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May 16-17, 2008: 6th Annual Ozark Volkswagen Festival: Taylor's Sons of the Ozarks Music Theatre, 2 miles south on Highway 9 from Mountain View, Arkansas. For information call 1.877.673.1049 or 870.269.9597 or Email: info@ozarkvw.com or Web: ozarkvw.com. May 16, 2008, Friday, 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM - BBQ & Entertainment (Only Show Car Entries, Swap & Part Vendors) May 17, 2008, Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - (Car Show & Award Ceremonies at 3:30 PM) May 17, 2008, Saturday, 5:00 PM - (All Show Cars Cruise around the Town Square in Mountain View, Arkansas) Show Car Preregistration only $15.00 Entry Fee (On or before May 1st) Show Car Registration $20.00 Entry Fee (After May 1st with Noon Cutoff May 19th) Swap & Vendors $15.00 Entry Fee FESTIVAL SHOW CAR CATEGORIES& TROPHIES *** Judging on a 1 to 50 Point System *** BEST OF SHOW - AIR May 18, 2008: Volkswagen Enthusiasts of Colorado present the 14th Annual Volkswagens on the Green: Clement Park, Wadsworth Blvd and Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO. Free to show and attend. Swap. Price $25.00. Trophies, Door Prizes, and Vendors Music by Cruisin Productions. May 31 2008: The Aircooled Airheads present the first annual Y U Bugg' N 2.0: Kiwanis Fairground Griffin, GA. For all VW's watercooled and aircooled. Date: May 31st, 2008. Time: 9:00A.M.-3:00P.M. RAIN OR SHINE! $5 register vehicle, $1 spectator, $5 swap. Spectator voting: everyone will receive five ballots at the gate to vote on their favorite cars Top twenty and four best of awards will be given. Directions: I-75 to the GA-16 exit- EXIT 205- toward GRIFFIN / JACKSON. Go West 10.6 miles. Turn LEFT onto S HILL ST / US-19 BR S / US-41 BR S / GA-155 S (There will be a KFC on the corner). End at 1025 S Hill St Griffin, GA 30224-4858, US. The Kiwanis Fairgrounds will be on the right. For more info email bryceguthrie@gmail.com May 31, 2008: Wagens West 5: 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 Pesicola, FL Heading north through Alabama and Mississippi on US 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 Copp'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 just-buggin.com May 29-31, 2008: Punch Buggy 4 Sick Kids: Toronto, ON, Canada. The fund raising event is a 40 hour drive-a-thon of an 'Eye Catching' vintage Volkswagen Baja Bug followed by a charity Picnic. The drive-a-thon route will take the ‘Punch Buggy’ up and down Toronto’s busiest streets and will offer great visibility and exposure for Punch Buggy 4 SickKids sponsors. The event will begin in the very early morning hours of Thursday May 29 and will end after 40 hours of driving on Saturday May 31st at 1:00pm with the ‘Punch Buggy Picnic’ and Beetle invasion at Coronation Park at the entrance of the CNE. For the last few hours
of the drive-a-thon, other Volkswagen Beetle enthusiasts will be joining
the drive-a-thon on the streets for a Punch Buggy March or Beetle
Invasion. Our goal is to fill the streets of Toronto with the distinct
sights and sounds of VW beetles strutting their stuff for a good cause.
This unique fund raising concept has excellent sponsor exposure and
marketability. The rare spectacle of so many VW beetles will generate
visibility and interest for our event and we strongly believe that
Radio, TV and news papers will not be able to resist this ‘feel
good’ story. The car will be seen by thousands of people and
possibly even tens of thousands! DONATE NOW!! May 31, 2008: Town + Country Volkswagen Springfest: Markham, ON, Canada, 10AM - 3PM. This is a fun event for Volkswagen enthusiasts. Visit www.townandcountryvw.com, email Anne at anne@tandcvw.com or phone (905) 477-2421 for more information. May 31-June 1, 2008:
Mid America Motorworks Funfest for Air-Cooled VW: Mid America
Motorworks campus#1 Mid America Place (17082 US Highway 45 for mapquest)Effingham,
IL 62401. Air-Cooled
VW Funfest is a “customer appreciation party” hosted by
Mid America Motorworks to say “thank you” to all Air-Cooled
VW enthusiasts. Funfest has grown to over 1300 Volkswagens, and more
than 8,000 enthusiasts in attendance. 2008 activities include:
June 1, 2008: 22nd Annual Minnesota Bug-In: Luthers Westside Volkswagen in St.Louis Park, Minnesota. 8:00 to 3:00. All Volkswagens welcome. Huge Car Show and Swap Meet, Car Corral and Dealer Booths, Trophies, Door Prizes & More. Custom Free Photos for Show Cars Show Cars FREE. Spectators FREE Swap Space $20.00 Used Car Corral $20.00. This years event covered by Hot VW's Magazine. More info. Rich Meyer (952) 544-1679 or visit www.twincitiesvwclub.com June 1, 2008: LARRY'S OFF ROAD CENTER SPRING NATIONALS 2008: Xenia, OH. You know you like VW cars! You know you like VW drags! You know you like VW swap meets!... This is where you need to be!
