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 2014

Fairplex
1101 W McKinley Ave.
Pomona, California
Monster-huge swap meet for anything related to cars, car parts or accessories
including tons of vintage VW's and parts
January 19, 2014; Starts at 5am; rain or shine
For more information: call 714-538-7091, or go to
www.pomonaswapmeet.com/event-info/future-dates/


Buses by The Bridge 2013

Lake Havasu State Park
Windsor Beach 4
Lake Havasu, Arizona
Huge VW Car Show
Swap Meet, Vendor Area, Raffle, Slow Drags
Great camping, Pancake Breakfast
Fun Family Event
January 18-20, 2013 (Usually the 3rd weekend in January)
For more information: email:
BBBInfo@LondonBridgeBullis.Com or go to www.londonbridgebullis.com


Quaker Steak and Lube Bug-Fest 2013

Quaker Steak and Lube
10400 49th St.
Clearwater, Florida
VW Car Show
Swap Meet and Vendor area
January 20, 2013 (Usually the 3rd Sunday in January)
For more information: call Joe at 813-516-7061 or email: bugfest2010@gmail.com


Winter Volksfest Indoor Show & Swap in Raleigh 2013

NC State Fairgrounds (Kerr Scott Building)
1025 Blue Ridge Rd
Raleigh, North Carolina
Indoor VW Car Show
Indoor Swap Meet
February 16, 2013 (Usually the 3rd Saturday in February)
For more information: www.kandlmotorsports.com/volksfest/volksfest.htm


OCTO Show - Winter 2013

Long Beach Veteran's Memorial Stadium
5000 E. Lew Davis St.
Longbeach, 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
Sponsored by the Orange County Transporter Organization (OCTO)
February 23, 2013 (Usually the 4th Saturday in February)
For more information: call 714-374-7506, or go to www.octo.org/files


Pomona Swap Meet 2014

Fairplex
1101 W McKinley Ave.
Pomona, California
Monster-huge swap meet for anything related to cars, car parts or accessories
including tons of vintage VW's and parts
March 2, 2014; Starts at 5am; rain or shine
For more information: call 714-538-7091, or go to
www.pomonaswapmeet.com/event-info/future-dates/


Lakeland VW Classic Show and Swap 2014

Lakeland Center
701 West Lime
Lakeland, Florida
Huge VW Car Show
Swap Meet, Vendor Area
Live Band, Kid's Activities, fun times!
March 14-16, 2014 (Usually the 3rd weekend in March)
For more information: call 863-660-7731, or go to www.lakelandVWclassic.com


VW Parts and Accessories Swap Meet 2013

DuPage County Fairgrounds
2015 W. Manchester Rd.
Wheaton, Illinois
Huge Swap Meet and Vendor area
Sponsored by the Northeast Illinois Volkswagen Association
March 16, 2013 (Usually the 3th Saturday in March)
For more information: email Kirk: FireBugman@aol.com or go to www.NIVAClub.org


Hot VW's Drag Day (Spring) 2013

Toyota Speedway At Irwindale
500 Speedway Dr.
Irwindale, California
VW drag racing, swap meet, VW Vendors and Suppliers and more!
March 17, 2013; (Usually the 2nd or 3rd Sunday in March)
For more information: call 714-544-1759, go to
www.bugin.com/dragday.htm or email: info@bugin.com


Volkswagen Cruise-In 2013

XXX Rootbeer Drive-In
98 NE Gilman Bl.
Issaquah, Washington
Open to all Volkswagens
From noon to sunset
March 17, 2013 (Usually the 3rd Sunday in March)
For more information: go to www.nwvwc.org/2013%20event%20playbill.htm


Spring Bugorama in Phoenix 2013

Firebird Raceway
20000 West Maricopa Rd.
Chandler, Arizona
Open to all Volkswagens
Drag racing and "Show and Shine" Car Show
March 24, 2013 (Usually the 4th Sunday in March)
For more information: call 800-929-0077, or go to www.bugorama.com/events


Huntington BeachCruiser Meet 2012

Main Street and Pacific Coast Hwy.
Huntington Beach, California
Bitchin' 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
March 24-25, 2012 (Usually the 2nd or 3rd Weekend in March)
For more information: contact Bob at 714-915-7494 or Tom at 760-468-2115, or email:
hbcruisers@yahoo.com


