We’ve known for months that the annual International Route 66 Festival in 2012 would be hosted in Victorville, Calif.
In recent days, more details have emerged about the Aug. 9-12 event. A news release from the festival contained this:
The festival will feature a rally, a classic car show, daily entertainment, the Taste of 66, a car cruise to a drive-in theater, 66-themed vendors and other special events. Pre- and post-events are also being planned, including a poker run planned in the towns along California Route 66.
The historic Green Tree Inn in Victorville is the official site and host hotel, and will have special packages (limited availability) for our 66 travelers. Located on historic Route 66, the Green Tree incorporates a Route 66 theme and is a popular stop for travelers along the Mother Road. So join us at the festival and get your 2012 kicks on California Route 66!
The Festival is presented by California Historic Route 66 Association with the support of the California Route 66 Museum, the City of Victorville, the Route 66 Alliance, National Historic Route 66 Federation, and numerous financial sponsors.
Also, a placeholder website for the festival was launched here.
The Route 66 federation’s involvement in the festival is especially notable. Its director, David Knudson, took a hiatus from festival organizing several years ago after the health of his wife, Mary Lou, declined (she died in 2008). It’s good to see David back involved.
That’s great news. We are still planning on being there for the festival. Hope everything comes together for them. Thanks for keeping us updated.