Schedule of VW Shows and Events
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Schedule of Volkswagen Car Shows & Events


If you're anything like us, you can't wait for springtime to arrive because it signals the start of another season of great Volkswagen Car Shows, Swap Meets, Drag Races, Auctions and other awesome VW Events. It's time to check your calendar and start scheduling the Volkswagen Events you want to attend. So, following is a list (in date sequence) of a huge variety of Volkswagen car shows and swap meets where you can see some beautiful examples of your favorite VW models, and score some great prices on the parts and accessories you need for your VW project. This is just a partial list of VW Car Shows, out of the thousands that are held across the country every year, but it includes listings from California to Washington, so hopefully a few of these great Volkswagen Car Meets are near where you live. If you find out about an awesome VW Event that should be added to this list, just email us the information at: editor@bustopia.com. Have a Great Volkswagen Car Show Season!


Pomona Swap Meet

Fairplex
Pomona, California
Monster-huge swap meet for anything related to cars, car parts or accessories
including tons of vintage VW's and parts
1/16/11: Starts at 5am; rain or shine
For more information: call 714-538-7091, or go to www.pomonaswapmeet.com/future_events.php

Spring OCTO Show

Huntington Beach High School
1905 Main St., Huntington Beach, California
Huge VW Split-Window Bus Car Show and Swap meet for pre-1968 VW Transporters
The OCTO Shows are the premier events for split-window VW Buses on the West Coast
Usually the 2nd Sunday in February (2/13/11)
For more information: call 714-374-7506, or go to www.octo.org

Hot VW's Drag Day (Spring)

Toyota Speedway At Irwindale
500 Speedway Dr., Irwindale, California
VW drag racing, swap meet, VW Vendors and Suppliers and more!
Usually the 2nd or 3rd Sunday in March (3/13/11)
For more information: call 714-544-1759, go to www.bugin.com/dragday.htm or email:
info@bugin.com

Volkswagen Cruise-In

XXX Rootbeer Drive-In
98 NE Gilman Bl., Issaquah, Washington
Open to all Volkswagens
From noon to sunset
Usually the 3rd Sunday in March (3/20/11)
For more information: go to www.nwvwc.org/2010 event playbill.htm

Huntington BeachCruiser Meet

Main Street and Pacific Coast Hwy.
Huntington Beach, California
Totally cool Car Show with a great beach vibe, just off PCH. Live Surf Band!
Volkswagens, Vintage Woodies, station wagons, panels, pickups, & other "beach-cruisers"
Long boards and surf art for sale and on display
Usually the 2nd or 3rd Weekend in March (3/26/11 and 3/27/11)
For more information email: hbcruisers@yahoo.com

Capital City Spring Fling

Thurston County Fairgrounds
3054 Carpenter Rd SE, Olympia, Washington
Camping, car show, swap meet, raffle, vendors and much more!
Usually the 2nd Saturday in April (4/10/10)
For more information: go to www.capitalcityspringfling.com

Annual Kelly Park Spring Meet

Kelly Park
San Jose, California
Huge VW Car Show (judged event) and Swap Meet
Live Band
Sponsored by the Golden Gate Chapter of the VVCA
Usually the 3rd Sunday in April (4/17/11)
For more information: call 408-683-0154, or go to www.ggcvvwca.org/upcomingevents.htm

Pomona Swap Meet

Fairplex
Pomona, California
Monster-huge swap meet for anything related to cars, car parts or accessories
including tons of vintage VW's and parts
4/17/11: Starts at 5am; rain or shine
For more information: call 714-538-7091, or go to www.pomonaswapmeet.com/future_events.php

Annual Madera VW Spring Fling

Madera Fairgrounds
Madera, California
Great VW Car Show (participant judged) and swap meet
Usually the 4th Sunday in April (5/01/11)
For more information: call Gary at 559-264-1256, Kelly/Liz at 559-299-3620, or go to www.maderaspringfling.com

Spring Swapfest & Cruise-In

Mid America Motorworks Corporate Campus
Effingham, Illinois
Welcome all classic, muscle and sports cars
Swap meet, vendors and exhibitors, "cars for sale" corral
Usually 1st Saturday in May (5/07/11)
For more information: call 866-350-4541, or go to www.mamotorworks.com/funfest

VW Spring Fling, by Orange Empire Bus Co.