Bug-A-Rama VW Show and Swap 2012

LaGrange Mall
1501 Lafayette Parkway
LaGrange, Georgia
Huge Car Show with Trophies
Swap Meet, Music
March 31, 2012 (Usually the last Saturday in March)
For more information: call Mary at 706-668-7731 or email: rdcoupe@gmail.com


Annual Cruise To The Battleship 2013

USS Alabama Battleship
Mobile, Alabama
Big VW Cruise to the USS Alabama Battleship (72 VW's showed up in 2011!)
Sponsored by the Lower Alabama Volkswagen Association (LAVA)
April 6, 2013 (Usually the 1st Sunday in April)
For more information: call 251-633-7138 or email:
dasbughaus@ATT.net, or go to www.dasbughaus.freeservers.com/interest.htm


VW Big Bug Shootout 2013

Piedmont Dragway
6750 Holts Store Rd.
Julian, North Carolina
VW Car Show
Drag Races
Swap Meet
April 7, 2013 (Usually the 2nd Sunday in April)
For more information: www.kandkmotorsports.com


Elemental VW Show 2013

Crouch Valley Showground
A1245 Rayleigh, UK
Huge Volkswagen Show and Shine Car Show
Live Music, Auto Jumble Area
Vendor and food stalls
Camping Friday and Saturday
6 April 2013 (Usually the 1st Saturday in April)
For more information: www.ElementalVW.org.uk.com


Capital City Spring Fling 2010

Thurston County Fairgrounds
3054 Carpenter Rd SE
Olympia, Washington
Camping, car show, swap meet, raffle, vendors and much more!
April 10, 2010 (Usually the 2nd Saturday in April)
For more information: go to www.capitalcityspringfling.com


Pomona Swap Meet 2014

Fairplex
1101 W McKinley Ave.
Pomona, California
Monster-huge swap meet for anything related to cars, car parts or accessories
including tons of vintage VW's and parts
April 13, 2014; Starts at 5am; rain or shine
For more information: call 714-538-7091, or go to
www.pomonaswapmeet.com/event-info/future-dates/


Annual Kelly Park Spring Meet 2013

History Park (History Park)
1650 Senter Rd.
San Jose, California
Huge VW Car Show (judged event) and Swap Meet
Live Band
Sponsored by the Golden Gate Chapter of the VVWCA
April 21, 2013 (Usually the 3rd Sunday in April)
For more information: call 408-683-0154, or go to
www.ggcvvwca.org/index.php/kelley-park


The Wild Weekend in Tampa 2013

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
1101 Country Club Way South
St. Petersburg, Florida
Great Camping area all weekend
VW Car Show
Swap Meet and Vendor area
VW Cruise over the Sunshine Skyway
April 26-28, 2013 (Usually the last Weekend in April)
For more information: email Sven: VWCadet@yahoo.com


Annual CVA Spring Dust-off 2013

Mansfield Hollow State Park
195 to just past 143 Bassetts Bridge Rd.
Mansfield, Connecticut
Informal, non-judged VW Car Show (250 cars showed up in 2012!)
Dash Plaques to the first 100 cars
Sponsored by the Connecticut Volkswagen Association (CVA)
April 28, 2013 (Usually the 5th Sunday in April)
For more information: call Bill at 860-395-9964 or email:
bill@ctvwa.org, or email Chris: chris@ctvwa.org, or go to
www.ctvwa.org/index1.php?center=center/home.html


Southern California BUG-IN 2013

Irwindale Event Center
500 Speedway Dr.
Irwindale, California
VW drag racing, VW Car Show and swap meet, VW Vendors and Suppliers and more!
April 28, 2013 (Usually the last Sunday in April or 1st Sunday in May)
For more information: call 714-544-1759, go to
www.bugin.com/buginshow.htm or email: info@bugin.com


Annual Madera VW Spring Fling 2013

Madera Fairgrounds
Madera, California
Great VW Car Show (participant judged) and swap meet
April 28, 2013 (Usually the last Sunday in April or 1st Sunday in May)
For more information: call Gary at 559-264-1256, Kelly/Liz at 559-299-3620, or go to
www.maderaspringfling.com


Mid America Motorworks Spring Swapfest & Cruise-In 2013

Mid America Motorworks Corporate Campus
Effingham, Illinois
Welcome all classic, muscle and sports cars
Swap meet, vendors and exhibitors, "cars for sale" corral
May 4, 2013 (Usually the 1st Saturday in May)
For more information: call 866-350-4541, or go to
www.funfestevents.com/Swapfest.aspx


