Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

A celebration on Historic Route 66 designed to remember the role Springfield played in the history of Route 66.

Officially recognized as the birthplace of U.S. Route 66, it was in Springfield, Missouri on April 30, 1926 that officials first proposed the name of the new Chicago-to-Los Angeles highway. A placard in Park Central Square was dedicated to the city by the Route 66 Association of Missouri, and traces of the “Mother Road” are still visible in downtown Springfield along Kearney Street, Glenstone Avenue, College and St. Louis streets and on Missouri 266 to Halltown, Missouri.

This festival is put together by volunteers from The West Central Neighborhood Alliance. The West Central Neighborhood Alliance aims to promote pride and awareness in the residents of our downtown community. We encourage the ideals of an affordable, desirable and diverse neighborhood for everyone to live, work and play. We recognize the area’s great potential. If you yearn for the days of front porches and friendly neighbors, we encourage you to join The West Central Neighborhood Alliance by living and investing in West Central.

We set sail with the Earthmonster booth on it’s maiden voyage.  Celeste and Rachel worked the booth for the day and many “Thanks” to them for making it happen. Great job girls! Below you’ll find some shots from the car show and if you visited the booth and purchased something…we appreciate you and your business.

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2013 Queen City Riot

The inaugural Queen City Riot was kicked off at The Outland with an overwhelming response. As usual downtown traffic on a Friday night was packed. A Saturday Show at The VFW American Legion post 639 on South Scenic and a post party at Hooligans Ice House. Hard to beat for the car owner looking to have a good time.

Hosted by The Knuckle Dragger’s our first impression of the show was good. Weather was perfect, food was great, everything seemed to run smoothly. Although it looks good from the perspective of a participant we won’t know how the gate was until after the show. Sunday morning and the picture changes today with an 80% chance of thunderstorms in the morning and afternoon. On the bright side… Saturday was great!

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MSRA-Back To The Fifties

The 40th Anniversary of the Minnesota Street Rod Association’s Back to the 50’s Weekend presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts will be held June 21-23.
The 40th Annual Minnesota Street Rod Association’s Back to the 50’s Weekend will be held June 21 – 23rd at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Falcon Heights, MN (St. Paul).

Hours:
Friday and Saturday – 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday – 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.

In 2012 there were 11,795 hot rods, customs and classics that blanketed the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Also in 2011 there were 0ver 300 Commercial vendors and automotive exhibits and 0ver 300 Crafters.

Again this year along with over a projected 12,000 hot rods, customs and classics, along with vendors and crafters, the fun continues with

• Live 50’s music both Friday and Saturday evening

• Flyover! Saturday at 2:00pm if weather permits, or Sunday at 11:00am as alternative time.

• Gigantic Swap Meet on Sunday, 6 a.m. – 1 p.m.

• MSRA Kid’s World: Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull, games and activities for toddlers to ‘tweens on Saturday:

• Ladies Showcase

• “Ignitors” Youth Rodders Mini Show – Check out the next generation of rodders and their customized wheels at the corner of Carnes and Chambers
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• MECUM Hot Rod Auction

and more!!