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| Update | Date | Event | Contact | Place | Information |
| Update | 11/05/2023 | 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 Topics include: * Engine generations: Differences & improvements * Carburation: Rumors & Truth 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. |
| Update | 10/14/2023 | DeutscheMarques Oktoberfest and Color Tour | Web site: https://gilmorecarmuseum.org/events/deutschemarques-ocktoberfest-2and https://www.facebook.com/DeutscheMarquesAG/events | Campania Barn Lawn, 6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, MI 49060 | It's back again - a fun fall gathering for the entire family! There will be German food, German beer and the ever popular DeutscheMarques Oom-Pah band. And – of course – your beautiful German cars. You're encouraged to dress the part as well! There will be trophies for the best traditional-dressed gentleman and lady. Fun for the entire family! |
| Update | 10/07/2023 | Annual Fall Color Tour. | Miller's Orchard Market 14711 Clinton River Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 | Everyone is invited to the all-new Macomb County Fall Color Tour, on Saturday, October 7th, starting at 11:00a at Miller's Orchards in Sterling Heights. After partaking in cider and donuts, we'll head to our sponsor Cryo Care for a demonstration by Matt Nahass, then on to Stahl's Auto Museum to see their newest VW acquisitions, followed by shopping and dinner in Richmond. Join us See you there!
Vince & Lynn Anderson, your hosts | |
| Update | 10/01/2023 | 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. | |
| Update | 09/24/2023 | Vintage VWs on the Hill | E-mail Merritt Scott Collins | Waterford Hills Road Racing. 4770 Waterford Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 Waterford Hills is on the grounds of the Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club. Turn into the parking lot, head towards the back of the grounds, pay $5 at the gate, and ask them to point you towards The Hill. | Line up as many vintage VWs as we can on The Hill, hang out, and watch an exciting day of road racing. Then drive your own car in parade laps on the track at lunchtime. We've also invited the local Corvair club. They race rain or shine. * $5 for adults (12 & under free w/adult) * Watch an exciting day of racing * Drive parade laps on the track in your own car at lunchtime for $5 * There are bleachers but we recommend bringing a folding chair. * They’ve relaxed on their stand against coolers full of food, but please: no outside alcohol, no glass. * There’s also a concession stand for food, soft drinks, and beer. * Vintage Munk’s will buy the first beer or soft drink for MVVC members. * Dogs are welcome on leashes; bear in mind that it gets LOUD. |
| Update | 09/23/2023 | North Gratiot Cruise | https://www.cruisegratiot.com/ or E-mail for information. | Gratiot in Chesterfield, MI | One of several Gratiot Cruises, For more information, visit: https://www.cruisegratiot.com/ |
| Update | 09/17/2023 | Greater Toledo VW Club Bugfest 2023 | Todd - oldvw@yahoo.com | NEW LOCATION: Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd, Oregon, OH 43616 | 9 AM - 3 PM, rain or shine. Admission $5 adults or $5 per car, children under 15 free. Car Show Registration $15.00 Swap space $20 per each 20' x 15' space. Dash plaques to first 100 show car registrants. Concession stand open all day. For more information, contact Todd Swangstu- oldvw@yahoo.com, 419-705-3366. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1283999918882562 |
| Update | 09/17/2023 | Orphan Car Show | Phone: (734) 482-5200 | Web site: https://ypsiautoheritage.org/index.php/event/2023-orphan-car-show-2/
Flyer/entry form: https://ypsiautoheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Brochure2023-Blank-1.pdf | Riverside Park, 6 West Cross St., Ypsilanti, MI | Admission: Car entry = $30, Spectator entrance to the event is $7 for adults and kids 12 and under are admitted for free with adult. The Annual Orphan Car Show makes it return to beautiful Riverside Park on September 17. This year, they're featuring orphans of GM. |
| Update | 09/10/2023 | Barnum’s Bug Barn VW & Buggy Show | (989) 871-9880 | Barnum’s Bug Barn, 7693 Vassar Rd., Milllington, MI 48746 | Open to all VWs & dune buggies. 8:30 AM - 4 PM. Registration starts at 8:30am. Show starts at 10 am.. 30 swap meet spaces available for $10 each; call to reserve. Spectators are FREE (donations are accepted). Call (989) 871-9880 to reserve swap pace or for more info. |
| Update | 09/08/2023 | 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. |
| Update | 09/02/2023 | Northern Worthersee European Car Show. | Dan Pierce | Frankenmuth, Michigan | Itinerary: Spectating is free, registration for the show will be $35. Pre-registration (by August 1st) gets you a t-shirt
Register here. |
| Update | 08/27/2023 | 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. | |
| Update | 08/19/2023 | 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. |
| Update | 08/05/2023 | Red Barns Spectacular Car Show & Swap Meet | Jim Holland KAARC Red Barns Spectacular Chairman 269-377-7756
| Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, MI 9 am-5 pm | Big Show. All makes. We VW’s usually have our own space.
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| Update | 07/16/2023 | 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 |
| Update | 07/08/2023 | 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 | |
| Update | 06/09/2023 | 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. |
| Update | 06/04/2023 | 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. |
| Update | 06/03/2023 | PeaceFest | L.A. Cafe, Waterford, MI | June 3-4 Over 100 Artists on display, Local Bands. 60s vibes. Click for a map. | |
| Update | 05/26/2023 | 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! | ||
| Update | 03/26/2023 | Michigan Buggy Builders Annual Show & Swap Meet | E-mail For more information, visit: http://www.buggybuilders.com/ | 10:30 am until 4:00 pm | Over 300 Exhibitor Booths If you want to buy or sell, this is the place! |
| Update | 02/18/2023 | Annual Bus BRRR Presented by Buses by the Beach! Feb. 18 - 19, 2023 | Pedro: volksfolks@busesbythebeach.org www.busesbythebeach.org | Details TBA | |
| Update | 12/04/2022 | Annual Christmas Party | Munk's Motors 3080 W. Huron St., Waterford. Click for a map. | Please bring a dish to pass As always, we welcome new, unwrapped gifts for Starfish Family Services. Details TBA. | |
| Update | 08/31/2022 | Harper Cruise | For more information, visit: https://k05139.site.kiwanis.org/shorewood-kiwanis-harper-charity-cruise/ | St. Clair Shores, MI | 5 to 9 pm Join other VW owners as they cruise Harper to benefit the Kiwanis Club. This is a mini-Woodward, but nice and controllable! |
| Update | 08/13/2022 | Grandville Vintage Show | E-mail Theresa Meandering, event planner for downtown Grandville. | Grandville, MI (a suburb of Grand Rapids) | Details TBA. An overview: each year Grandville hosts a Vintage Fest where they close down Chicago Drive and fill the street with live bands, vendors, food trucks and kid’s activities. Each year they also feature a vintage vehicle. Through the years they've had fire engines, military jeeps, campers, motorcycles, tractors and monster trucks. This year, they want to highlight vintage VW Bugs this year, so they invited the MVVC. Event dates are Friday, August 12 from 4-9 pm and Saturday, august 13 from 10-3 pm. |
| Update | 07/15/2022 | Rolling Sculpture Car Show | Main, Liberty, and Washington streets in downtown Ann Arbor | Taking place on Main, Liberty and Washington streets in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor, the Rolling Sculpture Car Show is a one of kind experience for the car enthusiast. All cars are welcome to exhibit at the Show. Exhibitors pre-register vehicles (registration forms will be posted soon!). Show cars enter on Washington Street at Fifth. The event itself is free and open to the public. Spectators enjoy the energy of more than 300 exotic, antique, classic, and one of a kind cars. Hot Rod DJ, Surfer Joe, will be “spinning” all of your favorite hot rod songs throughout the show. Stop by and make a request at the corner of Main and Liberty. | |
| Update | 06/03/2022 | Midwest VW Jamboree, Hudson | Call Dennis Smoke, 517-448-7336 | Hudson, Michigan, 49247 June 3-5 | For information: https://www.facebook.com/MidwestVWJamboreeHudson |
| Update | 08/28/2021 | VW Cone Races | ArborMotion 669 State Cir Ann Arbor, MI 48108 | Details TBA. Most likely 10 am - 3pm. | |
| Update | 08/22/2021 | VW & Foreign Car Show | 586-727-9292 | Striker's 30971 Armada Ridge Rd. Richmond, MI | 10 am to 3 pm For more information: see the flyer or on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/StrikersEntCenter/ |
| Update | 09/17/2020 | CANCELED Eastpointe Cruisin' Gratiot | Eastpointe | One of several Gratiot Cruises, | |
