Pontiac Swinging Bridges Art Festival

Join us for the 18th Annual Red Carpet Corridor Festival on Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd as we celebrate 100 miles of Route 66 through Illinois! This exciting event spans 14 communities, each hosting their own unique activities and attractions.

Pontiac is packed with exciting events you won’t want to miss! The celebration features the Swinging Bridges Art Festival, hosted by the Pontiac Community Art Center. During the festival, two blocks of Madison Street will be closed to traffic and filled with local artists and vendors creating and showcasing their work, live music performances, and more.

In celebration of the Route 66 Centennial, we’ll also unveil our newly constructed Centennial Plaza this weekend. The plaza is located behind the Historic Museum Complex and next to the iconic Route 66 shield mural.

Be sure to check out the Skoolie Swarm as well – a gathering of 30 to 50 converted vans, buses, and other unique vehicles taking over Downtown Pontiac for the entire weekend. This Route 66 Swarm honors the legacy of Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire and adds a vibrant, one-of-a-kind element to the festivities.