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Texas Route 66 Festival

June 5 - 14, 2025

Gear up for the Texas Route 66 Festival, June 5-14, 2025! Dive into ten thrilling days of classic car shows, exclusive bus tours, a cattle drive & parade, live music, and so much more along the iconic Texas stretch. Don't miss the spectacular grand finale on June 14 in Amarillo’s Route 66 Historic District. See you there for the adventure of a lifetime! See you there – all roads lead to the centennial in 2026!

The Leading Route 66 Festival: TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Thursday, June 5

Coors Ranch Rodeo Kick-Off
- Time TBA
- Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds
First Thursday Art Walk
- 4PM -7PM
- Amarillo Route 66 Historic District
Music in the Gardens
- 6PM - 9PM
- Amarillo Botanical Gardens
Night Under the Neon
- 6:30PM
- U-Drop Inn Cafe
- Head to Night Under the Neon for live music from Texas Crossroads Band, diner-style food, music, and fun for the whole family.

Friday, June 6

Celebrity Fast Draw Shoot Out
- 3PM
- Rex Baxter Building
Coors Ranch Rodeo
- 7PM
- Amarillo National Center
Star Watch Party
- 5PM - 12AM
- Jericho
- The Star Gazing Night at Jericho on 66, hosted by the Amarillo Astronomy Club, offers an enchanting evening under the stars with food trucks, live music, and celestial wonders. This family and pet-friendly event promises a night of stargazing delight, weather permitting.
Embassy Suites Route 66 Tailgate Party
- 5PM - 7PM
- The Embassy Suites Downtown Amarillo
- Stop by The Embassy before the ballgame and enjoy drinks and snacks, cornhole, live music and have a chance to win some amazing prizes

Saturday, June 7

Sunday, June 8

Monday, June 9

Tuesday, June 10

Wednesday, June 11

TX 66 East Bus Tour
- 8:30AM - 5PM
- Starts at 1000 S. Polk St.
- Ticket includes: step on tour-guide, lunch, snacks, drinks, and Texas 66 Coin Cruise Album
- Purchase tickets ($50)
- On the East Texas Route 66 Bus Tour, enjoy a day filled with, quirky Route 66 attractions like Britten Leaning Water Tower, and landmarks of deep cultural significance such as The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. The journey includes stops at iconic spots like the Jerricho ghost town, Devil's Rope Museum, and a delicious lunch at the historic Conoco Tower Station and UDrop Inn. The tour includes a happy hour and live music at Cactus Rose Taphouse, with an optional evening visit to the Texas Route 66 Center.
High Noon on the Square
- 12PM - 1PM
- 501 S Fillmore - Potter County Courthouse Lawn
Cactus Rose Taphouse Soiree
- 5PM - 8PM
- Cactus Rose Taphouse

Thursday, June 12

TX 66 West Bus Tour
- 8:30AM - 5PM
- Starts at 1000 S. Polk St.
- Ticket includes: step on tour-guide, lunch, snacks, drinks, and Texas 66 Coin Cruise Album
- Purchase tickets ($50)
- The West Texas Route 66 Bus Tour starts with a city tour of Vega, Texas, and includes visits to historical sites such as Magnolia Station and the Milburn-Price Culture Museum, as well as unique stops like Dots Mini Museum and the Bent Door Cafe. Attendees will enjoy lunch at Midpoint Cafe, followed by visits to Sunflower Station, Russel’s Truck & Travel Center & Car Museum, and the Glenrio Ghost Town. End the tour sweetly at Mama Jo’s Pie & Sweets and live music on the Courthouse Lawn. This tour offers a mix of history, culture, and iconic Route 66 experiences in West Texas Route 66.
Texas Route 66 Visitor Center Celebration
- 6PM - 8PM
- Texas Route 66 Visitor Center

Friday, June 13

Saturday, June 14

Fitness @ KT Black Route 66 5K Run/Walk
- Check-in @ 10AM
- Run begins @ 10:30AM | Walk begins at 11AM
- Lace-up your sneakers and get ready to hit the pavement at the Fitness @ KT Black Route 66 5K Run/Walk taking place on the iconic RT 66 Mother Road!
- Sign up here.
TX 66 Festival Finale Presented by Amarillo National Bank
- 11AM - 7PM
- Amarillo Route 66 Historic District
- Attendees can expect a wide range of attractions, including vendor booths, food options, live music, Elvis impersonators, Miss Texas Route 66 Pinup Pageant, kids' activities, corn dog eating contests, a car show, a bike show, and much more. Admission is free for all attendees.