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Update | Date | Event | Contact | Place | Information |
Update | 09/01/2023 | Buses Nowhere Near the Arch #37 Annual Campout | Bill Bowman: bill@bnnta.com | Hannibal, MO | Located in the "Group Campground" located in the Indian Creek Recreational Area on Mark Twain Lake, about 30 miles west of Hannibal, Missouri. A family-oriented camping event held on an 18,000-acre lake featuring an informal VW Bus show with awards, informal parts swapping, "site-to-site" socializing, a Saturday morning scenic Bus caravan through Mark Twain country, awards and door prizes on Saturday evening, campfire activities and for the first time at BNNTA we will have a "lantern walk" through the event, so bring your vintage or modern lanterns! The total event and camping fee for the full four-day weekend is still only $30! For more event details, visit the web site or e-mail Bill Bowman at bill@bnnta.com. For information about this VW campout from someone who attends from the Greater Chicago area, contact Gary Hanson vwgary@att.net or (630) 325-4671. If you own a Bus (or any model or year of Volkswagen), this is where you must go every Labor Day! |
Update | 08/26/2023 | Superdawg Invasion | Superdawg Wheeling 333 S. Milwaukee Ave. Wheeling, Illinois |
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Update | 08/20/2023 | Bi-State VW Club's 28th Annual Show & Shine Picnic | Nick Nelson: 563-357-2834 or Phil Vernon: 563-386-8205 | Hampton, Illinois | Bi-State VW Club's 27th Annual Show & Shine Picnic, Empire Park, Great River Trail (on the Mississippi), Hampton (Quad Cities area) Illinois. Registration from 8:00 am to noon. Entry fee is $15.00 with proceeds going to charity. Dash plaques, swap meet and awards for Best of Bunch presented at 3:00 pm. Camping available at nearby Iliniwek Park. For further information, contact Nick Nelson (563-357-2834) or Phil Vernon (563-386-8205). Visit Bi-State's web site for more details. CAMPERS: Some show attendees will also enjoy a weekend of camping (Saturday-Monday, August 19-21) at Fisherman's Corner campground, just a mile or so down the road from the show. If you are going to camp with us, make your campsite reservation right away. Hurry, the sites fill up fast. |
Update | 08/19/2023 | 22nd Annual Car Show & Swap Meet | Kyle Shepherd ~ (260) 417-1812 or ksmac1@gmail.com | Fort Wayne, IN |
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Update | 08/12/2023 | Kooler By The Lake | Jason 'Miles' Axlerod: info@koolerbythelake.org or 847-886-2738 | Kennedy Park, Kenosha, WI | Kooler By The Lake is a Midwest Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled Volkswagen / Audi Enthusiast Event held on the shores of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The event features a car show, vendors, live entertainment, food, a beer garden, and donates to a charitable organization each year. This year's charity is the Safe Harbor Humane Society, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Kenosha which cares for almost 3000 cats, dogs, and other small domestic animals which are homeless, abused, or abandoned. Kooler By The Lake will be donating a portion of registration fees and beer garden sales to the Safe Harbor Humane Society. |
Update | 08/10/2023 | 66th Annual Sycamore Steam Show | 815-895-9388 or nispc@gmail.com | Taylor Marshall Farm, 27707 Lukens Rd., Sycamore, IL | This curious and unique Sycamore Steam Show has become a favorite late-summer gathering spot for all VW enthusiasts. Show is open from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm each day, with steam-based displays and vendors, the Noon Whistle (find out why!) and steam tractor parade at 1:30 pm daily. Spend the day ??? bring a lunch or select from several food vendors on site. Admission is $7.00 per person at the gate; children under 12 are free (Seniors admitted on Thursday for $5.00). Be aware that most vendors can only accept cash. For more details, visit sycamoresteamshow.com. |
Update | 08/06/2023 | 32nd Annual Vintage Transport Extravaganza | Larry Claypool, (815) 603-8556 or vairshop@gmail.com | Illinois Railway Museum in Union, Illinois | ![]() 8 am to 5 pm at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, Illinois, 7 miles off I-90 via Route 20, Marengo Exit. The past comes alive through the display of antique autos, trucks, fire engines, tractors, motorcycles and buses-hundreds of vehicles assemble throughout the Museum campus. Ride the streetcars to the various display areas. Inter-urbans and diesel coach trains will be running on the mainline! Download this handy pre-registration form for reduced entry fee of $15.00 for show vehicle and up to three passengers to receive free train tickets (a $18.00 value each). (Entry at the gate is $20.00.) Registration must be received by July 29, 2023 to get this reduced entry fee and insure your ability to park your VW with the rest of our group. |
