| May Show Schedule | |
| May 3 - 4, 2008 |
CIRCLE YER WAGENS, 27
SEVIER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS - SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee TWO DAY ALL VW SHOW WITH HUGE SWAPMEET & RIVERBANK CAMPING IN THE SHOW AREA. THREE AWARDS PER CLASS, DASH PLAQUES TO THE FIRST 150 ENTRANTS, CASH FOR BEST OFs. EARLY SETUP & REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FRIDAY BEFORE THE SHOW. 24 HR SECURITY. EVENT HELD RAIN OR SHINE. FREE CAR WASH AREA WITH SUPPLIES. FREE TRAILER PARKING INSIDE SHOW AREA. STEREO CONTESTS, VW ENGINE SOUNDOFF CONTESTS, VW BUS TUG OF WAR, MISS CIRCLE YER WAGENS CONTEST AND OTHER SURPRISE VW ACTION CONTESTS. 50/50 CHARITY DRAWING TO BENEFIT THE "FORGOTTEN CHILD" FUND. NEW: NON JUDGED AREA - WANT TO HAVE FUN & BE A PART OF THE SHOW WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT JUDGING? DON'T LEAVE YOUR VW IN THE PARKING LOT. THIS IS JUST FOR YOU. LINE EM UP, SHINE EM UP & RELAX. OPEN TO ALL VWS. ENTRY FEE REQUIRED. SPECTATOR FEES: ONE DAY PASS $7 - WEEKEND PASS $12 - CHILDREN 12 & UNDER FREE WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY ADULT VENDOR FEES: $25 PER DAY FOR UNLIMITED SPACE, OUTOORS, PRE-REGISTERED BY APRIL 25, 2008 - $35 PER DAY AT THE GATE (includes one weekend pass) VENDORS URGED TO PRE-REGISTER TO BE GUARANTEED A SPACE OTHERWISE WE CAN\'T PROMISE WE CAN FIT YOU IN. VWs FOR SALE: $25 FOR ONE DAY OR WEEKEND PRE-REGISTERED BY APRIL 25, 2008 - $35 AT THE GATE (includes one weekend pass) SHOW ENTRY FEES: $15 PRE-REGISTERED BY APRIL 25, 2008 - $20 AT THE GATE (includes vehicle & driver) CAMPING FEES: $7 PER PERSON FOR ONE DAY OR WEEKEND. THIS IS IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER FEES. CHILDREN 12 & UNDER CAMP FREE. PRIMITIVE WITH SHOWERS & RESTROOMS AVAILABLE. BREAKFAST BY BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AVAILABLE AT CONCESSIONS AREA DRIVING DIRECTIONS: FROM I-40, EXIT #407, TAKE HWY. 66 TO SEVIERVILLE. GO PAST VOLUNTEER CHEVROLET & THE MUSCLE CAR MUSEUM TO THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION (hwy. 411 / 441). TURN RIGHT AT THE LIGHT. GO TO THE NEXT LIGHT & TURN RIGHT AGAIN. YOU'LL SEE THE SHOW ON YOUR RIGHT. GREAT NEWS !! THE NEW BRIDGE JUST PAST THE "MUSIC OUTLET" ON HWY. 66 INTO SEVIERVILLE IS NOW OPEN. CROSS THE BRIDGE & TAKE A LEFT. THIS WILL TAKE YOU DIRECTLY TO THE SHOW & ELIMINATE SITTING IN TRAFFIC FOREVER TRYING TO GET THERE. MOTEL INFO: LANDMARK INN 1-800-548-9038. ON THE WEB, landmarkinnthesmokies.com MUST MENTION THIS EVENT FOR REDUCED RATE THERE HAVE BEEN SOME CHANGES MADE TO THE FAIRGROUNDS. THIS WILL PUT THE "FOR SALE" AREA CLOSER TO THE FRONT GATE AS WELL AS MOST VENDORS. THIS ALSO MAKES MORE ROOM FOR SHOW CARS, VENDORS & CAMPERS. THIS WILL ALSO MAKE "TEST DRIVES" AND CARRYING OUT PARTS EASIER FOR EVERYONE. PETS REQUIRED TO BE ON A LEASH & PICKED UP AFTER. MORE INFO: www.AVWA.com, CALL (865) 654-8009 8-5 M-F EST OR email info@avwa.com |
| May 4, 2008 |
Nor-Cal Bus Fest II
Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo, CA This display and swap event is open to ALL Volkswagen buses and trucks regardless of year, model or condition. Held on the tree-shaded lawns of the fairgrounds, the inaugural event in 2007 featured 147 buses and trucks, from daily drivers to full restorations. General admission is only $10 per adult which includes entry, space to display or sell your Type II and/or swap parts. For details and photos of the 2007 event, please visit www.busfest.net |
| May 11 - 12, 2008 |
Parking in the Pines
Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Golden, CO Parking in the Pines is an annual VW bus camp out that we hold in Golden, CO. See more info at www.calivw78.com Peace, Troy |
| May 15 - 18, 2008 |
6th Annual Bus Benefit 2008
