Amarillo To Host Texas Route 66 Festival June 6 - 15

 Get some kicks on old Route 66!

From visitamarillo.com

Join us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with years of festivals building up to the centennial celebration in 2026! The festivities started with the inaugural Texas Route 66 Festival in 2023. Don't miss the upcoming festival from June 6-15, 2024, featuring ten days of exciting events along the Texas route.

Join us for classic car shows, Texas Route 66 bus tours, cattle drives, parades, music festivals, and a spectacular grand finale in Amarillo’s Route 66 Historic District. Mark your calendars and be part of this historic celebration! See you there!

Events Include:

Amarillo Coors Cowboy Club Cattle Drive & Parade

June 8, 2024 - Downtown Amarillo - 10 AM

Calling all locals, businesses, and enthusiasts of the Wild West and Route 66! Saddle up and get ready to ride the iconic Route 66 in style at the upcoming Amarillo Coors Cowboy Club Cattle Drive & Parade. This is your chance to be a part of a legendary event celebrating the spirit of the Old West right here in Amarillo on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

Lowrider Cruise on Old Route 66
June 9, 2024 -Amarillo Boulevard - 6 PM

Texas Route 66 Classic Car Show at the Festival Finale Event

June 15, 2024 -Historic Route 66 District - 11 AM - 7 PM

Miss Texas Route 66 Pageant

Are you ready to channel your inner retro glam and strut your stuff on the iconic Route 66 stage? Don't miss your chance to be crowned the ultimate pinup queen at the Texas Route 66 Festival Finale Event Presented by ANB on June 15th!

Texas Route 66 Corn Dog Eating Contest

Be the next Texas Route 66 Corn Dog Eating Contest Winner! This exciting competition takes place on the mainstage of the Texas 66 Finale presented by Amarillo National Bank on June 15, 2024

Find out more about the Texas Route 66 Festival at https://www.visitamarillo.com/events/route-66/

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