Route 66 100th Anniversary Car Show and Block Party, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Victorville

Be a part of history and celebrate the iconic "Mother Road" at the City of Victorville's Car Show and Block Party celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Route 66. Car enthusiasts are invited to show their classic cars from 1978 or earlier during the fun event celebrating Historic Route 66. Enjoy live music through the decades performed by Acme Time Machine, great food vendors, themed shopping, dance and costume contests, and plenty of fun. Custom trophies handmade by the City of Victorville's Public Works Department will be awarded in the following categories: Best in Show (5), Best Muscle, Best Pickup, Best Hot Rod, People's Choice, Mayor's Choice, Police Choice, Fire Choice, City Manager's Choice, Chamber Choice, Public Works Choice, Recreation Choice, PIO Choice, Sponsor Choice (3). Learn more and register your car at VictorvilleCA.gov/Route 66 by Sept. 1. The registration fee is $30 and includes a souvenir T-shirt and custom challenge coin. The event will also offer a beer garden operated by the Kiwanis Club of Victorville, a doggie fashion show of adoptable pets from Victorville's Animal Care and Adoption Center, and art and historical displays. The Car Show and Block Party will take place on Route 66/7th Street in Old Town Victorville between C Street and Forrest Avenue. Questions about this community celebration can be directed to the City of Victorville's Public Information Office at (760) 955-1681. Sponsorship packages are available.


Category: Festivals | Live Music