Featherly Regional Park (also known as "Canyon RV Park")
Yorba Linda, California
VW Car Show, "slow drags" and much more
Sponsored by the Orange Empire Bus Co.
Usually the 1st Sunday in May (5/01/11)
For more information: call Ryan at 951-272-1074, or email: coronaryan@oebc.net

Spring VW Bug Run

US 131 Motorsports Park
Martin, Michigan
VW Car Show, drags, swap meet and vendors
Usually the 1st Sunday in May (5/15/11)
For more information: call 269-672-7800 or go to www.us131msp.com

Southern California BUG-IN

Auto Club Dragway
9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana, California
VW drag racing, VW Car Show and swap meet, VW Vendors and Suppliers and more!
Usually the 1st Sunday in May (5/01/11)
For more information: call 714-544-1759, go to www.bugin.com/buginshow.htm or email:
info@bugin.com

California All-VW Cruise-In

Solano County Fairgrounds
Vallejo, California
All Volkswagens; Car Show and swap meet
Usually the 2nd Sunday in May (5/09/10)
For more information: call 925-667-7101, or go to www.busfest.net

Charlotte Transporter Show

North Carolina Music Factory
900 Hamilton St., Charlotte, North Carolina
All Volkswagen Type-2 Buses (1950-1979)
Usually 3rd Saturday in May (5/15/10)
For more information: go to www.ncmusicfactory.com/

Volkswagens On The Green

Jefferson County Fairgrounds
15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden, Colorado
VW Car show, swap meet and more
Usually 3rd Sunday in May (5/22/11)
For more information: go to www.vwec.org

Vintage Volkswagen Spring Festival

Bob Baker VW
Carlsbad, California
All air-cooled Volkswagens (up to 1979), only 75 vehicles let in
Sponsored by Strictly Vintage 2's
Usually 4th Sunday in May (5/15/11)
For more information: call 619-972-4132, or go to www.sv2s.com

Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Club Vintage Festival

Riverside Park
Ypsilanti, Michigan
VW car show, swap meet,
Usually 4th Sunday in May (5/22/11)
For more information: go to www.mvvc.net

VW Alley at the Cruzin' to Colby Annual Car Show

Show and Shine on Saturday
26218 Pacific Hwy. S., Kent, Washington
VW car show within a huge Muscle car/Hot Rod Show on Saturday
Other events on Friday, Sunday and Monday
Usually the last weekend in May (5/29/11 - 5/30/11)
For more information: go to www.cruzintocolby.com or email:
Curt.Kolar@woodburnco

Sacramento Bugorama

Sacramento Raceway Park
Sacramento, California
VW drags, car show (participant judged), swap meet, vendors, camping and much more
Usually the last Sunday in May (5/29/11)
For more information: call 800-929-0077, or go to www.bugorama.com/events

Bug Out In Manassas

Old Dominion Speedway
Manassas, Virginia
VW car show, drags, swap meet, vendors and much more
Usually the last Sunday in May (5/29/11)
For more information: call 703-471-0559, or go to www.bugouts.com

Pomona Swap Meet

Fairplex
Pomona, California
Monster-huge swap meet for anything related to cars, car parts or accessories
including tons of vintage VW's and parts
6/05/11: Starts at 5am; rain or shine
For more information: call 714-538-7091, or go to www.pomonaswapmeet.com/future_events.php

Air-Cooled VW Funfest

Mid America Motorworks Corporate Campus
Effingham, Illinois
Welcome air-cooled Volkswagens
Vehicle auction, car show, swap meet, tech seminars & demonstrations
Live band!
Usually 1st weekend in June (6/04/11 & 6/05/11)
For more information: call 866-350-4541, or go to www.mamotorworks.com/funfest

Annual NorthWest Bug Run

Woodburn Dragstrip
Woodburn, Oregon
VW drags, Car Show, Swap Meet and more
Sponsored by the Rose City Volksters
Usually the last Saturday in May or first Saturday in June (6/05/10, 5/30/09)
For more information: call 503-982-4461 or 503-406-8655, or go to www.nwbugrun.com

June Bug Jamboree

American Legion Post 639
2660 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Missouri
VW car show, slow drags, live music and much more
Usually the second weekend in June (6/10/11 - 6/11/11)
For more information: call Jay at 417-827-9978, go to www.groovevws.com or email:
raspberry56@groovevws.com

Summer OCTO Show

Angel Stadium of Anaheim
2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, California
Huge VW Split-Window Bus Car Show and Swap meet for pre-1968 VW transporters
The OCTO Shows are the premier events for split-window VW Buses on the West Coast
Usually the 2nd Saturday in June (6/11/11), the day before the VW Classic
For more information: call 714-374-7506, or go to www.octo.org

