Hi all, some discussion at last meet about what shows and events might be good for us to go to this year? Been doing some digging on the net and found these, (I'm sure there are more that people can think of?)
Ultimate Dubs
14/03/2010
Bringing together the ultimate VW, Audi and Seat show cars all under one roof. See cars for sale, show cars from the UK and Europe, large autojumble, new parts and displays. Held at the Telford International Centre, Shropshire TF3 4EH
Volks World
27/03/2010
Saturday, 27 March 2010 - Sunday, 28 March 2010. The VolksWorld Show is the premier event to debut showcars, ... stunning array of Volkswagens for you to slaver over the venue offers the largest VW trade ...
Sandown Park, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ
Tredegar House VW Show
02/04/2010
2nd to 5th April. Three nights camping show starting Good Friday finishing Bank Holiday Monday. What better place to spend Easter with your family than at the beautiful grounds of Tredegar House.The estate is set in ninety acres of the most beautiful majestic welsh grounds you could probably imagine.
Off J28 M4 near Newport in Wales.
Bus Types
16/04/2010
The Springtime event dedicated to the VW Bus, held at the Oswestry Showground, Shropshire, on the 16th, 17th and 18th April. The weekend will bring together some of the best VW Buses from all over the UK combining Split Screen`s, Bay Window`s, T25`s, T4`s and T5`s in many forms and styles all in one place. We hope that you will enjoy the weekend which includes the Show & Shine, Special Bus Displays, a large Trade and Autojumble area plus the Friday and Saturday evening entertainment as well as much much more.
Oswestry Showground, Shropshire, SY11 4AS
Big Bang Camper & Bus Show
23/04/2010
A VW Show for enthusiasts of VW cars & campers. In conjunction with Volksworld and Camper & Bus Magazines. Including Drag Racing, RWYB, traders, autojumble, Show n Shine and club displays. Plus full daytime and evening entertainment.
Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough, Northants, NN29 7XA
Dubs at the Farm
01/05/2010
A new VW show where all profits go to charit. Come and join us for a chilled out and relaxing weekend with fun for all the family. Disco, traders, vehicle treasure hunt, children and adult entertainment, show and shine, live bands, fireworks display. Dog owners welcome.
Woofferton Grange Farm, Brimfield, NR Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 4AL
Stanford Hall
02/05/2010
For newcomers to the event, Stanford Hall is a stately home set in large grounds in open countryside on the South Leicestershire border. It is in the quiet village of Stanford-on-Avon, which is 5 miles south-east of Lutterworth, and 2 miles east of Swinford. Seen by many as one of the shining examples of the show-season, this is a very relaxed show which is also family friendly.
STANFORD HALL, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6DH
Vanwest
07/05/2010
Taking place from 7th-9th May at a new venue -at Warren Farm Holiday Park, Brean. They have managed to secure a large area within Warren Farm Holiday Centre which will allow it to be a self contained VW show, but be able to share the site's facilities. Entertainment on both Friday and Saturday nights with quality bands. A trade arena and show and shine event on Sunday.
Bug Lovin
14/05/2010
BugLovin: The VW Spring Festival comes to the South East in May 2010. For 2 days and 2 nights at the South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex. Indoor beach themed exhibition & trade area, live demonstrations, show & shine awards with £1,000 in prize money up for grabs, large indoor & outdoor trade areas, auto-jumble, 2 nights of great entertainment. NB:website not updated yet..watch this space.
Battlesbridge VW Show
14/05/2010
A VW weekend the whole family can enjoy!! Trade stands, Autojumble, music, show n shine.
Battlesbridge, Essex, SS11 7RF.
All Types VW Show
16/05/2010
The only event in North Wales, held in the grounds of Bodelwyddan Castle. Camping available from noon on the Saturday. Showing Classic, Custom and Modified VWs, over 100 trade stands and autojumble, special vehicle displays, club stands and more!
Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 5YA
Dubs at the Park
16/05/2010
This unique one-day family VW event organised by the LTV-VWC, has become a huge success! 2010 promises to be even bigger and better but with the same essential formula. Everyone who comes to the show can be a judge and every VW thats displayed can be judged!
EPCC, Off Peacock Lane, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3DF
Plymouth Volksfest
28/05/2010
Held over 3 days 28-31st May. First and foremost a VW show with plenty of live music, this show has a real family feel. With plenty of entertainment for children and a show n shine.