Update | 07/21/2023 | 3rd Annual V-Dubs at Indiana Beach | bdcgarage.com 765-296-7515 info@bdcgarage.com | Indiana Beach Amusement & Water Park Resort, 5224 E Indiana Beach Rd., Monticello, IN | ![]() Pre-show Cruise-In & ice cream social on Friday, July 21. Saturday, July 22 show registration 8am-12 Noon (ET), awards at 3pm. Day-of-Show entry $15; Show & Shirt $35. Pre-register to save $5. Swap Meet spaces: Indoor $35; Outdoor $25, set-up at 7am. |
Update | 07/09/2023 | 34th Annual Vintage Picnic - Rockford, IL | Alpine Park Rockford, Illinois |
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Update | 07/02/2023 | Annual Independence Day Parade | Kirk Schulz at (630) 837-7887 | Bartlett, IL |
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Update | 06/17/2023 | Ignite the Courage, Bartlett Car Show | https://ignitethecourage.org/northave | 102 N. Eastern Ave., Bartlett, IL. On North Ave. adjacent to Bartlett Park |
Pancake breakfast, 8am-11am; Craft show 9am-4pm; Live music, 10am to 2pm; Food trucks, 11am to 4pm; Awards at 2:30pm. All proceeds go to Ignite the Courage, a non-profit 501(c)3 charity created and run by Bartlett Firefighters to provide resources and inspiration to individuals & families in need within Bartlett. |
Update | 06/16/2023 | VW Funfest For Air-Cooled Volkswagens | MidAmerica Motorworks - Effingham, IL | Mark your calendars! Spring will be here before we know it and that means Funfest for Air-Cooled VW isn't far behind! This year's show is planned for June 16-17, 2023 on our corporate campus in Effingham, IL. More information will be available soon, but here are a few things you can count on! A wealth of family and kid-friendly activities to keep you and your family entertained, the swap area will return bigger and better this year, wonderful food and refreshment vendors, Celebrity Choice Awards, and the Fun Run Road Tour. Check back here to stay up to date on the latest Funfest for Air-Cooled VW 2023 news and updates as more details are announced. We'll see you June 16-17th! For latest details, check out www.funfestacvw.com #ACVWPassion #Volkswagen #VW #AirCooled #MidAmericaMotorworks | |
Update | 06/10/2023 | MAVWC Volksfest | Facebook.com/MAVWC | Bavarian Bierhaus, 700 W. Lexington. Glendale, WI | Saturday, June 10, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Open to all German makes and models. $10 Car entry fee; Free to Spectators, Open to the public. |
Update | 06/09/2023 | 4th Annual VW Campout | Kirk at bugstuff98@aol.com | Lowden State Park, 1411 N. River Rd. Just North of Oregon, IL |
SHADY REST campsites 8-54 are electric with a gravel pad and fire ring. Sites B-31 to B-38 are grass with no electric. Click here for CAMPGROUND MAP and RESERVATION INFO. Check in time is 3pm Friday, check out time is 3pm Monday. Hope to see you there!! |
Update | 06/09/2023 | Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Festival Weekend | Dan Pierce, www.mvvc.net | Frankenmuth, MI |
Street parking available on Main Street in front of Zehenders Restaurant for the first 30 cars (before 2:00 pm!). A parade with 100 floats (and VWs) will begin on Sunday at 1:00 pm. Download this printable flyer for full details. |
Update | 06/03/2023 | Dog-N-Suds Cruise Night | www.niva_club.org | Dog-N-Suds Drive-In, 454 Center St., Grayslake, IL |
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Update | 06/03/2023 | Annual VWCA Membership Meeting | Shell Tomlin, vwclub@aol.com | Batavia, IL | The 2023 VWCA Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 12:00 noon at the WindMill Grille & Pizzeria, 90 North Island Ave., Batavia, IL. This is the opportunity for all VWCA members to present areas of concern to the National Officers. We???ll have some pizza and a possible visit to a nearby museum. For more information, e-mail vwclub@aol.com. |
Update | 06/02/2023 | Midwest Jamboree | Dennis has details at (517) 448-7336 | Thompson Memorial Park, South Church Street, Hudson, MI |
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Update | 05/06/2023 | Circle Yer Wagens | (865) 654-8009 or www.circleyerwagens.com | Sevier County Fairgrounds, Sevierville, TN |