| Update | 07/25/2020 | POSTPONED Concours d’Lemons Michigan 2020 | The Inn at St. John’s, Plymouth, on a corner of the golf course that no one cares about. How fitting. | Concours d'Lemons brings Hoopties, Rust Buckets, Misfits, Mistakes and the worst of the automotive world to the Concours of the America's weekend in Michigan. The Concours d'Lemons Michigan will take place on July 25, 2020 at the Inn at St. John's. But hey at least we are on the property and on the green of a major concours. All of regular Concours d'Lemons hi-jinx will ensue, capricious judging, bribery, awful trophies and even worse cars. If you take yourself or your car very seriously, this isnt the show for you. Hagerty Insurance has has stepped in to add a shred of legitimacy to this farce so be sure to thank them for the laughs. The best part is that the show is free for participants and spectators, so you'll get exactly what you pay for.. Spectator parking is at Northville High School 45700 Six Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48168 and shuttle buses will run all day long to the Inn at St. John’s. | |
| Update | 06/20/2020 | All American Wayne Road Cruise | Wayne Road, Westland, MI | For more information, visit: http://www.allamericancruise.com/ | |
| Update | 02/23/2020 | Greater Toledo VW Club's Packo's Cabin Fever | Jay Burton - vw81jetta@yahoo.com | the Original Tony Packos 1902 Front Street Toledo, OH 43605 | The MVVC is invited to shake the cabin fever away with the GTVWC at the Original Tony Packos on Sunday Feb 23th at 12:30. Come on out and you may just leave with a door prize! |
| Update | 01/25/2020 | Annual Dakota Inn Social Event | Rolf Schoeter | The Dakota Inn Rathskeller 17324 John R St., 2 blks north of McNichols in Detroit | The MVVC will kick off 2020 with our annual dinner and social evening at the Dakota Inn in Detroit will be Saturday, January 25, 2020 6:30 pm - ?? . German food, beer, and gemutlichkeit gathering with the ritual singing of the Schnitzelbank Song by our host, Rolf....mark your calendars! Please be there promptly - closer to 6pm -- to ensure a seat with the club and so that your order can be taken in a timely manner. |
| Update | 08/15/2019 | Back to the Bricks Car Cruise/Park | Martha Langdon 810 732-1204 | Rollhaven Skate and Fun Center, 5315 S. Saginaw Road, Flint, MI | Event will start at 4 pm. |
| Update | 08/10/2019 | Columbus (OH) Volksfest | http://www.covvc.org/ | Watkins Memorial HS 8868 Watkins Rd. SW, Pataskala, Ohio 43062 | Large Midwest gathering, with hundreds of Volkswagens! Hosted by the Central Ohio Vintage VW Club. For more information, visit: http://http://www.covvc.org/volksfest.html/ |
| Update | 08/04/2019 | Clinton Twp Gratiot Cruise | Gratiot, Clinton Township | For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/ctgratiotcruise or http://ctgratiotcruise.com/ | |
| Update | 07/28/2019 | Concours d’Elegance of America | The Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth, Michigan. | Sun, Jul. 28, 2019 at 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM Join us for our 41st Annual Concours d’Elegance of America, Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth, Michigan. This year’s field boasts over 300 significant classic and historically relevant vehicles ranging from the Gas Light era to Modern Collectibles and Hyper Cars. This event has something for car enthusiasts of all ages Children 12 and under are FREE. The Field opens to General Admission ticket holders at 10:00 a.m. | |
| Update | 07/27/2019 | LaFontaine Volkswagen of Dearborn | Dearborn Click for a map to LaFontaine VW. | Food, Prizes, FUN ! Display your VW at LaFontaine Volkswagen July 27, 2019 11am - 3pm, During the Telegraph Rd. Cruise. FREE FOOD for all who come by ...plus Raffle Prizes. Click to see the event flyer. | |
| Update | 06/27/2019 | Membership meeting to discuss the 2020 Festival | 1 - 3 pm | We will meet in the upstairs area where we have met before. We will be discussing Sponsorship updates, Volunteer updates, as well as getting your comments and suggestions to make this the best Festival ever. We will also be updating everyone on other upcoming events. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. | |
| Update | 06/15/2019 | All Air-Cooled Car Gathering | Phil Weisenbarger (419) 358-4651
Or visit: www.franklincar.org | Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners 49060 | The Annual All Air-Cooled Car Gathering presented by the H.H. Franklin Collection will feature rare air-cooled cars including early examples Franklins, Frayer-Miller and Holmes ... VW, Corvair, Tatra, Porsche, Citroen and more!
For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/2301096963512301/ |
| Update | 06/07/2019 | Vintage German Car Show & Chicken Dinner at Zehnder’s | In front of Zehnder’s, 730 S Main St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734, Click for a map. | In conjunction with the 61st Annual Bavarian Festival, they are going to close the main street in Frankenmuth on June 8th (Friday) from 5 to 11 pm. The owner of Zehnder’s wants to line up vintage German cars in front of the restaurant on Main St. In return, they will give us a free Zehnder’s chicken dinner. There will be press and TV coverage, so Zehnder’s would like us to come up with as many cars as we can. | |
| Update | 03/23/2019 | Movie Matinee feat. Herbie: The Love Bug | 3-5 PM | Gilmore Car Museum 6865 W Hickory Rd Hickory Corners 49060 | A race car driver becomes a champion with a Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own! Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon on Saturday, March 23rd at the Gilmore Car Museum featuring the 1968 feature film, Herbie: The Love Bug! Movie Admission (no pre-sale, tickets available at the door)
$5/person, children 11 and under free
FREE EVENT for Gilmore Car Museum Members The movie will be shown in the Gilmore Automotive Heritage Center Banquet Room. Run time is 1 hour 48 minutes, rated G. The Gilmore Cafe will be open and serving soda and popcorn for $1 each. This movie event is licensed by Swank Productions. |
| Update | 10/13/2018 | 17th Annual CCVW Volktoberfest VW Audi Porsche Car Show and Swap Meet | Web site: http://www.ccvw.org/ | Indianapolis, IN | Circle City Volkswagen Club and Tom Wood Volkswagen present the 17th Annual car show and swap meet. This is a must attend event! What a great group of folks to hang out with. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport will once again be the home for this great show! It is always a great time. Let's see if we can fill the place up! For more information visit: http://www.ccvw.org/ Details TBA |
| Update | 09/21/2018 | Kokomo Oktoberfest Volkswagen Cruise-In September 21-23, 2018 The City of Firsts Volkswagen Club | Email Garry McNew or call 765-860-7139 | Foster Park 200 S. Washington St. Kokomo, Indiana 46901 | For more information, visit: https://www.cityoffirstsvw.com/oktoberfest |
| Update | 08/12/2018 | WILLOW RUN VICTORY CAR SHOW | Yankee Air Museum, 47884 D Street, Willow Run Airport, Belleville, MI 48111 on the grass lot behind the museum. | Registration begins at 9AM. On-site registration only. $20.00 per car registered. The first 250 cars registered will get a goodie bag and dash plaque. Judging begins at 10AM and awards given at 2:45PM Event ends at 3PM. The Yankee Air Museum will be open with free admission for all participants. Biplane rides will be sold (weather permitting) and there will be plenty of activities. Food trucks have been invited and Marco’s Pizza will be selling pizza by the slice. Net event proceeds benefit the Yankee Air Museum. Great prizes for award winners to go to Thunder Over Michigan on August 21. | |
| Update | 08/05/2018 | 11th Annual Troy Traffic Jam to benefit the Troy Historical Society | 10am – 3pm at the Columbia Center, 201 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy MI 48084 | Join us at the Troy Traffic Jam Classic Car Show on the beautiful grounds of the Columbia Center for a free, fun, and family-friendly event. See over 200 classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, and specialty vehicles. Bring the family to enjoy children’s crafts, music, and plenty of great food will be available for purchase. For more information, visit: http://troyhistoricvillage.org/events/troy-traffic-jam/ | |
| Update | 08/03/2018 | Automotive Concept Art Show & Car Show Friday, 7-9 | Eva the Corvair Lady | Royal Oak Historical Society, 1411 W Webster Rd, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073 | This is an exhibition of original automotive concept drawings with a special focus on rear engine vehicles & muscle cars presented by the League of Retired Automotive Designers and dedicated to the memory of Robert Edwards, a fine artist and champion of automotive designers and their art. *All classic cars are welcome to this opening night reception, but if you have a rear engine vehicle, we would love to see your featured classic car on display at this gala benefit event on August 3rd. Please park your car around 6:30pm. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/187111361987508/ |
| Update | 07/27/2018 | Telegraph Cruise | E-mail H. Neil Reichard | Telegraph spanning Taylor, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn and Redford | 11 AM to 3 PM. Join the MVVC as we park at LaFontaine Volkswagen during the Annual Telegraph Cruise. LaFontaine will provide Picnic Lunch for all Let’s get an impressive showing of vintage VW’s out there this year! Food, Prizes, and Fun. Free Food for all who come by. Raffle prizes. For questions contact H. Neil Reichard. |
| Update | 06/30/2018 | Oak Street Health VW Show | Alicia, 734-474-8733 | 1142 East 9 Mile Road Hazel Park, MI 48030 | June 30th spotlight is Fahrvergnügen! Volkswagen vintage, classic and enthusiasts welcome with newer models will be up front. This car show series is a way to connect and bring the community together.