VW Toy, Literature and Memorabilia Show

Irvine Crown Plaza Hotel
Irvine, California
Huge Show and Swap meet devoted to Volkswagen Toys, Literature & Memorabilia!
Usually the 2nd Saturday in June (6/11/11), the day before the VW Classic.
For more information: call 714-544-1759 or 562-860-6963, or email:
edwardeconomy@gte.net

Volkswagen Classic

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater (Irvine Meadows)
Irvine, California
Huge Vintage VW Car Show and swap meet, VW Vendors and Suppliers and more!
Spectator judged event with numerous vintage and custom classes
Usually the 2nd Sunday in June (6/12/11)
For more information: call 800-929-0077, or go to www.bugorama.com/events

VTO Campout at Blackstar

Prado Regional Park
Chino, California
Friendly Volkswagen Campout on the VW Classic Weekend
Usually 2nd weekend in June; Thursday thru Sunday (6/10/10 - 6/13/10)
For more information: call 909-709-1269, or go to www.keepitstock.com/blackstar

Omaha Volkswagen Club's VW Show and Shine

Nebraska Crossings Outlet Mall
Gretna, Nebraska
Huge VW car show, vendors, kid's activities, big cookout, camping
Usually the 3rd Saturday in June (6/18/11)
For more information: call 402-332-8568, or go to www.omahavwclub.com

Chippewa Valley Volkswagen Club Car Show

Eau Claire County Expo Center
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Huge VW car show, vendors, kid's activities,
Free camping Friday & Saturday nights
Usually the 3rd Saturday in June (6/18/11)
For more information: call 715-878-4835, or go to www.thecvvc.com

Kubel Treffen East

Quality Inn of Bardstown
Bardstown, Kentucky
All about the VW Thing, Type-181!
Car Cruise, VW Thing Car Show, Cookout and more
Usually 2nd weekend in July (7/09/11 - 7/10/11)
For more information: go to http://kubeltreffeneast.homestead.com/kte2002.html

Buckeye German Jubilee

Jim's Custom VW's
State Route 7, Columbiana, Ohio
VW car show, swap meet, live music and much more
Usually the 2nd weekend in July (7/09/11 - 7/10/11)
For more information: call 800-621-3503, or go to www.jimscustomvw.com

Annual Volksfest

Gyro Park
Victoria, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada
Sponsored by VVWC (Victoria Volkswagen Club)
Usually 2nd weekend in July (7/11/09 & 7/12/09)
For more information: go to www.vvwc.ca

Annual Vintage VW Northwest Weekend

University Village BurgerMaster (Friday Night cruise-in) Shoreline Community College (Car Show & Swap Meet on Saturday) Drags or other events (on Sunday)
Seattle, Washington
Great car show, huge swap meet, raffle and much more
Sponsored by Cascade Kombis
Usually 3rd weekend in July (7/15/11, 7/16/11 & 7/17/11)
For more information: call TheBusCo at 206-523-6525, or go to www.cascadekombis.org/vintage-meet

Nor Cal Vintage VW and Porsche Treffen

Dave Brubeck Park
Concord, California
Usually the 1st Sunday in August (8/02/09)
For more information: email: mjrremodeling@aol.com

Nor-Cal Bus Fest

Solano County Fairgrounds
Vallejo, California
All Volkswagen Buses & trucks; Car Show and swap meet
Usually the 3rd Sunday in August (8/14/11)
For more information: call 925-667-7101, or go to www.busfest.net

Pomona Swap Meet

Fairplex
Pomona, California
Monster-huge swap meet for anything related to cars, car parts or accessories
including tons of vintage VW's and parts
8/14/11: Starts at 5am; rain or shine
For more information: call 714-538-7091, or go to www.pomonaswapmeet.com/future_events.php

Familienfest in Vista

Rancho Guajome Adobe House
Vista, California
Sponsored by Strictly Vintage 2's
Usually 3rd Saturday in August (8/21/10)
For more information: call David at 619-741-2484, or Bill at 858-573-1959, or go to www.sv2s.com

Bug Out In Manassas

Old Dominion Speedway
Manassas, Virginia
VW car show, drags, swap meet, vendors and much more
Usually the last Sunday in May (9/04/11)
For more information: call 703-471-0559, or go to www.bugouts.com

