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Thu Jan 23, 2014 1:07 pm

Haven't been to a VW show or event yet, is there any you recommend?

Thu Jan 23, 2014 1:29 pm

The Classic is regarded as the biggest and best, there are shows and events for a whole week in the summer.

Pamona Swap Meet is good for seeing a wide range of VWs, and a slew of other cars. VWs get their own swap space while everyone else mingles.
http://www.pomonaswapmeet.com/

How "West Coast" are you talking? South or North?

Thu Jan 23, 2014 1:31 pm

the two big ones seem to be the Airhead run from WA to SoCal along HWY 1 and the other is Lake Havasu Bays by the bridge that was last week.

2013 http://www.airheadparts.com/treffen15/

http://www.busesbythebridge.com/Buses_By_The_Bridge/LONDON_BRIDGE_BULLIS.html

Thu Jan 23, 2014 9:05 pm

In Norcal- without question: Kelley Park in San Jose.

Fri Jan 24, 2014 1:02 pm

DO THEM ALL!
Every year I give myself the challenge of doing all the Bug-O-Ramma Shows,
and a show or two in Washington State.
But the best I've ever done is:
A Washington State Show in March
Kelly Park in April
Bugorama Sacramento in May
VW Classic Weekend in June
Peninsula Automotive Show
Bugorama Sacramento in Aug

I had a girlfriend in Las Vegas, but she's too crazy to visit and do the Vegas Bugorama show in Oct.

Fri Jan 24, 2014 2:08 pm

Also, investigate the shows you might attend in the "shows' forums- it's a great place to read feedback- and many people provide photos of the events. You may find yourself wanting to volunteer for a show or two- and get the inside scoop.

Fri Jan 24, 2014 3:22 pm

If you are looking up north the woodburn oregon show and the vintage show are the best ones to go to
Yakima is a good one also but more for hanging out with cool people then show stuff

I have been to octo and the classic a few times and i thought octo was alot better then the classic was