Coffee, refreshments provided in AM courtesy of Oak Street Health Bathrooms on site for use Food vendors, local vendors, kids’ area! No cost entry raffles all morning! No cost for guests to come enjoy the car show! |
| Update | 06/23/2018 | Cruisin’ Downriver 2018 | Fort Street from Lincoln Park to Riverview, just south of Detroit. | Details TBA. | |
| Update | 06/16/2018 | Bangers & Bonnets | The organizers of this British car event have graciously invited the MVVC to join them at this free celebration. There will be some food & water, or you can bring something to grill. | ||
| Update | 06/15/2018 | Volktoberfest 2018 | For information, e-mail: | Effingham, IL | You don’t have to own a VW to come to Funfest! There are fun things for everyone to do at our events and we invite anyone and everyone to our shows! General Parking is only $2 a day, and you can purchase passes to the Saturday Night Entertainment, includes free pass to the concert and the Funfest Fireworks brought to you by O’Brien Volkswagen of Urbana! For more information, visit: http://www.mamotorworks.com/VW/FunfestRegistration/ |
| Update | 06/09/2018 | Northern Mitt VDub Club 6th Annual Blessing of the Bugs VW Car Show & Cruise 9am-2pm | Manistee National Golf & Resort 4797 US 31 South Manistee, MI | The Northern Mitt V-Dub Club will celebrate its 6th Annual “Blessing of the Bugs” on Saturday, June 9th, 2018 at a new location - Manistee National Golf & Resort in Manistee, MI. All VWs are welcome! Registration starts at 9am. $5 registration fee per vehicle the day of the show, no pre-registration required. Spectators are free. Awards will be presented to Best Modified, Best Stock, Top 20 Show Favorite Vehicles, and People’s Choice sponsored by Hagerty of Traverse City, MI. Fun for all ages in a family friendly atmosphere including food, games, and a silent auction. The day concludes with a “Blessing” for a safe and enjoyable cruising season followed by a 5 mile cruise to the shores of Lake Michigan for a group photo. | |
| Update | 06/08/2018 | Michigan VW Enthusiasts (MIVE), Motorstadt XVI | For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/Motorstadt | Map to: Austrian Society Park.> | Hosted by the Michigan VW Enthusiasts (MIVE), Motorstadt is a gathering of water-cooleds and modifieds, with a sprinkling of vintage VW’s mixed in. Always a fun afternoon, with enthusiasts from both crowds joining in on all the fun! Held at the beautiful Austrian Society Park in Macomb Township. 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Update | 06/02/2018 | VW Bus Invasion! (Bring your own Bus!) | Tom & Sheila Wise | Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Click for a map to 1765 N Lakeview Dr, Mears, Michigan 49436> | Hello fellow bus peeps! We want to try and get as many VW buses to meet up and drive the Silver Lake Sand Dunes! We are wanting to do this the same day as Jeep Invasion. We have a 1973 Westfalia camp bus and ventured out on the dunes twice last summer! The smiles from all the Jeep people were uncountable! Let’s make this an epic display of hippie cool GROOVE! |
| Update | 05/19/2018 | Slow Speed Slalom Event | To be Determined; More to come on locations. | At 12:00 noon we will meet at the Maple St. parking lot across the tracks from the Freight Station in Depot Town (new location) where there will be a Slow Speed Slalom set up. We will have fun on a small timed course of cones that will average around 30mph and will show our driving skills, and will be a lot of fun for all. There will be a food vendor to provide a source for lunch. This year we are also planning on having a Port-a-Potty on site. After we have gotten the thrill of driving our fine German machines around the course we will return to the Hotel for a Pizza Party and Movie night Visit the Festival Page often as we will be updating it as new information becomes available. | |
| Update | 05/05/2018 | Blessing of the Buses, Grand Blanc, MI | Contact and RSVP: Please contact Jim Christopher at 810-217-1280 (mobile) or e-mail. | Assumption Greek Orthodox Church 2245 East Baldwin Road; Grand Blanc, MI 48439 | In keeping with the spirit of “The Blessing of the Bikes” typically reserved for our Hell’s Yuppies Friends, please join us for The Blessing of the Buses! Particulars: Open to all VW Bus Owners across all generations and types of Bus, this is a rain or shine event with a covered cookout to immediately follow. A donation to the Church is suggested, but optional. For those of who may wish to camp, group of contiguous campsites will be reserved at Groveland Oaks County, about 15 minutes/nine miles from the Church. Make your reservations directly with the campground but please contact Jim to confirm and review details. Click here for FB event. |
| Update | 09/25/2016 | Bus BOO!!! (23rd to the 25th) | Buses By The Beach Website | Grand Rogue Campground in Belmont, MI near Grand Rapids | Please join us for our annual Halloween-themed VW Bus event, to be held at the Grand Rogue Campground in Belmont, MI near Grand Rapids. This is a family-friendly event, featuring contests and prizes for best kid's costumes, best adult costume, best decorated campsite, pumpkin carving and our annual chili cook-off! |
| Update | 09/18/2016 | VW-FEST 2016 | www.nivaclub.org | Hosted by Crystal Lake Volkswagen at 5213 W. Northwest Highway (Ill. Rte. 14) in Crystal Lake, IL | Northeast Illinois Volkswagen Assn. (NIVA) presents the 21st Annual "VW-FEST 2016" – Northern Illinois' Largest All-VW Car Show and Swap Meet Food . Music . Dash Plaques . Trophies . T-shirts Participant Judging -- Spectators Always Admitted Free 9am-3:00pm VW SWAP MEET! Clean out the Garage! Swap spaces available, setup begins at 7:30am. Swap spaces $25 each VW-Fest 2016 Facebook Event Page |
| Update | 09/10/2016 | Cruisin' by the Bay - September 9th & 10th | http://www.cruisinbythebay.org/ | Downtown - Sandusky, Ohio | The streets will be packed with spectators, and local hotels are likely to be full to the brim with eager onlookers. 25th Anniversary of Cruisin' by the Bay. Cruisin' by the Bay proceeds will help support the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Centers Patient Services Fund. The fund provides local support for cancer patient services, patient financial assistance, programs and education. Register Now & Receive a Free T-Shirt! Offer ends July 31, 2016. and $5 off! |
| Update | 08/27/2016 | All VW Car, Truck, Bus Show - Highland Volkswagen (Highland, IN) - w/ Aircooled Hooligans (Chicago/Northern Indiana Chapter) | Call PJ @ 847-773-7896 RumblingCars.com FB.com/CarShowsCruiseNights | Highland Volkswagen 9601 Indianapolis Blvd Highland, IN 46322 | Car Show: 9 - 3 PM Swap Meet setup: 7-9 am Show Registration: 9- Noon Voting: Noon - 1pm Trophy Awards: 2- 3pm Registration, Swap, and Spectators all Free! |
| Update | 08/27/2016 | Arbormotion Open House | www.arbormotion.com You can see the invitation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArborMotion/ | ArborMotion 669 State Circle Ann Arbor, MI 48108 | Please join us for an evening of celebrating ArborMotion's grand re-opening! Enjoy an indoor tour of our newly renovated location, beautiful cars, and door prizes. Our ribbon-cutting ceremony will be at 5:00 p.m., and BBQ, beer, and wine will be served. |
| Update | 08/21/2016 | Bi State VW Club Car Show | Nick Nelson (563) 357-2834 or Phil Vernon (563) 386-8205 | Empire Park, Hampton, IL (on the beautiful Mississippi River, just south of I-80) | Registration 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon $15.00 per vehicle, all proceeds go to charity Registration includes lunch! Best of the Bunch Awards Awards presented at 3:00 p.m. Dash Plaques, Door Prizes, Swap Meet Camping is available at nearby Illiniwek Park Bi State VW Club Car Show Facebook Event Page |
