INTERNATIONAL ROUTE 66 MOTHER ROAD FESTIVAL
EVENT OVERVIEW
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***Please note that the Rocky Mountain Healey Club is not sponsoring and is not affiliated with this event!
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The State of Illinois Office of Tourism and Illinois Route 66 Events, Inc. have partnered to produce The International Route 66 Mother Road Festival on September 27, 28 and 29, 2002. The event will consist of 3,000 classic and specialty cars, motorcycles, campers and trucks, from all over the United States, Canada and parts of Europe.
Some 20,000 plus people are expected to attend and enjoy this nostalgic car show and street festival in Springfield, Illinois, the home of Abraham Lincoln and, some say, Bart Simpson. The International Route 66 Mother Road Festival will be staged within twenty-two city blocks of downtown Springfield, Illinois.
Scattered throughout the Springfield downtown area on Friday and Saturday you will find themed neighborhoods with free stage shows featuring 1964: The Tribute (The World’s Number One Beatles Tribute Act), The Blues Brothers Tribute featuring Snake and Dogwood Blues direct from the Legends show in Las Vegas, the Dean of Rockabilly, Dale “Susie Q” Hawkins, along with local and regional bands including top 40 rock “X-Krush,” pop rock with “Poprocks,” acoustic rock with “Mr. Opporknockity,” Dr. Wu’s Rock’n Soul Revue and the fantastic “Trailer Park Troubadours.”
Also entertaining festival-goers will be dozens of street attractions, kids events, specialty acts, as well as celebrity and behind the scenes workshops. There will be a massive swap meet, commercial and nostalgia exhibitors, arts and crafts expo and dozens of specialty foods.
This year the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival will feature the world famous all women’s trick motorcycle riding team, “Hardly Angels,” a Film Festival, plus
Route 66 Song and Film Competition. Special guests in attendance include Martin Milner, the star of “Adam 12” and TV’s “Route 66.” There will be a chance to meet and greet with several
Route 66 authors, artists, photographers including Pulitzer Prize Nominee and Route 66 author and historian, Michael Wallis at the Route 66 Authors & Artists Expo.
Friday night the National Historic Route 66 Federation will host the prestigious John Steinbeck Awards Gala featuring a keynote address by Martin Milner. This annual awards ceremony honors a select group of people who have contributed to the preservation of the Mother Road.
On Saturday night do not miss the “World’s Largest Sock Hop” starring Paul Revere and the Raiders, performing live their hits such as “Indian Reservation,” “Good Thing,” “Kicks,” and “Hungry”; Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone singing “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” “I’m Henry XIII,” “There’s a Kind of Hush” and “Can’t You Hear”; and Bill Pinkney’s Original Drifters entertaining with such classics as “There Goes My Baby,” “Save the Last Dance For Me,” “Dance With Me,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “Up On the Roof” and “This Magic Moment.”
All attendees are invited to dress in 50’s and 60’s attire and dance to their heart’s content. The show is ticketed at $30, $25, $20 and $15.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Lori A. Sturgill
Event Coordinator
Fred Puglia
Event Manager
International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
www.route66fest.com
154 Seminole Drive
Springfield, IL 62704
(866) RTE-66IL
(217) 422-3733
(217) 423-4271 FAX
EVENT SCHEDULE
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2002EVENING / Route 66 Film Festival presents "Neon Night" with an Art Show, Feature and Panel Presentation
Downtown Neon Nights – Festival attendees will be encouraged to patronize downtown businesses "after hours".
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2002
9:00 AM / National Teachers' Seminar with Historian Michael Wallis
And Tom Teague
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM / "The Illinois Route 66 Rendezvous & Cruise"
One tour group starts South and another group starts North. Both groups tour into Springfield, Illinois along historic Route 66. Cruise is directed and produced by the Route 66 Association of Illinois.
Route 66 Film Festival presents "Special Flicks Day" with an
Afternoon Feature and Panel Discussion.
Motorcycle Raffle
Space Art - fantastic painting from the world's greatest spray can painter
5:00 PM / Opening Ceremonies at the Hilton Springfield
6:00 PM / "Route 66 Authors & Artists Reception" at the Hilton Springfield
Route 66 Film Festival presents "Special Flicks Day" with Two Evening Features* and Panel Presentations
7:00 PM / John Steinbeck Awards Evening
Don't miss the highlight of the festival in the elegant ballroom of the Renaissance Springfield Hotel. A lavish banquet, entertainment, dignitaries and other surprises will frame the annual presentation of the prestigious John Steinbeck Award and the Cyrus Avery Award. Keynote speaker will be Martin Milner, star of the 1960's television hit, "route 66". Tickets are $39 per person. For details and reservations call the National Route 66 Federation toll free at (888) 339-0794
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM / The Great Lincolnland Neon Parade
Rockin' the Neighborhood - Using various areas of downtown Springfield, four entertainment stages will feature 1964: The Tribute, X-Krush, Pop Rocks and Jamie Aaron Kelley as Young Elvis. Street dances will be held in the "themed neighborhoods" including food/drink and various vendors.