Cruisin For a Cure - Orange County

Orange County Fair and Events Center
Costa Mesa, California
Huge Car Show With Awards For Customs and Classics
1.5 mile Car Cruise
Model Car Contest
Over 200 Vendor Booths
Charity Benefit Supporting City of Hope Prostate Cancer Program
Usually the 4th Saturday in September (9/22/12)
For more information: call Debbie Baker at 714-803-9216, or go to www.cruisinforacure.com or
email: dbaker52@aol.com

So-Cal Vintage VW Treffen

The Phoenix Club
1340 S. Sanderson Ave., Anaheim, California
Old-School Vintage Volkswagen Car show modeled after the Bad Camberg and
Hessisch Oldendorf meets in Germany.
For 1957 and earlier VW bugs & buses and
1959 and earlier Karmann Ghias, military vehicles and early coachbuilts.
An amazing array of truly rare, unique and spectacular Volkswagens!
Usually the 2nd Sunday in September, every other year (9/11/11).
For more information: call 714-544-1759, go to www.bugin.com/treffen.htm or email:
info@bugin.com

Volksfest Weekend

Renegade Raceway (drags) Moxee City Park (cruise-in)
Yakima, Washington
Cruise-in, car show, drags, poker run and much more
Sponsored by the Apple Valley Volkswagen Association
Usually 2nd or 3rd weekend in September (9/18/10 & 9/19/10)
For more information: go to www.avva.us/

Solvang Veteranentreffen

Santa Ines Mission
Solvang, California
Great VW Car Show and Swap Meet
Sponsored by the Golden Gate Chapter of the VVCA
Usually the 4th Saturday in September, every other year (9/25/10)
For more information: call 408-683-0154, or go to www.ggcvvwca.org/upcomingevents.htm

Fall Swapfest

Mid America Motorworks Corporate Campus
Effingham, Illinois
Welcome all classic, muscle and sports cars
Swap meet, vendors and exhibitors, "cars for sale" corral
Usually 2nd Saturday in October (10/08/11)
For more information: call 866-350-4541, or go to www.mamotorworks.com/swap

Fall OCTO Show

Huntington Beach High School
1905 Main St., Huntington Beach, California
Huge VW Split-Window Bus Car Show and Swap meet for pre-1968 VW transporters
The OCTO Shows are the premier events for split-window VW Buses on the West Coast
Usually the 2nd Sunday in October (10/10/10)
For more information: call 714-374-7506, or go to www.octo.org

VW Fall Fling

XXX Rootbeer Drive-In
98 NE Gilman Bl., Issaquah, Washington
Open to all Volkswagens
From noon to sunset
Usually the 3rd Sunday in October (10/16/11)
For more information: go to www.nwvwc.org/2010 event playbill.htm

Pomona Swap Meet

Fairplex
Pomona, California
Monster-huge swap meet for anything related to cars, car parts or accessories
including tons of vintage VW's and parts
10/16/11: Starts at 5am; rain or shine
For more information: call 714-538-7091, or go to www.pomonaswapmeet.com/future_events.php

Hot VW's Drag Day (Fall)

Toyota Speedway At Irwindale
500 Speedway Dr., Irwindale, California
VW drag racing, swap meet, VW Vendors and Suppliers and more!
Usually the last Sunday in October (10/30/11)
For more information: call 714-544-1759, go to www.bugin.com/dragday.htm or email:
info@bugin.com

Pomona Swap Meet

Fairplex
Pomona, California
Monster-huge swap meet for anything related to cars, car parts or accessories
including tons of vintage VW's and parts
Starts at 5am; rain or shine
12/04/11
For more information: call 714-538-7091, or go to www.pomonaswapmeet.com/future_events.php

Donut Derelicts

Adam's Avenue Donuts
9015 Adams Ave., Huntington Beach, California
Every Saturday morning 6am - 9:30am; rain or shine.
Great mix of local classics. From high-end restorations, to rat-rods
and primered projects. Grab a donut and swap restoration and hot rod
tips, techniques and jabs with the locals!
For more information: call 949-859-8549, or go to www.donutderelicts.com

Cars & Coffee

Ford Design Center (Parking Lot)
Irvine, California
Great mix of amazing cars: Vintage Volkswagens, Porsche's, Lamborgini's,
Ferrari's, muscle cars, surf rods, Woodies, customs and more.
You never know who's gonna show up!
Every Saturday Morning at 6am; rain or shine!







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