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Route 66 Centennial ​Fall Kick-Off Celebration and Drone Show

Open
09/4/2026
9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Get Your Kicks on Route 66 at Rader Family Farms

Kick-Off ​Event Highlights Include:

Cruisin’ Coffee, Donuts & Car Show featuring classic and vintage vehicles – 9 AM – Noon – (FREE)

12-Acre Route-66 themed corn maze – 10 AM – 6 PM (Last entrance is at 5 PM)- ADMISSION REQUIRED

50+ activities combining historical elements, interactive learning, and family-friendly fun  – 10 AM – 6 PM – ADMISSION REQUIRED

Route 66–themed diner-style eats plus farm-fresh favorites – $

Live music, food trucks, local vendors, and themed photo opportunities – $

​An amazing evening drone show featuring synchronized choreography lighting up the sky with iconic Route 66 imagery – AFTER DARK – $

This special day sets the stage for a season filled with storytelling​ and celebration—bringing the legacy of Route 66 to life across the farm.

Presented by VisitBN
Rader Family Farms proudly partners with VisitBN as the Presenting Sponsor of the Route 66 Centennial Celebration. Visit BN plays a vital role in welcoming travelers from near and far, helping share the story of Route 66 and positioning Bloomington-Normal as a must-stop destination along the Mother Road during this historic centennial year.

Centennial Fall Kick-Off Celebration & Drone Show Partner: Rivian
The September 4 Centennial Fall Kick-Off Celebration and Evening Drone Show are proudly partnered with Rivian, whose spirit of innovation and forward-thinking transportation reflects the evolution of the American road trip​ – from the early days of Route 66 to the future of travel. Rivian’s partnership helps bring this unforgettable night of technology, storytelling, and celebration to the skies above the farm.

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