Event Details

May 3rd at 9:00am – 5:00pm

Also at: 10:00am – 2:00pm

McLean County Museum of History

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Join us for the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival, spanning 100 miles of historic highway from Joliet to Bloomington. Sponsored by fifteen communities, this festival celebrates the charm of the open road and the unique stops along the way.

The Museum and our Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop will be open on Saturday AND Sunday for the fun. Make sure to stop by to get a special commemorative token!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 Activities in Downtown Bloomington

  • Season Opener for Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market (9 a.m. to Noon)

  • FREE Museum Admission (9 a.m. to Noon)

  • May Day Downtown Festival (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

  • Mid State Cruisers Car Show (more details to come)

Activities to enjoy Saturday & Sunday

  • Visit the McLean County Museum of History

  • Stop by Sprague’s Super Service at Ryburn Place for photo opportunities and souvenir giveaways

  • Explore the local art scene with an Artist's Passport (available for pick up in our Visitors Center & Gift Shop)

  • Don’t miss out on Chenoa, Lexington and Towanda’s Route 66 events! For details, visit https://www.ilroute66redcarpetcorridor.com/home.html or call 309-665-0033.

See you on the Mother Road!

Questions? Contact us by clicking here.

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Join us for the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival, spanning 100 miles of historic highway from Joliet to Bloomington. Sponsored by fifteen communities, this festival celebrates the charm of the open road and the unique stops along the way.

The Museum and our Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop will be open on Saturday AND Sunday for the fun. Make sure to stop by to get a special commemorative token!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 Activities in Downtown Bloomington

  • Season Opener for Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market (9 a.m. to Noon)

  • FREE Museum Admission (9 a.m. to Noon)

  • May Day Downtown Festival (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

  • Mid State Cruisers Car Show (more details to come)

Activities to enjoy Saturday & Sunday

  • Visit the McLean County Museum of History

  • Stop by Sprague’s Super Service at Ryburn Place for photo opportunities and souvenir giveaways

  • Explore the local art scene with an Artist's Passport (available for pick up in our Visitors Center & Gift Shop)

  • Don’t miss out on Chenoa, Lexington and Towanda’s Route 66 events! For details, visit https://www.ilroute66redcarpetcorridor.com/home.html or call 309-665-0033.

See you on the Mother Road!

Questions? Contact us by clicking here.