Vendors prep on Thursday for the Route 66 festival and city leaders detail what changes attendees can expect for this year.

A short drive from the Springfield square, on West College Street, the heartbeat of Route 66 is still kicking.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A must-stop photo-op is coming for Route 66 fans in Springfield. Springfield city leaders said that artists are designing a major sculpture to honor the Mother Road.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Thousands walked the streets of downtown Springfield on Saturday for the final day of the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival.

Springfield's 12th annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is Thursday, Aug. 8, through Saturday, Aug. 10. This year's theme, "Get Your Motor Runnin'," honors the classic vehicles that traveled ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is coming back to downtown Springfield from August 8-9, and the city is asking for volunteers to help with the festival.

Printable applications are also available and should be mailed to Route 66, 3271 E. Battlefield Road Suite 320 Springfield, MO 65804. Registration for the poker run is $25 when completed online or ...

Printable applications are also available and should be mailed to Route 66, 3271 E. Battlefield Road Suite 320 Springfield, MO 65804. Registration for the poker run is $25 when completed online or ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A new Route 66 sculpture series will place citywide sculptures around Springfield and across the Ozarks in 2026.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A museum dedicated to classic cars has opened in Springfield. The Springfield News-Leader reported 75-year-old Guy Mace opened the Route 66 Car Museum on Wednesday. The museum ...

Springfield's 10th annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival kicks off Thursday, after being canceled for the last two years. The festival ⁠— which includes a car and truck show, parade, live ...

City spokeswoman Cora Scott noted the absence of the Route 66 Festival had left Springfield bereft of a needed economic boon for the last two summers. "The last time we had the festival was 2019 ...