Two day all VW show with huge swapmeet & riverbank camping in the show area. Top 75+ show, dash plaques to the first 150 entrants, cash for Best of Show. Early setup & registration available Friday starting at noon before the show. 24-hour security. Event held rain or shine. Free car wash area with supplies. Free secure truck & trailer parking inside show area. Camping is primitive (no hookups) with showers & clean restrooms available. Breakfast by Boy Scouts of America available at concessions area Sat. & Sun. More info: call (865) 654-8009 8-5 M-F EST, or visit www.circleyerwagens.com. |
Update | 04/30/2023 | NIVA Indoor Swap Meet | Kirk, info@nivaclub.org | DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 W. Manchester Rd. Wheaton, Illinois Buildings 2 & 3 |
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Update | 03/26/2023 | Michigan Buggy Builders Indoor Show & Swap Meet | www.buggybuilders.com | Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing MI |
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Update | 09/25/2022 | NIVA's VW-Fest 2022 | www.nivaclub.org | Volkswagen of Crystal Lake 5213 W. Northwest Hwy. (Ill. Rte. 14) Crystal Lake, IL | Summer doesn't last forever. Have one last hurrah at the Northeast Illinois Volkswagen Association's "VW-FEST" hosted by Volkswagen of Crystal Lake! This is Northern Illinois' largest All-VW Car Show and Swap Meet and is open to any year or model VW. Gates open and show car registration 9:00 am until Noon; $15 per show car. Swap Meet setup begins at 7:15 am; spaces are $25 each. Dash Plaques - Trophies - Participant Voting; Spectator admission is FREE!!! Restored working Good Humor truck. 50/50 Raffle for Charity. |
Update | 08/27/2022 | NIVA SuperDawg Invasion | www.niva_club.org | SuperDawg Drive-In, 333 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL | All VWs are welcome. Just cruise in, grab some food and enjoy the mild and wild VWs. No entry fee. An official event of the Northeast Illinois Volkswagen Assn. (NIVA). |
Update | 07/02/2022 | Bartlett (IL) Independence Day Parade | Kirk Schulz 630-837-7887 Firebugman@aol.com | Bartlett, Illinois | NIVA will again be participating in the Bartlett, IL Independence Day Parade on Sunday, July 3, 2021. Kick-off this year is 12:00 noon so we need to be in the staging area by 11:15 am. We'll gather at the Dunkin' Donuts, 225 E. Lake St. (Rt. 20) in Bartlett, IL between 10:00 and 11:00 am. At 11:00 am sharp we'll head as a group to the staging area. It would be good to have at least 3/4 tank of fuel. Contact Kirk at 630-837-7887 or firebugman@aol.com by Friday night so we know how many cars to look out for on Saturday morning. Preliminary plans include a cruise to a nearby Culvers Restaurant afterward. |
Update | 06/26/2022 | NIVA Bugfest IS BACK! | Fox Valley Volkswagen, 4050 E. Main Street Saint Charles, Illinois | BUGFEST 2022 sponsored by the Northeast Illinois Volkswagen Association (NIVA) and hosted by Fox Valley Volkswagen, 4050 East Main Street (Rt. 64), St. Charles, IL, West Chicago, Illinois. Participant judging, trophies, dash plaques, food, music, restored Good Humor truck. Registration for show cars, 9:00 am-12 noon is $15; Swap spaces, $25 each with set-up starting at 7:00 am. Spectator admission is always free. This is one of NIVA's largest events. All models of Volkswagen are welcome to the Show-and-Swap Meet. Visit www.nivaclub.org for more information. | |
Update | 06/18/2022 | Annual VWCA Membership Meeting - NEW LOCATION | E-mail: vwclub@aol.com | NEW LOCATION: Mt. Prospect, IL | The 2022 Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Jameson???s Char House, 1702 W. Algonquin Rd., Mt. Prospect, IL This is just a short distance from our original location in Elk Grove Village. You can join us for lunch at 12:00 noon (on your own), then stay for the meeting, which will start around 1:00 pm. To view the moderately-priced menu, visit https://places.singleplatform.com/jamesons-charhouse/menu.. All members are invited to attend, voice their opinions on Club matters discussed and vote on decisions made by the membership. There is no registration fee for this meeting and attendees are responsible for their own accommodations for lodging is necessary. If additional information is needed, write to VWCA, P. O. Box 154, North Aurora IL 60542, or e-mail vwclub@aol.com. Be aware that current Pandemic mitigation protocols will be in place at the time of the meeting. |
