A slew of reports are coming about the massive Route 66 Rendezvous in San Bernardino, Calif., which is this weekend. The mayor does a little striptease to kick off the event. No, I'm not kidding. A report about the Neon Cruise, in which vehicles are decorated with lights. One had 17 blue neon lights on … Continue reading Route 66 Rendezvous coverage
Category: Events
Star jockey named grand marshal of Duarte parade
Garrett Gomez, horse-racing's top-earning jockey for the past two years, was selected as grand marshal for the annual Salute to Route 66 Parade at 9 a.m. Saturday in Duarte, Calif., reported the Foothill Weeklies. The parade will step off at 9 a.m. at the northeast corner of Huntington Dr. and Cotter St. and proceed east … Continue reading Star jockey named grand marshal of Duarte parade
Springfield festival crosses fingers
Like the Route 66 Rendezvous, organizers of the Route 66 Mother Road Festival and Car Show in Springfield, Ill., are guardedly optimistic that attendance numbers next weekend will remain stable despite a soft economy and high gas prices. From the Springfield Journal-Register: “Car enthusiasts who have classic cars or hobby cars are going to go … Continue reading Springfield festival crosses fingers
Slight drop in attendance expected at Route 66 Rendezvous
Given that the Route 66 Rendezvous in San Bernardino, Calif., regularly sees more than 500,000 visitors over the weekend, a slight drop in attendance may not seem to be a bad thing. Until you figure that a 4 percent drop would mean 20,000 fewer people -- no small thing. The Press-Enterprise says the local tourism … Continue reading Slight drop in attendance expected at Route 66 Rendezvous
Free fun
With rising inflation and the economy in shaky condition, the organizers of the Route 66 Rendezvous in San Bernardino, Calif., this weekend gave the Press-Enterprise one excellent hook to draw tourists -- everything is free. "Since the event is free to the public, and with the tightened economy, and the history of this being such … Continue reading Free fun
Notes from the road
The Gallup (N.M.) Independent has an article about Route 66 sights in town before members of the Society for Commercial Archeology come check them out today. The article laments about how little is left of Route 66 sites in Gallup. But you can say that about a lot of towns -- many Route 66 businesses … Continue reading Notes from the road
Cruising time
This weekend is Route 66 Days in Flagstaff, Ariz. As part of its preview, the Arizona Daily Sun has a story about John Fajardo and his impeccably preserved 1957 Ford Fairlane. The Fajardos have put more than 200,000 miles on it in 17 years, he said. "The motor in there is a 2004 Ford 302 … Continue reading Cruising time
Still roping ’em in
Bushyhead is not much more than a wide spot on Route 66 in Oklahoma, but one weekend every year its population swells because of its Bushyhead Labor Day Pasture Roping and Barrel Race. Bushyhead is hosting the event again this year, but it will be bittersweet. Its founder, Clem McSpadden, died at age 82 earlier … Continue reading Still roping ’em in
Tribe offering aid to flood victims
Hualapai Tourism, the owners of Grand Canyon West and the Skywalk, is raising funds for the neighboring Havasupai tribe that was devastated by recent flooding in the Grand Canyon, reports Elizabeth Mitchell for About.com. Starting Labor Day weekend on Saturday, August 30, The Hualapai Tribe will donate 10% of proceeds gathered by Hualapai Tourism for … Continue reading Tribe offering aid to flood victims
Getting their old-fashioned kicks
Most caravans on Route 66 are of the motorized variety. But there is ongoing tour of Route 66 from St. James, Mo., to Springfield, Mo., that harkens back to the days before the horseless carriage. The Ozark Mountain Mule and Donkey Days Wagon Trail will be going through Lebanon, Mo., on Wednesday with about 15 … Continue reading Getting their old-fashioned kicks