Events
2023 Coming Events
Car shows, drag races, swap meets, cruise-ins and buggy ride schedules for this year. We'll keep you updated on the Air Cooled VW, Dune Buggy, and Off Road scene.
March 26 - Michigan Buggy Builders - Lansing, MI
Michigan Buggy Builders is an off-road swap meet founded in 1981. For all things off-road, buggy, sand rail, pre-runners, rock crawlers and more.
May 6-7 - Circle Yer Wagens - Sevierville, TN
http://www.circleyerwagens.com/
Circle Yer Wagens is a twice-yearly car show, swap meet, and camp out held at Sevier County Fairgrounds, right in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. Breakfast and on-site concessions available all weekend.
May 20 - Spring Swap at Larry's Off Road - Dayton, OH
https://www.larrysoffroad.com/copy-of-photo-gallery
Larry's Off Road is hosting a spring swap meet at their Dayton, Ohio shop. The VW-based swap meet features used parts with food concessions and is free to setup and attend.
May 21 - Fast Times at Farmington - Mocksville, NC
https://www.facebook.com/SEVWA1
Fast Times at Farmington is held at Farmington Dragway twice per year. An all VW drag race, car show, and swap meet. More than 25 classes for all models of VW air and water cooled. Camping available.
May 19-20 - IOK Spring Fling Race - Cleves, OH
https://gravelrama.com/spring-fling-race
IOK Spring Fling Race is part of the Outlaw Sand Drag Series. Lots of sand drag and off road vehicles tearing down IOK 4 Wheeler's sand drag strip in Cleves, Ohio. Tickets are cheap and plenty of racing for this 2 day event.
May 21 - Dubs at the Lake - McHenry, MD
https://www.dubsatthelake.com/
Dubs at the Lake is a Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche event hosted at Garrett County Fairgrounds in McHenry, Maryland. Plenty of events the two days before to keep you busy including a Friday night cruise in, Dubs and Donuts, Cruisin' the Lake, and Dubs Night Out.
June 16-17 - Funfest - Effingham, IL
Funfest is a car show focused on Air Cooled Volkswagens hosted in Effingham, Illiois at Mid America Motorworks. This year includes a swap meet and more family activities.
June 25 - VW Summer Nationals - Xenia, OH
https://vwsummernationals.com/
VW Summer Nationals is a drag race, swap meet, and car show held at Kil-Kare Raceway in Xenia, Ohio. Race your air cooled or water cooled VW, Porsche, or Audi, pick up some parts at the swap meet, and win a trophy at the car show.
July 16 - US 131 Bug Run - Martin, MI
https://www.facebook.com/us131bugrun/
The US 131 Bug Run is a twice yearly drag race, car show, and swap meet at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan. Open to all German makes and all air-cooled and water-cooled vehicles.
July 27-29 - Manx on the Hudson - Newburgh, NY
https://manxclub.com/events.htm
Manx on the Hudson is a three day buggy event held along the Hudson River Valley of New York for Meyers Manx buggies. A weekend filled with scenic driving and tours of local museums and parks.
August 12 - Central Ohio Volksfest - Pataskala, OH
Central Ohio Volksfest is a car show hosted by Central Ohio Vintage Volkswagen Club at the Watkins Memorial High School. One of the largest car shows in Ohio, this show has brought plenty of air cooled and water cooled VW enthusiasts together for 31 years.
August 12 - Southern Indiana Volks Force - Huntingburg, IN
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SouthernIndianaVolksForce/
Southern Indiana Volks Force is hosting their 14th annual car show at the Huntingburg City Park from 10am - 3pm. $15 to register with donations from the show benefiting Riley's Hospital for Children. Goodie bags and dash tags for the first 100 cars with free swap meet area.
August 23-28 - Gravelrama - Cleves, OH
Gravelrama is an all-encompassing off road event with Sand Drags, Off Road Racing, Obstacle Courses, the infamous Gravelrama uphill drag race, and youth races. Camping, Campers, and Concessions all available on site for this multi-day off road event.
September 9 - BugJam 2023 at Larry's Off Road - Dayton, OH
https://www.larrysoffroad.com/copy-of-photo-gallery
Larry's Off Road Center is hosting BugJam 2022 from 9am - 3pm at their warehouse in Dayton Ohio. BugJam is a block party celebrating the VW hobby and is completely free to show, swap, and hang out.
September 16 - Texas VS the World VW Shootout - Ferris, TX
https://www.facebook.com/events/xtreme-raceway-park/texas-vs-the-world-vw-shootout/861277564837644/
Texas vs The World VW Shootout is an all hands throw down in Texas at Xtreme Raceway Park. Drag Racing classes include Outlaw VW, Extreme VW, Pro Stock, Pro Bracket, Street Bracket, and Lady Bugs Bracket. With over $30,000 in racing prize money, a car show and swap meet this event is sure to be a hit.
September 14-17 - Manx on the Chesapeake - North East, MD
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/manx-on-the-chesapeake/2268435996667103/
Manx on the Chesapeake is a gathering of Meyers Manx dune buggies. This event includes a river boat cruise, tours of the local historical district, scenic cruises, and a visit to Cecil County Dragway. Available to Manx Club members
September 24 - Cincinnati VW Porsche Audi Reunion - Cincinnati, OH
https://www.facebook.com/cincinnativwclub/
Cincinnati VW Porsche Audi Reunion hosting their annual show. Open to all air cooled and water cooled Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi vehicles. Swap meet, car show, and plenty of food and drinks available at Germania Society.
October 1 - US 131 Bug Run - Martin, MI
https://www.facebook.com/us131bugrun/
The US 131 Bug Run is a twice yearly drag race, car show, and swap meet at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan. Open to all German makes and all air-cooled and water-cooled vehicles.
October 15 - Fast Times at Farmington - Mocksville, NC
https://www.facebook.com/SEVWA1
Fast Times at Farmington is held at Farmington Dragway twice per year. An all VW drag race, car show, and swap meet. More than 25 classes for all models of VW air and water cooled. Camping available.
October 21-22 - VW Harvest - Leander, TX
VW Harvest is a big Texas show hosted at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander Texas. This free to attend show brings many fan favorites including a night before cruise, valve cover races, Twinkie eating contest, raffles, free swap meet, and more.
November 17-18 - GermanAire - Neeses, SC
GermanAire Drag Day and Social is a Friday and Saturday night event hosted at South Carolina Motorplex in Neeses, South Carolina. Gate fee is $20 with onsite camping available for both Friday and Saturday nights. Racing starts at 5pm Friday, and 10am Saturday with late night activities, free swap meet, after party.
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