Update | 06/17/2022 | Funfest for Air-Cooled Volkswagens - 2022 | Mid America Motorworks 17082 N. US 45 Effingham, Illinois | Join us for VW Funfest: Fully Loaded as we celebrate the Volkswagen hobby with two fun-filled days featuring expert seminars, special VW displays, awards, giveaways and more! This year is not to be missed as we celebrate Herbie's 53rd Birthday!! Don't miss out on an unforgettable weekend surrounded by Volkswagen enthusiasts from across the country and around the globe! What's Included: > Weekend Admission for 1 Volkswagen > Eligibility for Celebrity Choice Award Judging Saturday > 1 Goodie Bag with Commemorative Event Lapel Pin & Poster > Discounts on Purchases Made Throughout the Weekend (Some Exclusions May Apply) > Weekend Access to Funfest Seminars > Friday Night Road Tour > Exhaust Wars & Audio Sound Off > Weekend Entertainment > Beer Stein Hoist Competition > Food Court > Kid's Village Featuring Bounce Houses, Car Painting, Tie Dye Making, Hot Wheels Races and tons more!! Mark your calendar and watch here for Registration information. | |
Update | 06/11/2022 | NIVA Fix-It Day - Mundelein, IL | Chris, Karpenko7178@ProtonMail.com | Mundelein, IL | NIVA Fix-It Day is back! Chris K will be hosting and opening up his garage in Mundelein. There will be light wrenching only, no major engine overhauls please! Chris has a large assortment of tools, a floor jack, jack stands, etc. but unfortunately no lift. Please bring any specialty tools, parts and supplies that you might need for your project. Hot dogs, buns, condiments, bottled water and individual bags of chips will be provided. BYOB if you'd like something other than water and feel free to bring a dessert item. Please RSVP Chris at Karpenko7178@ProtonMail.com so that he'll have a rough count of who's coming and provide location details. |
Update | 06/10/2022 | Michigan Vintage Festival Weekend | Dan: [dan.pierce@mail.com] or Wayne: [wburling@gmail.com] | Frankenmuth, MI | Festivities start Friday, June 10th at 5:00 pm (til ~ 10:00 pm?) with a pre-show in front of Zehnder's Restaurant at 730 S. Main St. in Frankenmuth. Main Street will be shut down to all other traffic. It is a block party and we are at the center of it. VWoA will display all their new cars and handing out swag. All show cars will receive a coupon for 1 free chicken dinner at Zehnder's Restaurant. Saturday, June 11 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm we will have our "official" Car Show and Swap Meet at the River Place off of Main Street. VWoA will have a display set up at the stage area in the middle of River Place. Sunday, June 11 there is a very large and long parade through town. VWoA will have 3 cars in the show along with some members' cars. Lodging available in town at the Frankenmuth Motel, 1218 Weiss St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 (989) 652-61721 for $121.00 per night. It is suggested that reservations be made as early as possible in order to secure a room. |
Update | 03/26/2022 | Bring Your VW To Lunch | Russel's BBQ 1621 N. Thatcher Ave. Elmwood Park, IL | "Vintage BBQ with your Vintage VW (or whatever you want to bring)" starting at 1:00 pm. Just lunch - and VW chat. | |
Update | 08/21/2021 | 20th Anniversary Volkswagen Car Show & Swap Meet | Kyle Shepherd - (260) 417-1812 or ksmac1@gmail.com | Shoaff Park 6401 Saint Joe Rd. Ft. Wayne, IN | Presented by the Old Fort Volkswagen Club, a rain-or-shine event. Registration 9:00 am - Noon. $10 Show Car Registration (2 cars - same owner, $15). Swap space $15. Spectator admission FREE. Open to all VWs - Porsches and Audis also welcomed. Dash plaques & goodie bags to first 100 entries. Door Prizes, raffle items, food vendors & T-shirts available. Visit our web site: www.oldfortvwclub.com. |
Update | 06/12/2021 | The 2021 Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Festival Weekend | www.mvvc.net/festival | NEW LOCATION: Briarwood Mall, Ann Arbor, MI | On Saturday, June 12 at the Staybridge Suites, we'll test your driving skills with a slow speed slalom course followed by a pizza party and VW-themed movie at the Host Hotel. Sunday, June 13 is the traditional VW car show at a Briarwood Mall, 100 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor, MI. Spectators, $5 at the gate; Show Car Registration, $15 at the gate, which will include one year's membership, either renewal or new member. Swap spaces, 17 ft. x 20 ft., are $20 at the gate. Show Car gates open at 9:00 am; Swap set-up at 7:00 am. Visit www.mvvc.net/festival for more information, registration and accommodations, or to download the flier. Host Hotel Information: Staybridge Suites, 3850 Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, (734) 213-1400 for reservations. |
Update | 07/11/2020 | Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Festival EVENT CANCELLED! | Arbor Motion, 669 State Circle, Ann Arbor Michigan | The 33nd Annual Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Festival Weekend, at Arbor Motion, 669 State Circle, Ann Arbor. Sadly, it has been announced that, even with the change of date and venue, the Michigan Vintage VW Festival Weekend must be cancelled.
