Route 66 Beef Trail State Beef Council Campaign

Hit the Road with Flavor: Celebrate 100 Years of Route 66 Along the Beef Trail

The iconic Route 66 celebrates its 100th year in 2026 and Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. invites you to celebrate in all 8 states by traveling the beef trail. Explore restaurants and beef cultural attractions along the route.  

Join the Culinary Road Trip with Bandwango 

Visit Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. Favorites in Each State 

Click on the links below to see each state’s beefy favorites.

Sign up with Bandwango

  • Discover beef hotspots in every Route 66 state
  • Check in at participating restaurants and cultural attractions to earn points 
  • Win prizes for check ins  
  • Share your new finds with fellow foodie road trippers 

Beef Trail Rewards

Participants may earn points by checking in at designated stops. No purchase is necessary to earn points or redeem rewards.

  • 300 pts (3 stops) = Route 66 Beef Trail Sticker
  • 400 pts (4 stops) = Route 66 Beef Trail Keychain
  • 600 pts (6 stops) = Route 66 Beef Trail Cap
  • 1,000 pts (10 stops) = Exclusive T-Shirt and one (1) free entry into the Grand Prize Drawing

Grand Prize Package ($500) Three grand prizes will be awarded.

  • 52 QT Ultra-Light Wheeled Cooler
  • Premium grilling kit with cast iron skillet
  • $100 beef gift card
  • BBQ sauce and seasoning from Show-Me BBQ

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