Larry's Spring Nationals will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2008 at KilKare Dragway in Xenia. Race classes are street, pro, and super pro. We are a host for the East Coast Pro Racing Association, the fastest VW’s in the country! Both air-cooled and water-cooled can join the fun. VW drags: Super Pro (7.49 and quicker) entry fee $35.00; Pro (7-9.49) entry fee $25; Modified Street (9.50 and up) entry fee $15.00. Show car entry is free, over 30 classes! It’s for fun, bring your daily driver and give it a try. Swap meet area is $25.00 per space (plus the gate admission), USED PARTS ONLY! Admission at the gate is $12.00; children 12 & under are free. Gates open to the public at 9:00 a.m. You know you like sales, too! Larry’s will be having a sale on May 31, 2008, the day before the big show. The SUPER sale lasts from 9:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. After that, come out and join us at 6:00 p.m. until dark for our annual "Drag Racer's Cook Out". It is at the gate at KilKare Speedway, and food is provided by Larry's!
Have any questions? Want a flyer? Give us a call (937) 275-9501 or check out our website www.larrysoffroad.com June 6-7, 2008: 14th annual June Bug Jamboree: American Legion Post 639, 2660 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO. Sponsored by G.R.O.O.V.E. Volkswagen Club. The theme is "The Stone Age" and includes a Volkswagen car show, live music, vendors, stereo sound off contest, engine sound off contest, slow drags, car corral, and RC (radio control) car contest. Entries to the car show are divided into more than 30 classes with 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for each class as well as other special awards from "People's Choice" to "Best of" awards for the car show. All car show entries must be Volkswagen powered or bodied. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. Contests and car show require nominal registration fees. Friday night (June 6) camping is available on site, at $5.00 per vehicle. Proceeds benefit Crosslines, a food and clothing bank project of The Council of Churches of the Ozarks. For additional information, contact Bruce Lincoln (417) 849-9080 or Brad Weber (417) 827-6564. June 8, 2008: SEVWA's Northern Challenge #3: Held at Motormile Dragway in Radford, VA. Featuring the Unlimited Street East! All VW Car Show, Swap Meet and Drag Racing. For more information visit www.sevwa.com or call us Kathy 229-896-4957 or Keith 919-616-1039. June 8, 2008: Harsh Winters 2nd Annual Spring Jump Start: Roadhouse on 6 Rt 6 and Ridge Road, Channahon, IL 60410. 815-521-9840. This is not a judged show, but a gathering of VW enthusiasts that want to get out and stretch their legs after the 'Harsh Winter' in Chicagoland. - The first 50 participants will receive a dash plaque. - There will be raffles and door prizes. - Food and drinks will be available at Roadhouse on 6. - There will be a $10 donation for each VW entering. In return we will give you a $10 voucher for food and/or drink at the Roadhouse Bar and Grill. They are sponsoring this event for us. More Info email Mark at harshwintersvw@harshvintersvw.com or visit harshwintersvw.com June 14, 2008: OVWC 23rd. Annual Show and Shine: Nebraska Crossings Outlet Mall, I-80 exit 432, in Gretna, Nebraska. The Omaha Volkswagen Club is proud to sponsor our 23rd. Annual Club Show and Shine. Our show on June 14th, will be at Nebraska Crossings Outlet Mall, I-80 exit 432, in Gretna, Nebraska. Registration begins at 8:00a.m. and closes at 11:00a.m. for the participant judged Car Show and Shine. Judging will be from 10:00a.m. till 2:00p.m. with Awards Ceremony at 3:30p.m. Omaha Volkswagen Club's 23rd Annual Show and Shine. Raffle Prizes, Car Corral, Swap Spaces, Children's Activities. Question? / Web Address www.omahavwclub.com In association with the OVWC Show and Shine camping is available adjacent to the outlet mall at the KOA. Friday night hospitality festivities and awards for the Best Campout Display. Not many clubs have been active for 23 years, plan on attending to find