Calendar

2012 Upcoming Events

Show Information Websites	Website Address
TheSamba.com Show Listing	http://www.thesamba.com/vw/shows
VW-Shows.com	http://www.vw-shows.com/

EVENT DATE AND TITLE	EVENT DESCRIPTION
January 13-15, 2012 Buses by the bridge XIV	January 13 - 15 Vintage Volkswagon Bus Show & Camp-Out Windsor Beach 4, LH State Park, London Bridge Rd. (928) 680-7664 Ronnie or (928) 855-7735 John For more info on this event, click the following link: http://www.busesbythebridge.com/. see website at http://www.busesbythebridge.com/Buses_By_The_Bridge/London_Bridge_Bullis.html
February 2nd Annual Towne Lake Classic Car Show Rain Date:	February 26, 2011 Heritage at Towne Lake Lodge, Cypress, Texas. West Road past Berry Center to Greenhouse to Toledo Bend. 12:00 NOON TO 5:00PM , Staging from 10:00am to 12 noon , Judging from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm , $15.00 Registration Fee, “Best in Show” and “People’s Choice” Trophies, Lots of Classic Cars, Food court, face painiting, moon walk, Cy Fair Fire Truck, Hourly silent auction, baked goods area , CONTACT: Car Registration call Joe @ 281.728-5784 jincognito@cmsin.com, Connie Chuisano @ 281.373.0970 cchuisano@amitx.com. WE NEED MORE CLASSIC CARS
March Bulli-Gras Galveston State Park	The Texas Coalition of VW Buses (TCB) gathers in Galveston during the Mardi-Gras festival for camping and fun activities during this weekend. This will be the first post Ike gathering of TCB at the Galveston State Park. Contact: sharonvws@gmail.com
March Clear Lake VW 2nd Annual Show	Alright guys, its official, us here at Clear Lake VW will be having our 3rd Annual Car Show. 94.5 The Buzz will be in attendance broadcasting from the show. Also advertising for the show will be running on 94.5 starting February 1st. So now you know we want this to be BIG! Free Admission just like last year :) What: Clear Lake VW 2nd Annual Car Show, When: March, Roll-in: 10-11AM w/ the show ending around 6PM , Who: Aircooled & Watercooled VW's. There will be vendors out and about our show, we will also have a live band and moonwalks. Monster will also be coming out for the event w/other sponsors to be determined. We want you to bring your best Aircooled and Watercooled VW. Basically if you have a VW and you want to show, come on out! We are also working on having Dash Plaques made for every car that enters :) Remember guys this is a free show, but that doesnt mean we dont have awesome prizes. Prizes: Best of Show: $1000 & a HUGE 5-6ft trophy :) 2nd place Aircooled: $500, 2nd place Watercooled: $500, 3rd place Aircooled: $250, 3rd place watercooled: $250,Also there will be a random Drawing for ANYBODY that is attending the show that judges on the top 20 cars for $500! Judging: The top 20 cars at the show will be picked to be judge by the people, in essence to give the people what they want. 10 aircooled VW's will be picked, 10 watercooled VW's will be picked to be judged by the people. Out of these cars will come our winners :) If you have any questions about the show, please email me @ knitevulture@gmail.com or just send me a PM. I am reaching out this show to all of Texas in hopes to make it big. If anyone has idea in where else to post this, lets make it happen and make this HUGE. If you are coming or having a feeler for coming, please post up and let us know! Thank you, Alf EuropeanAG / Clear Lake VW
March Trader's Village 22nd Annual Auto Swap Meet	This two day event will have more car stuff than you've ever seen in one place on display and for sale during the Traders Village 21st ANNUAL AUTO SWAP MEET, March 20 & 21, 2010, sponsored by the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America (VCCA) - San Jacinto Region. It's a car lovers paradise! There will be over 800 swap meet dealers on hand with over one million car parts and accessories, plus all types of classic and antique cars and trucks on display.
March 1 DAS BLUHEND GUT SHAU V	Nacogdoches, Texas, also known as The Blooming Good Show III. Located in historic downtown Nacogdoches TX at the height of the Azalea and Dogwood blooms in East Texas. Cruise of the Azalea trail following the show. Show in a grass covered park. Peoples choice plus many best of trophies and longest distance driven in an air-cooled. Host hotel La Quinta at 3215 South Street in Nacogdoches. Phone 936-560-5453 and tell them you are with the VW show. Cutoff date for discount rooms is Mar 14. For more info on the show e-mail Sammie Smith., or check the website at: http://clubs.hemmings.com:80/frameset.cfm?club=etveedub Vendors and swap meeters with VW related items are welcome at no charge for space.
