Route 66 Centennial Celebration & Drone Show
Fri, Sep 04 , 2026 10:00am - 9:00pm
1312 Ropp Road, Normal, IL 61701
Celebrate Route 66 with a themed corn maze, 50+ farm activities, classic cars, live music, food trucks, shopping, and a spectacular drone show. Enjoy family fun, great food, and nostalgic entertainment all day long!
Get your kicks on Route 66 and experience:
- 12-acre Route 66 themed Corn Maze- 10am-6pm ($)
- Diner-style eats and drinks ($)
- Over 50 fun-filled activities- 10am-6pm ($)
- Cruise-In Classic Cars & Donuts Show - 4pm - 7pm
- Route 66 band Live entertainment to keep you grooving 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Delicious food trucks
- Curated shopping for the perfect souvenir
- An incredible Drone Show to end the night! Est. time is 8:45pm.
This is a celebration you won't want to miss! Save the date and be part of this once-in-a-lifetime event as we honor the spirit of Route 66. Bring your friends and family for an adventure-packed day of great food, entertainment, and nostalgia. We recommend chairs/blankets to watch the drone show. Admission is required and wristbands allow in and out privileges as long as wristbands are worn.
Kick off on Sept 4th is $19.26 admission, commemorating the Centennial Celebration of 1926-2026 of the Mother Road. Evening events from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. are $10 only. This $10 admission also includes the Ropes Course activity and access to Apple Blasters and Paintball. No other farm activities are open during this time.
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