| Update | 08/20/2016 | Old Fort Car Show (Fort Wayne, Indiana) | http://www.oldfortvwclub.com/contact.html | Shoaf Park 6401 Saint Joe Rd. Ft. Wayne, IN 46835 | The 16th Annual Car Show & Swap Meet THIS YEAR REGISTRATION is FREE for car show Participants !!!! $15.00 for swap meet space ($10.00 pre-register) FREE ADMISSION to PUBLIC Great place to spend the day ! |
| Update | 08/13/2016 | 23rd Annual Del Shannon Car Show - August 12 & 13th | Call 616.384.3097 for more information | Coopersville, Michigan | The Coopersville Rotary is excited to be sponsoring the 26th Annual Del Shannon Car Show. One of the largest linear car shows in West Michigan. The Car Show is held in Downtown Coopersville, on Main St. Coopersville Michigan. FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 Car Cruise line up: 4:00pm (Car Cruise Map) Cruise starts moving: 6:00pm Cruise ends at Keyser Manufacturing...with an AFTER CRUISE PARTY! SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Car Show from 7:00am to 4:00pm Registration from 7:00am to Noon Register by July 29 and receive discounted vehicle registration, Dash Plaque to first 600 registrants and one Train Shuttle Wrist band. Also, be entered into the Grand Prize drawing. please visit www.delshannoncarshow.org |
| Update | 08/13/2016 | Dexter Days - LaFontaine Annual Car Show | To register: http://www.lafontainechevy.com/dexter-daze-2016/ | LaFontaine Chevrolet 7120 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd. Dexter, MI 48130 | Dexter Daze will be here before you know it which also means our annual car show will be as well. The event will take place on Saturday August 13th from 11am - 2:30pm. Register your classic car to reserve your spot. The first 50 registered vehicles will receive a dash plaque, so register today! |
| Update | 07/29/2016 | Chelsea Car Show @ Sights and Sounds Festival | http://chelseafestivals.com/festival/car-show/ | The car show is held on Middle St., East St. and Harrison St. near downtown Chelsea on Friday, from 3 til 8 p.m. | Don't miss the Chelsea Classic Cruisers car show featuring contests and over 300 classic cars from across the Midwest. The car show is held on Middle St., East St. and Harrison St. near downtown Chelsea on Friday, July 29, from 3 til 8 p.m. Be sure to stay and enjoy live entertainment throughout the show. Presented by the Chelsea Car Club. |
| Update | 07/24/2016 | Kubel Treffen East 2015 - Dayton Ohio July 22th-24th | Gary Mondshine 30685 Woodgate Drive Southfield, MI 48076 mondshine3@att.net Ron Domeck rdomeck@bellsouth.net www.kubeltreffen181.com | Tipp City, OH 45371 | "THE" VW Thing Show We are returning to Tipp City, Ohio (a suburb of Dayton) See the Flyer for more info! Click HERE for the flyer! |
| Update | 07/23/2016 | Let's "Rev Up" the Fight Against Cancer | https://www.facebook.com/Edmore-Christ-For-a-Cure-683358041801838/ | Edmore Community Field (Formerly known as Webb field) North First Street & Home Street, Edmore, MI 48829 | Car Show! (rain or shine) $5 Minimum donation for registration, gates open at 9 am. Show goes from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Dash plaques to the first 75 cars, door prizes, goody bag for the first 50 cars, trophies, 9 classes, ALL CAR SHOW. Also a vendor and craft show, auction, family activities, 70's costume contest with prize, music&trivia, "Lansing Area Flying Aces" and more! |
| Update | 07/17/2016 | Spark Plugs Car Show & Swap Meet | Rob Delaney Phone: (734) 845-7177 Email: 19delaney66@gmail.com | James F. Atchinson Park - 58000 Grand River, New Hudson, MI | Car Show 9-2, Swap Meet 8-2 1 People's Choice Award & Plaque (Excludes Spark Plugs Auto Club Members) Outstanding Pick Award & Jacket 1 Kid's Choice Award & Jacket Sponsor Pick Award Dash Plaques for the 1st 100 Cars Food Vendors, Car Corral, Entertainment DJ Paul Pete 50/50 Raffle & Door Prizes Proceeds donated to Operation Injured Soldier & Lyon Community Chest |
| Update | 07/16/2016 | Marlette Car Show and Swap |
MarletteCarShow@gmail.com (989) 635-2236 2620 Lamotte Street, Marlette, MI 48453 | Marlette, MI | I would like to invite you to the Marlette Car Show & Swap cruise in event on July 16th 2016. We really enjoyed our company a few years ago! As you know, our event is held annually at the lush grounds of Kraft Automotive. We welcome any participants for elegant to rusty and the focus is on having a good time. Feel free to bring items to sell and trade. The entire event is free and we even provide lunch! Hope to see you there! In the meantime check us out on Facebook or MarletteCarShow.com |
| Update | 07/10/2016 | Vintage Picnic #29 | Stateline Volksfolks VW Club | Alpine Park, Rockford, IL | Stay tuned: https://www.facebook.com/StatelineVolksfolks/ |
| Update | 07/09/2016 | US-12/Michigan Avenue Cruise (Downtown Wayne) | Downtown Wayne | For more information: https://www.facebook.com/CruisinUS12/ | |
| Update | 06/26/2016 | The Northeast Illinois Volkswagen Association "BUGFEST 2016" VW Car show and swap meet *NEW LOCATION* | Website: www.nivaclub.org Find Us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nivaclub E-mail: nivaclubevents@gmail.com | ALL VW's are Welcome!!! !!!NEW LOCATION!!! Elgin Volkswagen 2630 Auto Mall Drive Elgin, IL 60123 | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Car show - Swap Meet - Food - Music - Trophies - Dash Plaques - Particpant Judging Car Show Registration 9 am until 12:00. $15 per Vehicle - Spectators are Free Swap Set-Up Begins at 7:00 am. $25 per Space. Website: www.nivaclub.org Find Us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nivaclub |
| Update | 06/26/2016 | Car Show for the Cure | Dynamic Blendz 2011 W. Beecher Rd, Adrian, MI | Come join us for the first annual Car Show for the Cure. There will be food, 50/50 raffle, and awesome cars of all sort! 10am - 5pm Support a good cause and help Kathy Steuwe raise money for the Susan G. Koman walk for the cure. Registration is by donations and has plenty of classes to choose from. | |
| Update | 06/25/2016 | Blue Water Cruise | Port Huron, MI | For more information: http://www.bluewatercruiseweekend.com/ | |
| Update | 06/25/2016 | Cruisin' Downriver (Fort Street) | Fort Street in the communities of Lincoln Park, Southgate and Wyandotte | For more information, visit: http://www.cruisindownriver.com | |
| Update | 06/25/2016 | Sloan Museum Auto Fair | For vehicle registration and Treasures in the Meadow registration, visit http://sloanautofair.com. | Flint Cultural Center Campus | exciting two-day car show, featuring... - Music, Exhibits, Activities for kids, Entertainment, Treasures in the Meadow, Craft vendors, Food vendors, Vehicles for sale, and 700+ automobiles on display! Vehicle registration gates open at 8:00 am both days. Visitor/public gates are open Saturday, June 25, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday, June 26, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Treasures in the Meadows gate will be open Friday, June 24, 4:00-7:00 pm, and Saturday & Sunday from 6:00 am to day's end. Admission is $7 per adult and free for children 11 years old and younger. Facebook event |
| Update | 06/22/2016 | DDA Classic Car Show | Contact the DDA for more information: 313.928.0940 or jkibby@cityofallenpark.org | Downtown Allen Park | Join over 250 vintage cars for a FREE night of fun. Dash plaques to the first 250 exhibitors Trophies, music, refreshments, door prizes, and more ALL cool cars welcome: New section for cars 1981 and newer Expanded location: Twice the size, twice the fun $10 voluntary registration gets a free $5.00 voucher to downtown restaurants that night 5:30-9:00 PM Drive-in registration starts at 4:00 PM Allen Rd. between Southfield and Roosevelt Enter at Roosevelt Rain Date July 29 |