VW Spring Fling, by Orange Empire Bus Co. 2013

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.
May 5, 2013 (Usually the 1st Sunday in May)
For more information: call Ryan at 951-272-1074, or go to
www.oebc.net/Spring%20Picnic.html


US 131 Spring Bug Run 2013

US 131 Motorsports Park
1249 12th St.
Martin, Michigan
VW Car Show, drags, swap meet and vendors
May 5, 2013 (Usually the 1st Sunday in May)
For more information: call 269-672-7800 or go to www.us131msp.com or go to
www.thegoodvolks.com


California All-VW Cruise-In 2010

Solano County Fairgrounds
Vallejo, California
All Volkswagens; Car Show and swap meet
May 9, 2010 (Usually the 2nd Sunday in May)
For more information: call 925-667-7101, or go to www.busfest.net


Annual Ozark VW Festival 2012

Taylor's Sons of the Ozarks
Box 133
Mountain View, Arkansas
VW Car Show and swap meet
Prizes, trophies and great music
Cruise the Ozarks
May 13-14, 2012 (Usually the 2nd weekend in May)
For more information: call 870-269-9597 or 870-269-8068 or go to
http://www.arkansas.com/events/details.aspx?id=71332 or go to www.ozarkvw.com


Vintage Volkswagen Spring Festival 2011

Bob Baker VW
Carlsbad, California
All air-cooled Volkswagens (up to 1979), only 75 vehicles let in
Sponsored by Strictly Vintage 2's
May 15, 2011 (Usually the 3rd Sunday in May)
For more information: call 619-972-4132, or go to www.sv2s.com


Annual CVA Marlborough Moose Lodge Swap Meet 2013

Marlborough Moose Lodge
303 South Main St.
Marlborough, Connecticut
Fun gathering of new and old VW's, like it used to be!
First Connecticut swap meet of the year
Plenty of car show and swap meet space, vendors welcome!
Dash Plaques for the first 100 cars
Sponsored by the Connecticut Volkswagen Association (CVA)
May 19, 2013 (Usually the 3rd Sunday in May)
For more information: call Bill at 860-395-9964 or email:
bill@ctvwa.org, or email Chris: chris@ctvwa.org, or go to www.ctvwa.org


Volkswagens On The Green 2013

Jefferson County Fairgrounds
15200 W. 6th Ave. at Indiana
Golden, Colorado
VW Car show, swap meet and more
May 19, 2013 (Usually the 3rd Sunday in May)
For more information: go to www.vwec.org


Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Festival 2013

Riverside Park
Ypsilanti, Michigan
VW car show, swap meet,
May 19, 2013 (Usually the 3rd Saturday or Sunday in May)
For more information: go to www.mvvc.net


VW Spring Cruise-in - Allentown PA 2013

America On Wheels
5 North Front St.
Allentown, Pennsylvania
All air-cooled or water-cooled Volkswagens welcome
Participant jugged car show
Door prizes, food, 50/50 drawing and kid's activities
A fun family-oriented car show for everyone who loves their VW
May 19, 2013 (Usually the 3rd Sunday in May)
For more information: call 610-657-3101, or go to www.DutchDubbers.com/


Sacramento Bugorama 2013

Sacramento Raceway Park
5305 Excelsior Rd.
Sacramento, California
VW drags, car show (participant judged), swap meet, vendors, camping and much more
May 26, 2013 (Usually the last Sunday in May)
For more information: call 800-929-0077, or go to www.bugorama.com/events


Bug Out In Manassas 2013

Virginia Motorsports Park
8018 Boydton Plank Rd.
North Dinwiddie, Virginia
VW car show, drags, swap meet, vendors and much more
May 26, 2013 (Usually the last Sunday in May)
For more information: call 703-471-0559, or go to www.bugouts.com


Cruise on Colby Annual Car Show 2013

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
May 26-27, 2013 (Usually the last weekend in May)
For more information: go to
www.seattlerod-tiques.com/calendar.html or email: Curt.Kolar@woodburnco


Air-Cooled VW Funfest 2013

Mid America Motorworks Corporate Campus
Effingham, Illinois
Welcome air-cooled Volkswagens
Vehicle auction, car show, swap meet, tech seminars & demonstrations
Live band!
May 31 - June 2, 2013 (Usually the 1st weekend in June)
For more information: call 866-350-4541, or go to www.mamotorworks.com/funfest