March Autobahn VW Bug-In Ennis, Texas	Since 1986, this is the largest Show and Race in Texas. Held at the Texas Motorplex with acres of asphalt, it features a great show, exciting drag racing, including street daily driver race classes. more details to follow. http://www.texasmotorplex.com
April 16-17 2011 Texas VW Classic	Fredericksburg, Texas, The Texas VW Classic is made possible by the Texas Coalition of Clubs. See the webpage for a listing and join one of them, be a part of the largest VW community effort in the southwest. see www.texasvwclassic.com. This a 3 day all inclusive VW event with VW and tent camping onsite at the Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park in Fredericksburg, TX. located on Hwy 16, approx. 2 miles from Main St., South of downtown. NEW this year we have added music entertainment starting at 7:30, following the dinner- Sidehill Gougers and the Dedringers! Look them up on myspace and give them a listen, they are all very talented young musicians from this area. This is a FREE music event and will be open to the public. SUNDAY: Car Show 8-3, registration closes at 10am so we can get judging done, some have a long way home. Over 25 judged classes plus 10 People's choice awards. Best of show, best engine, and best paint awards. Longest distance driven in an air-cooled VW. Club participation award. We will bring back the kids area this year with improvements. This show is made possible by the Texas Coalition of Clubs. It is totally their volunteer efforts that make this show great and every volunteer is appreciated. If you would like to volunteer email Steve at iluuvws@charter.net
April ??, 2011 13th Annual Hot Water Blast European Car Show	Hot Water Blast Houston, TX Clear Lake City Park on NASA 1 just east of the Johnson Space Center . New and improved - more judges - expanded show area.. Presented by European Performance Motorsports and K & W Promotions. Sponsored by: DEEP SOUTH TUNING, 956-225-6899 - PHARR, HERR SCHMIDT'S, 713-789-6379, Houston - ROD EAST VOLKSWAGEN, 210-828-1201, San Antonio - EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE MOTOSPORTS, 281-220-9112, Deer Park . Show Partners: MOMENTUM VOLKSWAGEN/Jersey Village - CHACHO'S RESTAURANT/Houston-San Antonio - CLEAR LAKE VOLKSWAGEN - VALVOLINE OIL - EUROTUNER MAGAZINE. For more information call: FRED 281-452-6585 OR DALE 210-289-9874
May 7, 2011 2nd Annual LowBudget Cinco de Mayo Bug Bash	2nd Annual LowBudget Cinco de Mayo Bug Bash - Saturday May 7, 2011 at the Texas Roadhouse (Spring Location) 124-B FM 1960 East, Houston, Tx, 77073. Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Cost: $15.00 per car. Swap Meet $20.00. Trophies: 1st Place Custom Made Trophy + $300.00 cash! 2nd Place Custom Made Trophy + $200.00 cash! 3rd Place Custom Made Trophy + $100.00 cash! (Trophies made by Capitol Welding) The Next 20 Receive A People’s Choice Trophy Activities: Live Band and DJ!! Coors Light Girls (Wooohoo!!) Moonwalks For The Children!! Raffles and FREE STUFF!!! Stuff from Texas Air Cooled, Mid America Motorworks, Airkewld, SCAT and more!! Also, Texas Roadhouse will be giving out 150 Free gift cards!!! , good towards appetizers. Last year's event had a great turnout!! For More Information Contact: Omar Bustos - (281) 709-3190 Cell or Manni Aragon - (504)655-4841
May ??, 2010 Cenla Bug Fest	Cenla Volks Folks, Vintage VW Club, Inc., P O Box 12235, Alexandria, LA 71315 Friday, May ?, 2010 Free Lakefront Camping for show & swap meet participants and vendors. Free electrical hookups and toilet facilities available. Drive-In Movie 7:00 pm. All participants and vendors in town for the show are welcome! Free hot dogs, cokes and popcorn! Saturday, May 2, 2009, 8 am—11 am VW Car Show Registration, Swap Meet, Vendors, Food, Door Prizes, Raffle! Top 20 Air, Top 10 Water and Specialty Trophies at 2:30 pm. $10 Advance Registration, $15 Day of Show, $20 Vendors & Swap Mee http://www.cenlavolksfolks.com/CenlaBugFest.htm
May ?? 2011 HAC Poker Run	http://www.aircoolers.org/v/showthread.php?t=3001
May ??, 2011 Annual Texas Volks Blast	Temple Raceway, Temple, Texas. Free camping. Go to www.texasvolksblast.com for more info.
