The 2011 edition of the Route 66 Rendezvous in San Bernardino, Calif., had organizers and longtime observers searching for adjectives, reported the Redlands Daily Facts.
It’s hard to gauge whether the Rendezvous indeed set records. But the facts spell out success by any measure:
- The event’s producer said the Rendezvous’ economic impact will probably exceed its usual level of $44 million.
- Attendance was well past the usual 500,000.
- The police department said they’d never seen streets that crowded.
- A concert by a Beatles tribute band was so jam-packed, organizers were forced to close the stage area.
- The number of classic cars entered was 1,686 — the same as last year.
Organizers also said that booking good entertainment — this year’s included the Barenaked Ladies, Chubby Checker, and Chuck Berry — also helped boost attendance.