11:30 PM / Downtown Neon Nights – Rockin' the Neighborhood attendees will be encouraged to patronize downtown businesses "after hours" following the street dances.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2002
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM / Route 66 Film Festival Documentary and Panel Discussion
11:00 PM to 5:30 PM* / FREE STREET FESTIVAL
*Pending / Free entertainment and events will be offered throughout the downtown area. Downtown historic sites will be open for visitors. Car Club staging areas will be set up throughout downtown to display their classic and collectible vehicles. Food and drink concessions, as well as Route 66 memorabilia will be for sale throughout the area. Four show stages will entertainment crowds with live entertainment.
May end at 5:00 PM / FEATURING:
Blues Brothers Tribute featuring Snake & Dogwood Blues (on stage)
Trailer Park Troubadours (on stage)
Mr. Opporknockity (on stage)
Dale "Susie Q" Hawkins (on stage)
International Route 66 Car Show
Route 66 Arts & Crafts Show
Martin Milner's "The Making of Route 66" Workshop
Michael Wallis's "The History of Route 66" Workshop
John Weiss's "Preserving the Legacy of Illinois' Route 66" Workshop
The Great American Swap Meet
Commercial & Nostalgia Market Place
Route 66 National Chilli Cookoff
Doodle Dandy’s Kids Lane
Street Performers
National Route 66 Theme Song Competition
Travel Illinois Expo
Illinois Washer Tossing Competition
Illinois Mother Road Long Distance Award
Space Art - fantastic painting from the world's greatest spray can painter
World’s Largest Motorcycle, the legendary Roaddog
Route 66 Film Festival presents "Get Your Kicks Day"
with Competitive Entries, Theme Song Performance & Awards Ceremony
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM / Don't Miss the Antiques Mother Road Show!
Have you ever watched the "Antiques Road Show" on TV? Have you ever wondered how much an original Route 66 sign is worth? Well you can bring your Route 66 collectibles down to the Renaissance Hotel and authorities will appraise them. If you don't have any, come down anyway and see the Route 66 memorabilia on display – talk to the appraisers. This is all FREE!!!
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM / "Route 66 Authors & Artists Expo"
The Route 66 Authors & Artists Expo is a smorgasbord of the famed authors, historians, artists, photographers and videographers who are absorbed in the mania of route 66. Meet and greet these authorities including Kathy Anderson, Marian Clark, Shellee Graham, Drew Knowles, Michael Lund, Jerry McClanahan, Jim Ross and John Weiss. They will have autographs, books, pictures and other collectible items available for you.
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM / Hardly Angels Motorcycle Show
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM / Hardly Angels Motorcycle Show
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM / Route 66 Film Festival presents a Classic Route 66 Film
8:00 PM to 11:30 PM / THE WORLD'S LARGEST SOCK HOP
Giant Sock Hop / Blast from the Past: The concert / sock hop will be staged with opportunities to attend the dance on the main floor with concert seating provided in the upper balconies.
FEATURING:
Paul Revere & The Raiders
Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
Bill Pinkney's Original Drifters
Tickets at $30, $25, $20, $15 Call 1(866) RTE-66IL to order
11:30 PM / Downtown Neon Nights – Rockin' the Neighborhood attendees will be encouraged to patronize downtown businesses "after hours" following the street dances.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2002
6:00 AM to 11:00 AM / Dine-Around - In keeping with the spirit of food along Route 66, various breakfast spots in Springfield and on the road will offer breakfast and / or lunch specials in celebration of the "Reunion on the Road."
Motorcycle Raffle – Grand Prize Drawing
11:00 AM to 3:30 PM / FREE STREET FESTIVAL
Free entertainment and events will be offered throughout the downtown area. Car Club staging areas will be set up throughout downtown to display their classic and collectible vehicles. Food and drink concessions, as well as Route 66 memorabilia will be for sale throughout the area.
FEATURING
Tribute to Big Band with Don Smith & Orchestra
International Route 66 Car Show
The Great American Massive Swap Meet
Commercial & Nostalgia Marketplace
Doodle Dandy’s Kids Lane
Street Performers
Travel Illinois Expo
1:00 PM to 9:00 PM / Route 66 Film Festival presents "Get Your Last Flicks Day"
Martin Milner will be present at "Get Your Last Flicks Day." Patrons will have
the opportunity to have a picture taken with Martin Milner in the original corvette from the Route 66 TV show. Photos can be taken before each film and picked
up after.
