All-Day Lot Crawl Themes

A Tasty Trip Down Route 66

The Lot Crawl is one of our most-loved Bash traditions—a roaming, snack-filled hangout where you walk through each parking section and visit the rigs of your fellow attendees. Think of it as a progressive party: people offer a small snack or drink, open their rigs to tours (optional but awesome), and create a fun little atmosphere for others to stop by and enjoy.

This year we’re “traveling” along Route 66, and each section has been assigned a different stop along the Mother Road. The theme is just inspiration—you and your neighbors decide how big or simple you want to go, whether that’s themed snacks, cocktails, decorations, music, costumes, or anything else you dream up.

Grab your cup, follow the road, and enjoy each unique stop on your Route 66 Lot Crawl adventure!

Solo Section

Chicago
"Start of the Mother Road"

Route 66 begins in the Windy City, so kick things off with a nod to Chicago’s iconic style.

Vibes to Play With:

  • Speakeasy glam, jazz clubs, vintage Chicago

  • 1930s–1950s retro Route 66  energy

  • Blues Brothers, gangster-era touches, city nightlife

Food & Drink Inspiration:

  • Mini deep-dish cups, Chicago dogs, Italian beef sliders

  • Popcorn mixes, Cracker Jack, chocolate pretzels

  • Speakeasy cocktails or mocktails, root beer, Old Fashioneds

Décor Ideas:

  • Jazz posters, faux brick walls, black & gold accents

  • Route 66 “Begin” sign, old newspapers

  • Secret-password speakeasy entrances

Creative Freedom Encouraged:
Go classy, go kitschy, go gangster, go jazz… or mash it all together.
If it screams “Chicago”… you’re on theme.

General Section

St. Louis
"Gateway to the West"

Celebrate the famous Arch, blues music, and classic Midwestern road-house vibes.

Vibes to Play With:

  • BBQ joints, riverside blues bars, retro diners

  • Bold arches, neon, and hometown pride

  • Music-forward, classic Americana, Mississippi moonshine vibe

Food & Drink Inspiration:

  • BBQ sliders, rib tips, toasted ravioli

  • Gooey butter cake bites, pretzels

  • Bourbon drinks, mules, sweet tea whiskey

Décor Ideas:

  • Arch silhouettes, blue lighting, checkered tablecloths

  • Roadhouse signs, Route 66 logos

  • Chalkboard “BBQ house” menus

Creative Freedom Encouraged:
Leaning heavy BBQ? Perfect.
Want a blues lounge? Awesome.
Feeling diner kitsch? Go for it.
It all fits.

Solar Section

Amarillo
"Big Tex & Cadillac Ranch"

Loud, bright, fun, and unmistakably Texas. Think road-side attractions turned up to 11.

Vibes to Play With:

  • Big Texan steakhouse energy

  • Cadillac Ranch neon + spray-paint chaos

  • Cowboy kitsch, neon signs, oversized everything

Food & Drink Inspiration:

  • Chili cups, Frito pie, cornbread, trail mix

  • Chicken-fried steak bites, Texas sheet cake

  • Ranch Water, sweet tea, floats

Décor Ideas:

  • Toy cars “buried” nose-down

  • Neon lights, cacti, cowboy hats & boots

  • Spray-paint style color splashes everywhere

Creative Freedom Encouraged:
Go full roadhouse, full graffiti explosion, full cowboy… or invent “Neon Cowpoke Chic.”
There is no wrong way to Amarillo this.

Family Section

Santa Fe/ Albuquerque
"Southwest Desert Magic"

Earthy desert charm mixed with bright fiesta colors and spicy New Mexico flavor.

Vibes to Play With:

  • Adobe houses, desert sunsets, Route 66 neon

  • Hot-air balloons, turquoise jewelry

  • Fiesta energy with a Southwestern twist

Food & Drink Inspiration:

  • Chips & salsa bars, mini enchiladas, queso dips

  • Green chile everything, churro bites

  • Margaritas, palomas, agua frescas

Décor Ideas:

  • Papel picado banners, cacti, red chile ristras

  • Hot-air balloon shapes, sunset color palettes

  • Turquoise accents and adobe tones

Creative Freedom Encouraged:
Blend desert calm with fiesta bright.
Lean into chile heat.
Or make your rig look like a tiny adobe cantina.
Your call.

Party Section

Santa Monica
"California Dreamin"

Route 66 ends at the ocean, so bring the salty-sweet boardwalk nostalgia.

Vibes to Play With:

  • Beach boardwalks, retro California cool

  • Carnival games, surf culture, neon sunsets

  • End-of-the-road celebration

Food & Drink Inspiration:

  • Mini churros, lemon bars, popcorn

  • Fruit skewers, cotton candy, “beach snacks”

  • Tropical cocktails, lemonade, seltzers, floats

Décor Ideas:

  • Boardwalk lights, surfboards, beach balls

  • Pier signage (“End of the Trail”)

  • Blue/yellow color palettes, striped towels

Creative Freedom Encouraged:
Go full beach bash or full carnival.
Or mix “retro surf shack” with “Pier at night.”
It’s California — do what feels chill.

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Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership

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Rhys Martin is an author and photographer from Tulsa, Oklahoma. His love of travel was awakened in 2009 when he sold all of his possessions and left the country. For ten months, he lived out of a backpack and explored southeast Asia and Europe. When he returned home, it was with fresh eyes for his home state. As he drove the back roads of Oklahoma, Rhys discovered the significance of historic Route 66 to the greater American story. He has traveled all 2,448 miles of the Mother Road and continues to seek out the quiet Main Streets of the Midwest.

Rhys’s travel writing and photography has been featured in numerous local, regional, and national publications. He wrote the book Lost Restaurants of Tulsa, which features the stories of nearly 50 iconic eating establishments from the city’s past, and was a contributing author for Route 66: 100 Years which released this past November.

Rhys is the current President of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association and serves on multiple boards and commissions related to the Mother Road, including the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership. Since 2024 he has also worked for the National Trust for Historic Preservation as their national Preserve Route 66 manager. He loves to connect with people and share his experiences.

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