out why the OVWC show continues to prosper and grow. June 14, 2008: Chippewa Valley Volkswagen Club 10th Annual Car Show & Swap 2: Located at the Eau Claire County Expo Center (one block south of Hwy 93 & I-94 interchange) Lorch Avenue, Eau Claire WI -All VW Models -Show participants $10 at the gate -Spectators admitted $2 donation to a local charity -Vendors Free -Activities & fun for the whole family Friday night cruise & cookout: June 13 Cruise departs at 7 p.m. from the show grounds. Cruise participants bring meat / main dish to grill & your own beverages. The CVVC will provide grills & the rest For more information: Phone Larry at 715-878-4835 or Bob at 715-962-4196 Email cvvwclub@yahoo.com or visit thecvvc.com June 15, 2008: 20th Annual Litchfield Bug In: Harwinton Fairgrounds, Harwinton, Connecticut. All VW Car Show and Swap Meet to be held at the Harwinton Fairgrounds, 1 mile off Route 4 on Locust Road, Harwinton, CT from 9 AM to 3PM. Admission is charged with all proceeds going to charity (Bronc Callahan Community Fund). We average 325 VWs off all types from the early 40s to the latest 2008 models. Over 125 vendors with new and used parts. Camping available at fairgrounds the night before. New modern, clean restrooms. Bug In Bash with free food night before at fairgrounds. Spectators- $7 Showcars-$6 Car and driver-$13 Swap Meet-$30 Includes Driver and ONE helper Inside buildings and Up front Vendors-call for info Camping-$12 Over 100 awards. Many special awards and Best of Show Silver Bowls Additional info contact: Chuck (860) 283-5256 or Email vwsplitman@sbcglobal.net June 21, 2008: West Virginia Volkswagen Festival: 10:00AM-4:00PM 9:00AM-Noon: Show Car Registration. Entry Fee $15.00 T-shirt& Goodie Bag to first 72 Entrants 10:00AM Gates open to spectators FREE ADMISSION 10:00AM-4:00PM DJ with 60's & 70's Music Noon: Hot Wheels Drag Racing (bring your own VW Hot Wheels or race one of ours) 1:00PM 60's & 70's Fashion Show (participants needed!) 1:30PM Car Entrants Bingo for VW Door Prizes 2:00PM Kid's Volkswagen Coloring Contest (Ages 12 & Under) 2:30PM Best Dressed Hippie Contest 3:00PM Miss West Virginia VW Pageant (Family oriented event must be 16 to enter) 3:00PM 50/50 Drawing by the 2008 Miss West Virgina VW Pageant Winner 3:30PM Miss West Virginia VW Pageant Winner Photo Shoot 4:00PM Event concludes & have a safe trip home!!!! This is a "Non-Judging Event" **Rain-or-Shine** Food Concessions available, Beautiful City Park, grassy surface & shaded area. VW Cars for sale area $10 per car, Vendor Space 20' X 20' $20.00, plenty of parking. This event is being held during the West Virginia Multicultural Festival. Email stanleyzorro@yahoo.com or call 304.422.1862 for more details. Hope to see you there! June 21, 2008: Classic VW Club of Louisville Second Annual JuneBug Fest: The Classic VW Club of Louisville presents their second annual JuneBug Fest! The show is Saturday June 14th 8am to ?? Times to be posted on our website closer to the show. This year we will be having a block party at a local fabrication shop the Friday night before the show. For more details drop us an email at info@cvwcl.com or visit our website at www.classicvwoflouisville.com June 21-22, 2008: 22nd Annual June Jitter Bug VW Show: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada: One of the Largest VW Shows in Canada with over 250 show cars. NEW...!! We have changed the event slightly this year on the Saturday. Come join us this year for the "Niagara River Run", an afternoon cruise through the wonders of Niagara. Details coming soon. Then Sunday: Car show, Swap Meet, Games for the kids, Door Prizes, and the famous "Clutch Eater" For More info CLICK HERE or call: (905) 374-4323 or bugshop@vaxxine.com July 13, 2008: Bug Out '08: General Information: The Kitchener-Waterloo & Area Bug Club (in association with Kitchener-Waterloo Optimist Club) is proud to present the 27th Annual Canadian Bug Out. This is the longest running Volkswagen show in Canada...be sure not to miss it! We will again return to our single day event. The show