Annual NorthWest Bug Run 2013

Woodburn Dragstrip
Woodburn, Oregon
VW drags, Car Show, Swap Meet and more
Sponsored by the Rose City Volksters
June 1, 2013 (Usually the last Saturday in May or first Saturday in June)
For more information: call 503-982-4461 or 503-406-8655, or go to
www.northwestbugrun.com


Annual Milwaukee Volksfest 2013

Concours Motors
1400 W. Silver Springs Dr.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Car Show (water and air-cooled classes)
Dash plaques for first 150 cars
Trophies and prizes
All proceeds from the show go to the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Sponsored by the Milwaukee Area Volkswagen Club
June 1, 2013 (Usually the 1st Saturday in June)
For more information: call 414-290-1525, or go to
www.facebook.com/pages/Milwaukee-Area-Volkswagen-Club/161491603923551 or
www.mavwc


Pomona Swap Meet 2014

Fairplex
1101 W McKinley Ave.
Pomona, California
Monster-huge swap meet for anything related to cars, car parts or accessories
including tons of vintage VW's and parts
June 2, 2014; Starts at 5am; rain or shine
For more information: call 714-538-7091, or go to
www.pomonaswapmeet.com/event-info/future-dates/


Annual Minnesota VW Bug-In 2013

Luther Westside Volkswagen
2370 Highway 100 S.
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Car Show
Swap Meet
Sponsored by the Twin Cities VW Club
June 2, 2013 (Usually the first Sunday in June)
For more information: call Rich at 952-544-1679, or go to
www.twincitiesvwclub.com or http://wsvw.lutherauto.com


June Bug Jamboree 2013

American Legion Post 639
2660 S. Scenic Ave.
Springfield, Missouri
VW car show, slow drags, live music and much more
June 7-8, 2013 (Usually the second weekend in June)
For more information: call Jay at 417-827-9978, go to
www.groovevws.com or email: raspberry56@groovevws.com


Cardone & Daughter VW Road Show 2013

Cardone & Daughter Automotive
177 Boston Post Rd.
Westbrook, Connecticut
Informal gathering of VW Fans, from 10am to 2pm
Tour the shop and talk to the experts
Free coffee and donuts start the morning
At noon, the hot dogs and burgers go on the grill!
Sponsored by the Connecticut Volkswagen Association (CVA)
June 8, 2013 (Usually the 2nd Saturday in June)
For more information: call Bill at 860-395-9964 or email:
bill@ctvwa.org, or email Chris: chris@ctvwa.org, or go to
www.ctvwa.org/index1.php?center=center/home.html


Blackstar Annual Campout 2013

Prado Regional Park
Chino, California
Fun and Friendly Volkswagen Campout during the Big VW Classic Week and Weekend!
June 5-9, 2013 (Usually starts on the 1st Wednesday in June)
For more information, phone 909-868-8761 or 909-709-1269, or email:
steve@vtobusclub.com or stan@vtobusclub.com


Alive & V-Dubbin 2013

Jimmy's Farm
near Ipswich, UK
Great Show and Shine for all Volkswagen models and years
Camping, Trade Stands, Food Outlets
Volkswagens for Sale area
Auto Jumble area
Live Music, Licensed Beer Tent
1/2 pipe skate/BMX ramp and loads of kid's activities
June 7-9, 2013 (Usually the 2nd weekend in June)
For more information: go to www.AliveAndVdubbin.co.uk


Summer OCTO Show 2013

Long Beach Veteran's Memorial Stadium
5000 E. Lew Davis St.
Long 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
June 8, 2013 (Usually the 2nd Saturday in June; the day before the VW Classic)
For more information: call 714-374-7506, or go to www.octo.org/files


VW Toy, Literature and Memorabilia Show 2013

Irvine Crown Plaza Hotel
Irvine, California
Huge Show and Swap meet devoted to Volkswagen Toys, Literature & Memorabilia!
June 8, 2013 (Usually the 2nd Saturday in June at 2:00pm,
the day before the VW Classic)

For more information: call 714-544-1759


Volkswagen Classic 2013

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
June 9, 2013 (Usually the 2nd Sunday in June)
For more information: call 800-929-0077, or go to www.bugorama.com/events


