This vacationing family from out of state decided a photo on the rocking chair was a great vacation photo.
If you are visiting the Cuba, MO area on Saturday, August 7, 2010 vacationing or visiting the 12 outdoor murals, the Fanning 66 Outpost is having its annual Picture in the Rocker Day, which has become an annual event. To say that the Route 66 Rocking Chair is one of Route 66’s biggest attractions is not an overstatement. At 42’1″, the Rocking Chair has been designated by the Guinness organization as the World’s Largest Rocking Chair. Now, you can be part of its history.
The Outpost charges $5.00 per person for you or your group to be lifted to the seat of the rocker. You bring your camera and take your own photos. In the past, photos have been taken for Christmas cards or other special events as well as just for the fun of it. The Saturday, August 7 event runs from 9 am to 5pm.
Previously, the Cuba Fire Department used their lift truck for the fund rasier, but they sold the truck. Rather than end the event, this year the Outpost is renting a lift truck, and the money raised will be used to pay for the truck.
The Picture in the Rocker Day has always been a fun day on Route 66. Last year a bluegrass band, The Lonesome Hill Gang, showed up to play on the Outpost’s porch. Below is their photo from the seat of the rocker.
While you are waiting your turn for the rocker, you can visit the Outpost’s convenience store with its colorful inventory, check out the indoor or outdoor archery ranges, or just rock on the front porch and watch the traffic roll by on Route 66.
Mark your calendar, if you want a photo that is “Far from Ordinary,” to borrow a slogan from the Missouri VisitMO vacation site. It might not make you younger, richer, or better looking, but it will be fun.
The Lonesome HIll Gang played a little music from the seat of the Rocker.
For more information on the rocking chair, read “Landmark Guinness World’s Largest Rocking Chair celebrates second birthday.”
To read about other big things in Cuba, read “The small town of Cuba, MO things big–really, really big!”
Hi Jane,
Always good to get news of Cuba and Route 66. Just last weekend our R66 Austin Seven was on show at a giant Classic Car meeting at Silverstone, along with a display of R66 pictures. A lot of people showed interest – as they have at other events – and want to know all about it. We love to talk about our superb and memorable trip. Wish we could do it again.
Viva Cuba Mo.
Ken Cooke
Ken,
I was thinking of you and your group this week. The Wagon Wheel Motel, where you stayed, is being renovated, and I thought how much you would enjoy the changes. Also, there was a British film crew there last week filming for a Travel Channel series. Henry Cole is the on-air personality, who was here. He is riding Rt. 66 on a Saxon motorcycle. We also have a new attraction in the World’s Largest Rocking Chair that wasn’t in existence when you were here before. Your cars would look great in front of it. And there are even more murals in town. A lot of this information has been on the blog. You definitely need to come back again. Thanks for staying in touch and being such great ambassadors for us.
(Ken Cooke was with a group from Britain who traveled to the U.S. with their classic Austin 7 cars and stayed in Cuba. We took some photos of their cars in front of our Model T mural.)
Jane,
We did come back, 2 years later, (2008) in a modern car with two friends and saw the Rocking chair – but we never got to sit in it. Sorry we were unable to meet up with you.
However we did take pictures of it. We also stayed at the Waggon Wheel and had a coffe with Harold at the Route 66 Cafe.
regards,
Ken
Actually, we did hear that some of your group came back. I am glad you got to see the rocker.
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We look back at this memorable time with great joy and fun. We would love to do it again. Singing up there was a wonderful experience! We drive by the store and Rocker quite often and always bring up that special day! Your establishment is a great place filled with a welcoming flavor. Hope it will not be too long until we can do it again.
Thanks from the Lonesome Hill Gang ~
It made a great photo.