This year’s event features:

• Live music from six bands on two outdoor stages (staggered times)

• A vintage car show showcasing classic and custom vehicles

• Vendor booths and food trucks

• Beer Wagon hosted by local service clubs, serving beer, wine, & cocktails

• Downtown restaurants and shops open for business

Got a classic car you’re proud of? Show it off at the 2026 Route 66 Cars and Guitars Festival!

Owners of vintage and custom vehicles are invited to register for the car show portion of the event.

👉 Register Your Vehicle Here

Pre-Event Kickoff at 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Kirkwood School of Rock House Band at Ken Connor Park (N. Kirkwood Rd & E. Argonne Dr.)

West Jefferson Stage:

• 4:30-6:00 p.m. –Southside Creole Playboys

• 6:45-8:15 p.m. – Raised on Radio

• 9:00-10:30 p.m. – Sean Canan's Voodoo Players

East Jefferson Stage:

• 5:00-6:30 p.m. – The Hamilton Band

• 7:15-8:45 p.m. –Root Mod

• 9:30-11:00 p.m. –Andy Coco's NOLA Funk and Rhythm & Blues Revue

*Schedule is subject to change

Carbs & Guitars Pancake Breakfast

8:30–11:00 a.m. | Fire House #1 on Argonne Drive
Presented by Kirkwood Rotary and Kirkwood Firefighters’ Outreach

Enjoy pancakes, fire trucks on display, and live entertainment! Tickets will be available in advance and at the door. Proceeds support local charitable programs.

Saturday, June 6 starting at 2:00 a.m.

To make space for festival fun, the following streets will be closed to vehicles and open to pedestrians:

• Jefferson Ave. between N. Clay and N. Taylor

• Kirkwood Rd. from Argonne Dr. to Adams Ave.

Local businesses remain open during the event.

Presenting Sponsor:

• O'Brien Law Firm

Event Sponsors:

• City of Kirkwood

• Downtown Kirkwood Special Business District

• Kirkwood Suntrup Ford

• Kirkwood Arts Foundation

• Kirkwood Home & Landscape & Julie's Garden Design

Event Supporters:

• Kirkwood Parks and Recreation Department

• Kirkwood Public Services Department

For updates and announcements:

• Follow us: facebook.com/KirkwoodMORoute66Festival

• Learn more: www.downtownkirkwood.com/route66