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Update | 09/20/2019 | 15th Annual Oktoberfest Cruise-In | Garry McNew 765-860-7139 garsan78@gmail.com | Kokomo, Indiana |
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Update | 08/10/2019 | Volksfest 27 Car Show & Swap Meet | Pataskala, Ohio | Volksfest 29 Car Show & Swap Meet is presented by the Central Ohio Vintage Volkswagen Club.?? Billed as the largest single day vintage VW event in Ohio, this show routinely attracts 700 or more Volkswagens and features door prizes, food & fun, raffle, music and kids??? activities.?? Location is Watkins Memorial High School, 8868 Watkins Road S.W., Pataskala, Ohio, east of Columbus. Show time is 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; show car and swap set-up at 8:00 am, rain or shine. Check back for more details and (discounted) pre-registration information. | |
Update | 05/18/2019 | Michigan Vintage Festival Weekend - Ypsilanti, MI | Ypsilanti. Michigan | The 32nd??Annual Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Festival Weekend, at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti. Now a 2-day event! On Saturday, May 16 we???ll meet??(at a location to be determined) for the slow speed slalom course to test your driving skills.?? A??food vendor will be there to provide a source for lunch.?? Then??a party, car show and VW-themed movie night. Sunday, May 19??is the traditional VW car show in Riverside Park. Spectators, $5 (active MVVC members admitted free at the gate).?? Car Show Registration is??$15??at the gate, which iincludes 1-year membership or renewal in MVVC.?? Swap spaces (17 x 20 feet) are $15 pre-registration (by May 1, 2019) or $20 at the gate. Show Car gates open at 9:00 am; Swap entrance only will open at 7:00 am. As usual, the Show & Swap Meet will feature with food, music, an auction, raffles and door prizes in Riverside Park, Ypsilanti. E-mail festival@mvvc.net??for more information, prices, registration and accommodations, or download the flier. Host Hotel this year: Staybridge Suites Ann Arbor, 3850 Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Rates are $92 plus tax If you call (734) 213-1400 and identify that you are with the Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Festival. | |
Update | 08/31/2018 | Labor Day Campout | Lyle: (414) 640-5899 Laura: (414) 640-3679 2kuks@earthlink.net | Lazy Days Campground 1475 Lakeview Road West Bent, Wisconsin | It's a Mexican Fiesta theme at the annual Labor Day Cmpout at Lazy Days Campground, 1475 Lakeview Road, West Bend, WI. Come for the camping or just for the picnic on Saturday or Sunday - or both. .A Mexican Fiesta follows the 4:00 pm business meeting on Sunday, September 2. Contact Laura at (414) 640-3679 or 2kuks@earthlink.net to see what you can contribute. |
Update | 06/01/2018 | Midwest VW Jamboree | Dennis Smoke (517) 448-7336 | Hudson, Michigan | All VWs Welcome at the annual Campout, Car Show and Swap meet, based in Thompson Memorial Park, South Church Street in Hudson, Michigan. Campout begins in the Park at 3:30 pm on Friday, June 1. On Sunday, June 2 the campout continues with a cruise and potluck. The Car Show and Swap Meet are scheduled for Sunday, June 3. A non-perishable food drive is featured. For more info call Dennis Smoke, (517) 448-7336 or www.facebook.com/midwestvwjamboreehudson. |
Update | 04/28/2018 | Stateline Volksfolks Fix-it Day | Matt Malmberg speedracer1970@comcast.net | Rockford, Illinois | Starts at 9:00 am, hosted by Matt Malmberg in Rockford, Illinois. ALL VW enthusiasts are welcome. This is the time to get your VW’s nagging repairs and projects completed for the summer show and cruising season. Plans include coffee and donuts in the morning and a break for lunch. Be sure to e-mail Matt at Speedracer1970@comcast.net in advance for directions and to be sure the materials, space and manpower are available beforehand. |
Update | 01/23/6252 | NIVA BUGFEST 2023 | Kirk: info@nivaclub.org | Fox Valley Volkswagen, St. Charles, IL. | Sponsored by the Northeast Illinois Volkswagen Association (NIVA) at Fox Valley Volkswagen, 4050 East Main Street (Rt. 64), St. Charles, IL. Participant judging, trophies, dash plaques, food and music. Registration for show cars, 9:00 am-12 noon is $15; Swap spaces, $25 each with set-up starting at 7:00 am. Spectator admission is always free. This is one of NIVA???s largest events. All models of Volkswagen are welcome to the Show-and-Swap Meet. Visit www.nivaclub.org for more information. |