Shows, meets, and swap meets for classic air-cooled Volkswagens
Multi-day VW campout at Ginnie Springs Outdoors in High Springs, Wednesday through Sunday. River tubing, open camping, group floats and meet-ups with air-cooled and water-cooled VWs.
VW Bus campout during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, with front-row parking and easy access to Balloon Fiesta Park. Hosted at 8536 Alameda Park Dr NE with the New Mexico Bus Club. Open to all VW Buses, with four days of camping.
Type II primitive campout and show at Oakmont Park, 99 Tanyard Rd, benefiting the Morgan's Point Resort Police Department. Camping on a bluff overlooking Belton Lake; port-a-potties and a cold water shower wagon only. Generators must be off by 10 pm. To donate or sponsor, email Shirley Clark at txvwbuslady@gmail.com.
Camping starts Oct 10 at Lake Ming. The show is Oct 11 at Hoagies, 1004 19th St: roll in 8-9 AM, show 10 AM-3 PM, voting ends at 1 PM, and goodie bags go to the first 50 registered. Raffles, vendors, awards, games at Bottle Shock, a VW DJ bus, a photobooth bus and a VW Bug auction. Spectators free. Questions: Klassicdubs@gmail.com.
Register >>Community VW show supporting veterans, with classic and custom air-cooled VWs on the Rhea Elementary School grounds. Live music, food vendors and raffles. Register on site; general admission at the gate. Proceeds benefit veteran support programs.
Relaxed meet for vintage VWs and Porsches (air-cooled models up to the mid-eighties) at Chico Volkswagen. No fees, judging or awards. Coffee on site; runs through noon.
Orange County Transporter Organization's fall swap and display meet for 1967 and earlier VW buses only, at Long Beach Veterans Memorial Stadium. Parking is first come, first served. Raffle prizes and food trucks.
octo.org >>Breakfast at 8:30 at The Ashburn Pub, 44110 Ashburn Shopping Plz #196. Wheels up at 11 for a backroads drive through historic Waterford during peak foliage, ending around noon at Harpers Ferry Brewing, 37412 Adventure Center Ln, Purcellville. Open to all air-cooled VWs.
The 40th annual Transporterfest on the lawn of the Larz Anderson Auto Museum. All VWs welcome: air-cooled, water-cooled and electric. Admission covers all passengers in your show or swap vehicle, plus museum admission. Food vendor and indoor restrooms. Rain or shine.
LarzAnderson.org >>Memorial cruise hosted by DKK and West Valley Volkswagens. Meet at 9 AM at Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks, 8200 N Sarival Ave, Waddell; depart at 10. Rally and fuel stop at the Sarival Shell Station (N Sarival Ave & W Peoria Ave), then on to TacoBoys, 9801 W Bell Rd, Sun City, around 11.
Registration is open. Dry camping Friday and Saturday nights, non-judged entries available, and a Friday night lantern walk with dinner provided. Vendors, swappers, food trucks, axe throwing, live music and a raffle area. Also on Facebook as Bug-O-Rama ICT.
Register >>Second annual VW show at North Fontana Skatepark, 5553 Lytle Creek Rd, with a swap meet, vendors and live music. Air-cooled and water-cooled VWs welcome.
dubsplash.com >>Beachfront VW meet with air-cooled and water-cooled VWs lining the shore for photos, cruising and community. Oceanfront parking along the beach access area, with club turnout from across the Gulf region.
Relaxed air-cooled VW day at Hart Memorial Park with barbecue, a raffle, prizes and a DJ. Open to all air-cooled VWs.
Connecticut Volkswagen Association's cruise starts at 9 AM, rain or shine, and is open to all VWs and German cars. The starting point is still to be determined, so check the club website and Facebook page for updates.
ctvwa.org >>Sixth year at Volkswagen of Clovis, 350 Hendon Ave (at Freeway 168), 8 AM-2 PM. Show and swap, photo ops, dash plaques while they last, and a free BBQ lunch with a drink for participants. Questions: Tony 559-325-4686 or Paul 559-286-7588.
All-VW car show, huge swap meet and drag racing at Farmington Dragway, 2992 NC Highway 801 N. Over 25 classes for air-cooled and water-cooled VWs, heads-up and bracket classes, and test and tune. Camping and pre-show setup available Saturday afternoon.
More info >>Relaxed Sunday meet for air-cooled and water-cooled VWs hosted by VDubs of Palm Beach, with a mix of classics, customs and daily drivers. All VW enthusiasts welcome.
Saturday morning, 7 AM-12 PM, at 17525 Alder St. Ste. 56, Hesperia, CA 92345. Classic VWs, great people and hard-to-find parts. Info: 760-691-0417.
VintageV-Dubs.com >>Free 60-mile cruise for air-cooled VWs. Meet at Classic VW Bugs, 22 Burts Rd, at 8 AM; departure at 9 sharp. Stops at Dunkin' in Cortlandt, Perkins Memorial at Bear Mountain and Patriot Square in Stony Point. Ends around 1 PM. Rain date Oct 25. Contact Chris at chris@classicvwbugs.com.
At Brushy Creek Amphitheater / Adam Orgain Park, 1001 Co Rd 137. Gates 7 AM, registration 9, national anthem 10, kids Twinkie eating contest 11, VW Harvest Valve Cover Racing Championship noon, awards and raffle 2 PM.
Instagram >>One-day indoor auto-jumble, 10:00-16:00, for air-cooled VW and Porsche parts: NOS, used, new, accessories and memorabilia. Open to VW businesses and private sellers.
airmighty.com/swapmeet >>Hands-on air-cooled tech session with VW basics taught by Munk and Rick, 11 AM-3 PM at 3080 Huron St. (M-59). Limited to the first 30 participants; RSVP recommended at events@munks.com. Lunch provided with a $10 donation supporting MWVC.
munks.com >>Florida's largest VW weekend at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, with camping, a large parts swap, racing and the main Sunday show. Thousands of air-cooled and water-cooled VWs, club displays, vendors, food, music and family activities.
