Posted By: Jason Rima April 30, 2021 @ 7:26 am Local News, News Springfield’s Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is back for 2021. The 2020 festival had to be canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. This year’s free event will take place August 13 and 14 in Springfield. Press Release After having to cancel the 2020 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival due to the pandemic, festival organizers the City of Springfield, Aaron Sachs & Associates, KY3/KSPR/CW, Downtown Springfield Association and West Central Neighborhood Alliance are thrilled to announce that the festival is BACK ON IN 2021! The festival will take place Aug. 13 and 14, barring any major negative developments in local COVID-19 case counts and assuming significant continued vaccination progress. The City and partners will adhere to any COVID-19 regulations that may still be in place during the festival. Potential attendees from other communities may want to check Springfield-Greene County’s COVID-19 Dashboard when deciding whether to attend. A risk assessment quiz is also available.