| Update | 06/18/2016 | All Air-Cooled Car Show, Gilmore Museum | Phil Weisenbarger (419) 358-4651 or visit www.franklincar.org | Gilmore Museum, Hickory Corners, MI | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm The 6th Annual ALL Air-Cooled Car Gathering will feature rare air-cooled cars including early examples Franklins, Frayer-Miller, and Holmes, all the way through modern air-cooled cars including VW, Corvair, Tatra, Porsche, Citroen, and more! Dont forget to visit the H.H. Franklin Collection displayed in the vintage Franklin Motors dealership on the Gilmore Car Museums Historic Campus for a whole showroom of air-cooled cars. Questions? Please contact Phil Weisenbarger (419) 358-4651 or visit www.franklincar.org |
| Update | 06/12/2016 | Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival German Car Show June 10th-12th | Frankenmuth CEC German/European Car Show c/o Juli Burns, 8989 State Rd Millington MI, 48746 Only the first 100 entries will be accepted. | Frankenmuth, Michigan | Car show dates are June 10th - 12th Show begins Friday at 5:00pm and ends Sunday at 4:00. Trophies awarded in the following 10 areas: *Peoples Choice *Bavarian Princess Choice *CEC Presidents Choice *Farthest Drive *BEST OF SHOW: Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche & Opel. *American Manufactures with a European Plant are NOT Eligible* Show registration will be Friday, June 12th from 1pm to 4pm in Frankenmuths Heritage Park. Show begins Friday at 5:00pm and ends Sunday at 4:00. Full details will be released with Registration Acceptance. Pre-registration (April 15-June 1, 2016) $15.00 Registrations received after June 2, 2016 will be $20.00 Registration form: http://www.bavarianfestival.org/events/carshow.html |
| Update | 06/12/2016 | The Great Lakes Museum Tour | The Greater Toledo Volkswagen Club Please RSVP to Jay - vw81jetta@yahoo.com | National Museum of the Great Lakes 1701 Front St, Toledo, OH | Meet at 12:00 at the Museum. Please RSVP to Jay. |
| Update | 06/11/2016 | Kindred Healthcare's Father's Day Car Show | Contact: Jessica (317)462-3311 or jessica.ketcham@kindred.com | Greenfield, IN. 46140 | Father’s Day Car Show. Kindred Healthcare will be having their first Father’s Day Car show this year. This Show Is Held At 200 Green Meadows DR, Greenfield, In. Registration 9am Till 3pm. Registration Fee is $10.00 if you RSVP by June 1st it is 50 % off. Awards at 3pm. Top 20 awards, Dad’s Choice Award. Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chips, Drinks. Dash Plaques, Food, Music, Door prizes. All proceeds go to Activity Department for the residents. |
| Update | 06/11/2016 | Classics for the Cure Car Show | carshow@classicsforthecure.com | Baker's of Milford - 2025 South Milford Rd. (4 miles north of I-96) | 10:00 AM - 3:00 pm $10 pre-registration (by June 10th), $15 registration at the door 50/50 Raffle, Raffle Prices, Music, Trophies, and More! Registration is tax deductable |
| Update | 06/11/2016 | Roseville Gratiot Cruise | Gratiot Avenue, btw. 11 and 13 Mile | For more info, visit: https://www.facebook.com/RosevilleGratiotCruise | |
| Update | 06/11/2016 | Jim's Buggy Obstacle Course | Jim's Buggy Parts llc. 517-852-9595 | Marion Fairgrounds in Marion, MI | Dune buggy, trucks, & side-by-sides offroad obstacle course |
| Update | 06/11/2016 | Jackson Road Cruise | www.jrcriuse.org | Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI | Enjoy a day on Jackson Road and enjoy free festivities at our local business throughout the entire day! website: https://www.facebook.com/jacksonroadcruise/ |
| Update | 06/05/2016 | Fourth Annual MIDWEST VW JAMBOREE (June 3, 4, & 5) | Rick Cramer 517-320-0043 Tom Siligato at delray58@peoplepc.com Or: midwestvwjamboree@gmail.com | Thompson Memorial Park, Hudson, MI 49247 | Announcing a weekend get-together for VWs of every type -- air- and water-cooled, vintage and new, stock and custom and everything in between! It's an event, a car show, swap meet, campout and social meet-up for VW enthusiasts in the Midwest region. |
| Update | 06/04/2016 | Mt. Clemens Cruise | Downtown Mount Clemens | The 2016 Mount Clemens Cruise/Friends of Mount Clemens will host a two-day weekend event this year. - June 3rd and 4th Friday, June 3, 2016: Early-Bird Registration and Check-In, 5pm – 9pm, Downtown Mount Clemens & Open Cruise, 5pm – 10pm Car Show Registration and Check-In, 7am – 9am Downtown Mount Clemens, Registration Fee Includes Dash Plaque and Ticket to Spin the Bud Light Prize Wheel! Judged Car Show, 9am – 2pm (VIP Parking Available, Just $5.00), Awards Ceremony, 2pm – 3pm, Open Cruise, 3pm – 10pm http://www.mountclemenscruise.com/michigan-car-cruises.html | |
| Update | 06/03/2016 | Forever Plaid - 7th Annual Classic Car Nights at Meadow Brook Theatre | Make your reservation today! Contact 248-370-3316 or groupsales@mbtheatre.com | MBT Parking lot - We are located on the campus of Oakland University, on the corner of Walton Blvd & Squirrel Rd. (MBT attendants will be in the parking lot to keep an eye on the cars during the performance.) | *Arrive anytime between 6:00 and 7:00 pm. Performance begins at 8:00pm* nce again we would like to offer a special rate for classic car night participants! One free ticket per vehicle Additional tickets are only $20.00 each! (Regular ticket price is $37.00) Once upon a time there were four guys who discovered they shared a love for music, then got together to become like their idols- The Four Freshman, The Hi-Los and The Crew Cuts. Rehearsing in the basment of Smudges familys plumbing supply company they became Forever Plaid. On the way to their first big gig, the Plaids are slammed broadside by a school bus and killed instantly. It is at the moment when their careers and lives end, that the story of Forever Plaid begins...This nostalgic and fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies, pitch-perfect melodies and some of the best songs of the 1950s! |
| Update | 05/30/2016 | Buses by the Beach Campout - Bus Benefit 2016 | For more information, visit: http://www.busesbythebeach.org/ | Camp Blodgett in West Olive, MI | (Held Memorial Day Weekend) |
| Update | 05/27/2016 | 7th Annual Classic Car Nights at Meadow Brook Theatre - Forever Plaid | Make your reservation today! Contact 248-370-3316 or groupsales@mbtheatre.com | MBT Parking lot - We are located on the campus of Oakland University, on the corner of Walton Blvd & Squirrel Rd. (MBT attendants will be in the parking lot to keep an eye on the cars during the performance.) | *Arrive anytime between 6:00 and 7:00 pm. Performance begins at 8:00pm* nce again we would like to offer a special rate for classic car night participants! One free ticket per vehicle Additional tickets are only $20.00 each! (Regular ticket price is $37.00) Once upon a time there were four guys who discovered they shared a love for music, then got together to become like their idols- The Four Freshman, The Hi-Los and The Crew Cuts. Rehearsing in the basment of Smudges familys plumbing supply company they became Forever Plaid. On the way to their first big gig, the Plaids are slammed broadside by a school bus and killed instantly. It is at the moment when their careers and lives end, that the story of Forever Plaid begins...This nostalgic and fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies, pitch-perfect melodies and some of the best songs of the 1950s! Bring your classic car to Meadow Brook Theatre, socialize with your car club members, and meet fellow car enthusiasts from other car clubs. You are welcome to bring refreshments and have a pre-show picnic (NO ALCOHOL, PLEASE.) Then head inside to enjoy an outstanding live musical theatre performance. |
