov. 21
The new owners of Henry's Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, Illinois, announced they will have several of the late owner's pet rabbits at a Holiday Market on Nov. 21. "Some of Rich Henry's beloved rabbits, including Big Red, Little Red, and several others, will be making a special appearance!" the business stated in a Facebook post. … Continue reading Henry’s Rabbit Ranch will host the late owner’s rabbits at Holiday Market on Nov. 21
Route 66 UltraRun in Arizona this month will feature Indigenous six-person relay team
Over 120 ultrarunners will be at the starting line at the special centennial edition of the Route 66 UltraRun on Nov. 14-16 on a 140-mile section of America’s Mother Road in Arizona. This year marks the centennial of Route 66, America’s most famous road. To celebrate this milestone, the Route 66 UltraRun features a 100-mile … Continue reading Route 66 UltraRun in Arizona this month will feature Indigenous six-person relay team
MidPoint Cafe & Route 66 Gift Shop in Adrian put up for sale for $900,000
The famous MidPoint Cafe & Route 66 Gift Shop in Adrian, Texas, was recently put on the market, with an asking price of $900,000. Brenda Hammit, a former cook at the Route 66 restaurant who has owned it since 2018, stated in a Facebook post that she "wants to find the right person who will … Continue reading MidPoint Cafe & Route 66 Gift Shop in Adrian put up for sale for $900,000
20-foot-tall Colt pistol unveiled at J.M. Davis Arms Museum in Claremore
The J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma, on Friday unveiled a 20-foot-tall Colt pistol made with LED lights. It being called the Big Red Gun. The sculpture is part of Route 66 centennial celebrations this year. KTUL-TV in nearby Tulsa reported: The sculpture called the “Big Red Gun” will serve as a … Continue reading 20-foot-tall Colt pistol unveiled at J.M. Davis Arms Museum in Claremore
Tulsa to honor musician Roy Clark with street sign unveiling on Nov. 3
The City of Tulsa will celebrate late musician Roy Clark with the unveiling of a commemorative Roy Clark Way street sign on Nov. 3. The free celebration begins at 11:30 a.m. at The Church Studio, 304 S. Trenton Ave., with the unveiling to follow. Free tickets are available online here. Guests are invited to mingle … Continue reading Tulsa to honor musician Roy Clark with street sign unveiling on Nov. 3
Tacos Uranus opening at Uranus Missouri complex on Nov. 11
The Tacos Uranus restaurant will open at the Uranus Missouri complex in St. Robert, Missouri, on Nov. 11 -- the centennial date when U.S. 66 was federally certified. Louie Keen, owner and self-proclaimed mayor of Uranus Missouri, stated in an email that Tacos Uranus will be across from the famous Uranus Fudge Factory and General … Continue reading Tacos Uranus opening at Uranus Missouri complex on Nov. 11
Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway to give away one-of-a-kind neon sign
Ace Sign Co. of Springfield, Illinois, is designing and building a unique Route 66 neon sign in partnership with the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway as part of the state’s celebration of the Mother Road’s 100th anniversary. The one-of-a-kind sign, valued at $6,000, will be raffled off as part of the Route 66 Centennial Celebration … Continue reading Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway to give away one-of-a-kind neon sign
Doc’s Just Off 66 in Girard likely will have new owners by late November
The Doc's Just Off Route 66 restaurant and bar in downtown Girard, Illinois, likely will be under new ownership in about a month. Steve and Casey Claypool owned the former drugstore for five years and shifted it more toward a restaurant-related business. Casey is also executive director of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway. The … Continue reading Doc’s Just Off 66 in Girard likely will have new owners by late November