Annual June Bug Classic 2013

Maple Grove Raceway
30 Stauffer Park Lane
Mohnton, Pennsylvania
Car Show
Drag races
Swap meet and vendor area
June 9, 2013 (Usually the 2nd Sunday in June)
For more information: call 610-856-9200, or go to www.maplegroveraceway.com, or go to
www.facebook.com/JuneBugClassicVW/timeline


Annual Omaha Volkswagen Club Show and Shine 2013

Main Street
Main Street at W. 3rd St.
Louisville, Nebraska
Car Show
Swap meet and vendor area
Camping available nearby
Sponsored by the Omaha VW Club
June 15, 2013 (Usually the 3rd Saturday in June)
For more information: call 402-880-3874 or 402-332-8568, or go to
www.omahavwclub.com/Show_and_Shine.html


Chippewa Valley Volkswagen Club Car Show 2013

Eau Claire County Expo Center
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Huge VW car show, vendors, kid's activities
VW Cruise and cookout on Friday
VW Car Show on Saturday
Free camping Friday & Saturday nights
June 14-15, 2013 (Usually the 3rd weekend in June)
For more information: call 715-878-4835, or go to www.thecvvc.com


Annual Volks Folks at The Zoo 2013

Potter Park Zoo
1301 S. Pennsylvania
Lansing, Michigan
Car Show
Swap meet and vendor area
Sponsored by the Potter Park Zoo Society and the Mid-Michigan Air-cooled Volkswagen Club
June 22, 2013 (Usually the 4th Saturday in June)
For more information: call Tara at 517-342-2773 or email:
vwvet@yahoo.com or go to www.thegoodvolks.com/


California Bug Bash 2013

Contra Costa County Fairgrounds
1201 West 10th St.
Antioch, California
Huge VW Car Show and Swap Meet
Open to all Volkswagens, any year, air cooled or water cooled
Also Bike Bash for vintage and custom bicycles!
Kid's area, music, days-end raffle
June 23, 2013 (Usually the 4th Sunday in June)
For more information: call 925-667-7101, or go to www.busfest.net


Beach Cruisers Car Show Dana Point 2012

Sea Terrace Park
Dana Point, California
Awesome car show on the California coast
Featuring Volkswagens and other California beach cruisers!
Come celebrating the California Surf Automotive scene
Live Band, great food, vendor booths, kid's zone
June 23, 2012 (Usually the 4th Saturday in June)
For more information: email info@beachcruiserscarshow.com or go to
www.beachcruiserscarshow.com/


Kubel Treffen East 2011

Quality Inn of Bardstown
Bardstown, Kentucky
All about the VW Thing, Type-181!
Car Cruise, VW Thing Car Show, Cookout and more
July 9-10, 2011 (Usually 2nd weekend in July)
For more information: go to
http://kubeltreffeneast.homestead.com/kte2002.html


Annual Volksfest 2009

Gyro Park
Victoria, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada
Sponsored by VVWC (Victoria Volkswagen Club)
July 11-12, 2009 (Usually 2nd weekend in July)
For more information: go to www.vvwc.ca


Buckeye German Jubilee 2013

Jim's Custom VW's
219 State Route 7
Columbiana, Ohio
VW car show, swap meet, live music and much more
July 13-14, 2013 (Usually the 2nd weekend in July)
For more information: call 800-621-3503, or go to www.jimscustomvw.com


Annual CVA Volks-Meet 2013

Westbrook Elks Club
142 Seaside Ave.
Westbrook, Connecticut
Large VW Car Show, and swap meet (vendors welcome)
Open to Volkswagens and all German Cars, owners and fans!
Dash plaques and goody bags for the first 100 cars
Come spend a hot summer day with your friends and your VW at the beach!
Sponsored by the Connecticut Volkswagen Association (CVA)
July 14, 2013 (Usually the 2nd Sunday in July)
For more information: call Bill at 860-395-9964 or email:
bill@ctvwa.org, or email Chris: chris@ctvwa.org, or go to
www.ctvwa.org/index1.php?center=center/home.html


Annual Vintage VW Northwest Weekend 2013


University Village BurgerMaster (Friday Night cruise-in)
Shoreline Community College (Car Show & Swap Meet on Saturday)
Drags or other event (on Sunday)
Seattle, Washington
VW Cruise-in at University Village Burgermaster on Friday
Great car show, huge swap meet, raffle and much more on Saturday
No VW Drags on Sunday - Event TBD
Sponsored by Cascade Kombis
July 19-21, 2013 (Usually 3rd weekend in July)
For more information: call TheBusCo at 206-523-6525, or go to
www.cascadekombis.org/vintage-meet