Two Afternoon Features w/ Panel Presentations
Competitive Film Awards Ceremony
Evening: Closing Reception by invitation only
CAR EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION & SOCK HOP TICKETS
TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF:
NAME: ______ADDRESS: ______
CITY: ______ST: _____COUNTRY:______POSTAL CODE:______
PHONE: (____) _____-______FAX: (____) _____-______EMAIL: ______
CAR CLUB OR ORGANIZATION NAME: ______
CAR SHOW EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION:
T-Shirt Size: ♭ Small ♭ Medium ♭ Large ♭ XL ♭ XXL (if available)
Make/Model/Year of Exhibit Vehicle ______
Exhibitor Registration Fee (per car) Qty: _____ x $25 Total: ______
Late Exhibitor Registration Fee (after July 1, 2002) Qty: _____ x $30 Total: ______
SOCK HOP TICKETS
Gold Circle Tickets Qty: _____ x $30 Total: ______
Concert Seating - $25 Qty: _____ x $25 Total: ______
Concert Seating - $20 Qty: _____ x $20 Total: ______
Concert Seating - $15 Qty: _____ x $15 Total: ______
Grand Total: ______
PAYMENT
Check Payment – Please make check payable to Illinois Route 66 Events, Inc.
154 Seminole Dr.
Springfield, IL 62704
(866) RTE-66IL (783-6645)
or (217) 422-3733
Credit Card Payment – Please fill in the following ♭ Mastercard ♭ Visa ♭ American Express
Account Number: ______Exp. Date: ______
Cardholder Name: ______
Cardholder Signature: ______
Simply drop this registration form along with fees in the mail.
Or, fax it to: 217-423-4271. As soon as we receive it, we will send out confirmation.
For accommodations and visitor information, contact:
Springfield Illinois Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-545-7300 or 217-789-2360.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Carpenter Street Hotel: 56 rooms, completely non-smoking, phones in rooms, cable tv, complimentary continental breakfast, free local calls.
Comfort Inn: Convenient location only 3 miles from I-55 on I-72. 24 hour shopping and restaurants in walking distance. White Oaks Mall, movie theatre and car wash within 1 mile. Indoor pool w/whirlpool, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, free cable w/ Showtime.
Days Inn: Inviting 158-room property conveniently located off of I-55 at the Stevenson Drive Exit (#94) in an area offering many restaurants, theatres, and recreational facilities. Days Inn offers deluxe continental breakfast, free HBO, outdoor pool, patio and picnic area – a great gathering place. We have plenty of free parking.
Drury Inn & Suites: You will love our indoor pool and hot tub and delicious (free) breakfast buffet. Our beautiful rooms feature coffee machines, irons and ironing boards and hairdryers. You will enjoy the comfort and hospitality of the Drury Inn & Suites.
Hampton Inn: The Hampton Inn offers a complimentary deluxe breakfast bar, indoor swimming pool with whirlpool, and fitness center. Each room features a coffee maker, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, cable TV with a free movie channel, and dataports. The hotel is conveniently located off I-55, near many stores and restaurants.
Hilton: Located downtown in the heart of the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival, the Hilton offers 366 guest rooms, 11 suites, indoor pool and fitness club, 3 restaurants and 2 bars. The Hilton is surrounded by quaint shops, great restaurants and many Lincoln historic sites. Secured, covered free parking available along with hoses, rags and water connections in the hotel parking ramp.
Holiday Inn Express: Conveniently located off I-55. Free expanded continental breakfast. Ample free car and trailer parking. Interior corridors, 24 hour security. Access to indoor pool or hotel grounds. Short distance to downtown.
Howard Johnson: The recently renovated Howard Johnson sits on six scenic acres located just two miles from downtown. All rooms offer 25” televisions with full cable & HBO, voice mail, dataports, coffee makers and in room safes. The property also features ample free parking, a beautiful outdoor pool and exercise facility.
Mansion View Inn & Suites: Located downtown across from the Governor’s Mansion. Two blocks from the State Capitol. 93 rooms (includes 30 suites), continental breakfast, in-room coffee, HBO, 1st floor rooms, interior/exterior corridors, free parking (20 spaces covered), off-site fitness center, airport/train station shuttle and Arturo’s Continental Cuisine.
Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center: Free extended continental breakfast, in-room coffee makers, indoor pool, fitness center, free parking-Jukebox Junction Bar & Grill. Easy access from I-55. 10 minutes from downtown.
Pear Tree Inn: Enjoy our spacious room, free continental breakfast, cable with HBO and free local phone calls.
Ramada Inn South Plaza: We are located in a quite setting with 112 rooms including 6 Jacuzzi suites, ground floor parking, restaurant and lounge, and just minutes away from the downtown area. We take pride in our hotel and staff, with personal attention and customer service to insure that your function is memorable and successful.