Oklahoma Route 66 Association

08/13/2026

Flat Will found his way to Alberta, Canada for an AC/DC concert! We heard he totally rocked out. 🎸🎤💥 Want your own Flat Will to join you on your travels? Purchase one on our website for just the cost of shipping!

Thanks to Shelley and Tony for sending us this awesome photo. Post yours using and we’ll be sure to reshare!

08/11/2026

This article, written for the Spring Edition of the Chronicles of Oklahoma, explores the life and legend of Route 66's itinerant artist, Bob Waldmire.

by Rhys Martin

08/10/2026

We’re highlighting all of the Oklahoma stops on John Paget's upcoming roadshow to promote his new documentary on Route 66 this September! First up… Circle Cinema! 🍿

Circle Cinema is a historic 98 year old non-profit arthouse movie theater located in Tulsa! Just like Route 66, they’re coming up on their centennial. Open every day of the year, Circle shows movies and hosts programs that help people learn, connect, and explore new ideas and cultures.

Join us for the state premiere of Route 66: The Main Street of America on Friday, September 18! Get tickets and learn more at https://www.mainstreetofamerica.com/screenings 🎟️

08/09/2026

"On August 29, Enric Casacuberta, a 61-year-old from Catalonia, Spain, will begin a run of the entire length of Historic Route 66, covering 2,445 miles from Chicago’s Navy Pier to Santa Monica’s Pier to raise funds and awareness for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)."

On August 29, Enric Casacuberta, a 61-year-old from Catalonia, Spain, will begin a run of the entire length of Historic Route 66, covering 2,445 miles from Chicago’s Navy Pier to Santa Monica’s Pier to raise funds and awareness for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The jour...

08/07/2026

Check out these photographs from Malcolm Cornelius, a traveler from the UK that took a Route 66 trip in 2002! He recently donated copies of a few photographs to the Association that capture this time of transition on the highway. This was about two years after Lucille Hamons passed away.

The Burma-Shave-style signs read: To many a traveler, kindness she showed- the mother of the Mother Road. Lucille's.

08/05/2026

John Paget's new documentary Route 66: The Main Street of America launches this September, and you can catch the film in SEVEN different towns across Oklahoma! 🎬

The Main Street of America Roadshow will bring the film directly to the communities that define Route 66. Each stop will center around a screening followed by live Q&As with Paget and people featured in the film. Leading up to the first stop in OK (which happens to fall on 918 Day), we’ll highlight each venue where you can see the film:

📍9/18 Circle Cinema in Tulsa
📍9/19 Coleman Theatre Beautiful in Miami
📍9/20 Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore
📍9/21 H&S Theatre in Chandler
📍9/22 Tee P*e Drive-In in Sapulpa
📍9/23 Rodeo Cinema in OKC
📍9/24 Centre Theatre in El Reno

Keep a lookout for more details coming soon!

08/03/2026

Check out the poster for the upcoming Crossroads of America: Oklahoma's Route 66 film! This new feature-length documentary will premiere on OETA on Saturday, August 29, at 4 p.m.

This film, from the Oklahoma Historical Society with support from the Inasmuch Foundation, explores "why Oklahoma is the heart of the Mother Road, weaving together the rich history of America's most iconic highway with the inspiring stories of the people who continue to live, dream, and shape Route 66 for its next 100 years."

Other free screenings are being scheduled in September, including at Sapulpa's Tee P*e Drive-In and at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum.

Discover Oklahoma's rich Route 66 history, stories, and landmarks in this Documentary Film celebrating the iconic highway and its local community.

08/02/2026

Registration is open for the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Car Show, coming to Sapulpa's Tee P*e Drive-In on September 26th!

Join us at the OKLAHOMA ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL CAR SHOW, for a day of classic cars, hot rods, and family fun! Discover event details, sponsors, and registration info for this exciting automotive celebration.

07/30/2026

The 2026 American Solar Challenge is coming through Northeast Oklahoma today - and tomorrow they're going all the way to Elk City! Have you seen these incredible vehicles on the Mother Road? Share your sightings and photos in the comments!

07/29/2026

The American Solar Challenge is coming! Starting tomorrow, July 30th, student teams competing in this event from the US, Belgium, Canada, and The Netherlands will be traveling through Oklahoma. They have a scheduled stop at Tulsa's Route 66 Village mid-day Thursday and an overnight stop at the Elk City National Route 66 Museum & Complex on the 31st.

Keep an eye out for these incredible vehicles on the road, give them plenty of space, and cheer them on as they head west! You can track their progress live on their website.

Electrek ASC/FSGP 2026 July 21 - August 1 Electrek American Solar Challenge 2026​ Solar Cars will once again hit the road for the American Solar Challenge this summer.The route follows the Great River Road and Historic Route 66. Meet the Teams Results Sponsors View Live ASC Tracking! View Live Tim...