The 26th-anniversary edition of the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America will include three stops on Route 66 in Arizona on May 1. The NASCAR star will cover more than 1,500 miles on a seven-day trek with about 225 participants to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction – a camp created by Petty and his family … Continue reading Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America plans several stops on Route 66 in Arizona next month
Category: Events
Oklahoma Route 66 Association accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame
The Oklahoma Route 66 Association is taking nominations for people -- one living and one deceased -- to be inducted into the Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame later this summer. The Hall of Fame ceremony will be on July 9 at the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton. Information needed for a nomination: Full … Continue reading Oklahoma Route 66 Association accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame
Red Fork Depot event space in Tulsa opens to the public
The $3.5 million Red Fork Depot event space in the Route 66 Historical Village in southwest Tulsa opened to the public a few days ago. According to KOTV in Tulsa, the facility -- built to resemble a Red Fork's original railroad depot right next to the Frisco Meteor 4500 steam locomotive -- contains 5,000 square … Continue reading Red Fork Depot event space in Tulsa opens to the public
Birthplace of Route 66 Festival expanding to three days in its return from COVID-19
The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in Springfield, Missouri, is expanding from two to three days this summer after returning for the first time since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's festival -- the 10th -- is slated for Aug. 11-13. According to OzarksFirst.com, organizers hope to draw 70,000 to 75,000 people to … Continue reading Birthplace of Route 66 Festival expanding to three days in its return from COVID-19
Route 66-related stop included in “The Price Is Right’s” 50-anniversary tour
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, "The Price Is Right" television game show is embarking on a nationwide tour that includes at least one Route 66-related stop. "The Price Is Right" tour begins Friday with current host Drew Carey at the Santa Monica Pier -- the traditional western endpoint for many Route 66 travelers -- during … Continue reading Route 66-related stop included in “The Price Is Right’s” 50-anniversary tour
Neon for Shamrock Court motel in Sullivan is relighted during a ceremony
The long-anticipated relighting of a neon sign and architectural neon for the historic Shamrock Court motel in Sullivan, Missouri, occurred Saturday evening with dozens of roadies in attendance. Here is a short video, posted on Facebook, by Douglas Rice of the lighting countdown: Property owner Roamin' Rich Dinkela posted a live feed from the festivities: … Continue reading Neon for Shamrock Court motel in Sullivan is relighted during a ceremony
Music lineup announced for Route 66 Road Fest in Tulsa and OKC
The full music lineup recently was announced for the Route 66 Road Fest in Tulsa and Oklahoma City in June, which includes one intriguing act -- Son Volt. St. Louis-based Son Volt was one of essentially three bands born out of the 1993 breakup of a highly influential country-rock band, Uncle Tupelo. (The other two … Continue reading Music lineup announced for Route 66 Road Fest in Tulsa and OKC
Coleman Theatre in Miami hosting a film festival this weekend
The historic Coleman Theatre in downtown Miami, Oklahoma, is playing host to Sunny Side Up Film Festival on Friday through Sunday after it was delayed for two years by the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizer Rock Whitehead talked to the Joplin Globe about the event: The festival is bringing to Northeast Oklahoma a diverse cast of filmmakers to show off … Continue reading Coleman Theatre in Miami hosting a film festival this weekend
New Mexico Route 66 Association gives Heritage Award to two Tucumcari businesses
The New Mexico Route 66 Association earlier this week presented its Heritage Award to Loretta's Burrito Hut and the Roadrunner Lodge Motel, both of the Tucumcari. Each winner gets a complimentary business membership to the association, a listing in the association's quarterly magazine and a metal Route 66 sign. New Mexico Route 66 Association President … Continue reading New Mexico Route 66 Association gives Heritage Award to two Tucumcari businesses
Life-size statue of Jim Hinckley to be dedicated in Kingman on May 27
A life-size bronze statue of prominent Route 66 author and advocate Jim Hinckley will be dedicated on May 27 in downtown Kingman, Arizona. The event will be part of a block party from 3 to 10 p.m. to present a public arts project, "Kingman Tours: A Walkabout with Jim Hinckley." That day also will be … Continue reading Life-size statue of Jim Hinckley to be dedicated in Kingman on May 27