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SUMMARY:Route 66 Centennial ​Fall Kick-Off Celebration and Drone Show
DESCRIPTION:Get Your Kicks On Route 66 Tickets Here!\n\nKick-Off ​Event Highlights Include: \nSEPTEMBER 4 | ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL FALL KICKOFF\nThe first day of our Fall Season is going to be BIG – and we want to make sure you know exactly what is included with your admission! \nSEASON PASSHOLDERS: EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED!\nYour Rader Family Farms Season Pass includes the entire day AND evening celebration! \nThat means your Season Pass includes: \n\nFall activities from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM\n12-Acre Route 66-Themed Corn Maze\n55+ Fall Activities\nRoute 66 Centennial Evening Celebration (6pm-8:45pm) \nLive entertainment by the Route 66 band\nFood Trucks: Cousins • Pizza Payaa • Patty Daddy’s • Pico De Gallo • Carl’s Ice Cream • Brew 66        Food and beverages available for purchase.                                  \nCommunity partners and themed activities\n Community Mascot Meet & Greet at 7:00 PM\nThe spectacular Route 66 Drone Show at approximately 8:15 PM\n\nNO ADDITIONAL TICKET IS REQUIRED FOR SEASON PASSHOLDERS!\nFRIENDS OF THE FARM: BUY ONE ALL-DAY WRISTBAND – \nENJOY THE ENTIRE CELEBRATION!\nIf you are purchasing an All-Day Fall Admission Wristband for September 4\, your admission includes: \n10:00 AM–6:00 PM\n\nFall admission\nRoute 66-themed corn maze\n55+ activities including the 12-acre corn maze and apple orchard. \n\n6:00–8:45 PM\n\nRoute 66 Centennial Evening Celebration\nLive music\nCommunity partners\nCommunity Mascot Meet & Greet\nDrone Show\n\nYOUR ALL-DAY WRISTBAND ALSO INCLUDES THE EVENING EVENTS AND DRONE SHOW!\nYou do NOT need to purchase a separate evening admission ticket. \nBoth Season Passholders and guests with an All-Day Fall Admission Wristband may come and go throughout the day using their wristband. \nSpend the day enjoying Fall activities\, leave if you need to\, and come back for the evening celebration and drone show! \nIMPORTANT: FARM ACTIVITIES CLOSE AT 6:00 PM\nAt 6:00 PM\, most our regular Fall activities will close with the exception of Admissions\, Apple Blasters\, Paintball and the Challenge Ropes Course.   \nYou do not need to leave the farm! \nSimply make your way to the Route 66 Centennial Evening Celebration area located south of the Accele-Rader Mega Slide. \n4:00–7:00 PM | CRUISE-IN CLASSIC CARS & DONUTS\nCar Owner Participants:  Cruise in and cruise out at your leisure during the Cruise-In Car Classic at Rader Family Farms! There is no entry fee for participating car owners.  Enter at the MAIN GUEST PARKING LOT AND FOLLOW THE SIGNS. \nThe first 50 car owners will receive one free T-shirt and one wristband per vehicle for admission to the evening activities from 6:00 PM–8:45 PM. Complimentary donuts and water will also be available for all participating car owners. \nFREE FOR SPECTATORS attending only the car show. \nEnjoy classic and vintage vehicles during our Cruise-In Classic! \nGuests wishing to participate in Fall activities or remain for the evening celebration and drone show will need appropriate admission into the farm.   \nSponsored by Maxlider\, Rivian and Limelite Graphics. \nAPPROXIMATELY 8:15 PM | ROUTE 66 DRONE SHOW\nDon’t miss the highlight of the evening! \nWatch the skies above Rader Family Farms come alive with an incredible animated drone show featuring synchronized lights and iconic Route 66 imagery! \nBRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS OR BLANKETS!\nThe spectator viewing area is located on the grassy area south of the Accele-Rader Mega Slide. \nPlan to arrive early and secure your spot – this is going to be an epic evening! \nONLY COMING FOR THE EVENING?\nGuests who are only planning to attend the evening celebration from 6:00–9:00 PM may purchase a separate Evening Event Admission ticket online. \nONE INCREDIBLE DAY. ONE AMAZING CELEBRATION.\nSEASON PASSHOLDERS: Your Season Pass includes the entire day and evening. \nFRIENDS OF THE FARM: Purchase an All-Day Fall Admission Wristband and receive access to both the daytime Fall activities AND the evening celebration and drone show – with in-and-out privileges throughout the day! \nWe can’t wait to kick off our Fall Season by celebrating 100 Years of Route 66 with our Rader Family Farms family and friends! \nPresented by VisitBN\nRader 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. \nCentennial Fall Kick-Off Celebration & Drone Show Partner: Rivian\nThe September 4 Centennial Fall Kick-Off Celebration and Evening Drone Show sponsored by 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.
URL:https://raderfamilyfarms.com/event/route-66-centennial-fall-kick-off-celebration-and-drone-show/
LOCATION:Rader Family Farms\, 1312 Ropp Road\, Normal\, Illinois\, 61761
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