| Update | 05/14/2016 | Gateway Classic Cars Spring Fling Classic Car Corral | 313-982-3100 (Detroit Showroom) | 1500 Commerce Drive N, Dearborn, MI 48120 313-982-3199 | CALLING ALL CARS! We are looking for car clubs and individuals to cruise in and be a part of our Sweet 16! Annual Spring Fling & Car Corral. The event will span over 10 showrooms nationwide on May 14th from 9am to 5pm. It will be a day filled with music, food, vendors, beautiful vehicles, and of course FUN. All we need now is YOU! onations welcome as ALL proceeds with go on to benefit The Childrens Miracle Network! Have a car club or group and want to park together at the show? gatewayclassiccars.com |
| Update | 05/13/2016 | Sistas - 7th Annual Classic Car Nights at Meadow Brook Theatre | Make your reservation today! Contact 248-370-3316 or groupsales@mbtheatre.com | MBT Parking lot - We are located on the campus of Oakland University, on the corner of Walton Blvd & Squirrel Rd. (MBT attendants will be in the parking lot to keep an eye on the cars during the performance.) | *Arrive anytime between 6:00 and 7:00 pm. Performance begins at 8:00pm* nce again we would like to offer a special rate for classic car night participants! One free ticket per vehicle Additional tickets are only $20.00 each! (Regular ticket price is $37.00) After a matriarchs death, the women in the family clean Grandmas attic and find love and old memories packed away, and in the process, hit tunes that trace their family history, from the trials of the 1930s through the Girl Groups of the 60s to the empowerment of the 90s. With songs such as I will survive, We Are Family, Mama Said, Oh Happy Day and many more! Bring your classic car to Meadow Brook Theatre, socialize with your car club members, and meet fellow car enthusiasts from other car clubs. You are welcome to bring refreshments and have a pre-show picnic (NO ALCOHOL, PLEASE.) Then head inside to enjoy an outstanding live musical theatre performance. |
| Update | 05/06/2016 | 7th Annual Classic Car Nights at Meadow Brook Theatre - Sistas | Make your reservation today! Contact 248-370-3316 or groupsales@mbtheatre.com | MBT Parking lot - We are located on the campus of Oakland University, on the corner of Walton Blvd & Squirrel Rd. (MBT attendants will be in the parking lot to keep an eye on the cars during the performance.) | *Arrive anytime between 6:00 and 7:00 pm. Performance begins at 8:00pm* nce again we would like to offer a special rate for classic car night participants! One free ticket per vehicle Additional tickets are only $20.00 each! (Regular ticket price is $37.00) After a matriarchs death, the women in the family clean Grandmas attic and find love and old memories packed away, and in the process, hit tunes that trace their family history, from the trials of the 1930s through the Girl Groups of the 60s to the empowerment of the 90s. With songs such as I will survive, We Are Family, Mama Said, Oh Happy Day and many more! Bring your classic car to Meadow Brook Theatre, socialize with your car club members, and meet fellow car enthusiasts from other car clubs. You are welcome to bring refreshments and have a pre-show picnic (NO ALCOHOL, PLEASE.) Then head inside to enjoy an outstanding live musical theatre performance. |
| Update | 04/17/2016 | Vintage VW Tech at Munk's Motors - Waking up your car after hibernation | Chris Braden or Merrit Collins events@munks.com 248.681.8081 | Munk's Motors 3080 Huron St. (M-59) Waterford, Michigan | We'll talk about the things you should do to wake up your car after hibernation, Flyer: Vintage VW Tech Flyer |
| Update | 04/16/2016 | The Northeast Illinois Volkswagen Association's 9th Annual Indoor VW Parts & Accessories Swap Meet | (630) 533-2528 | DuPage County Fairgrounds Building #4 2015 West Manchester Road Wheaton, IL 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (set-up will begin at 7:30 AM) | Swap spaces will be $25 each. Spectator admission is $2.00. Plenty of Free Parking. Registrations must be received by April 9th!!! Members of the area VW clubs are invited, as well as local VW parts vendors. You do not need to be a NIVA member to swap, shop or sell. ALL VW enthusiasts are welcome. There is plenty of room for participants and there are a few fast-food restaurants nearby. This is our 9th year at the fairgrounds and we are looking forward to another excellent turnout. Clean out your garages, basements or sheds and find buyers for the VW parts & stuff that you've accumulated over the years. Looking to get an early start on your Spring project? Find the parts you need. Have some cool toys and/or memorabilia that you'd like to sell? This is the place to do it. Are you looking to expand your toy and memorabilia collection? There will be sale items for you as well. registration form (Due by April 9!)Registration form Please bring tables and chairs if you need them. www.nivaclub.org www.facebook.com/nivaclub |
| Update | 09/20/2015 | Milford Car Show | www.milfordcarshow.com | Main Street, Milford, MI | 8am to 3 pm. 30th anniversary! Car show, restaurants & shops, and take an historic home tour. Visit the website www.milfordcarshow.com to see the classes and download a pre-registration form: 2015 registration form. |
| Update | 09/20/2015 | VW-FEST 2015 Northern Illinois' Largest All-VW Car Show & Swap Meet | More Information - info@nivaclub.org
Find Us at www.facebook.com/nivaclub | Volkswagen of Crystal Lake (New Location!) 5213 Northwest Highway Crystal Lake, IL 60014 | Family Fun-All VW's-Trophies-Dash Plaques-Food-Music-Restored Good Humor Truck-50/50 Raffle Participant Judging - Spectators Always Admitted Free Sunday, September 20, 2015 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Show Car Registration 9:00 am until Noon>br> $15.00 per Vehicle Swap Meet Spaces Available!!! Set-Up Begins at 7:30 am - $25 per space. |
| Update | 09/13/2015 | Old Car Festival | Phone: (313) 982-6001 | Web site: www.thehenryford.org | 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48121 | This Old Car Festival weekend, take in the spectacle as the streets and grounds of Greenfield Village are filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of hundreds of authentic vehicles from the 1890s through 1932. Enjoy a self-guided tour through this fabulous expositions and talk to proud owners about their treasured vehicles. (from autopalooza.org) |
| Update | 08/30/2015 | MVVC Picnic: A Day At The Lake! | Lynn Anderson lynn.anderson@juno.com | Vince and Lynn Anderson's cottage on beautiful Pleasant Lake, just northwest of Lapeer. Here's a link to a map: Mapquest Link . | The club is supplying the hot dogs, hamburgers, condiments, and paper/plasticware. You bring a side dish to pass, along with your own drinks, beverages, lawn chairs, swimsuits, towels, and water toys (i.e. sculling boat, if you're Rolf Schroeter!). We have a pontoon boat, a jet ski, and lots of noodles to float on. No pets, please! If you want something other than hamburgers or hot dogs, you're welcome to bring whatever you like and cook it yourself on our gas grill. |
| Update | 08/22/2015 | Windy City Dub Fest | Jason Axelrod-Director www.windycitydubfest.com Find them on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr @WindyCityDubs | Lake County Fairgrounds. The Fairgrounds are conveniently located in Grayslake, IL, halfway between Milwaukee and Chicago, with easy access from I-94 and within walking distance of two commuter rail lines to Chicago. | Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 from 1PM - 8PM We anticipate a judging contest, complete with awards, and a car club section for those who want to show their car but not participate in the judging contest. There will be live entertainment, food and beverages for purchase, and vendors on site along with the availability of swap meet space. We are still working further for additional activities. We have recently developed a unique partnership with Six Flags Great America, KeyLime Cove and Waterpark, and the Chicago Auto Show. These exciting partnership details will be shared in the future on our website, windycitydubfest.com, and our social media. |
