Event Category: Centennial
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The Great American Road Rally: Celebrity Edition – Amarillo Stop
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he Route 66 Centennial celebration continues in Amarillo! We’re keeping the party going all year long, and next up is a stop from The Great American Road Rally: Celebrity Edition as it cruises historic Route 66. Join us at Arts in the Sunset for a FREE public car show from 5–7 p.m., plus a celebrity…
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Kicks & Giggles BBQ Cook-Off
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Get ready for great food and classic cars at the Kicks & Giggles BBQ Cook-Off, happening in conjunction with the Route 66 Centennial Car Show at the iconic Dream Maker Station in Adrian. Enjoy an afternoon filled with Route 66 vibes, vintage vehicles, and mouthwatering barbecue. Tickets are $15 for all-you-can-eat BBQ (while supplies last),…
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HPPR Book Club Radio Readers
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Noon to 6 p.m. General Open House at ChapterHouse Books 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 2026 Spring Read Book Discussion (Miriam Scott; Lauren Pronger; Sally Shattuck; Rachel Jackson; Lynn Boitano; Kathleen Holt) 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Presentation and discussion on Will Rogers by Rachel Jackson All afternoon and forward until mid-June – set up and signage for self-recording of…
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Electrek American Solar Challenge 2026
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Route AlignmentWe are largely following 2 National Scenic Byways: the Great River Road and the Mother Road (Route 66), with a small diversion to get over to Normal, IL in order to pick up Route 66 there versus going straight to the St. Louis area. Our ASC route will deviate from the official byways in…
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Texas Rt 66 Vintage RV Show
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To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66, we invite you to explore the history of the “Mother Road” through a special showcase of vintage recreational vehicles (RVs) at the Amarillo Texas Travel Information Center. From the earliest days, travelers crossed the Texas High Plains in horse‑drawn wagons while cowboys ate meals from their trusty…
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The Main Street of America Road Show
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The Main Street of America Road Show rolls into Amarillo on September 25, 2026, bringing the momentum of the World Premiere of ROUTE 66: The Main Street of America to the heart of the Texas Panhandle. After debuting at the starting point of Route 66 in downtown Chicago, this national screening tour travels west with…
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Tin Can Tourists Route 66 Centennial Rally Parade
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The Tin Can Tourists are bringing 80+ vintage trailers to celebrate the Route 66 Centennial. Join them for a parade starting in downtown Amarillo to The Big Texan RV park. Map to come*
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Main Street: The Lost Dream of Rt. 66, The Photography of Edward Keating Exhibition and Talk
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Speakers: Carrie Boretz Keating (Photographer and wife of the late Edward Keating) and Caitlin Keating (Journalist, Filmmaker, Producer, and daughter of Carrie and Edward Keating). The talk will begin at 7:15 p.m. In conjunction with the exhibition, Main Street: The Lost Dream of Rt. 66, Photographs by Edward Keating, join us for a conversation about…
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En Route to the Courtyard: A Centennial Celebration
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Join us for exclusive menu selections to celebrate 100 years of Route 66 in our Bistro, right in the heart of historic Amarillo Downtown. Built in 1927, our building offers an authentic insight into an era that dawned a century ago with the completion of U.S. Route 66. We are pleased to offer discounted appetisers…
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Route 66 Memories Recording Booth
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Step into Chapterhouse Bookstore and share your story of the Mother Road. As part of the Route 66 Centennial spirit, HPPR will host a special pop up recording booth where locals and travelers alike can preserve their own Route 66 memories. Whether it is a family road trip, a favorite roadside stop, or a moment…