Route 66 Cruisin' Reunion Ontario, California

September 20-21, 2024

Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA
Free admission, Route66CruisinReunion.com

September 20, 2024, 5-11 p.m. Grand Funk Railroad concert
September 21, 2024, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Ambrosia concert

Held annually on the third weekend in September, this trip back in time is powered by the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Route 66 Cruisin' Reunion is Southern California's ultimate weekend celebration of America's love affair with the automobile and its world-famous highway, Route 66. Two days of cars, contests, live entertainment, fabulous food and revelry make it one of the best events of its kind. Held annually each September along historic, tree-shaded Euclid Avenue, Route 66 Cruisin' Reunion is where classic cruisers, convertibles, hot rods, and wicked Woodies fuel a jam-packed jamboree. Nearly 1,000 classic cars, live concerts and family activities traditionally draw a crowd of more than 150,000 attendees annually.

2024 Entertainment

Over 1,000 Classic Cars cruising Euclid Avenue in Ontario. Historic downtown Euclid Avenue tree lined grass median is where family and friends gather to enjoy the festivities. Unique to many classic car shows is the cruisin on city streets as well as the show and shine.

Friday kicks off with rock 'n roll tunes from the classic rock band Grand Funk Railroad. Known for their hits "We're an American Band," "Some Kind of Wonderful," and "Closer to Home," the band released six hit albums between 1970 and 1972. Grand Funk Railroad sold out Shea Stadium in 72 hours and set a tone that mixed rock and roll, rhythm and blues and pop. Opening performers for the Friday rock party include national touring artist Harlis Sweetwater. His bluesy rock voice and guitar riff garnered praise from DJ Uncle Joe Benson and "Rock & Blues Muse Magazine." Mc & DJ Dave Muzik Man emcees Friday and Saturday's Concerts. Ambrosia, often a headliner at Yacht Rock reunions, is sure to kick in a little romance, dancing and swaying when they take the stage on Saturday. Ambrosia's tenure as a soft rock band includes hits "You're the Only Woman," "That's How Much," "I Keep Holdin' On" and "Biggest Part of Me." Orianthi, a platinum-selling recording artist and world class guitarist opens Saturday's concert. Australian-born, Orianthi has played arenas with rock royalty like Carlos Santana, Carrie Underwood, and Alice Cooper. Orianthi's song "According To You," is a RIAA-Certified Platinum record with over 40 million streams on Spotify. Her latest album "Rock Candy" features "Light It Up" with 1.1 million streams. Also, on Friday and Saturday night, Route 66 Cruisin' Reunion will rise high into the evening sky with a musically choreographed drone show that pays tribute to the historic route. A classic weekend full of teenage memories and "first" cars, is truly what 900 vehicles, thousands of owners, and fans come to see in Ontario. The September event that closes Summer 2024, Route 66 Cruisin' Reunion invites families and friends, to witness the massive cruise up and down Euclid Avenue. Spectators are sure to smile fondly as their favorite hot rod, Deuce Coupe, Vette or classic Mustang passes by. Euclid Avenue is a picturesque four-lane boulevard with a park-sized grass median, which intersects with Route 66 at Foothill Blvd. The perfect photo opportunity peaks in the afternoon with classy chassis cruising in the foreground and Mount Baldy shining in the distance. This is where cruisin' is the event, and classic vehicles bring back visions of "American Graffiti" and "Mel's Diner" in a rolling parade of hot rod classics. The event includes two nights of evening concerts, hours of a cruisin' classic car parade from the first mass-produced automobile – the Model T – to hot rods of the 1980's. Registration is now open for all 4-wheeled or more vehicles up to vintage 1988. Awards for "Best of Show" and "Best in Class" are announced Saturday evening of the event.

The main stage is at Ontario Town Square where lawn chairs and blankets can be placed on the grass to enjoy the evening shows. The secondary stage is on the Euclid Avenue Median where during the day several different bands play. All entertainment, like the event itself, is free to attend.

Petersen Automotive Museum educational activities:

• Road Trip Across America! oversized map of the US, blends crafts and education as visitors learn about the towns, roadside attractions and sights that line traditional Route 66.
•  Youth Judging teaches kids the basics of car judging. There's even a Youth Choice Award.
• Classic Car Creation Station with materials provided at the Peterson Automotive Museum booth.
• Hot Rod Pedal Car Photo Opportunity.

Route 66 fans can catch another car show in October, as well, when San Bernardino hosts Rendezvous Back to Route 66.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.