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Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:38 pm

I had posted a little info before the crash but for those in Southern Ontario, details are finalized for the show/swap/dyno day on August 18th and 19th.

August 18th - Dyno day 9am-3pm at Pacione motorsports in Pickering
$60 Cdn gets you 2 dyno runs and a 1/4 mile simulator run
- 5 pm cruise to local show and shine in Pickering

Aug 19th - Swap and judged Show at Haugen's Chicken in Manchester (Port Perry)

Details can be found on this link which was just launched to get the word out. Keep checking back to it for updated info as it becomes available.
http://www.bugfest.ca

Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:41 am

Here is a confirmed list of VW events in Ontario that I know of.
April 14th "Wet and Chilly" swap meet at John's Bug Shop, Niagara Falls
June 7th - 10th "BUS Fusion" Almonte Ward, Mississippi Mills, ONT
June 23rd-24, 21st annual June Jitter Bug, Niagara Falls, Ont
July 8th, BugOut, Kitchener Waterloo, Ontario
August 10th - 12th "Buses of the Corn" Toronto
August 12th, Volksfest Embrun, Ontario
August 18th-19, Bugfest, Pickering Ontario
August 25th, Northern VW Nationals, Grand Bend Ontario

This is the most current list I know of right now. Lets get some input on these and other events that are planned for Ontario.

Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:47 pm

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Unfortunately It looks like the Northern VW Nationals now has competition on the same date August 25th, 2007 in Ohio. Without the support of the US racers this show does not have the grounds for being a success. Being that the Ohio show is a three day event, it makes no sense trying to compete. I have decided to cancel this event after 10 years of its existence. Sorry John Spironello.

Fri Mar 16, 2007 1:12 pm

john spironello wrote: Unfortunately It looks like the Northern VW Nationals now has competition on the same date August 25th, 2007 in Ohio. Without the support of the US racers this show does not have the grounds for being a success. Being that the Ohio show is a three day event, it makes no sense trying to compete. I have decided to cancel this event after 10 years of its existence. Sorry John Spironello. That's too bad. In the past few years, the aircooled scene in Southern Ontario has really taken a turn for the worst. Thanks for your efforts towards promoting the hobby.

Fri Mar 16, 2007 1:20 pm

Unfortunately Dave its too bad to see the shows disappear. I was pleased to see your show back on the schedule. Good job. We will be there. We have to keep the sport alive. John

Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:58 pm

It is unfortunate that another race day is Ontario has died. I guess the last one.
BUT WAIT! Bring your air or water cooled VW to Toronto Motorsports Park on June 23 for test'n'tune. All you pay is gate admission, all the VWs will run together on the drag strip. It is just a fun day at the track with hopefully door prizes to be given out as well as cash prizes for low ET air and watercooled, highest MPH, best reaction time. Bring your car and see what she can do. There may even be guest appearances from some pretty quick street legal VWs.

More info to follow as details are confirmed.

Sat Apr 14, 2007 12:57 pm

For you northern Ontarians--here is a pic my Dad took while Moose hunting around Kapuskasing or Shinning tree around 1970. No moose were hurt in the making of this picture.
This couple were carrying their bug aroun in a dumptruck-can't remember why.

Notice the Kapuskasing dinner jacket!!

Sat Apr 14, 2007 9:39 pm

picture taken at ONTARIO PLACE entrance ramp.... Toronto Canada.

Sun Apr 15, 2007 8:38 am

Nice Ghia--I love shots like that!

Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:15 am

There was a good turnout at John's yesterday! It was good to see that many people out. The split on the trailer sure had my interest...

Did anyone buy it?

Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:17 am

DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Missed it again! :(

Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:54 pm

Coming up: Barrie Auto Flea Market
Another rain or shine affair.

http://www.burlscreek.com/content.xjp?id=48

Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:09 am

Is anyone from Ontario going to Litchfield in June?

Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:48 am

Litchfield? A show?

Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:53 am

Patty B. wrote: Litchfield? A show?

The weekend before the June Jitter Bug I think - in Connecticut.

It's kind of a big show...

Quote: June 17, 2007 - 19th Annual Litchfield Bug In
Harwinton Fairgrounds-Harwinton, Connecticut
All VW car show and swap meet to be held at the Harwinton Fairgrounds, 1 mile off Route 4 on Locust Road, Harwinton, CT from 9AM to 3PM. Awards at 3:30. A $7 admission is charged with all proceeds going to the Bronc Callahan Community Fund for their many local charitible causes. Car and driver is $13 and swap spaces the day of the show are $25 per space. Swap spaces include admissions for driver and one passenger. Camping is $12 per vehicle. Hot showers and clean restrooms at the fairgrounds. Camping does not include your admission to the show. The annual Bug In Bash, a VW social event the night before the show(Saturday) with free food and lots of VW people. For additional info about the show contact:

Chuck Pisconski
Box 24
Plymouth, CT 06782

(860) 283 5256

Sat Apr 28, 2007 7:38 pm

I'm from Montreal and own a European '55 Bug with hearts and semaphores. I hope to get it back on the road one of these days. I bought it from a guy in Alberta about 10yrs ago and haven't done much to it since then.

Thu Jun 07, 2007 6:39 pm

Hey I'm living in Cold Lake AB with my 58 Panel but I am from Victoria and only live here because I'm in the Air Force. 1 day I will return to the Island.

Thu Jun 14, 2007 12:47 pm

Just wandered onto this section of the forum. I am from Salt Spring Island BC, currently restoring my 79 Westy.

Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:13 pm

Good-day......... New here but seeing as there was no one from Nova Scotia in the thread I thought I'd join and say Hello. I have a 73 standard bought it off The Samba site (came from Toronto who brought it in from the US) solid car. Had another 73 standard 20 years back chopped it and installed a BGW kit. Last I saw of that one it was rotting in a VW yard just outside of Bellville Ont. shame that. Cheers!

Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:31 pm

Hey Matt58veedub I have the same reason for being in Greenwood small world eh? Whats you're trade? if you dont mind me asking