Grand Rapids, MI Hello Fellow Volks Folks, We are less than one month away from the 6th annual "Bus Benefit" hosted by Buses By the Beach.com and Sponsored by GoWesty.com and Shell Oil! We will be meeting in Grand Rapids, MI May 15th -- 18th 2008. This event is our main fund raiser for Burn Survivors. We are really looking forward to seeing everyone and it looks like we are going to have another great turn out again this year of Bus Pilots from all over the US and Canada! The weekend's festivities include:
This year we will be auctioning off five $100.00 Shell gas cards. This could very well get you home and to work for a while. New this year we have custom Buses by the Beach pint glasses. Never let your beer be lonely with these beauties. As always a new and awesome t-shirt drawn by Mary Wisnewski. To view and print a flyer of this years event go to: www.busesbythebeach.com/spring08.pdf For more information on The Stone Boogie Band visit their Myspace - Stone Boogie Band For more information about the upcoming event and to connect with fellow Buses By the Beach Volks go to: busesbythebeach.com Wishing you many miles of smiles! The Volks Folks at Buses By the Beach! Coming Events: Bus Benefit! May 15th -- 18th 2008 Grand Rapids, MI Bus Boo! September 12th -- 14th 2008 Grand Rapids, MI For more information go to: busesbythebeach.com or busesbythebeach my space page |
| 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 Email: info@ozarkvw.com 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 Pre-Registration 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 CATAGORIES & TROPHIES *** Judging on a 1 to 50 Point System ***
BBQ for Show Entries, Friday Evening, May 16th starting at 5:00 PM. Live Mountain, Folk, Bluegrass & country Music at Taylor's Sons of the Ozarks Music Theatre with Open Floor Dancing, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday Nights, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Show participants Prizes, Memorabilia, etc. Swap & Shop Vendors May 18th, Saturday 5:00 PM Cruise around the Town Square in Mountain View, Arkansas. Camp Out at Taylor's (Limited size, 1st come situation) GREAT LOCAL ATTRACTIONS & LODGING - Chamber of Commerce Recreation Link Mountain View is the "FOLK MUSIC CAPITAL OF THE WORLD", with musicians that still gather to play on the historic Courthouse Square. Famous Blanchard Springs Caverns and Recreations Area. The world famous White River for GREAT Fishing. Arkansas's unique Ozark Folk Center State Park is America's only facility that works at preserving the Ozark heritage, Plus Much More. Special 2 Night (Friday & Saturday) Festival Participant Rate at Taylor's Laid Back Cabins and Units. Call Toll Free 1.877.673.1049. For only for Show Car & Vendor registrants. Also, Lodging and RV Parks available in Mountain View. Click on this link to check out all the available Lodging locations and great prices at the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce Lodging Information. |
| May 18, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
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 |
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 Neading 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 31 - June 1 2008 |
Mid America Motorworks Funfest for Air Cooled VW
Make Plans to Celebrate Funfest's 10th Anniversary on May 31st - June 1st 2008 Honoring the Manx Dune Buggy and Special Guest Bruce Meyers Funfest for Air-cooled VW, is an annual "customer appreciation party" held by Mid America Motorworks on their campus in Effingham, IL. "Funfest for Air-Cooled VW is our way of saying Thanks!' to our loyal air-cooled Volkswagen customers and enthusiasts" said Yager. The two day event has grown steadily over the years to host more than 8,000 enthusiasts, and over 1300 VWs who come together for a whirlwind weekend of special displays, a fun judged car show with awards, swap meet, tech seminars, product demonstrations, ladies' events, kids' events and more. Visit mamotorworks.com for more info. |
| May 31 2008 9:00A.M.-3:00P.M. RAIN OR SHINE! |
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 recieve 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 |