| Update | 08/22/2015 | Suburban VW Car Show | Suburban VW (248)471-0800 | 37911 Grand River Ave. Farmington Hills, MI 48335 | Come to the model year sales event at Suburban VW in Farmington Hills, 10am - 3pm. Vintage VW Clubs will be on site. Door prizes and refreshments! Click Here to View the Flyer! |
| Update | 08/09/2015 | Depot Town on Wheels Car and Bike Show | Ypsilanti Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (734)483-4444 www.visitypsinow.com | Cross Street between River and Rice Streets, Ypsilanti | This event kicks off a huge Welcome to The United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters as they begin their week-long training at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI. This is a free event and will run from 6:00 - 9:00 pm with street closure on Cross Street between River and Rice Streets. View/Share the flyer: Depot Town on Wheels Flyer |
| Update | 08/09/2015 | Wings-n-Wheels Fly-in • Cruise-in | ERNIE HALL AVIATION MUSEUM 4033 N. River Road • Warren, OH 44484 ErnieHallAviationMuseum@gmail.com | Sloas Airfield 4059 N. River Road Warren, OH | Come Celebrate 100 years of Ernie Hall Flying School on it's 3rd. Annual Wings -n- Wheels Event Sunday, August 9th. from 9am to 9pm To order tickets and more information see the link: Wings-n-Wheels Flyer |
| Update | 07/26/2015 | Concours d'Elegance of America | Phone: (248) 643-8645 | Web site: www.concoursusa.org | The Inn at St. John's, 44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth, MI 48170 | The 2015 Concours d'Elegance of America will be held at The Inn at St. John's on Sunday, July 26th. The site offers its handsome grounds for showcasing the invited world-class vehicles as well as a luxury hotel on the premises; it incorporates charming meeting rooms and fine dining facilities. (from autopalooza.org) |
| Update | 07/25/2015 | RM Auctions Vintage Motor Cars | Phone: (248) 643-8645 | Web site: www.rmauctions.com | The Inn at St. John's, 44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth, MI 48170 | One of the nation's most prestigious auction events held in conjunction with the world famous Concours d'Elegance show. One hundred historically significant automobiles will be offered at this important sale held on the grounds of The Inn at St. John's in Plymouth, Michigan (from autopalooza.org) |
| Update | 06/28/2015 | Back to The 50's Weekend | Tamra Marshall Back to The 50s Weekend Communications Coordinator e: backtothe50s@aol.com p: 724-333-2913 website: www.backtothe50sweekend.com facebook: backtothe50sweekend twitter: back2the50s | New Castle, PA at Cascade Park | On behalf of the Back to The 50s Weekend, we would like to invite you and your club members to our event, Back to The 50s Weekend, June 26-28, in New Castle, PA at Cascade Park. Back to The 50s Weekend, is one of the Premier Annual Auto events in New Castle, Pennsylvania. The park is spaciously landscaped, and the waterfalls are breathtaking.
The success of this event is exciting and has been recognized by the area. In years past, ESPN2 Street Rodder TV covered our event, along with "Our Town" segment on Comcast Cable. The event has also been seen in numerous magazines such as, Hot Rod, Rod and Custom, Street Rodder and Super Rod, just to name a few.
Back to The 50's Weekend competition sets the stage for the areas hottest rides. It provides a platform for cars, music and is the most innovative, successful family fun auto event in New Castle.
Please visit our website at www.backtothe50sweekend.com for more information. |
| Update | 06/27/2015 | VW Display at German Park | Debra Foye events@mvvc.net | German Park, Ann Arbor Township (Pontiac Trail, 0.7 miles southwest of Dixboro Rd., 1.0 mile southwest of North Territorial Rd.) | Specific details to come, but in the past we have had a "display" of our cars from 2pm to 3pm and then got in line to enter the park. $5 admission to the park, food and drink for purchase Ann Arbor's German Park is a German Cultural park offering food, beer and soft drinks, music and entertainment in a beautiful wooded, park-like setting. Provides outdoor seating and sheltered/indoor areas |
| Update | 06/21/2015 | Eyes On Design Automotive Design Exhibition | Phone: (313) 824-4710 | Web site: www.eyesondesigncarshow.com/ | Ford House, 1100 Lakeshore Drive, Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan | Eyes On Design is one of America's premier automotive events. Each year, the event attracts members of the transportation design community, collectors, and the general public to celebrate and reflect on design. Vehicles are chosen based on the year's theme by invitation only, and between 200 and 300 vehicles are at the show on Father's Day. (from autopalooza.org) |
| Update | 06/21/2015 | Motor Muster | Phone: (313) 982-6001 | Web site: www.thehenryford.org | The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, Michigan 48124-4088 | Join us to celebrate one of the innovative eras of American automotive history - 1933-1976. The streets of Greenfield Village will be filled with hundreds of classic cars, vintage trucks, motorcycles - even a fire engine or two. They're all here, from brawny, muscle cars to the real straight-out-of-the-showroom cars you and your parents grew up with. This year Motor Muster features the American compact car. Stay late for the Saturday evening cruise. (from autopalooza.org) |
| Update | 06/06/2015 | Car Show at Suburban VW of Farmington | RSVP to H. Neil Reichard at hneil@mvvc.net | 37911 Grand River Ave, Suite C, Farmington Hills, MI 48335 | There are door prizes and refreshments to participants, and an opportunity for swap space in their service area. All without charge. |
| Update | 05/03/2015 | Sauder Village | The Greater Toledo Volkswagen Club Please RSVP to Jay - vw81jetta@yahoo.com | Historic Sauder Village 22611 OH-2, Archbold, OH 43502 | Meet 10:45 at Meijers in Maumee (1391 Conant St.) Depart at 11:00. Adults $16 each; children 16 and under free. Please RSVP to Jay. |
| Update | 04/18/2015 | Snook's Classic Car Museum - Bowling Green, OH | The Greater Toledo Volkswagen Club Todd - oldvw@yahoo.com, Jay - vw81jetta@yahoo.com | Snook's Dream Cars 13920 County Home Rd, Bowling Green, OH 43402 | Meet 11:15 at Ft. Meigs in Perrysburg, depart 11:45, arrive at Snook's 12:30. |
| Update | 04/18/2015 | Turbo Fest - Munk's Motors | Chris Braden or Merrit Collins events@munks.com 248.681.8081 | Munk's Motors 3080 Huron St. (M-59) Waterford, Michigan | 10 am to 4 pm. Nick Moceri of Turbo Concepts will discuss modifications, optimization and all things turbo, how to troubleshoot your own problems before going to a professional and what causes turbo to fail. All information will be presented with illustrations for easy comprehension and reference. All makes, models, and turbo enthusiasts are welcome, whether you already own one or are thinking about buying one. Lunch will be provided - this is a free event. |
| Update | 03/21/2015 | 2015 Membership Kickoff Meeting & Festival Planning | Email Dan Pierce | Aubrees in Depot Town | The 2015 Michigan Vintage Volkswagen club Kickoff meeting will be held at Aubree's in Depot Town. This meeting will be to discuss the upcoming events of the year, and present an update on what plans have already been made for this years Festival.
