Rt 66 Skyview Drive-In; Litchfield IL

09/03/2026

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey along the Mother Road with filmmaker John Paget at the film premiere of Route 66: The Main Street of America! Tickets available for both showings in Litchfield and Edwardsville🎬

📍 Sept. 9: Rt 66 Skyview Drive-In; Litchfield IL
📍 Sept. 10: The Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville

Celebrate the centennial of this legendary road and discover the stories, people and legacy that live along Route 66. 🛣️✨

https://www.riversandroutes.com/events/route-66-the-main-street-of-america-film-premier-at-the-route-66-skyview-drive-in/

https://www.riversandroutes.com/events/route-66-the-main-street-of-america/

09/02/2026

Attention!!!

Since the Odyssey was canceled due to movie issues, we will now be playing Coyote vs Acme with co-feature End of Oak Street this Friday September 4th

We apologize again for the inconvenience and upset of the movie change. It was not at all planned or expected and we are also very upset

Thank you to those who understand, and we hope to see you at the drive in this weekend!

09/02/2026

Due to movie booking issues, the Friday September 4th showing of The Odyssey has been canceled. We will announce shortly what will be showing in its place.

We are extremely sorry about the last minute cancellation, as well as disappointed by not being able to show it anymore. We were just told late last night that we were not able to show it.

08/31/2026

Starting September 1st we will be taking donations for our Annual Food Drive!! 🥫

Victory Lane Ford is proud to participate in the Global Food Drive, alongside many other Ford Dealers throughout the world!

For the full month of September we are asking everyone to come together as a community to participate in this amazing event. Join us to make a difference by donating nonperishable food items, to help families in need.

Donations can be dropped off to the Victory Lane Ford Dealership (903 Old Rt 66 N. litchfield, IL) during any of our open hours. 🚙

Donation items needed; 🥫
-Canned entrees
-Peanut Butter
-Canned Liw Sodium Vegetables
-Canned Fruit in own juice (no added sugar)
-Dry Pinto Beans
-Dry Pasta
-Non-Fat Milk Powder
-Tuna, Chicken, Salmon in pop-top cans or tear open pouches
-Low Sodium soups, chili’s, stews
-Nut Butters
-Low Sugar Cereals
-Protein Bars
-Rice
-Canned Tomatoes

08/31/2026

08/27/2026

The Litchfield Skyview Drive-in is an outdoor theater located on Historic Route 66 in Litchfield, Illinois,

08/27/2026

We need your help!!

We have two movie dates we still need to decide movies for!! 👀

One night we want to do a scary movie night. What are some scary movies you’d like to see at the drive in?

The other night we were unsure. Maybe Steel Magnolias and 9-5? Maybe something different?

Comment below some movie ideas you’d like to see at the drive in!! 😁

Thanks in advance 🤭

08/25/2026

We have drawn the raffle basket winner!! Congratulations to Kim Wilson and her family!! We look forward to seeing you at future shows 🎉😁

Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets!! We hope to do more in the future.

And thank you to Marshall and Chase for coming to help pick the raffle basket winners!

08/25/2026

🎉We would like to take this time to wish Andi a Happy Birthday!🎉

Andi is one of our new employees this season! She can often been seen working register. Andi has been such a great addition to our staff, always ready to pick up extra shifts and help out where needed.

We asked her some questions and her answers are as follows

What’s your favorite movie: 8 seconds

What’s your favorite holiday: Christmas

What’s your favorite part of working at the drive in: getting to meet new people

What’s your favorite animal: elephant

Happy Birthday Andi!!💞🎉

08/24/2026

We would like to take this time to thank our Centennial Celebration Sponsors!💞

Our sponsors have donated money to contribute to funds for October 10th! We will have vendors, music, a car show, and 2 free movies!🎉

Thank you to:

ApotheKari Market + Kitchen - a thoughtfully curated community space where sustainable living and beautiful kitchen essentials come together located in Carlinville, IL. Go to https://apothekarimarket.com for more information!

Gill Co. General Improvements- A startup landscaping company that offers a solution for all seasons. Be it mulch, rock, or yard work, driveway and bin cleanups, or snow removal, they got you covered!! Contact [email protected] for more information

Wildflower- Litchfield -Litchfield’s newest neighborhood, conveniently located off E. Clark Street and offering thoughtfully planned lots ready for you to build your next dream home! This community is designed for people who want space, simplicity, and the flexibility to create a home that truly fits their lifestyle.
Wildflower offers a peaceful setting while still being close to local parks, schools, shopping, and dining. It is a neighborhood designed to feel easy, connected, and comfortable from day one. They provide a range of services including new home construction, land sales, and community planning. Their goal is to create welcoming environments for families and individuals alike - a community where you can put down roots, build your future, and truly feel at home. To learn more about Wildflower https://wildflower.homes to explore the community and available lots for sale or give them a call at 618-692-9502

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Kinney Contractors, Inc.

Steel River Customs -a custom woodworking and CNC carving shop based in Litchfield, Illinois, specializing in handcrafted wood and metal creations

Lisa Webb Real Estate Broker - Third Street Realty/Third Street Realty

And thank you as well to the Overby Family for contributing to the centennial celebration as well🫶🏼

We hope everyone will come out and celebrate with us.

For information on how to become a vendor or sponsor or to participate in the car show, please email us at [email protected]