Bumper crop of cars

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Gear up and head downtown Sept. 23-25 for a weekend of music, food and cars. More than 1,000 classic cars and trucks in more than 40 CASI certified nationally-judged classes will be on display after kicking off the festival with a cruise through Springfield streets on Friday evening from the Capital City Shopping Plaza. Besides bumper to bumper rides, watch the Mickey Thompson Tires Burnout competition and Lucas Oil Dyno challenge or plan your trip along the Mother Road at the Travel Illinois Expo. Concerts include The Neverly Brothers on Friday and on Sept. 24 at 12 p.m. the Route 66 Music Tour with Mark Cross Band followed by Rewind and Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets. The family fun zone includes a bounce house and games. Full details can be found at www.route66fest.com.

International Route 66 Mother Road Festival and Car Show
Friday, Sept. 23, 6-10pm
Saturday, Sept. 24,
11am-10pm
Sunday, Sept. 25,
11am-2pm
Downtown Springfield
866-783-6645

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