Vinita Route 66 Festival

08/29/2026

We see 👀 some familiar Vinita icons! Are you going to watch?! 🎥 🍿

We are on the countdown for the release of the film, "Crossroads of America: Oklahoma's Route 66”. The first screening will be broadcast at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29 on OETA.

** If you can’t watch tomorrow, mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept 20 4pm! It will be shown at Center Theater on 66! **

Vinita is well represented. This film highlights Clanton’s Cafe, Anna Mitchell Cultural Center & the Hi-Way Cafe!

If you live in Vinita, grew up in Vinita or is just curious about what our community has to offer….. you’ve gotta see it!

08/28/2026

Be sure to put the annual Oktoberfest Car Show 🚗 🏆 on your calendar! 🗓️

Photo by Denton Thomason
Austin Brown State Farm is taking over organizing the annual Route 66 Cruisin' Classic Car Show this Oktoberfest in North Park. (From left) Brown is joined by Charlie Hillegass, Tona Jolly and Dennis Patrick with Pete the dog.
See this and related story in Wednesday’s edition in print and online at reidnewspapers.com/vinitadailyjournal

08/14/2026

So many fun activities this year to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66! 🎉 🍿 🎥

Do you plan to watch 👀?

07/26/2026

Isn’t Audrey the best?! Thank you to Audrey, and everyone at 66 Apparel for supporting the Vinita Route 66 Festival each year and for everything you do for our community! 👏🏼

07/21/2026

We are so excited to see our town featured!🤩

07/20/2026

Our appreciation for the amazing Artist, Rosemary Daugherty is deserving of its own post! 💜

She brought this idea to life and we could not be happier with the result! 🤩

Rosemary makes art fun and exciting! If you follow her lead, even beginners can create masterpieces! 🖼️

She even has custom paint-by-number kits, many are Route 66 themed, available on her website: 🎨
www.moonlightartfactory.com 🛍️

07/18/2026

Thank you, Vinita Community, for showing up in a BIG way today for the official unveiling of the community paint-by-number project in the Vinita Breezeway! 🎨

Thank you to the Patrick Family, the Hilburn Family, and the Sooter Family, for representing your local, family-owned businesses that were each featured in their own canvases. 🖼️

Although the originals will be moved to indoor locations, the banner prints are still displayed in the Breezeway for everyone to enjoy! Be sure to stop by and check them out! 👀

Thank you to Vinita Main Street for your help and support-our community really is the best! 💙

More information will be posted in the upcoming weeks regarding the locations of the originals and maybe even some fun merch! Stay tuned… ⏰

07/17/2026

A look back to how it all began!

After 3 years of strong community involvement, these paint-by-number canvases will be on display in the Vinita Breezeway tomorrow (Saturday) morning!

The official unveiling begins at 10:00 am. After the unveiling, the original canvases will be moved to locations in Vinita for display and replicas will be displayed in the Breezeway.

Be sure to stop by all of the local shops, restaurants, and attractions during the Weekend of Local! There is so much to do and something for everyone!

07/16/2026

Save 💰 on gas this weekend and enjoy the Weekend of Local! So many fun things to see and do!

07/15/2026

How about another sneak peek 🫣 into the original community paint-by-number canvases that will be unveiled this Saturday, July 18, at 10:00 am in the Vinita Breezeway?

Do you recognize this local historic landmark? 🎥