VW Events UK & Abroad
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VDub at the Pub - 11th-13th May 2012
Wimbourne, Dorset This year's event is expected to be bigger and better than ever. Whether you're a Volkswagon enthusiast, or just looking to entertain the family for the weekend, "VDub at the Pub" caters for all. With hundreds of VWs on show, live music throughout the weekend and entertainment for the kids.
Food stalls, clothing sales, camping, competitions, good atmosphere, and not forgetting... the "PUB", you're sure to have a great time. Tickets available in advance or on the gate, either for the day, or for the weekend. For full details, visit our website www.vdubatthepub.com
Plymouth Volksfest - 1st-5th June 2012
Plymouth, Newnham Park, Plympton Back for our fifth year, we are running the show for an extra day to celebrate the Queen's diamond Jubilee and have some incredible family orientated activities, as well as show and shine and a great Baja course.
As always music and entertainment will play a huge part in the festival, this year we have two music stages, a cabaret tent and four themed bars! Check out the website for band info and great deals for V Dubbers - www.plymouthvolksfest.co.uk
Dubs In't Dales 9th & 10th June 2012
Nidderdale Showgorund, Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire Classic Volks and Dubtricks have come together to bring a new VW event to the north of England. We will be bringing you live music, show and shine, camping, trade stalls and more.
Our theme for this year is "Yorkshire", so get your flat caps out and bring along your whippets! We hope that many can come and share our first year with us.Dubs in the Dales
Alive & V-Dubbin - 8th-10th June 2012
@Jimmy's Farm, Suffolk, IP9 2AR - An awesome show run by Suffolk Bugrs, in it's fourth year. A family friendly, relaxed show with a fantastic atmosphere, good music, food, traders, entertainment and awesome VWs!! Club plots can be booked by club spokesperson (club members need to indicate upon booking if they wish to club camp) Available pre booking only. Are dogs allowed? - Yes well behaved dogs kept on a lead at all times. Get your tickets online in advance to make a saving. www.alivenvdubbin.co.uk
Mighty Dub Fest: 15th-17th June 2012
Druridge Bay Country Park, Northumberland Mighty Dub Fest 2012 will take place once again - Father's Day Weekend, 15-17 June 2012, located at Druridge Bay Country Park in Northumberland with a
lake and a 7 mile stretch of beach.
Please check out our website www.mightydubfest.co.uk
With plenty of things going on for the whole family, vast array of VW's on show, live music, various traders, free kids workshops - craft, music, graffiti etc.
We welcome the whole family, including the dog.
VolksPower 29th June - 1st July 2012
Redcar Rugby Club, Cleveland.Volkspower IV is back at the same location. The site is completely flat and has an on site club house with bars, toilets and (limited) showers. Full show details are available on the website at www.volkspower.co.uk and on Facebook. This is a family event with a number of free children's activities throughout the weekend. Live music is part of the package over the weekend with a great Ska band and a Beautiful South/Housemartins tribute and more. Full weekender with catering and trade stalls available. Pre-book tickets at only £20pp - We do not charge for children.
Bug Jam 26 July 20th - 22nd July, 2012
Santa Pod Raceway, Wellingborough, Northants The original and best VW festival will be back for another year - Bug Jam 26 at Santa Pod Raceway. Keep checking this site for all the latest what's on news including Drag Racing, RWYB, 4 Music Arenas, show & Shine, Comedy, Traders, Stunt Displays, Jet Car, Autojumble, Funfair and much, much more!
Tickets start from :£12.00 in Advance to £80.00 on the gate for the weekend. Kids go free under 13 and gates open friday at 9am
Kent VW Festival 27th - 29th July 2012
Between Dover and Canterbury - CT15 5AH Kent VW festival is set in the garden of England, a stones throw from the A2 between Dover and Canterbury. We are offering a chilled out family event for all air cooled VW lovers. We will have a full size fun fair, massive beer marquee, live bands, auto jumble and lots of family attractions. gates open from 4pm Friday the 27th and rolls on to the afternoon of the 29th! Prices are £10 per adult and kids are free. Camping is free too! On site will be a huge variety of world foods, very reasonably priced drinks. We are 10 mins from Dover harbour and 30 mins from the channel tunnel.
V-Dub Island 2nd - 6th of August 2012
The Isle of Wight's first ever Volkswagen Enthusiasts event, V-Dub Island, is returning in 2012. Organisers are looking to make the most of an extremely successful and well-received first year, and to establish the event as a permanent fixture of the Island's events calendar.
