Area 66 Haunted School

06/03/2026

WE NEED YOU!

Have you ever wanted to be the monster behind the mask?

The Area 66 Haunted School is looking for volunteers to join our cast for the 2026 haunt season!

Whether you're a seasoned scare actor, love Halloween, enjoy theater, makeup, costumes, or simply want to give back to your community, we have a place for you.

🧟 Scare Actors
👽 Monsters
🤡 Clowns - NOPE, WE HAVE CLOWNS
🎭 Character Actors
🔦 Scene Helpers
🎟️ Guest Assistance

No experience necessary. Training is provided.

Area 66 Haunted School is more than a haunted attraction. It is a community fundraiser that helps support the Livingston and Williamson Fire Departments. Every scream, every laugh, and every ticket sold helps make a difference right here at home.

✅ Fridays & Saturdays in October
✅ Holiday Haunt in December
✅ Flexible volunteer opportunities
✅ Meet new friends
✅ Have fun
✅ Help your community

Think you have what it takes to haunt the halls?

Scan the QR code on the flyer and join the cast today!
OR
Click on the link https://forms.gle/9mYxA5ZZW6yWLif2A

Because the monsters may live in the school...
..but the heroes are the volunteers who make it happen.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day — Monday, May 25, 2026 🇺🇸

Today we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and devotion to freedom will never be forgotten. ❤️🤍💙

As we spend time with family and friends this Memorial Day, may we also take a moment to reflect on those heroes who made those moments possible.

From all of us at:
🩷 Pink Elephant Antique Mall
🍔 Twisty Treat Diner
🍬 Mother Road Fudge & Candy Shop
👽 Area 66 Haunted School

Thank you to all who served and especially to those who gave everything for the United States of America. 🇺🇸

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” — John 15:13

05/13/2026

05/07/2026

🦶🌲 BIG fun at the Route 66 Centennial Bigfoot Festival 2026! 🌲🦶

Bigfoot Sightings Across the United States
Reports compiled by groups like the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization show that:
👉 Bigfoot sightings have been reported in every U.S. state except Hawaii. That means:
49 out of 50 states have documented sightings 👣 EVEN ILLINOIS!
The only exception is Hawaii, likely due to its isolated island geography
🔝 States with the MOST sightings:
Washington – #1 hotspot
California
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Oregon
These areas have dense forests and wilderness — perfect for a creature to stay hidden.

Join us Saturday, May 9 from 9:30 AM to 5 PM at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall for a full day of family-friendly excitement — and the best part? FREE admission and FREE parking!

🎉 What’s happening:
🛍 Huge Vendor Market (including a Young Entrepreneurs Market!)
🍔 Delicious food options
🎤 Guest speakers: David Eller, Harold Benny, Carter Buschardt, Joe Gisondi, and The Sqwatchers! All speaking about Bigfoot!
📣 Squatch Holler Contest — bring your best call!
🏰 Bounce houses for the kids
🍹 Yard bar for the adults

📍 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL 62058
📍 Located on Historic Route 66

We’re celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Mother Road ALL YEAR LONG — and this is one event you don’t want to miss!

👉 Check out our event page for more details
👍 Follow us on Facebook to stay updated

04/22/2026

🦶🌲 BIG fun at the Route 66 Centennial Bigfoot Festival 2026! 🌲🦶

🌍 Different Names Around the World
This creature shows up in cultures all over the globe under different names:
Bigfoot – Common U.S. name (from large footprints)
Sasquatch – From Native American languages (meaning “wild man”)
Yeti – “Abominable Snowman” of the Himalayas
Skunk Ape – Florida version, known for its smell
Grassman – Reported in Ohio and surrounding areas
Yowie – Australian equivalent
Almas – Mongolia/Central Asia
Orang Pendek – Indonesia

Join us Saturday, May 9 from 9:30 AM to 5 PM at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall for a full day of family-friendly excitement — and the best part? FREE admission and FREE parking!

🎉 What’s happening:
🛍 Huge Vendor Market (including a Young Entrepreneurs Market!)
🍔 Delicious food options
🎤 Guest speakers: David Eller, Harold Benny, Carter Buschardt, Joe Gisondi, and The Sqwatchers! All speaking about Bigfoot!
📣 Squatch Holler Contest — bring your best call!
🏰 Bounce houses for the kids
🍹 Yard bar for the adults

📍 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL 62058
📍 Located on Historic Route 66

We’re celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Mother Road ALL YEAR LONG — and this is one event you don’t want to miss!

👉 Check out our event page for more details
👍 Follow us on Facebook to stay updated

04/09/2026

🦶🌲 BIG fun at the Route 66 Centennial Bigfoot Festival 2026! 🌲🦶

1958 – The “Bigfoot” Name is Born
A construction worker named Jerry Crew found huge footprints in Northern California. The media picked up the story — and the name “Bigfoot” stuck.

Join us Saturday, May 9 from 9:30 AM to 5 PM at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall for a full day of family-friendly excitement — and the best part? FREE admission and FREE parking!

🎉 What’s happening:
🛍 Huge Vendor Market (including a Young Entrepreneurs Market!)
🍔 Delicious food options
🎤 Guest speakers:
Harold Benny 10am-11am
Joe Gisondi 11:15am-12:15pm
Carter Buschardtardt 12:30pm-1:30pm
David Eller 1:45pm-2:45pm
The Sqwatcherschers 3pm-4pm
A combined Q&A will follow the last speakers
📣 Sqwatch Holler Contest — bring your best call!
🏰 Bounce houses for the kids
🍹 Yard bar for the adults

📍 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL 62058
📍 Located on Historic Route 66

We’re celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Mother Road ALL YEAR LONG — and this is one event you don’t want to miss!

👉 Check out our event page for more details
👍 Follow us on Facebook to stay updated