The new Executive Board would like your input about events for this year including this years Vintage Festival.
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| Update | 10/18/2014 | VW Fall Cruise - Toledo Club | Jay Burton - vw81jetta@yahoo.com | Meijers parking lot on Central around 11:00 am plan on leaving around 11:30 am (7240 W Central Ave Toledo, OH 43617) | We will meet up at Meijers parking lot on Central around 11:00 am plan on leaving around 11:30 am (7240 W Central Ave Toledo, OH 43617). The route will take us thru Secor metro park and out to Oak openings metro park , then head south east thru White House into Waterville then across the river to st rt 65. which we will then head out to Grand Rapids Ohio . There's shops to check out as well as the Dam along the river in Grand Rapids. ( Rain or shine ) |
| Update | 07/12/2014 | Great Lakes Dragaway Bugfest, formerly known as MOFOCO BugFest | Union Grove, Wisconsin | The location for Great Lakes Dragaway Bugfest, formerly known as MOFOCO BugFest, remains the same yet changes to the event and venue have been made. Camping available Friday and Saturday nights There will be 1/4 mile drag racing, car show, swap meet, vendors, entertainment, food and a variety of other activities throughout the day. The excitement and responses are building towards having a "VW fun day, for everyone!"
Oh yes, also new this year...for those who "LIKE" the Great Lakes Dragaway Annual Bugfest Facebook page, their name will be included in the monthly giveaway drawings from now until June. January's winner received 2 free admission tickets to GLD Bugfest 2013. Also welcomed is anyone's VW car photo to be part of our 50 state challenge!
If anyone has any questions or needs further information, it would be our pleasure to be of assistance. In turn, if you have any materials or news you would like us to share about your Bug festival or group at Great Lakes Dragaway Annual Bugfest, please free to let us know.
Thank you very much for your time and we look forward to hearing from you. Kindest regards, Debbie Blagg Email: gldbugfest@yahoo.com Phone: 262-878-7898 Facebook: Great Lakes Dragaway Annual Bugfest Official press release | |
| Update | 07/06/2014 | Summer Euro show and swap meet | Chris Frazee Event Facebook page: Summer Euro Show FB page | Ohio Autohaus 4242 Coonpath Rd, Carroll, Ohio 43112 | Come have a good time looking at OhioVW members cars and buy/sell some parts!! Plus, check out the Ohio Autohaus garage! All about having a good time and having fun! The best part is NO ADMISSION OR VENDOR FEE!!! Starts at 1pm but feel free to show up a little early. INVITE EVERYBODY YOU KNOW THAT OWNS/LOVES VW's!! |
| Update | 06/14/2014 | Volks Folks at the zoo | Dr. Tara Harrison at 517-342-2773 or vwvet@yahoo.com | Potter Park Zoo 1301 S. Pennsylvania Lansing, Michigan | Saturday, June 14, 2013 Volks Folks at the Zoo Volkswagen air cooled, water cooled, and dune buggy car show and swap meet! Charity benefit sponsored by Williams Auto World and Potter Park Zoo Potter Park Zoo 1301 S. Pennsylvania Lansing, Michigan Registration: 11:30 - noon Car Show and swap meet: noon 4:00 pm All models of Volkswagens and spectators are invited to attend! This is a non-judged car show for entertainment and family fun only Contact Dr. Tara Harrison at 517-342-2773 or vwvet@yahoo.com Car pre-registration is $7, registration at the zoo is $9, swap meet space $10 (bring your swap tables) Registration fees include free parking and two free passes to the zoo All proceeds benefit the Potter Park Zoos Fund for a New Veterinary Hospital. Spectators: Zoo Parking $2 for resident and $4 for nonresidents. Show is free. (Donations would be appreciated). Car Show Pre-Registration Information: Make Checks payable to Potter Park Zoo Society. Mail to: Volks Folks at the Zoo, Potter Park Zoo, Attn: Dr. Tara Harrison, 1301 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing, MI 48912 Download registration here! |
| Update | 06/14/2014 | The 25th Annual Cruise-On-In & Dance Party | For more information, call Sue at 330 837-9900 ext. 40 or go to our website at www.espn990.com and click on the Cruise-In logo. Check website for updates on entertainment schedules and additional information. | Massillon, Ohio | We would like to cordially invite you and your Cruise group members, friends, and family to "The 25th Annual Cruise-On-In & Dance Party", one of Ohio's and the nation's largest! Each year over 100,000 car fans come to Massillon, Ohio to view hundreds of cars, trucks, and bikes. Registration begins at 7 AM-3 PM (Come Early!) and is only $15.00. Dash plaques and goody bags go to the first 500 registrants plus a chance to win a Free Family Fun Pack for 6 (six) to Kennywood Park, Waldameer Park and African Safari Wildlife Park with a $100 Gas Card (approximate value $600)! Akron Rubber Duck tickets, Menards gift cards, and lot's of fun freebies! Forty-nine (49) trophies will be awarded. The entertainment, including fireworks, is spectacular with something for everyone. We'd love to have you as our guests. Have a great summer cruising! And we hope to see you in Massillon, Ohio on Saturday, June 14, 2014 (Father's Day weekend). All the Best, Ray Jeske |
| Update | 05/03/2014 | Halo Burger Cruise | 810.919.5078 or Mid MI Motor-Vehicle Enthusiasts. | Halo Burger, Grand Blanc, MI 1/2 mile East of I-475 on Hill Road, on the corner of Hill and Porter Roads. 2248 East Hill Road | 5PM to Dusk Trophies, Door Prizes, Music, 50/50 Drawings May 3 & 31, 2014 June 7, 2014 July 5, 2014 August 2 & 30, 2014 September 6, 2014 October 4, 2014 (Halloween Cruise) |
| Update | 09/08/2013 | Sidekick Cafe Diner Cruise-In | Sidekick Cafe Diner Cruise-In, intersection of M-34 & M-99 in Osseo, MI | The cruise-in at the Sidekick Cafe Diner will begin at 1:00 PM on Sunday, September 8. For those wishing to caravan out to the diner from the Detroit metro area, we will meet at the former Karmann USA in Plymouth (now Webasto Roof Systems) beginning at 10:00 AM in the parking lot where the MVVC 2009 Festival was held (located on Pilot Drive, just south off of 5 Mile Road, between Sheldon and Beck Roads, just north of M-14). The caravan will hit the road no later than 10:40 AM and proceed through Ypsilanti to US 12 (Michigan Ave.). We'll follow US 12 west through the towns of Saline and Clinton, into the Irish Hills to US 127, where we'll head south to Hudson, MI. At Hudson, we'll turn west onto M-34 and make our way to the Sidekick. The caravan will be travelling essentially two-lane highways with scenic, casual driving at moderate speeds. Think of it as a late summer warm-up for the Color Tour! The trip from Plymouth will be approximately 80 miles and will take an estimated 2 hours driving time. Questions? Need more information? Please contact Tom Siligato at delray58@peoplepc.com or 248-489-4136 (leave name, message and call back number). | |
| Update | 06/21/2013 | JA-DO Camp out in Tipton Irish Hills area | JA-DO Campground, Tipton, MI | Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Here is a link for the camp ground
http://www.jadocampground.com/ Usually breakfast on Sunday before we break down and go home. so bring a bit of extra to cook up so we can all enjoy a gut full. The slip n slide is always a hit so bring out the inflatable toys to go down the hill on. Bring a suit as well, It is a family event. | |
| Update | 05/05/2013 | Final Festival Planning meeting and Social Event | Pasquales Restaurant 31555 Woodward Ave Royal Oak, MI 48073 | Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm This will be our final planning meeting for the 26th annual MVVC Festival. All VW's are more than welcome in their big parking lot as well | |
