Kingman Celebrates 100 Years of the Mother Road with Kingman I Route 66 Fest

Kingman, AZ — Route 66, Main Street of America is turning 100, and there’s no better place to celebrate than the Heart of Historic Route 66.

Kingman, Arizona, will come alive October 16–17, 2026, for the Kingman I Route 66 Fest, a two day celebration of the history, culture, music and unmistakable spirit of America’s Main Street. Held at Lewis Kingman Park, the festival will be one of Kingman’s signature celebrations during the historic Route 66 Centennial year.

The festival is free to spectators, with free public parking available adjacent to Lewis Kingman Park. Wristbands can be purchased to experience the Fun Zone activities.

Two Days of Route 66 Fun

The 2026 Kingman I Route 66 Fest will feature a packed lineup of entertainment and activities celebrating all things Route 66.

Friday, October 16, festivities will include the Modern Classics Car Show, live entertainment and an evening of music on the main stage. Michael Monroe Goodman, known for his country music, will perform from 5:00–6:30 p.m., followed by the Brodie Stewart Band, bringing their blend of country and southern rock, from 7:30–9:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 17, will bring even more Route 66 action, including the Route 66 Classics Traditional Car Show, the Queen of the Mother Road Pinup Contest, live entertainment and the CycleAZ66 cycling event. Rising country artist Ashley Wineland will take the main stage from 3:30–6:30 p.m., followed by legendary psychobilly and rockabilly group Reverend Horton Heat from 7:30–9:00 p.m.

Throughout the weekend, attendees can explore food and craft vendors, a beer garden featuring regional craft beers, Route 66 displays, vintage trailers, and a variety of family-friendly attractions.

The festival's Fun Zone will feature inflatables, train rides, roller skating, a large-scale zipline, and Euro Bungee.

For more information on the I Route 66 Fest, please see the attached press release or visit this link: https://www.cityofkingman.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3908/255

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Founded in 1882 and incorporated in 1952, Kingman is the county seat of Mohave County located in northwest Arizona along Interstate 40, U.S. 93, and the historically famous Route 66. The city’s population is 32,689, and approximately 60,000 including neighboring communities. Kingman is a general law city that operates under a council/city manager form of government with a mayor and six councilmembers elected at large. City government provides a wide range of municipal services that include administration, development services, engineering, public works, parks and recreation, water, sewer and sanitation services, and fire and police