Events

We are happy to publish details, free of charge, about any event considered to be of interest to marque enthusiasts. Whilst we strive to ensure accuracy of these listings, you should always check with organisers before attending any of the events contained in this diary.

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Nimax House
20 Ullswater Crescent
Ullswater Businness Park
Coulsdon
Surrey, CR5 2HR
United Kingdom
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Upcoming events:
United Kingdom
From: 07 February 1900     To: 07 February 1900
The Chequers Volkswagen Owners Club	The Chequers Pub, Weston on the Green, Nr Bicester, Oxon,	Email: chequersvwc@hotmail.co.uk T:07867 594 185 Start Time: 19.30 Event Fee:  FREE
Event Details: Every 1st Wednesday of the month - All types of VW's are welcome
26 May 2006
Coles Miller Quay for my Car - VW Beetle and Combi Nights	Poole Quay,	www.pooletourism.com Email: tourism@pooletourism.com T:01202 253253 Start Time: 18:00
Event Details: Free of Charge event. A chance to enjoy a relaxing evening on Poole Quay with other VW Beetle & Combi owners.
26 May 2006
Run to the Sun	Trevelque Holiday Park, Porth, Newquay,	Email: laura@runtothesun.co.uk T:01637 851851F:01637 872343 Event Fee:  £65pp for the weekend; includes 1 weeks camping
Event Details: One of the biggest car, music and surfing events in the UK.
05 December 2006
Historic Wallingford Classic Vehicle Rally & Parade	Wallingford,	www.wallingfordcarrally.org.uk Email: info@wallingfordcarrally.org.uk T:07976 556338F:07970 694910 Start Time: 10:30
Event Details: For all types of classic vehicle from Bicycles, Autocycles, Motorcycles, Cars, Military & Commercials. Automobilia and Trade stall area. Club displays available. Display ring and spot prizes. All profits to local charities. In excess of 100 vehicles expected.
From: 29 June 2007     To: 29 June 2007
VW Whilenoise	Woolterton Hall, Woolterton Park, Nr. Cromer,	www.vwwhitenoise.com Email: vwwhitenoise@aol.com T:01206 576697
Event Details: VW Whitenoise has moved to a new venue and new date for 2007. On the 29th, 30th June & 1st July the crew will be taking residence at the magnificent 17th century Woolterton Hall, situated only 15 minutes away from Cromer, Norfolk. Saturday there'll be an organised cruise to coastal Cromer with reserved parking on the cliff top car park alongside Cromer Pier, the only working pier and theatre left in Europe and then returning to Woolterton for a top line up of bands and DJs. We will also be extending the show to incorporate Rods and Customs. The bands will be undercover of a huge big top so the party will continue come shine or rain and we've also moved the beer tent in there as well. The cruise will be taking place on Saturday 30th June at 2pm and the Show & Shine on Sunday 1st July (entrants must be in place by 12.30pm)
From: 21 August 2007     To: 21 August 2007
Battlesbridge Volkswagen Show	Battlesbridge, SS11 7RF,	Email: evdvwclub@hotmail.co.uk T:01708 520669 Start Time: 09:30 Event Fee:  £5.00 per Vehicle
Event Details: Trade Stands, Auto-Jumble, Craft Stalls, Concourse, Childrens Fun Fare, Camping available, Beer Tent, Food Vendors
From: 10 January 2008     To: 13 January 2008
Pistonheads Show	National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, B40 1NT,	www.pistonheadsshow.com Email: pistonheadsshow@haymarket.com T:+44 (0) 20 8267 8300 Start Time: 10:0 Event Fee:  n/a
Event Details: Runs in conjunction with Autosport International Racing Car Show
From: 12 April 2008     To: 13 April 2008
VWs @ Stansted	Mountfitchet Mathematics and Computing College, Forest Hall Road, Stansted, CM24 8TZ,	www.elementalvw.org.uk Email: info@elementalvw.org.uk T:01279 813384 Start Time: 10:0 Event Fee:  £4 per person, accompanied children under 11 FREE
Event Details: A laid back, family event for air and water cooled VWs. Full price details, including camping fees, on the website.
From: 18 May 2008     To: 18 May 2008
Dubs At The Park	Easthampstead Park, Bracknell, RG40,	www.dubsatthepark.co.uk Email: datp08@ltv-vwc.org.uk T:07931 342 956 Start Time: 11:0 Event Fee:  £5 per Person
Event Details: Dubs at the Park is unique as it's a huge 'Show & Shine' event, where everyone attending with a VW (of any age, model or condition) is both exhibitor & judge. The event is organised by The London & Thames Valley VW Club who are celebrating their 40th Anniversary this year.
