Show & Shine
80 years of vW
Free entry * cool trophies * quality
air-cooled & water-cooled cars & vans
Owners of accepted vehicles get FREE entry to the show, all we ask is that a donation is paid on arrival to our chosen charity.
FREE entry - All successful entrants will be given free entry on Sunday, the day of the Show & Shine. A selection of entrants in Tier 1 of accepted vehicles will get a weekend ticket.
Day visitors: The driver and passengers will gain free entry.
Limited to 2 adults and 2 kids.
Weekend visitors: The driver of selected Tier 1 entrants will gain free entry. All additional passengers must purchase a ticket.
** REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN **
This year we will be celebrating a monumental motoring milestone; 80 years since Volkswagen began mass production of the Type 1 Beetle for civilian purchase and use.
We are looking for some very special vehicles to pack out the arena, wow the crowds and heat up the competition. We'd love to have as many types of VW's represented in the Show & Shine this year, to showcase the beauty and ingenuity of some of the world's most iconic vehicles.
So if there ever was an occasion to dust off and roll out something that's been tucked away in the garage - this is it!
Each entrant selected to compete on the day will receive free entry and a special 80 years souvenir.
Registration:
Fill out the form and upload at least four pictures of your vehicle. One internal, two external and at least one other image that highlights your ride.
Spaces are very limited. Entry closes Monday 10th May. If your entry has been successful, we’ll let you know by the 17th May. Once accepted we’ll contact you directly so that we can arrange your entry to the competition. We ask the accepted entrants to the Show & Shine give a donation to our chosen charity. Suggested donation is £5.
When uploading images please make sure you use images that best show off your ride. If the quality of the pictures aren’t good enough your application could be rejected. We also use your photos on social media, so it helps if you submit some good ones!
Awards:
5 x Air-cooled, 5 x Water-cooled, 1 x Other
Special Awards:
Best in Show Air-cooled, Best in Show Water-cooled, Clive Allen Spirit of Dubbin’ Award, Peoples Choice and the BVF Top Choice.
Sponsors Awards:
Our Sponsors will also be picking their top choices and awarding trophies to those.
The Old Dub Shop, HD Paintworks & Simply Surf Bus.
Classes:
Choose from one of four classes to enter
Air-cooled, Water-cooled, Other and Barn Find, Patina, Rust & Rat.
Other covers Porsche, Audi, Seat, Skoda as well as non VAG vehicles. When you register, please make sure you select the class you wish to enter.
SHOW & SHINE competitors
Entry for the Show & Shine is now open.
Entry closes Monday 10th May
Daily Driver DISPLAY Sponsored by cruise to the prom.
This is ideal for those that want to show off their pride and joy but can only visit the show on the Saturday. It’s not a Show & Shine competition, it's a nice informal display for people that drive their VWs daily. This year we are delighted to have the incredible crew from CTTP organising the display
There's no need to pre-book, you just rock up on the day on Saturday, park up and enjoy the day. There will be a CTTP Choice trophy awarded to their favourite entry. The display will run from 10:00 - 14:00. If you’d like to be involved, head for the car park through the Green Gate and point your nose towards the main festival entrance.
SPECIAL SATURDAY DISPLAYS
80 years, Beetle Display.
This year we are celebrating a monumental motoring milestone; 80 years since Volkswagen began mass production of the Type 1 Beetle for civilian purchase and use. On Saturday 13th June we are putting on a display of Beetles in the Air-Cooled arena. If you’d like to be part of it email peter@bristolvolksfest.co.uk. Each entrant will receive a special 80 years souvenir.
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American Car Display.
The Bristol Kroozers are back with an impressive collection of American classics. No, they’re not VW’’s - but who doesn’t love the look of the old American cars, boogie vans and trucks.
The Saturday displays take place in the main arena from 10:00 - 13:30.