North Olympic Volksfair 2013

7 Cedars Casino
270756 Highway 101 East
Blyn, Washington (east of Sequim)
VW Car show and then a cruise after the show
Open to all years and types of Volkswagens
Goodie bags for the first 100 registrants
Canned food drive and event raffle
July 27, 2013 (Usually 4th Saturday in July)
For more information: call 360-452-2550, or email:
straitairvolksgruppe@earthlink.net or go to: http://straitairvw.com/events


Kent VW Festival 2013

Chilli Farm
in Coldred, on the A2 between Canterbury and Dover
Near Dover, UK
Great VW Show and Shine Car Show
Auto Jumble Area
Live music, Country Fair
Family events; face painting, Funfair, Mobile Movie Screen
Beer Tent, free camping
26-29 July 2013 (Usually the last weekend in July)
For more information: www.KentVWFestival.co.uk


The French VW Bus Meeting 2014

Fley
Fley near Buxy
Bourgogne (Burgandy) Wine Region in France
Great Volkswagen Bus show for 1950-2003 T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 Transporters
Lots of room for camping in your VW bus or camper
More than 1,000 buses are expected
Dining on-site (quality beef, sausages and barbeque)
Trader stalls and inflatable structure and pony rides for the kids
25-27 Juillet (July) 2014 (Usually the last weekend in July)
For more information: go to
en.serial-kombi.com/the-french-vw-bus-meeting-2012-A391.html


The VW Summer Jam 2010

Point Fermin Park
San Pedro, California
Great car show, huge raffle, live band & DJ, and BBQ's are allowed!
July 31, 2010 (Usually last Saturday in July)
For more information: call Herb at 310-218-2329, Arty at 310-490-4096, or go to
www.vwstreetscene.com


Summer of Love Volkswagen Jubilee 2013

Kenilworth Lodge and Downtown Sebring
Sebring, Florida
Great VW car show for all years and models, with awards, Live Band
DJ, Vendors and great food
Drive Sebring International Raceway on Sunday!
August 2-4, 2013 (Usually the 1st weekend in August)
For more information: call Plan B Promotions at 863-381-6467, or go to
www.summeroflovevw.com


Nor Cal Vintage VW and Porsche Treffen 2013

Dave Brubeck Park
Concord, California
Relaxed VW and Porsche car show on the grass, with a great raffle
Family friendly air-cooled show
August 4, 2013 (Usually the 1st Sunday in August)
For more information: contact Michael at 925-890-2165, or email:
mjrremodeling@aol.com


Nor-Cal Bus Fest 2013

Contra Costa County Fairgrounds (front park area)
1201 West 10th St.
Antioch, California
All Volkswagen Buses & trucks; Car Show and swap meet
August 11, 2013 (Usually the 2nd Sunday in August)
For more information: call 925-667-7101, or go to www.busfest.net


Pomona Swap Meet 2014

Fairplex
1101 W McKinley Ave.
Pomona, California
Monster-huge swap meet for anything related to cars, car parts or accessories
including tons of vintage VW's and parts
August 11, 2013; Starts at 5am; rain or shine
For more information: call 714-538-7091, or go to
www.pomonaswapmeet.com/event-info/future-dates/


Sommer Wagens 2010

Westfield Southcenter Shopping Center
Tukwila, Washington
Open to all Volkswagens (participant judged event)
From 10am - 3pm
August 14, 2010 (Usually the 2nd Saturday in August)
For more information: go to www.nwvwc.org/2010 event playbill.htm


Mark’s Auto Parts VW night 2013

Mark's Auto Parts
22 Russell Rd East
Granby, Connecticut
Huge Vintage Car Cruise, with over 900 classics last year
Hoping to get as many VW's in the cruise as possible this year
Come out and join the CVA for this great event
5pm-9pm (note; rain date is August 26, 2013)
Sponsored by the Connecticut Volkswagen Association (CVA)
August 19, 2013 (Usually the 3rd Monday in August)
For more information: email Bill at: bill@ctvwa.org, or go to:
www.MarksCruiseNight.com, or: www.ctvwa.org/index1.php?center=center/home.html


