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The National Route 66 Festival is an annual event celebrating the historic road that runs from Chicago, IL to Santa Monica, CA. The National Festival is held in a different location on Route 66 each year. Visitors can talk with famous Route 66 authors and artists who are dedicated to preserving the Road through their work. A Car Show, showcases well preserved and restored vehicles from the past 100 years. This years National Route 66 Festival is scheduled for Joplin, MO June 17-20. A must do for the summer of 2010.

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Alex G.

My Route 66 Travel 2008 1 Reply

Started by Alex G.. Last reply by Josh Friedrich Mar 3.

Ken 'the landrunner' Turmel

My Good Friend Bob Waldmire 1 Reply

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My Route 66 pics+story, Sep 09 1 Reply

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Foundation date of "The Big Texan" ? 1 Reply

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Our introduction to Bob Waldmire.....What a character 1 Reply

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Cort Stevens

Route 66 writing

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Ghost Towns of Route 66 and other notes

Started by James (Jim) Hinckley Aug. 28, 2009.

Beatrix Neef

We did it again!

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Josh Friedrich

Illinois Route 66 Assocation Hall of Fame members postcards 2 Replies

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Cruising Route 66, September 5-16, 2009 1 Reply

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Farewell to Bob Waldmire Route 66 Amassador

By DAVE BAKKE (dave.bakke@sj-r.com) THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER
Posted Dec 16, 2009 @ 10:46 PM
Artist and Route 66 legend Bob Waldmire died peacefully as the sun rose over Springfield on Wednesday morning.
For most of the past few months, Waldmire had been living near Rochester in the converted school bus he used as a home while in central Illinois.
In an interview with The State Journal-Register in October, he said he realized about a decade ago that he had abdominal cancer. But having lived most of his life as a vegan who marched to his own drummer, he refused any invasive procedures that might have prolonged his life, because it would be at the expense of his life philosophy.
He spent much of this fall in the school bus, lying on a couch and talking with friends. Many of them were his fellow Route 66 devotees who came from their homes hundreds of miles away to say goodbye.
Waldmire was thoroughly enjoying the attention and the chance to see so many friends.

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James M Conkle

GREAT

Joe, just another milestone in what we all know will be many for this site. Thanks for being a friend of the road.
Looking forward to seeing you a few times this spring/summer out on the road.

Jim Conkle

Posted by James M Conkle on March 5, 2009 at 3:21pm

Joe

Documentary Release Announcement

Hello, John. Thought you might be interested to know the documentary "Harley & Annabelle - Living Legends in Erick, Oklahoma" is now available at filmbaby.com .

Two years in the making, this documentary reveals the story of transformation of a couple of struggling, conventional-business entrepreneurs into wholly unconventional entertainers now responsible for dealing out "Insanity At Its Finest" for thousands of travelers coming to Erick, Oklahoma from around the world specifically to see H… Continue

Posted by Joe on November 29, 2009 at 2:57pm

Josh Friedrich

A pleasant afternoon with Bob Waldmire. 11.11.09

Today, I ventured to Rochester IL and the Waldmire's Cardinal Hill Candles & Crafts shop. This was my first visit there and I enjoyed its rustic charm. The place is ran by Bob's brother Bill whom is a most gracious host. He asked if I had been to the bus yet to see Bob. I was a dead give away as a roadie sporting my 75th Anniversary hat. I said I had not, but was wishing to if he was available. They carry a wide selection of home made candles, telephone pole line insulators (which I've alway… Continue

Posted by Josh Friedrich on November 11, 2009 at 5:57pm — 2 Comments

Josh Friedrich

New Facebook application "Get Your Kicks on 66"

I recently had the pleasure of receiving a gift from another 66 roadie via my facebook page. They had sent me a "Cozy Dog and Fries" and in return I sent out a "Ted Drewes Frozen Concrete". It was nice to see a lot of the Mother Road icons featured on this app. Feel free to look me up and be my friend. Also, be sure to add a ROUTE 66 PEOPLE badge to your facebook page and support/share America's Main Street with the world.

C-YA on down the highway.

Posted by Josh Friedrich on May 27, 2009 at 10:27am — 1 Comment

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Ron Hart is attending Joe Loesch's event
June 17, 2010 at 6pm to June 20, 2010 at 7pm
Make plans to attend the National Route 66 Festival in Joplin! Music, Food, Vendors, Artist and Authors. Come one, come all! More info coming soon.
21 hours ago
Maybe, someone can get Harrison Ford to make an appearance...
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See you there Joe and thanks for all your help !
on Monday
Bill Hamilton is attending Joe Loesch's event
June 25, 2010 from 7:30pm to 10pm
The Road Crew kicks off "The Route 66 & Classic Car Festival" in downtown Litchfield! Join your roadies for this entire weekend of fun, Route 66 Celebrities, artist and authors. Hundreds of classic cars will be showcased. See you there!
on Monday
Plan on setting up a booth space !
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Bill Hamilton is attending Joe Loesch's event
June 17, 2010 at 6pm to June 20, 2010 at 7pm
Make plans to attend the National Route 66 Festival in Joplin! Music, Food, Vendors, Artist and Authors. Come one, come all! More info coming soon.
on Monday
Wish we could be there! Thanks for posting Ron.
on Monday
A photo by Ron Hart was featured
Since this year's Route 66 Festival spans three states and nearly ten communities, it was officially named the "Tri-State Route 66 Adventure, and is certainly worthy of a challenge for Indiana Jones to explore.
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