| Illinois VW Shows | |
| March 15 2008 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM |
2008 VW Parts & Accessories Swap Meet
DuPage County Fairgrounds, Building #3 2015 West Manchester Road Wheaton, IL The Northeast Illinois Volkswagen Association invites you to 2008 VW Parts & Accessories Swap Meet. 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM Setup begins at 7:00 AM NIVA Members - $20.00 per Swap Space Non-Members - $25.00 per Swap Space Spectators are FREE and there is plenty of parking. Due to the success of last year’s swap meet, NIVA has reserved a larger space for this year’s INDOOR swap meet. We invite you to purchase a vendor space and bring out whatever VW parts, accessories or goodies that you wish. Please bring any tables or chairs that you will need, or you can reserve 8' x 30" tables in advance for $5.00 each. This would be the perfect opportunity for VW enthusiasts from northern Illinois to familiarize themselves with your business. If you are interested in participating, please contact Kirk Schulz at (630) 837-7887 or FIREBUGMAN@aol.com. Reservations are requested by March 13, 2008, with payment due the morning of the show. More info at nivaclub.org |
| 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. |
| June 8 2008 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
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 or visit harshwintersvw.com |
| August 24, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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 non-perishable items for a local food pantryand 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
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 |