04/30/2026
Tomorrow, the journey begins. 🚗
Springfield, Missouri is kicking off the 100-year celebration of Route 66 in a big way and we’re proud to be part of it. The festivities start Thursday as the Today Show (3rd Hour) broadcasts live from downtown near the newly unveiled Queens Gate 66 Sculpture.
At the base of this incredible landmark, you’ll find our Gabouri Natural Stone - grounding a piece that celebrates history, craftsmanship, and the spirit of the open road.
A huge shoutout to the talented contractors who brought this vision to life with such precision and care. We’re honored to play a small role in something that will be experienced by so many.
Here’s to 100 years of adventure - and the road ahead.🎉
🎉 Here we go! The National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration starts tomorrow!
☀️📺 It all starts bright and early tomorrow morning with the broadcast of NBC’s 3rd Hour of Today from Downtown Springfield, Missouri! Registration to be in the audience is full, but be sure to watch on KY3 9-10 a.m!
🚙 The Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit will be in Springfield at the Gillioz Theatre Gallery. It will be open Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Learn more about the exhibit at route66exhibit.com
🥳🎶 The Kickoff Concert FanFest is free to attend and takes place outside Great Southern Bank Arena on the campus of Missouri State University. It will start at 3 p.m. and wraps up at 7 p.m.
🚘 The Dedication of the new Birthplace Plaza is next up. The new plaza is located on the southwest corner of Jefferson Avenue and St. Louis Street in Downtown Springfield. The dedication ceremony will take place at 4 p.m., exactly 100 years to the time and date the telegram went to Washington D.C.
🎤🎶 Finally, the party moves inside Great Southern Bank Arena for the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Concert! Featuring Little Big Town, Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, Chris Janson and Gretchen Wilson with appearances by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils and The Haygoods and hosted by John Goodman! Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 5:30 p.m.
🎟️ Concert Tickets are still available at tinyurl.com/Route66FS
🔗 More info about these and all of the celebration events is available at Route66Kickoff.com
The National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration is presented by Vital Farms and supported by Bass Pro Shops,O'Reilly Auto Parts, KY3, Ozarks First, and Visit Missouri