The club's 25th anniversary show at Burger's Lake with over 25 judged classes for air-cooled, water-cooled and electric VWs and Porsches. Gate opens 8 AM, registration 9 AM, awards at 3 PM, park closes at 5 PM. Show shirts $25, swap meet $25, spectators free. Big swap meet, vendors and food trucks. No alcohol. Overnight camping from 3 PM Friday for $10. Benefits Apollo Support & Rescue in Justin, TX. Show co-chairs: Joe Lucas 817-925-6699, Steve Bond 817-822-5222, Thetalepipe@yahoo.com.
FortWorthVolksFolks.com >>Full weekend VW event at Famoso Dragstrip, 33559 Famoso Rd, with 1/8-mile drag racing, a car show, swap meet, manufacturers midway and overnight camping. Tickets available online.
The New Orleans Aircoolers' eighth annual VW and Porsche show at Docville Farm, 5124 E St. Bernard Hwy, 9 AM-3 PM. Food from Mo-Fries, jambalaya from Scouts Troop 11, stereo contest, VW games, Beetle push relay, door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Music by DJ Steve Knight.
neworleansaircoolers.com >>Two-day VW drag racing and social event at South Carolina Motorplex with racing, music, food and family activities. Purse of more than $10,000 and a vintage VW giveaway. Supported by Stokes VW and regional sponsors.
germanaire.com >>VW meet at Hart Park, 11 AM-4 PM, with raffles, trophies and BBQ. Bring your own chairs and drinks. Camping Saturday and Sunday night at Kern River Campsite. Hosted by Bee Volks Bakersfield.
Three-day VW camping meet with classic and modern VWs. Friday at 11 AM, meet at Gasolinera DLC San Andres near the Gerardo Barrios ring road in San Miguel, then cruise to the campsite. Participation is free; camping rights are paid to Hacienda La Florecía and cabin reservations are available in advance. Bring your own camping gear, food and drinks. Small market for local entrepreneurs.
The Connecticut Volkswagen Association's final VW event of the year, at Westbrook Town Beach, 12 noon-3 PM, weather permitting. Contact Bill Arute 860-395-9964 / bill@ctvwa.org, Chris Fox chris@ctvwa.org or Jeff McBride jeff@ctvwa.org. Check the club website and Facebook page for updates.
ctvwa.org >>Coastal holiday cruise for air-cooled and water-cooled VWs. Morning meetup in Weeki Wachee, then a group drive to Cedar Key with back roads, photo stops and a waterfront lunch. Hosted by regional VW groups.
Holiday-themed VW gathering hosted by Made in LA and VolksLife at Mariposas, 870 Arrow Hwy, 10 AM-2 PM. VW clubs, solo riders and a festive Christmas vibe.
Week-long VW gathering on St. Croix, December 26 through January 2, with cruises, beach meet-ups, cultural stops, daily drives and photo sessions. Hosted by VI Bug Out with coverage from VW Trends Magazine.
Waterfront VW meet on Clearwater Beach with air-cooled and water-cooled VWs lining the pier approach for photos, cruising and oceanfront parking. Strong turnout from Gulf Coast and Central Florida groups.
Three-day all-VW event at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds with club games, swap meet, audio and tattoo contests, lantern walk and onsite camping. Friday poker run, valve cover race, bicycle show and LED or neon light contest. Plenty of trailer parking. Top 40 awards and Best Ofs.
vdubgetaway.com >>Hilltop VW meet for air-cooled and water-cooled VWs, with parking along the upper and lower hill areas. Food vendors, family activities and a mix of classics, customs and modern VWs. Hosted by regional organizers.
Registration is $15 per car; spectators free. Vendors welcome at $25 per spot, paid at the event. Awards for Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Air-Cooled and more, plus Top 25. Bring your canopy and cooler.
Three-day VW meet with camping and cruising across 45 acres at the Mullet Festival Grounds. Friday: campsite setup from 7, drive-in movie at 8, lantern walk at 10:30. Saturday: registration pickup 9-10, morning cruise, pre-show party at 1, live band and food trucks at 7. Sunday: show day registration at 7, raffles, sound-off, awards and show close at 1.
bugsonthebayou.com >>Long-running South Florida VW show with air-cooled and water-cooled VWs on the Palm Beach show field. Judging, displays, awards, vendors and family activities.
After the success of the first meeting with 230 stock pre-1967 VWs from across Europe, this edition features 9 Hebmüllers, other coachbuilt cars, 30+ splits, KDF, 65+ Ovals, barn finds, 12 Lowlight Karmann Ghias and Barn Door Busses. Room for 300-350 cars. All cars must be stock: no alloy wheels, no lowered cars.
vintagevwmeeting.be >>VW drag racing and show at Knoxville Dragway, 160 Raceway Dr, Maynardville, with bracket racing, hot track runs, car show, vendors, food, photobooth and support for the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation. Camping and test and tune on August 20. Gates open 8 AM.
vwdragfest.com >>Two-day indoor show featuring cars from AirMighty Magazine over the years alongside the best new show cars. Outdoor air-cooled VW parking, VW club displays, cafe-bar and a lively swap meet.
airmightyshow.com >>Weekend of the best vintage pre-57 VWs from Europe, focused on the Barndoor VW Bus, with an attempt at a new record for most 1950-03/1955 VW Buses together. Camping on site. For families and hardcore air-cooled fans.
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