Familienfest in Vista 2011

Deer Park Winery
Escondido, California
Sponsored by Strictly Vintage 2's
August 20, 2011 (Usually 3rd Saturday in August)
For more information: call John at 714-943-9480 or email:
L0209@aol.com or strictlyvintage2s@gmail.com or go to: www.sv2s.com


Viva Skeg Vegas VW 2013

Revesby Park
Lincolnshire, UK
Great VW Show and Shine Car Show
Dress-up contest
Magical Camping, live band, Funhouse Comedy
Family events; cutout-n-keep colouring competition area for the kids
Trader stalls
23-25 August 2013 (Usually the 4th weekend in August)
For more information: www.VivaSkegVegasVW.co.uk


Annual Great Canadian VW Show 2012

Langley Events Centre
7888 - 200th St.
Langley, BC
Open House BBQ at Clover West Garage in Yarrow BC on Friday morning
Friday: Drag Racing at Mission Raceway Park in Mission BC, $1000 in Cash Payouts
Saturday: VW Show & Shine, and Pancake Breakfast at Regency Volkswagen, Coquitlam
Sunday: Huge VW Car Show at Langely Events Centre
    100 awards in 47 classes, all conditions, air & water cooled, stock & custom
    Swap Meet, Car Cruises
    Dealer displays and demonstrations, trivia contest, fun for the whole family
August 24-26, 2012 (Usually 4th Weekend in August)
For more information: go to: http://gcvws.com/


Bug Out In Manassas 2013

Virginia Motorsports Park
8018 Boydton Plank Rd.
North Dinwiddie, Virginia
VW car show, drags, swap meet, vendors and much more
September 1, 2013 (Usually the 1st Sunday in September)
For more information: call 703-471-0559, or go to www.bugouts.com


Sacramento Bugorama 2013

Sacramento Raceway Park
5305 Excelsior Rd.
Sacramento, California
VW drags, car show (participant judged), swap meet, vendors, camping and much more
September 1, 2013 (Usually the 1st Sunday in September)
For more information: call 800-929-0077, or go to www.bugorama.com/events


So-Cal Vintage VW Treffen 2013

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!
September 8, 2013 (Usually the 2nd Sunday in September, every other year)
For more information: call 714-544-1759, go to www.bugin.com/treffen.htm or email:
info@bugin.com


Volksfest Weekend 2013

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
September 14-15, 2013 (Usually 2nd or 3rd weekend in September)
For more information: go to www.avva.us/


Annual Das Auto All VW Car Show 2013

Montesi Volkswagen
444 State St.
North Haven, Connecticut
Fun local Volkswagen Car Show
$5 for show car, general admission is free!
Relaxed, late summer VW car show, so join us from 9am-2pm, rain or shine
Sponsored by Montesi Volkswagen and the Connecticut Volkswagen Association (CVA)
September 21, 2013 (Usually the 3rd Saturday in September)
For more information: call Bill at 860-395-9964 or email:
bill@ctvwa.org, or email Chris: chris@ctvwa.org, or go to
www.ctvwa.org/index1.php?center=center/home.html


Solvang Veteranentreffen 2012

Santa Ines Mission
1760 Mission Dr.
Solvang, California
Great VW Car Show and Swap Meet
Sponsored by the Golden Gate Chapter of the VVWCA
September 21-23, 2012 (Usually the 4th weekend in September, every other year)
For more information: call 408-683-0154, or go to
www.ggcvvwca.org/index.php/solvang


Cruisin For a Cure - Orange County 2013

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
September 28, 2013 (Usually the 4th Saturday in September)
For more information: call Debbie Baker at 714-803-9216, or go to
www.cruisinforacure.com or email: dbaker52@aol.com


US 131 Fall Bug Run 2013

US 131 Motorsports Park
1249 12th St.
Martin, Michigan
VW Car Show, drags, swap meet and vendors
September 29, 2013 (Usually the last Sunday in September)
For more information: call 269-672-7800 or go to
www.us131msp.com or go to www.thegoodvolks.com


Mid America Motorworks Fall Swapfest 2013

Mid America Motorworks Corporate Campus
Effingham, Illinois
Welcome all classic, muscle and sports cars
Swap meet, vendors and exhibitors, "cars for sale" corral
October 5, 2013 (Usually 2nd Saturday in October)
For more information: call 866-350-4541, or go to
www.funfestevents.com/Swapfest.aspx