May 15-16 2011 Monumental Bug Bash	San Jacinto Monument, Houston, Texas. Raffle of a 1776 cc engine. For more information visit: http://bayareavwclub.10.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=345
May 29-30, 2011 Texas Manx Club's Buggy Blast VIII	Salado Texas Civic Center, 230 N. Main St, Salado, TX., Participant judged Show and Shine with classes for fiberglass and rail buggies, as well as Type 1's and Type 2's. Fun, games, and more. Visit www.texasmanxclub.com or email texasmanx@verizon.net
May ??, 2011- June ??, 2011 Wagens West 6 The Last Ride	Tampa Bay to California, Florida Drivers Wanted Make you’re Vacation Plans Now Join us for a Great Volken Trip! Here we go again the trip starts May 31, in Tampa Bay Florida. Heading North on I 75 to I 10 through Pensacola, FL. Heading 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 http://www.just-buggin.com/wagonswest.htm http://www.thesamba.com/vw/shows/
June 13, 2011 VW Classic, Irvine, CA	Huge Show and swap meet. People from all over the world come to this one! Thurs: Drag Night @ Irwindale DragStrip, Friday: Vee Dub Parts Unlimited & West Coast Classic Open house’s. + DKp Cruise that night. Saturday: The OCTO Meet, the world’s largest gathering of pre-1967 VW Buses, Long Beach Veterans Stadium. There will be a Bus display, swap meet and raffle, Gates open at 7am. For further information call (714) 374-7506 or go to www.octo.org Then: Ed Economy’s VW Toy and Memorabilia Show at the host hotel, the Irvine Crown Plaza, 17941 Von Karman. Doors open to the public at 1pm. Spectators $5. For a table call (714) 544-1759. For hotel reservations call (949) 863-1999 and be sure and ask for the VW Classic room discount. Followed by: The Gene Berg Rally, cars will start leaving The Berg shop, in Orange, at 3pm, For further information call (714) 998-7500 Sunday- The So-Cal Imports VW Classic 2008, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater 8808 Irvine Center Dr. Irvine (949)855-8096. The event draws hundreds of cars and thousands of spectators from all over the world who come together to share their passion for the Volkswagen. There will be over 25 classes in the show for both air and water cooled VW’s. Trophies are awarded first through third in each class. There will be a giant VW swap area, as well as a majority of the hobby’s leading manufacturers, distributors and retail/mail order businesses with displays in the vendor area. For more information please call Bugorama Promotions (800) 929-0077 Nor Cal or (714) 544-1759 So Cal or www.bugorama.com
June 18, 2011 Houston, Texas, 12th Annual DeMontrond VW Show	This is a free show. Trophys will be awarded. Free lunch, space for vendors. Show site: 14101 North Freeway, Houston, Texas. 281-872-7200. Gates open at 9:00 am rain or shine.
June 19, 2011 Old Town Spring, Texas, World Wide Day Of The Beetle	Canceled this year.
July 4, 2011 Woodlands, Tx 4th of July parade	Depart from the McDonald's at the Rayford/Sawdust exit on I-45 at 8:00 a.m.
July ??, 2011 Volkspeed Fest McAllen, TX	http://www.clubvolkspeed.com/events.html
August 14 20010 Triple 'C' Car Show Waco, TX	Triple 'C' Car Show: Saturday, August 14, 2010 10am - 2pm Sponsored by: Central Christian Church. Benefiting: Waco Habitat for Humanity. All Makes & Models Welcome Awards, Dash Plaques, Goody Bags, Door Prizes, & Raffles Bounce House for the Kids Food provided by the Car Show Cafe. Pre-Registration: $20 Day of Show: $25 Spectators FREE View Flyer or Register on-line http://www.cccwaco.org/triple-c-car-show/
August 27-29 20011 Eureka Springs 17th Annual VW Festival	Swap Meet and Tourcade Best Western Inn of the Ozarks, Eureka Springs AR. http://www.nwavwa.com/ Three days of fun. Cook out for Pre register's, Show & Parade through town, Sunday Cruise through the hills.
September 3-4 2011 BUGGY ROUNDUP V Boerne, Texas	Boerne, Texas. If you are a Dune Buggy owner or lover, the second annual Buggy Roundup is a "must do" event this Labor Day weekend. There is no entry fee, no judging, and no pressure. A relaxed, friendly atmosphere is the centerpiece of this gathering. It offers dune buggy folks a time for meeting old friends, making new ones, and creating lasting memories. On Saturday, buggies will congregate from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm for a "Show and Tell" on the Main Plaza in downtown Boerne, Texas. A barbeque dinner cruise will take place afterward. Sunday will be highlighted by a scenic cruise through the heart of Texas' beautiful Hill Country. For more information: www.texasmanxclub.com or 281-238-0577 Flyer: http://www.texasmanxclub.com/Buggy_RoundUp_II
September 24,2011, 19th Annual V-DUBS & Texas Nights	Sat. September 24, 2011 from 5pm 'til 10pm, Located at the Great Indoors at 10496 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77043-5106. VW Car Show, V-DUB Lighting Contest, Swap Meet, Kid's Games and German Fire Drill! For more information see website at http://www.hvwc.org/vdubs
September ??, 2011 Autumnbahn, Houston, Texas Car Show Houston Farm & Ranch Club	http://www.autumnbahn.com/html/HOME.htm emails: advertising@autumnbahn.com registration@autumnbahn.com general@autumnbahn.com AutumnBahn MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/autumnbahn
September 26, 2011 11th Volks in the Village Volkswagen Show	Canceled this year!
