No Chips' Cruisin' the Century: Route 66 100th Anniversary Car Show at Litchfield Pickers Market

About the event
No Chips' Cruisin' the Century: Route 66 100th Anniversary Car Show
EVENT TITLE

No Chips’ Cruisin’ the Century: Route 66 100th Anniversary Car Show

LOCATION

Downtown Litchfield, IL 62056

DATE & TIME

Saturday, June 13, 2026

9:00 AM – 2:30 PM CDT

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Join us in downtown Litchfield, Illinois for No Chips’ Cruisin’ the Century: Route 66 100th Anniversary Car Show – a large-scale, family-friendly celebration of automotive culture and the legacy of Route 66.

Co-hosted by Ronco’s Autobody Tire & Wheel and ThicWhips Midwest Car Club, this event features over 200 vehicles, including cars, trucks, Jeeps, UTVs, and motorcycles.

WHAT TO EXPECT

- 200+ show vehicles on display

- Judging across multiple vehicle categories

- Vendor booths (auto parts, wheels, accessories, arts & crafts, and more)

- Live DJ spinning tunes all day

- Photo opportunities throughout the event

- Route 66 Museum attendance

VEHICLE CLASSES

Cars: Vintage (pre-1949), Classic (1950–1980), Modern (1981+), Muscle, Import/European, Hot Rod/Rat Rod, Custom, Lowrider

Trucks: Vintage, Classic, Modern, 4x4/Off-Road, Pickup, Custom

UTVs: Utility, Sport, Modified/Custom, Vintage (pre-2000)

Jeeps: Vintage (pre-1980), Modern (1981+), Modified, Off-Road

Motorcycles: Vintage, Modern, Cruiser/Touring, Sport, Chopper/Bobber, Custom

SPECIAL AWARDS

Best in Show

People’s Choice

Best Route 66 Spirit

Best Engine

Best Paint

Best Interior

Most Unique

Longest Distance Traveled

Youngest Entrant

Kids’ Choice

REGISTRATION & TICKETS

Vehicle Entry: $25 pre-registration / $30 day-of (cash)

After purchase, complete the required Vehicle Category Form (link sent in confirmation email).

Reach out to the contact information below if you do not receive your registration form. Be sure to check your spam.

Spectators: Free entry

Vendor Booths:

10×18 ft: $30

20×18 ft: $40

30×18 ft: $55

40×18 ft: $65

50×18 ft: $80

60×18 ft: $95

Dessert Vendors only (No food vendors): $45

**Important Vendor Note:** Purchase enough space to accommodate your vehicle + trailer (including unload room). Measure your setup. Vendors cannot exceed assigned space. No additional space day-of. NO EXCEPTIONS.

IMPORTANT INFO

- All show vehicles must arrive by 8:30 AM for display setup

- Judging begins at 10:00 AM

RULES

- No alcohol allowed

- No burnouts or reckless driving

- Follow all event staff and volunteer directions

COMMUNITY IMPACT

This event is part of the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Celebration and supports local charitable initiatives through The Legacy Foundation.

Category: Sports / Leisure | Motor & Transport

Time: 09:30 - 14:30