Name: Mother Road Market at Historic El Vado: Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66
Start: 2026-09-19T12:00:00-06:00
Location: El Vado Motel

El Vado Motel

<h2>🚗 Celebrate 100 Years of the Mother Road</h2>
There's no better place to celebrate the Centennial of Route 66 than Historic El Vado, one of Albuquerque's most iconic roadside destinations.
Join us for the inaugural Mother Road Market, a one-day celebration honoring the history, culture, and community that made Route 66 legendary.
Spend the afternoon exploring a carefully curated market featuring local artists, makers, vintage vendors, delicious food, live entertainment, and experiences inspired by the road that connected America.
<h3>You'll enjoy:</h3>
⭐ Local artisans &amp; small businesses
🎵 Live music
🍔 Great local food
Whether you grew up traveling Route 66 or simply love supporting local businesses, Mother Road Market is a celebration of nostalgia, community, and everything that makes Historic El Vado such a special place.
FREE for ALL ages! Bring your friends, bring the family, and help us celebrate 100 incredible years of the Mother Road.

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