Bugorama Socal in Fontana 2012

Auto Club Dragway
9300 Cherry Ave.
Fontana, California
VW drags, car show (participant judged), swap meet, vendors, camping and much more
October 7, 2012 (Usually the 1st Sunday in October)
TENTATIVE, DUE TO TRACK CLOSURE
For more information: call 800-929-0077, or go to www.bugorama.com/events


Fall OCTO Show 2011

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
October 10, 2011 (Usually the 2nd Sunday in October)
For more information: call 714-374-7506, or go to www.octo.org/files/


Annual CVA Fall Foliage Cruise 2013

Location to be determined
Connecticut
From the starting location at 9am, we'll cruise some scenic Connecticut roads
Stops along the way, so bring a picnic lunch
Rain or Shine
Sponsored by the Connecticut Volkswagen Association (CVA)
October 20, 2013 (Usually the 2nd Sunday in October)
For more information: call Bill at 860-395-9964 or email:
bill@ctvwa.org, or email Chris: chris@ctvwa.org, or go to
www.ctvwa.org/index1.php?center=center/home.html


Pomona Swap Meet 2014

Fairplex
1101 W McKinley Ave.
Pomona, California
Monster-huge swap meet for anything related to cars, car parts or accessories
including tons of vintage VW's and parts
October 20, 2013; Starts at 5am; rain or shine
For more information: call 714-538-7091, or go to
www.pomonaswapmeet.com/event-info/future-dates/


VW Fall Fling 2013

XXX Rootbeer Drive-In
98 NE Gilman Bl.
Issaquah, Washington
Open to all Volkswagens
From noon to sunset
October 20 2013 (Usually the 3rd Sunday in October)
For more information: go to www.nwvwc.org/2013%20event%20playbill.htm


Hot VW's Drag Day (Fall) 2013

Irwindale Speedway
500 Speedway Dr.
Irwindale, California
VW drag racing, swap meet, VW Vendors and Suppliers and more!
October 27, 2013 (Usually the last Sunday in October)
For more information: call 714-544-1759, go to
www.bugin.com/dragday.htm or email: info@bugin.com


Fall Bugorama in Phoenix 2012

Firebird Raceway
20000 West Maricopa Rd.
Chandler, Arizona
Open to all Volkswagens
Drag racing and "Show and Shine" Car Show
November 11, 2012 (Usually the 2nd Sunday in November)
For more information: call 800-929-0077, or go to www.bugorama.com/events


Pomona Swap Meet 2014

Fairplex
1101 W McKinley Ave.
Pomona, California
Monster-huge swap meet for anything related to cars, car parts or accessories
including tons of vintage VW's and parts
December 8, 2013; Starts at 5am; rain or shine
For more information: call 714-538-7091, or go to
www.pomonaswapmeet.com/event-info/future-dates/


Donut Derelicts Huntington Beach

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


Cars & Coffee Irvine California

Mazda North America Headquarters (Parking Lot)
7755 Gateway
Irvine, California
Great mix of amazing cars: Vintage Volkswagens, Porsche's, Lamborgini's, exotics,
Ferrari's, muscle cars, surf rods, Woodies, 50's classics, customs and more.
You never know who or what's gonna show up!
Every Saturday Morning 6:00am to around 9:00am; rain or shine!


Enderle Center in Tustin California

Enderle Center Shopping Center (Parking Lot)
17390 E. 17th St. (55 Fwy and 17th St.)
Tustin, California
Casual locals car show, all makes welcome
No judging, just lots of great classic and vintage rides
Special car shows throughout the year, check the link below for details
First and last Sunday of every month, 7:00am - 11:00am
For more information: call 949-422-6035 or 714-731-2911, or go to
www.enderlecarshows.com/

Marketplace Ads
Reasonably priced and reliable classic car insurance for your vintage auto, truck, RV or boat

More Vintage VW Topics:








Check out past Car Show & Swap Meet Pictures here.
Return to the BusTopia home page.
Copyright © 2006- BusTopia.com - All content contained within this site is the property of BusTopia.com, and may not be copied
or reproduced by anyone for any purpose, without explicit permission from BusTopia.com. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by Volkswagen Werk AG
or Volkswagen of North America. VW, VOLKSWAGEN, GHIA and BEETLE are Registered Trademarks of Volkswagen Werk AG and Volkswagen of North America.