North Springfield Betterment Association

🛣️ Big news for Springfield! The National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration is coming April 30–May 3, 2026 — and Springfield, the Birthplace of Route 66, is hosting this four-day national event!

The lineup is incredible: a concert at Great Southern Bank Arena featuring Little Big Town, Chris Janson, Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, Gretchen Wilson, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, and The Haygoods — hosted by John Goodman. Plus parades, the Telegraph Ball, art fests, bridge lighting, drone shows, and more.

🎟️ Get your tickets now for the entertainment before they’re gone!

All the details: https://route66kickoff.com

The Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission, in partnership with The Road Ahead Partnership, today announced the full schedule for the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration, presented by Vital Farms Springfield, internationally recognized as the Birthplace of Route 66, will host the four-day national event April 30-May 3, 2026. Get all the event details at https://route66kickoff.com.

The TODAY show will be coming to Springfield to cover our Route 66 Centennial events!

The 3rd Hour of TODAY Is Heading to Springfield, Missouri. Here’s How To Join Us

April 1st, at Gillioz Theater!

This is no joke! Celebrate April Fools’ Day with Monty Python and the Holy Grail at the Gillioz Theatre next Wednesday! 🏰

Not a senior? Get tickets 🎟️ >> https://loom.ly/J7WX27I

Get ready for the Route 66 Centennial celebration! Put it on your calendars now so you don’t miss out!