TCT Route 66 Centennial Caravan

The Tin Can Tourists will be celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of Route 66 by hosting two caravans that both end up in Texas. The Eastern Caravan will go from Illinois to Texas.

We are an official Route 66 Centennial event recognized by the Route 66 Centennial Planning Commission. https://route66centennial.org

EASTERN CARAVAN

We’ve reached the limit of 25 trailers/motorcoaches for the Eastern Caravan and booking of campgrounds is nearly complete. After the caravan participants have booked their sites, if anyone wants to participate along the caravan route, we will provide the campground information and they can make reservations at the same campgrounds if sites are available but that might mean a nearby campground. We will welcome all to rally with us at the final destination, which should have ample room for everyone. We will bring extra caravan merchandise that you can buy in Amarillo. 

The Eastern Caravan will stop in these towns along the eastern part of Route 66:

• Sunday, June 7th – Springfield, Illinois
• Monday, June 8th – Waynesville, Missouri
• Tuesday, June 9th – Claremore, Oklahoma
• Wednesday, June 10th – Foss, Oklahoma
• Thursday, June 11th – Sunday, June 14th, Amarillo TX – https://www.visitamarillo.com/events/route-66/
• Returning home will be at your pace and up to you to schedule – you could stay down in Texas for awhile with friends from the caravan, head to a different part of the country to visit a National Park you’ve never experienced, or rush home for work!

The caravans are purposely planned to be a slow pace of 200-250 and a consistent drive each day. We will provide a list of places to stop along the route to sightsee and to take pictures.

We have room for 25 vintage trailers on the Eastern Caravan.

We also expect that TCT members may want to join us at any point in the route or join us at the final campground for the Route 66 festival in Amarillo, Texas. That would be great and totally an option.

WESTERN CARAVAN

The Western Caravan will stop in these towns along the western part of Route 66:

• Sunday, June 7th – Mother Road Museum – Barstow, California
• Monday, June 8th – Seligman, AZ
• Tuesday, June 9th – Gallup NM
• Wednesday, June 10th – Santa Rosa, NM
• Thursday, June 11th – Sunday, June 14th, Amarillo TX – https://www.visitamarillo.com/events/route-66/
• Returning home will be at your pace and up to you to schedule – you could stay down in Texas for awhile with friends from the caravan, head to a different part of the country to visit a National Park you’ve never experienced, or rush home for work!

The caravans are purposely planned to be a slow pace and a consistent drive each day. We will provide a list of places to stop along the route to sightsee and to take pictures.

We have room for 25 vintage trailers to be on the Western Caravan but we aren’t limited to that. The limitation is just based on how many campsites are being reserved for us right now.

We also expect that TCT members may want to join us at any point in the route or join us at the final campground for the Route 66 festival in Amarillo, Texas. That would be great and totally an option.

REGISTRATION

You must be a TCT Member and be pulling a vintage trailer or traveling in a Vintage Motor Coach to participate in the caravan.

The caravan fee is $100 per person that will be used for caravan branded merchandise that will be provided to the attendees and for their vehicles. It will also be used to provide a meal in Amarillo at the rally.

Current Caravan Roster

(As of 2/5/26 – Eastern Caravan: 30 Trailers / Western Caravan: 30 Trailers / Rally in Texas: 67 Trailers / 121 People)

REGISTRATION PROCESS:

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WILL BE A SIGNIFICANT COMMITMENT IN TIME, MONEY AND LONG DISTANCE TOWING. CONSIDER THESE FACTORS WHEN REGISTERING.

Email Terry Bone at tct1919@gmail.com with the following information:

• Names of attendees
• Vehicles being planned to use for the caravan – tow vehicle and trailer/motorhome
• Contact information: mailing address, email and phone number
• Which Caravan – Eastern or Western?
• Caravan participation – full or partial, if partial provide details on your plan to participate
• Are you a TCT Hall of Famer, Ambassador, Rally Host, Rally Volunteer, or member?

We will make every attempt to allow everyone to participate. Caravan participants will receive confirmation emails and caravan payment information. Once payment is received, participants will receive the details on how to book their campsites.

Caravan Fee is refundable up until April 7, 2026 (two months ahead of the caravan start).

Any questions, please ask by emailing tct1919@gmail.com

Rally Agenda at the Big Texan

Amarillo Route 66 Rally Agenda

Thursday June 11th

• 11am Caravans will meet in Adrian at the Route 66 midpoint for pictures and a food stop (Dream Maker Station – Texas Pulled Pork meal)
• 1:15pm Leave Adrian with Police Escort
• 2:30pm Police escort and a parade (advertised with the festival) into Amarillo to the Big Texan resort where we will all stay
• 3pm Check into the resort and setup
• 6pm Meet & Greet at the Big Texan restaurant in the evening
  • Big Texan Steak Ranch Buffet for 6pm  
  • new member orientation
  • Luz Aguilar, Amarillo Tourism Manager at Visit Amarillo, will welcome us at Big Texan and fill us in on the Festival. 

Friday June 12th

• 8am Coffee & Bagel in the Camp Store
• 9am Group trip to Cadillac Ranch for photos
• 11am-1pm Open House advertised with the festival
• 3pm Trip to the Jack Sizemore museum and tour for the group
• 6pm Texas Outdoor Musical in Palo Duro Canyon State Park (6:30pm Dinner & 8pm Show) – buy tickets at https://www.texas-show.com
• 8pm Group campfire to tell stories from the caravans and drink some bourbon!

Saturday June 13th

• 8am Route 66 Roving Breakfast – volunteers providing breakfast items and drinks at their sites. Eat a mother load on the mother road around the campground!
• TBA – Fun Run/Walk 5k
• 11am – 7pm Amarillo Route 66 Centennial festival – car show, bike show, pinup pageant, live music, vendors, etc.
• 8pm Group campfire to tell stories from the caravans and drink some bourbon!

Sunday June 14th

• 8am Coffee & Bagels in the Camp Store – Goodbyes
• For those staying extra days:  Texas Outdoor Musical in Palo Duro Canyon State Park – buy tickets at https://www.texas-show.com