Santa Pod’s VW events in 2013
Santa Pod has always been the central mecca for all things VW, and whether your preference is air or water cooled, the 2013 calendar will definitely contain a few gems for you to enjoy in your ‘Dub. So, dust down the Derby, glam up the Golf, buff off the Beetle and get ready for the show season!
Things start well with the GTI Spring Festival on Sunday the 14th of April. With its usual mix of great cars, superb nightlife and a great family vibe, The GTI Spring Festival is a great way to get your ‘Pod VW season started in style. All the usual elements, including a packed racing programme and well-attended Show-and-Shine also give you the chance to see who’s got something new for the season in the race and show scenes.
Moving swiftly on to the weekend extravaganza that is the Big Bang Camper and Bus Show, you can expect great things – and a full weekend of entertainment – between Friday 26th and Sunday 28th April. Pack up for a weekend and sleep in the van, enjoying a packed itinerary of VW Drag Racing, RWYB, Live Action Stunt Arena, music, Show-and-Shine, kid’s activities, traders and one of the friendliest crowds in the scene!
July sees the return of the legendary spectacle that is Bug Jam, between the 19th and 21st. Now in its 27th year, this show didn’t get its world-famous reputation by accident, you know – and if you want to be part of one of the biggest and most successful VW shows in history, you will want to get your tickets booked early as the last few years have been a total sell-out. Top-level comedy, music, talents, nightlife and attractions mingle amongst Europe’s most beautiful and rapid VWs in an unashamed celebration of anything to carry the famous roundel. Although once an air-cooled-only event, Bug Jam has grown considerably over the last few years to embrace and encompass all aspects of water-cooled life, so expect to see a wonderful variety of show and race cars attending.
VW Action rolls into town between Friday 30th August and Sunday 1st September. Picking up the baton of the GTI Spring Festival and adding an extra two days of fun, frolics and racing, ‘Action’ is the consummate all-rounder, with the perfect mix of on and off-track action to allow you to while away a few a wonderful days with several thousand like-minded souls. Another one to get booked up early!
Finishing the season in style, it’s the turn of the GTI Festival once again to finish the ‘Pod’s VW year on a high. Sunday 13th October is the date for the last chance for you to get your VW fix of racing and show action in one place.
If you do fancy getting along to any or all of these show, click on over to santapod.com where both Bug Jam and the Big Bang are eligible for the Santa Pod’s Early Bird discount of 20% if booked before 31st January. Or why not get them as the perfect Christmas present for the VW fan in your life?