"V-Dub Island 2012 is going to be another cracking event, with a whole load of petrolheads fantasies and all things VW. One of our music headliners is booked already, and there's plenty more great entertainment to come. It's a great value family weekend, so we look forward to seeing everyone there in 2012!" See our forum events calendar for more detail.
VW Whitenoise - The Big 10th Anniversary 3rd - 5th August 2012
This event has grown into a must attend event, attracting over 6000 visitors and with a big emphasis on live music it has a real festival feel.
Tribute bands Kazabian and Antarctic Monkeys are confirmed for 2012 along with the usual dash of ska and house music, in our new home of the Norfolk Showground for 2012. With great onsite loos and showers, a network of roads for peddling those beach cruisers and a great, friendly family feel- just ask those who came last year for feedback and you'll commit to making it part of your 2012 summer. Take a look at our facebook page and visit our website for a taster. You can already buy tickets online with some great cheep-cheep earlybird offers. See our forum events calendar for more detail.
Tatton Park Sunday 5th August 2012
Tatton Park - just of Junction 19 off the M6 Volkswagen Northwest is the premier 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.
Amongst the congested VW events calendar, Volkswagen Northwest is an established show, now in it's 27th year and is most definitely not to be missed. Performance Aircooled Engine Display, Trade Stands and Swap Meet, Cars For Sale area, Childrens Amusements and so much more. Check out Tatton Park for latest info and site facilities.
VW Festival Friday 17th - 19th August 2012
VW Festival is held annually at Harewood House near Leeds, and 2012 will be the 8th VW Festival since its launch in 2005. Last year saw over 16000 visitors across the weekend, and we have therefore decided to add an extra day this year and make it a two night event spanning from Friday 17th August until Sunday 19th August 2012. Full details can be found on our website There is a whole host of activities across the weekend from themed disco, club stands, trade stands, and show and shine. This is in addition to all the activities already available on site at Harewood House such as the Bird Garden and Grounds, Stately Home, Adventure Playgrounds and much, much more.
VW Action 31st August - 2 September 2012
Santa Pod Raceway, Wellingborough, Northants All things VW with racing,RWYB, show n shine, trade village and evening entertainment. VW Action is the longest running VW Show in the UK, and has in one form or another been the true 'Jewel in the Crown' of UK VW events. VW Action organisers, NAS Events are organising a special one-off event in Truro, Cornwall over the weekend of April 13th - 15th with all proceeds going to Brad's Cancer Foundation - a VW-based charity that helps teenagers through their treatments and recovery
Viking Volks Fest21st - 23rd September 2012
York Raceway, Seaton Ross, York Viking Volks Fest has been running for 6 years now and the time has come for it to be moved to a great new location! This year Viking Volks Fest has been moved to York Raceway, not only is this a great location but the show coincides with the 2012 Northern Drag Racing Championship Finals - which includes the fantastic Aicooled Eliminators finals. The weekend is to include, Show n Shine, Live Bands, Bar, Quality Food, Trade Stalls. For more information visit the Viking Volks website
Unconfirmed VW Festivals and Events for 2012
Dubs at the Hall,2012
- Last held at Holt Hall, Kelling Road, Norfolk, NR257DU
Camper Jam 2012 - Last held at Weston Park, Shropshire, United Kingdom.
Upton Festival Friday 24th August - 26th August 2012
Upton International Music & Camping Festival, now in it's 3rd year and gaining great local support as well as booking some of the biggest names in music history. Amongst many, here are some of the bands you can expect to see over the 3 day festival, running 24th - 26th August Bank Holiday; 1970's British rock band Saxon reformed from original members Graham Oliver and Steve Dawson as Oliver and Dawson's Saxon.
Smash Hits of the 70's & 80's - Racey, performing all their classic hits such as 'Some Girls', 'Lay you love on me' & 'Boy oh Boy'. 2 Tone Ska sensations The Selecter and The Beat. Along with many more huge names such as Hazel O'Connor, Alvin Stardust, Doctor & the Medics, Mungo Jerry, The Mindbenders, China Crisis & Paul Young to mention a few! Upton Festival welcomes all - New family camping enclosure this year, general camping and fantastic VanCamp area where campervan enthusiasts can have their very own area along the beautiful riverside to camp and show off their amazing motors! For more information visit our website:
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