Newnham Park, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 5BN
Van Jamboree
28/05/2010
4 day event held at Newark showground, Nottingham. The Van Jamboree is for all Volkswagen camper - transporter enthusiasts, it is designed to be a fun weekend for all, for the whole family to singles and couples. Live bands, Indoor & outdoor trade & autojumble. Childrens entertainment and creche.
Newark Showground, Winthorpe, NG24 2NY
Run to the Sun
28/05/2010
28th-31st May. Thousands of people make the annual pilgrimage to Trevelgue Holiday Park for a weekend of mayhem! The weather was hot; the people were cool and the atmosphere electric. There was a great turn out at the show n shine and the sun shone like never before; it was glorious with 25,000 people turning up throughout the day.
Trevelgue Holiday Park, Porth, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 4AS
Volksfling
28/05/2010
3 Day show with some new ideas, a great range of evening entertainment and some new day time events and activities to keep the masses entertained. The show will be at the same venue in the picturesque Scottish Borders on the outskirts of Biggar, with easy access off the M74 for visitors from North and South
Stonor Park
30/05/2010
The premier VW Event for Southern England. Gates Open to the Public from 0900hrs - Traders Access from 0800hrs. This will be the 27th year of the event at Stonor Park. The house will be open on the Sunday afternoon. Admission to the house is included in the event admission ticket.
Five miles north of Henley on Thames on the B480 and within easy reach of the M40 Motorway
Retro Mania
05/06/2010
The Weekend Festival for all Retro Cars, Classics & Performance Classics. Held in the 1,000 acre grounds of Weston Park, Shropshire and venue of the V Festival, This venue makes for a great setting bringing together great cars for all to enjoy. The Show is open to all European, Japanese & American vehicles from the late 60s up until the early 90s.
Weston Park TF11 8LE
Dub Mania
05/06/2010
The Big Weekend Festival for all water-cooled VWs, Audis, Seats & Skodas to be held on the 5th & 6th June 2010 within the 1,000 acre grounds of Weston Park, Shropshire (venue for the V Festival) alongside the Retro Mania show, bringing together great cars and great entertainment.
Weston Park TF11 8LE
Bristol Volksfest
11/06/2010
WRAXALL, BRISTOL - 11-12-13 June. A VW heaven, with packed trade village for bargain hunters, display vehicles, car service yard to talk tech with experts and watch demos. Entertainment for all the family with face painting, local bands and comedians, street artists and competitions.
Dubs upt Norff
18/06/2010
Taking place 18-20th June, this is geared towards families. A properly back to basics show in the beautiful lake district. Keep an eye on the website for more details soon as this is a pre ticket first come first served event.
Mighty Dub Fest
18/06/2010
New event in the North of England, over 3 days with classic car show and great evening entertainment. Family camping.
Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HP
The Bus Stop Over
18/06/2010
Friendly chilled event held over 3 days, swap meet, show n shine, live music,and plenty for children such as fairground rides and bouncy castle.
Turnpost Farm, Wymeswold, Leicestershire LE12 6ST
Dubbing in Dorset
25/06/2010
Weekend event held in aid of the Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. A VW show that's fun for all the family. Live music and a show and shine.
Birchwood Tourist Park, Wareham Forest BH20 7PA
VW Expo
27/06/2010
27th June 2010. Don't miss this major VW Show. Air and Water cooled show & shine, trade stands, auto jumble, club and display stands, Cars for sale area. Exhibitors and Campers can arrive on the Saturday midday onwards and enjoy all the family attractions of Billing Aquadrome.
Billing Aquadrome, Crow Lane, Great Billing Northamptonshire, NN3 9DA.
Volks Power
02/07/2010
VolksPower is aimed at combining the significant regional interest in older Volkswagon vehicles such as the beetle, camper and van from the 50s through to the 80s in a camping weekend, whilst also offering the potential for a family day out on the Saturday primarily, but also on the Sunday. Show n Shine, live music, childrens entertainment and trade stands.
Redcar Rugby Club, TS10 3RW
VW Peppercorn
09/07/2010
Held at Peppercorn house, Langley, Kent ME17 3JN from 9th-11th July. A really cool vintage VW show well worth a visit. No website.
Camperjam
09/07/2010
Once again the idyllic, beautiful and central setting of Weston Park in Shropshire will be the home over the weekend of the 9th - 11th July 2010. The theme for the weekend is "The Wild West", so start planning those oufits! Lots of live music on offer, autojumble and large for sale area, show n shine and displays.
