Route 66 Is Turning 100!
In 2026, the Route 66 Centennial comes to life in Amarillo, Texas with signature events, the official Texas Route 66 Festival, and unforgettable experiences across historic Route 66 in Amarillo. This is the 100th anniversary of Route 66, celebrated the real Texas way.
Experience the Route 66 Centennial in Amarillo through 2026 with signature Route 66 events, classic car shows, caravans, cruises, and special celebrations honoring 100 years of Route 66 in the Texas Panhandle. Plan your road trip now, scroll through the Centennial event lineup!
The Great american road Rally: RT 66 Celebrity edition
MAY 5, 2026
Details TBA
Occunet classic
JUNE 11-14, 2026
This inaugural event makes its debut in 2026, bringing the Korn Ferry Tour to the Amarillo for the first time.
Tin Can Tourists Route 66 Centennial Rally Parade
JUNE 11, 2026
Join the Tin Can Tourists for a vintage trailer parade starting in downtown Amarillo!
TIN CAN TOURIST route 66 centennial OPEN HOUSE
JUNE 12, 2023
View the vintage trailers during the Tin Can Tourist Open House at the Big Texan RV Park.
Main streets of america Centennial Caravan
JUNE 16-17, 2026
Join the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership on the Amarillo stretch of their Route 66 Centennial Caravan.
the great race rally
JUNE 23, 2026
The Great Race rolls into Amarillo, bringing vintage horsepower to the Amarillo Historic Route 66 District.
THE Main street of america ROAD SHOW
SEPTEMBER 25, 2026
Catch the World Premiere of the documentary, ROUTE 66: The Main Street of America.
Special Centennial Packages
Texas Outdoor Musical
Celebrate Route 66’s 100th birthday and the 60th anniversary of TEXAS Outdoor Musical with the Centennial Route 66 VIP Bundle. This limited offer includes premium seating, dinner, premium parking, a backstage tour, and exclusive RT 66 souvenirs.
TEXAS Route 66 FESTIVAL
Amarillo, TX
June 4-13
Experience the Texas Route 66 Festival, a ten-day celebration stretching across 178 miles of Texas Route 66. From Amarillo to Adrian, enjoy rodeo, car shows, concerts, cruises, and the grand finale in the Amarillo Route 66 Historic District.
10 Days of Route 66 Fun!
This isn’t just a weekend. It’s ten days of parades, car shows, live music, and local flavor in towns from Shamrock to Adrian. Set up camp in Amarillo and come for a day, or stay for the full ride. Explore June 4th -13th day by day👇
ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE
TEXAS RouTe 66 FESTIVAL finale
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JUNE 13
The Texas Route 66 Festival Finale will bring the entire Panhandle together in Amarillo’s Historic Route 66 District for one unforgettable celebration. Historic 6th Avenue will fill with classic cars, live music, local vendors, vintage flair, and thousands of Route 66 fans ready to celebrate in true Texas fashion.
If you make one stop during the Texas Route 66 Festival, make it this one!
VENDORS
Mosey through over 125+ curated vendors.
FESTIVAL FINALE SIGN UPS
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer at the Texas Route 66 Festival Finale and help power Amarillo’s biggest Centennial celebration. Sign up and be part of the action!
BE A VENDOR
Showcase your business to over 12,500 Finale attendees! Connect with Route 66 fans, road trippers, and families celebrating the Centennial in Amarillo.