will be held on Sunday, July 13th. Registration begins at 8:00am and runs until 12:00 noon. The show itself will run until about 4:00pm. Once again, the show will be held at the beautiful Kitchener-Waterloo Optimist Club in Heidelberg, Ontario, Canada. Fees: General Admittance: $5.00 Show Car: $15.00 (this includes the car, a driver, and a passenger) Vendor: $10.00 (includes a 10’ x 12’ space) Directions: from Toronto - take the 401 heading West towards London from London - take the 401 heading East towards Toronto then: take the highway 8 exit toward Kitchener take the 85/7 North toward Waterloo (85 was formerly named 86) take the Northfield Drive exit and stay to the right take Northfield to Weber Street and turn right onto Weber turn left at the first traffic light (this will be Benjamin Road) and follow the Bug Out signs to the K-W Optimist Club This is the same location as the last number of years. You can also click here for directions and a map. For more info visit http://kwbugclub.brinkster.net/ or email Steve at kwbugclub@hotmail.com Hope to see you there! August 2, 2008: 2nd
Annual Cincy Shoot-Out Drag Race and Car Show: Tristate Dragway
2362 Hamilton-Cleves Rd (St Rt 128), Cincinnati, OH. 1/8 mile racing
also with a 1/8 mile prostock program, huge swap meet area as well
as new parts vendors. SPONSORED by Cincinnati Volkswagen Club August 2, 2008: Cincy Shoot-out: Cincinnati, Ohio USA. Features: Judged Car Show, huge swap & new vendor area, 1/8 mile drag racing, New for 2008: Pro Stock 1/8 mile race. Visit www.cincyvwclub.com or E-mail Cincyvwclub@webtv.net or call (513) 861-9112 for more info. August 9, 2008: The Central Ohio Vintage Volkswagen Club Presents Volksfest 18: Watkins Memorial High School Pataskala (Columbus) Ohio For details and updates please visit www.covvc.org August 10, 2008: 5th Annual Salt City VW show: Brewerton (10mi N of Syracuse), New York. The 5th Annual Salt City all VW show, held in the green grass at Oneida shores park in Brewerton New York, is growing to be the largest VW show in Upstate Central New York. Held on Sunday August 10th gates open at 9am. There will be Music, Food, kids activity table, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle.Cars will be Classed judged and awards given out at 3pm. Oneida Shores McKinley Ridge park was chosen, for it's beautiful setting, large grass field, clean restrooms, easy access from a major interstate (I-81) and proximity to camping and a public ($4/car) beach. Directions are easy Interstate 81 exit 31 turn LEFT onto Bartell rd. about 1 mile follow signs. Visit our website at vwccny.com August 16, 2008: Old Fort VW Club's 8th Annual Car Show and Swap Meet: Shoaff Park 6401 St. Joe Road Fort Wayne, IN 46835. Registration is from 9:00am to 12:00pm and Awards are at 3:00pm. Admission is free to the public!!! All VW's are welcome, both water and air cooled! $15 to Show and $15 for Swap Meet or vendor space. Pre-register and save $5.00! Info is on our web site at http://www.oldfortvwclub.com or call Scott or Toni Simon at (260)637-2398, or email us at oldfortvwclub@aol.com. Special Events: Goodie Bags and Dash Plaques Complementary Picture of your car Door Prizes 50/50 Drawing Raffle DJ & Music Food Vendors Fun games and activities for the kids Top 25 trophies along with Best in Show, Best engine, Best paint, Best interior and Best Sound. Awards to nonmember cars only!! Our awards are quite unique! They change every year, you just can't miss our trophies! August 24, 2008: SEVWA's Big Bug Shootout #4: Held at Piedmont Dragway near Greensboro, NC. All VW Car Show, Swap Meet and Drag Racing. For more information visit sevwa.com or call us Kathy 229-896-4957 or Keith 919-616-1039 August 24, 2008: Harsh Winters VW Club 4th Annual Bug-A-Palooza: This years event will be held at our new sponsors establishment, D'Arcy VW in Joliet, IL. Admission/registration will be $10 for each vehicle and 2 nonperishable items for a local food pantry and is from 9:00 - Noon. Awards will be announced at 3:00 p.m. Swap space is available for $20.00. This