Weston Park, Shropshire TF11 8LE
Dubstock
09/07/2010
Held over 3 days in July 9th-11th, this show is the only non-profit charity VW show in Herefordshire. With a show n shine, silent auction and live music and DJs. Entertainment for children., Traders and autojumble.
Lower Wintercroft,Leominster HR6 0JX
Dubs at the Castle
16/07/2010
This great family event is taking place on the 16th-18th July and will again be held in the beautiful grounds of Caldicot Castle, where they will be catering for everyone's tastes in music with live bands playing on both nights.
There will also be acoustic bands playing in prime locations through out the day, added to this there are DJ's to keep the party mood going, before and after bands have played each night.
This is a family run event, which is put together with adult and children's entertainment on offer.
Caldicot Castle Church Road Caldicot Monmouthshire NP26 4HU
Bugjam 24
23/07/2010
The original and best VW festival is back for another year with VW Drag Racing, RWYB track action, VW Traders, 4 music arenas, Top DJs, Comedy shows, Funfair, Bug Jam's Got Talent, Show & Shine plus weekend camping and much much more.
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
London Volksfest
01/08/2010
Dragstrip to run what ya brung, show and shine, cars for sale, trade stands and swap meet.
North Weald Airfield
Nr Harlow
Relentless Boardmasters 2010
05 Aug 2010 - 06 Aug 2010
Fistral Beach, Newquay
Tatton Park VW Show
08/08/2010
Volkswagen Northwest is the premier 1 day VW Show in the North of England, held within the beautiful surrounds of Tatton Park, close by the magnificent mansion and gardens and is organised by the Volkswagen Northwest Club. This is an established show, now in it's 24th year and is most definitely not to be missed
Dubs at the Beach
13/08/2010
As in the previous years the show will have its very own auto-jumble, trade stalls, kids entertainment, refreshments and more. There will also be a show and shine for all classes of air-cooled VW, which is is free for vehicles on the green.
NB:website shows 2009 info-update soon
Volksfest Wales
20/08/2010
Held on 20th-22nd August- details available soon
Margam Park, South Wales SA13 2TJ
VW Action
03/09/2010
VW Action has in one form or another been the true 'Jewel in the Crown' of UK VW events, this year it takes place at Santa Pod from 3rd-5th September. VW Action is a show to which people are happy to bring their young family members, and provides full on entertainment for all of its visitors, whatever their age or interests.
Santa Pod Racetrack, Wellingborough, Northants NN29 7XA
Beetle Drive
05/09/2010
A Volkswagen event with a difference! See a host of old and new Beetles, camper vans, trade stalls, street parades, Show n Shine and children's entertainment. Special rate for pre-booked vehicles.
Crich Tramway Village, nr Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP
Vanfest
10/09/2010
Vanfest is the world's largest event for owners and enthusiasts of VW's Type 2 / Transporter vans. Held each year at the Three Counties Show Ground, Malvern, England, UK from 10th - 12th Sept. With camping for clubs, families and others. The programme includes, entertainment, competitions (Cooking in a Camper, Show and Shine), displays and trade stands.
Three Counties showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW.
Viking Volksfest
24/09/2010
Viking Volks Fest is a friendly family orientated event run by enthusiasts from the North East, taking place 24th-26th September.
Lenthor Farm, Brompton, Northallerton, North Yorks DL6 2UD
Oktoberfest
08/10/2010
Held over 3 days 8-10 October this VW gathering is a family friendly end of season get together. Oktoberfest's is a one off - completely unique in the UK. This event is held at a 5* campsite with an endless list of on and off site facilities. The trade area has a diverse choice of parts, vw goodies, info and displays. There is a show and shine and on site specialists with advice.
Broadway House, Cheddar, Somerset BS27 3DB
Bus Freeze
31/10/2010
BusFreeze, to be held at Bingley Hall in Staffordshire, will be an indoor and outdoor event featuring VW campers, vans and pickups from the early Splitscreen, Bay window and Type25 models through to the latest VW T5 Transporter range.
Bingley Hall, Stafford County Showground ST18 0BD
SSVC Ace Café Autumn Fair
06/11/2010
Split Screen Van Clubs Autumn Jumble. Starts 11am till 4pm
Ace Cafe London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London, NW10 7UD
Slough "National" Swapmeet
07/11/2010
Doors open to the public at 0900hrs.The swapmeet is now in its 26th year, the traders and clubs now come from Europe and the United States to sell their wares to the VW public. The items on sale are diverse and range from the rare and scarce parts from early air cooled VW vehicles to modern / fun items.
Montem Sports Hall, Slough, Montem Ln, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2QG
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