From: 28 June 2008     To: 29 June 2008
Lavenham Vintage Volkswagen Show	Town Square, Lavenham, CO10 9QZ,	www.pre67vw.com/lavenham Email: malc@bandwagen.com T:07974 375634 Start Time: 8:0 Event Fee:  £22 for vehicle & driver, £15 for one passenger fo
From: 04 July 2008     To: 06 July 2008
Lifestyles Festival 2008	East Coast, Hunstanton,	www.dubfolk.co.uk www.lifestylesfestival.co.uk Email: shaun@dubfolk.co.uk T:079220 42345 Start Time: : Event Fee:  camping £10 per-night - £15 per-night (includes el
Event Details: Dubfolk are supporting Lifestyles 2008 for their second year running. This year this coastal extreme sports festival is looking to be bigger and better! The event hosts round 3 of the BSKA Kite Surfing Freestyle Championships - workshops and displays in BMX, kite surfing, in-line skating, street dance - and much more including live bands! Most important of all a VW display and show n shine!
From: 10 August 2008     To: 10 August 2008
Sussex VWOC Summer Festival	R/O The Yew Tree Public House, CHALVINGTON, BN27 3TB,	thesvwoc.org.uk Email: festival@thesvwoc.org.uk T:07816 642276 or 07817 478059 Start Time: 10:0 Event Fee:  £5
Event Details: A truly family show, the only one in Sussex. Regret no camping available.
From: 15 August 2008     To: 17 August 2008
Vanwest	Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil,	www.vanwest.net Email: info@vanwestnet Start Time: 12:00
Event Details: European style VW show with race track and a few twists
From: 22 August 2008     To: 25 August 2008
Gathering Off The Hill	Royal Umpire Caravan Park, Croston, PR26 9JB,	www.volkswigan.co.uk Email: info@volkswigan.co.uk T:07752532743 Start Time: 12:30
Belgium
From: 04 June 2008     To: 06 June 2008
EUROPEAN BUG-IN	Chimay,	www.europeanbugin.com
Ireland
From: 27 November 2007     To: 28 November 2007
RAW WKT OBER FEST	Coleraine,	www.rawktoberfest.com Email: paul@rawktoberfest.com
Italy
From: 06 June 2008     To: 08 June 2008
Volks'n'roll III° - VW meeting & R'n'R Party!	Sporting Area, Tavagnasco (TO),	www.volksnroll.blog.tiscali.it Email: vroll@hotmail.it T:+39 328 42 69 190 Start Time: 16:0
Event Details: The coolest Aircooled meeting & rock'n'roll party in Italy! This year cool bands and cool girls! The Sick Girl come at our meeting to show their sexy body! www.myspace.com/vroll www.myspace.com/lespaghettipinup
Norway
From: 05 July 2008     To: 06 July 2008
VW Internationals # 16	Kongsten Fort, Fredrikstad, 1632, Fredrikstad	www.folkevognklubben.no/start/vwi.php Email: formann@folkevognklubben.no T:See website Start Time: 12:0 Event Fee:  See website
United States of America
From: 30 May 2008     To: 09 June 2008
Wagens West 5 The Last Ride	Florida to California, Tampa Bay to Irvine, 33759,	http://just-buggin.com/wagonswest.htm Email: jackflash@just-buggin.com T:727-488-4920 Start Time: :
Event Details: Drivers Wanted Make you’re Vacation Plans Now Join us for a Great Volken Trip! Wagens West 5 A Cruise to the VW Classic Here we go again the trip starts May 31, in Tampa Bay Florida Heading North on I 75 to I 10 through Pensacola, FL Heading north through Alabama and Mississippi on US 98 to 49 to I 20 West Into Louisiana we will be staying the night around Shreveport, LA Then on to Dallas/Fort worth then northwest on US 287 to Amarillo Then West on I 40/Historic Route 66 Then it is on to the West coast. Stopping at various locations along historic route 66 Going through Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and arriving in California on Wednesday For all the VW Classic Weekend events Thur. Drag Racing at Irwindale Speedway Camping with the V.T.O at Black Star Fri. the DKP Cruise Night (moved from Thursday night) and Lenny's open house at West Coast Classics. Both of these activities take place in Fullerton. Sat. The OCTO Meet., Ed Economy’s VW Toy and Memorabilia Show, Dine and Dyno Day at VW Paradise, The Berg Rally, Sunday The So-Cal Imports VW Classic 2008 (Just in Case) Emergency Spare Parts are provided by Mid America Motor Works. Thanks to our sponsors you can experience these products installed and in use!!! For more info Call 727-488-4920 or go to www.just-buggin.com/wagonswest.htm
From: 31 May 2008     To: 01 June 2008
Funfest for Air-Cooled VW	17082 N US Highway 45, Effingham, 62401, Illinois	www.funfestacvw.com Email: funfest@mamotorworks.com T:1-217-540-4200 Start Time: 8:0 Event Fee:  Free
Event Details: The two day event has grown steadily over the years to host more than 8,000 enthusiasts, and over 1300 VWs who come together for a whirlwind weekend of special displays, a fun judged car show with awards, swap meet, tech seminars, product demonstrations, ladies' events, kids' events and more.