Check Out the Route 66 Summerfest Fun this Weekend!
If you're already looking toward the weekend, The Lodges at Rolla is excited to share with you information about a wonderful event that takes place in Downtown Rolla each year. Come out and celebrate the legacy of “The Mother Road” in Downtown Rolla. This is the 26th year for this event. Get details and the event schedules for Friday and Saturday below!
It was originally started to promote Downtown Rolla but has evolved into an area wide celebration for all ages to promote Old Route 66 and the beginning of summer. Activities to include a car show, bike ride, arts and crafts, dog contest, motorcycle show, downhill derby competition and a street dance with a live band. A food court will be available to purchase food. This event is free and open to the public.
Friday • July 10th
Friday night kicks off Summerfest with a cruise down Route 66 from St. James to Rolla and the first round of the tennis tournament. The activities begin in the festival lot in Downtown Rolla with the Miss “Route 66” pageant, Drummers Competition and Movie Under the Stars.
Saturday • July 11th
Saturday starts bright and early at 8 am with the Car Show lining up on Pine Street in Downtown Rolla. The Arts & Crafts booths open at 9am along with the food vendors, kids activities and skateboard park, the famous “burnout contest” at 6pm and the street dance at 8pm. There are many other events all throughout the day.
If you'd like to learn more about individual events, click here. Now that you know about this awesome annual event coming up this weekend, we hope to see you there! Get to know a little about Rolla's history and enjoy our amazing community. This event is always a great time and a wonderful opportunity for some family fun.
Need Housing?
If apartment hunting is in your weekend plans, we're available for showings and leasing! We're a full service gated community with resort style saltwater pool, hot tub, state of the art 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour onsite laundry facility, spacious clubhouse with lounge, conference room, and study rooms. We provide water, sewer, trash, cable, and High-speed internet. Hurry and take advantage of this brand new, one of a kind community. Contact The Lodges at Rolla at 573-426-3333!
It was originally started to promote Downtown Rolla but has evolved into an area wide celebration for all ages to promote Old Route 66 and the beginning of summer. Activities to include a car show, bike ride, arts and crafts, dog contest, motorcycle show, downhill derby competition and a street dance with a live band. A food court will be available to purchase food. This event is free and open to the public.
Event Dates:
July 10 2020 - July 11 2020
Friday • July 10th
Friday night kicks off Summerfest with a cruise down Route 66 from St. James to Rolla and the first round of the tennis tournament. The activities begin in the festival lot in Downtown Rolla with the Miss “Route 66” pageant, Drummers Competition and Movie Under the Stars.
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| Photo Credit: Route 66 Summerfest |
Friday Event Schedule
4:00 pm
Cruises gather at St. James Veterans Home (Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Motorcycles)
Food Court Opens
Arts & Crafts Booths Open
Barrel Train Opens
Paddle Boats & Rock Wall Opens
Music in the Food Court “Trilogy”
6:00 pm
Cruise to Rolla on “Route 66”
6:30 pm
Cruisers arrive in Rolla
8:30 pm
9:00 pm
Movie Under the Stars
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| Photo Credit: Route 66 Summerfest |
Saturday • July 11th
Saturday starts bright and early at 8 am with the Car Show lining up on Pine Street in Downtown Rolla. The Arts & Crafts booths open at 9am along with the food vendors, kids activities and skateboard park, the famous “burnout contest” at 6pm and the street dance at 8pm. There are many other events all throughout the day.
Saturday Event Schedule
8:00 am
(Registration until Noon. For information call 573-364-0865)
8:15 am
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Arts, Crafts & Food Vendors
Kids Activities / Pony Rides
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Rock Wall
Paddle Boats
Train
10:00 am
(on Pine Street)
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| Photo Credit: Route 66 Summerfest |
11:30 am
(under the 10th St. bridge)
12:00 pm
12:00 – 3:00 pm
Music in the Food Court “Alter-K-Shon”
1:30 pm
Motorcycle Poker Run
6:00 pm
(No open wheel wells)
7:30 pm
Free Street Dance
(Immediately after Burnout Contest)
Ft. Travis Dean and Highway 39
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| Photo Credit: Route 66 Summerfest |
If you'd like to learn more about individual events, click here. Now that you know about this awesome annual event coming up this weekend, we hope to see you there! Get to know a little about Rolla's history and enjoy our amazing community. This event is always a great time and a wonderful opportunity for some family fun.
Need Housing?
If apartment hunting is in your weekend plans, we're available for showings and leasing! We're a full service gated community with resort style saltwater pool, hot tub, state of the art 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour onsite laundry facility, spacious clubhouse with lounge, conference room, and study rooms. We provide water, sewer, trash, cable, and High-speed internet. Hurry and take advantage of this brand new, one of a kind community. Contact The Lodges at Rolla at 573-426-3333!
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