The National Historic Route 66 Federation released more details about the International Route 66 Festival in Victorville, Calif., scheduled for Aug. 
9-12.
The festival’s theme is “California Dreamin’,” with a nod to the Mamas and the Papas song.
According to the announcement:
The Festival will feature a rally, a classic car show, daily entertainment, a California-themed dinner, the Taste of 66 fair, a car cruise to a drive-in theatre, 66-themed vendors and other special events.
The National Historic Route 66 Federation will be presenting a Friday evening celebration entitled, “California 50s Dreamin”. Events including a poker run are also planned in the towns along California Route 66 both before and after the Festival.
The historic Green Tree Inn in Victorville is the host hotel and have special 3-night 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. We suggest you make hotel reservations now to assure a room – 800-877-3644.
A tentative schedule of events also has been posted here.
It’s notable that the federation is a co-sponsor of the annual festival again after a hiatus of several years. Other co-sponsors include the California Historic Route 66 Association (with the support of the California Route 66 Museum), Route 66 Alliance, Victorville Chamber of Commerce, and “numerous corporations.”