As the centennial of Route 66 approaches, communities along the 'Mother Road' are competing to offer a celebration worthy of ...

While Springfield isn't the physical starting point of Route 66, it is the birthplace of the iconic highway's name. This year's Birthplace of Route 66 Festival celebrates the community's role in ...

Springfield 12th annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival kicks off Thursday night, but residents should expect early road closures downtown starting Wednesday. In an effort to relieve parking stress, ...

One of Springfield's largest festivals is less than a month away, celebrating the history of The Mother Road. The 12th annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is Thursday, Aug. 8, through Saturday, Aug ...

From a macaroni and cheese festival to iconic rock bands, Springfield has many special events scheduled in 2026.

In case you didn’t know already, 2026 is the Centennial year for Route 66. And with this once-in-a-lifetime celebration comes ...

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. It will ...