Get Ready to Celebrate: Amarillo’s Texas Route 66 Festival Is Back
There will never be enough celebrations for the iconic Route 66. Amarillo, Texas is lucky to be a part of this historic piece of US history. Getting your kicks on Route 66 is a worldwide phenomenon and we're excited to get to celebrate once again.
Last year's festival was so much fun that it's back again for 2024.
The Texas Route 66 Festival is June 6 - 15
The Texas Route 66 Festival is a part of the celebrations leading up to the Centennial Celebration (100 years) of Route 66 in 2026. We don't want just 1 year of celebration we want 3! The festival began in 2023 with 10 full days of celebration. There's always a reason to celebrate Route 66.
Festivities for this year include:
Thursday, June 6th
Coors Ranch Rodeo Kick-Off (rodeo is June 6-8)
Friday, June 7th
First Thursday Art Walk - Arts in the Sunset
Celebrity Fast Draw Shoot Out - TBD
Saturday, June 8th
Coors Cowboy Club Cattle Drive - Downtown Amarillo
Rt 66 Motor Tour Car Show,12-4p, Adrian, Tx
Sunday, June 9th
Low Rider Cruise and Cook Out 6-7:30p
Monday, June 10th
Film Society Screening
Tuesday, June 11th
June Jazz 7-9 pm
Wednesday, June 12th
Tx 66 East Bus Tours 8:30-5 pm
Cactus Rose Taphouse Soiree, McClean, 6-8 pm
High Noon on the Square 12-1
Thursday, June 13th
Tx 66 West Bus Tours 8:30-5 pm
Tx Rouet 66 Visitor Center Celebration 6-8p
If you missed out on the festivities last year, then this year's celebration is going to be amazing. Everyone enjoys a good nostalgic celebration, especially when it's about Route 66. Amarillo has a rich history when it comes to our portion of this famous stretch of road, and it's definitely worth checking out.
Cool, Historic And Weird Things Along Route 66 In Texas
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LOOK: Coors Ranch Rodeo Cattle Drive in Downtown Amarillo (2022)
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