October 2, 2011 Antique Car, Tractor, and Motorcycle Show Grapeland, TX	Mission Tejas State Park. It is a one day show on Saturday, October 2, 2010 – the hours are 10am until 3pm. Entry fees are waived for those bringing a vehicle to display. Mission Tejas is a beautiful State Park with a wonderful area for showing off your special entries. We are interested this year in showing the progression of transportation – from good ol’ feet – carts – wagons – the earliest of autos on up to the present. You may contact us for more information or to let us know your plans on attending and what you are bringing to show at 936-687-2394. We are here 7 days a week! If you prefer you may e-mail me with your plans and questions. We are located on Hwy 21 between Alto and Crockett. We look forward to meeting you! Susan Haase Mission Tejas State Park 120 State Park Rd. 44 Grapeland, Texas 75844 936-687-2394
October 7-9, 2011 Transporters at the Point 8 Temple, TX	7th year ,we had 78 entries this year,we raised $5,679.00 for the MPR Police Dept.camping ,cruising ,bbqing,showing ,all for just 15.00 pre entry, 25.00 at show site.Contact Paul ,we also have a great raffle of hand made VW items and a raffle. 254 718 9783 sealingwaxred@yahoo.com Paul is the best contact for this show. Everyone is welcome to come out...only busses are eligible for awards, though.
October 17, 20011 Oktoberfest Boerne, TX	18th Annual Oktoberfest, Boerne , TX . One of the biggest VW related events of the year. Boerne town square. Sunday October 18th 2009 . 8am-3pm . Main Square Boerne Texas A Hill Country Cruise meets at Boerne Town Square , Saturday 17th at 3pm . Dinner follows Cruise at 7pm. Link to the Flyer: http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/djclearstick/octoberfest09flyer-1.jpg
November 5, 2011 Fort Worth VolksFolks show	11th Annual Roundup and Stampede at LMRA (Lockeed Martin Recreation Center in Fort Worth). Over 30 Classes (3 places) Great New Trophies Goody Bags for the first 125 entrants Hotdogs and soft drinks available for $.50 each Great Location with plenty of shade or protection from the rain Children's amusement park rides will be open for two hours (free) Visit the club's website to view a map, show classes, flyer with registration http://www.geocities.com/fwvf/Email: jjdc@charter.net
November 19, 2011 Crockett Cruisers Annual Car Show	will be held at the First Baptist Church parking lot, 4 blocks east of the square, highway 7 (Goliad Street) Trophies will be awarded for the top twenty-five cars, top fifteen trucks, motorcyles, host car and truck, people's choice best paint, engine, interior and best of show. Registration fee $20.00 per car, door prizes, 50/50 jar. For more information contact: Bruce Ashley @936-544-8835, Chuck Seims @ 936-624-6789, or Trandy Poncio @ 713-304-2228. This event is being held at David Blade's town the weekend before Thanksgiving.
December ??, 2011 BUGFEST 09 VW CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET	Arlington,TX. BLACK GOLD, 2247 E. Division St. Arlington, TX 76011 817-633-1135 or 817-640-4653 Contact: jwenk@msn.com for any questions FREE Car Show 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Must be entered by NOON for car show and awards to the top 20 vehicles All VW's welcomed bugs, buses, buggies, trikes, ghias and rails Huge Storewide Sale Day of the Show Hot Dogs 2 for 1 Bring 1 New Toy for Channel 8 Christmas Toy Drive
December 10, 2011 TOYS FOR TOTS SHOW # 15	Pasadena, TX, Pasadena Fairgrounds - Campbell Hall http://www.toysfortotstoyrun.com/uploads/2007_event_flyer.pdf Contact: Jim McDonald at (713) 305 4347 or any Bay Area VW Officer. Entry: $5.00 or TOY (un-wrapped) Come out and Join The Marines, other VW Clubs, Four Wheelers & Motorcycle Clubs Trophies will be available for VW Dubs