MVVC Calendar of Events
Date | Sanctioned | Event | Contact | Place | Information |
04/16/2023 | Y | A vintage tech day. | Chris Braden or Merritt Collins
248-681-8081 | Munk’s Motors 3080 Huron St. (M-59) Waterford, Michigan | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Vintage Tech Session Projects TBD. Lunch will be provided and a $10 donation is requested to benefit the MVVC. RSVP here or call 248.681.8081 Munk’s is located on M-59 (Huron St.) between Telegraph Road & Elizabeth Lake Road. Click to see event info. |
05/26/2023 | N | Buses by the Beach Bus Benefit Campout May 26-29 (Memorial Day Weekend) | We are a group of VW van lovers, and while we are based in the West Michigan area, our events draw VW bus owners and their families from all over the USA and Canada. While our premise is VW-style camping, we welcome other VW fans whether you own a VW or not. It’s a good time for a great cause. Wishing you many miles of smiles! | ||
06/03/2023 | N | PeaceFest | L.A. Cafe, Waterford, MI | June 3-4 Over 100 Artists on display, Local Bands. 60s vibes. Click for a map. | |
06/04/2023 | N | Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix | Web site: http://detroitgp.com/ | Downtown Detroit, Michigan | The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear returns to the Motor City June 2-4, 2023. |
06/09/2023 | Y | 2023 Annual Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Festival | Dan Pierce or Wayne Burling | Frankenmuth, MI | The festivities will start Friday the 9th of June 5pm on Main Street in front of Zehnder's Restaurant. We will have a car show right on Main street for our VW's and Main Street will be shut down to all other traffic. It is a block party and we are at the center of it. Saturday we will have our actual show at the River Place right off of Main Street. Details TBA. Sunday there is a very large and long parade through town. VWOA will have 3 cars in the show and we will have one. |
07/08/2023 | N | Deutsche Marques - All German Gathering, Gilmore Museum | Gilmore Museum, Hickory Corners, MI 9am-3pm | Bring your friends and family out to the Gilmore Car Museum as we being a weekend of “foreign invasions,” beginning with our annual Deutsche Marques, and ALL German Auto Event on Saturday, July 8th. The show features all German makes. Website: http://www.deutschemarquesag.com/ - Deutsche Marques | |
07/16/2023 | N | US131 Summer Bug Run | US131 Bug Run Facebook Page | US 131 Motorsports Park Exit 55 on US 131, 1249 12th Street, Martin, MI 49070 | Exclusive VW event, open to both water and air-cooled vehicles, featuring car show, swap meet, vendors and VW racing. Vendor gate opens at 8 am, gates open to all at 9 am, 11 am time trials, 12 noon race starts, 2:30 pm car show awards. Adult admission is $15 children ages 6-12 are $5. WWW.US131MSP.COM |
08/19/2023 | Y | Woodward Dream Cruise | For information | 43061 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 NW corner of Woodward and Square Lake Road. | All Volkswagens congregate at Kerby’s on Dream Cruise Day!! We have a section of the lot to ourselves and can come and go as we please. Join us! Kirby’s is on the NW corner of Woodward and Square Lake Road in Bloomfield Hills. |
08/27/2023 | N | Cruising Hines | Edward Hines Drive, Hines Park, MI | The club will not put up the tent this year. Remember, the entrance for Cruisin’ Hines is Ford Road. All Cars must enter at Ford Road. No turning in at Outer Drive. Outer Drive will only be for local traffic. | |
09/08/2023 | N | Frankenmuth Auto Fest - September 8-10th | For more information, visit: http://www.frankenmuthautofest.net/ | Baseball Diamonds at the festival grounds in Frankenmuth, MI | Over 2500 classic cars, street rods, and muscle cars. Come enjoy a weekend of fun and entertainment for all ages. See website for schedule and events. |
10/01/2023 | N | US131 Fall Bug Run | US 131 Motorsports Park | US 131 Motorsports Park continues its support for VW enthusiasts. The Martin, Michigan facility, known as the “Fastest Track in Michigan,” will once again host VW’s and all German makes. |