event is open to ALL VW based vehicles. Air-cooled, water-cooled, kit cars, trikes, etc. Dash plaques and goodie bags to the first 100. Show shirts to the first 80 registrations. Other shirts will be available for sale as TyeDye. Awards to the top 20 to include: Best of Show Best Paint Best Interior Loudest Stereo Loudest engine Sponsors Choice Piece of Crap Awards Our own DJ Tim Shampine will be supplying the music for the day. There will be the Tug-a-Bug, Paint-a-bug, Pie Eating Contest and other items. Door prizes galore. I think everyone last year actually received a door prize. There will be a commercial sized jumper for kids and adults as well as a smaller jumper for the real little ones. There will be at least 2 different food vendors to choose from. Currently the dealership is trying to get the VW Racing team to send out a Race vehicle and a driver for signing. For more info visit www.harshwintersvw.com or email Mark at harshwintersvw@harshwintersvw.com September 21, 2008: Bugfest 2008: Ed Schmidt VW, 26875 N. Dixie Hwy. [Rt. 25] in Perrysburg, OH. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Featuring 15 show car classes! Beetle Old & New Bus Daily Driver Karmann Ghia Type 4 Water Cooled & Vert. Awards presented for 1st & 2nd Place in each Class. Dash Plaques given to first 100 registrants. Food concessions open all day, Door Prizes, Huge Swap Meet. Rain or Shine Admission: Adults: $2 or $5 per car: children under 12-> Free. Show Car Registration: $10 Swap Space: $25 Preregistration is available - contact Jeff For more information call or write: Jeff (419) 389-0059 duffy29@buckeye-access.com or Chris (419) 893-2870 solomon_man@yahoo.com or on the web at http://www.freewebs.com/toledovw/toledobugfest2008.htm September 27, 2008: 2nd Annual Cruising For A Cause VW Run: All Proceeds to Sponsor Fisher House Foundation ( Helping Military Families in need) Daytona Beach Flea Market, 5th largest Flea Mrket in the country, I-95 & Int. Speedway Blvd, near the Daytona 500 Speedway. CAR SHOW (NON-JUDGED) $10.00 registration fee ( includes T-shirt & goody bag) All VW vehicles & trikes....Old and New are invited! Vendors, Raffles, Door Prizes, Music, Shopping, Food, 50/50, Games, Face Painting. Prizes given for Peoples Choice Farthest Distance Driven Oldest VW Best Display Rustiest VW COME DRESSED AS A HIPPY AND WIN A PRIZE Contact Christine @ 386-671-9465 or Email: cvitch@cfl.rr.com Check our website SEVWCGreaterDaytonaBeachChapter.com for more update info on the show and activities. October 25-26, 2008: 8th Annual Bayou Bug Bash VW Car Show and Cruise: Lafayette, Louisiana. Benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Cruise October 25th, 2008. Car Show October 26th, 2008 at beautiful Vermilionville 300 Fisher Drive Lafayette, LA 70503. Pre-show Cruise - Leaves Vermilionville Saturday 1:30 p.m. Saturday- 6:30pm Cookout @ Host Hotel RSVP for Cookout- Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chili and Chips. (Donations will be accepted to help cover expenses. Remainder will be donated to St. Judes) Car Show Sunday. Gates open 8 a.m. Registration 8 a.m. - Noon Awards @ 3p.m. Top 30 Participants Choice/Special Interest/ Longest Distance Driven (Pre-79)/Vermilionville Choice/Club Participation/Best Rough and Ready Best Halloween Display/ Best Display/ Best of Show Halloween Costume Contest for Children and Adults. Pumpkin Carving Contest for Children and Adults (MUST FURNISH OWN PUMPKIN) (Children will not be grouped with adults) Preregistration $10.00. Registration $15.00 (Day of Show) 1st 50 Cars -Free Dash Plaque and Ditty Bags. Event T-shirts. Pre-Order your T-shirt $12.00/Day of Show $15.00 (Adults)$10.00 (Children's) Limited amount available the day of the show. Must be post marked by October 18, 2008 Swap Meet Area $10.00 (10x20)/New Vendor $25.00 (10x20) Food & Soft Drinks Available/50-50 Raffle/Door Prize Raffle Host Hotel: Comfort Inn 1-800-800-8752 Rates $65.00 plus tax- Be sure to mention the Bayou Bug Bash For more information: www.cajunvw.net or call Mike at (337) 394-1231. |