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Thu Oct 17, 2024 7:08 pm

Bulli Brigade 31 is a Go!

Despite two recent devastating hurricanes, our 2024 host venue is back open and 100% functioning.

America's longest running Split Window Only Bus Show and Swap will also be hosting “Transporter Treffen” for its second year by also bringing together Baywindow through Euro Van era transporters owners.

Please join us for the annual Bulli Brigade / Veterans Day Weekend to include the Florida Bug Jam on Sunday.

Bulli Brigade 31 info:

When: Saturday November 9, 2024 from 8:00am – 2:00pm.

Where: Quaker Steak and Lube located at 10400 49th St N Clearwater, Florida 33762

IMPORTANT *****Fort De Soto Park Campground is CLOSED due to severe hurricane damage. Their contact info is: 3500 Pinellas Bayway S St. Petersburg, FL 33715 (727) 582-2100.

Host Hotel: La Quinta Inns & Suites is in full operation and located at 5000 Lake Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760. Per manager, best rates have been via third party websites such as Booking.com etc, but can be made by calling La Quinta directly. (727) 299-9800

Registration Fee: Hurricane Relief donations accepted.

Vending Fee: Hurricane Relief donations accepted. Space is often limited to first come first served. Vending area will be located on the north end of Quaker Steak and Lube adjacent to the stage and outside bar area.

***Donations will be accepted and proceeds will be donated to further Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton relief efforts. Our thoughts and prayers are with the countless victims and communities still suffering the loss of life and property.

Show categories: Best Camper, Best Commercial, Best Custom, Best Passenger, Best Vintage, Longest Distance, Hard Luck, and Promoters Choice Awards.

T-Shirt sales will be at approximately 10:30am

Awards ceremony at approximately 1:30pm

Thu Oct 17, 2024 9:39 pm

I'll be driving South for this. Can't wait! I was thinking about cancelling, but then thought that the area needs tourist cash, cancelling wouldn't do any good.

I'll be staying in Indian Rocks Beach, which was hit hard. The condo owner said to definitely come, the whole area is recovering quickly. She also suggested tipping well, the restaurants were very severely damaged, as most are on slab level. Most restaurants are just now opening, and the cooks and wait staff have been out of work for two or three weeks. I know that Crabby Bill's in IRB is opening today for the first time since evacuating ahead of Helene.

Fri Oct 18, 2024 11:17 am

I'll be there!

Mon Oct 21, 2024 8:10 am

j.pickens wrote: I'll be driving South for this. Can't wait! I was thinking about cancelling, but then thought that the area needs tourist cash, cancelling wouldn't do any good.

I'll be staying in Indian Rocks Beach, which was hit hard. The condo owner said to definitely come, the whole area is recovering quickly. She also suggested tipping well, the restaurants were very severely damaged, as most are on slab level. Most restaurants are just now opening, and the cooks and wait staff have been out of work for two or three weeks. I know that Crabby Bill's in IRB is opening today for the first time since evacuating ahead of Helene.

JP, that is a great post and reminder of how we should all help support the people who have been affected by these devastating storms.

we will be there Wednesday. Lets try and get together and grab some grub

We had booked a site at Fort Desoto. they refunded my payment so we are staying at the La Quinta.

Looking forward to seeing everyone

Tue Oct 22, 2024 5:35 pm

We will be there!

Tue Oct 22, 2024 6:13 pm

JP this was a really nice thing to say and as a local to IRB my whole life this is felt and heard.
I’m constantly reminded how lucky I was daily as customers come into my business daily and told how they have lost everything. This is a dense county with a very large community on the barrier island that from Ft Desoto / Tierra Verde / Pass a grille all the way to the north end of Clearwater beach , the entire barrier island got ROCKED and so did Tampa bay.
Words don’t describe how unbelievably bad it is and that is no reason to not come to the area and catch a meal and relax. It’s still Florida and it’s still the best east coast BUS only gathering and longest running event there is. Most won’t even see the mess. There was a time when the enthusiasm was great and everyone came here posted and built the steam along with myself and would get hyped for the hangs and shenanigans…let’s all try and put this mess along with the stupid politics behind us , shake a hand and share our ridiculous enjoyment for these cars and try and enjoy ourselves. Shops open Friday around 4. Come by, say hello .
4151 116th Ter. N.
Clearwater 33762.

Wed Oct 23, 2024 3:14 am

The show must go on, see everyone there.

Sat Oct 26, 2024 5:35 pm

gatorwyatt wrote: JP this was a really nice thing to say and as a local to IRB my whole life this is felt and heard.
I’m constantly reminded how lucky I was daily as customers come into my business daily and told how they have lost everything. This is a dense county with a very large community on the barrier island that from Ft Desoto / Tierra Verde / Pass a grille all the way to the north end of Clearwater beach , the entire barrier island got ROCKED and so did Tampa bay.
Words don’t describe how unbelievably bad it is and that is no reason to not come to the area and catch a meal and relax. It’s still Florida and it’s still the best east coast BUS only gathering and longest running event there is. Most won’t even see the mess. There was a time when the enthusiasm was great and everyone came here posted and built the steam along with myself and would get hyped for the hangs and shenanigans…let’s all try and put this mess along with the stupid politics behind us , shake a hand and share our ridiculous enjoyment for these cars and try and enjoy ourselves. Shops open Friday around 4. Come by, say hello .
4151 116th Ter. N.
Clearwater 33762.

Amen, Brother, Hope to see you on Friday Nov. 8th at your shop.

Sun Nov 03, 2024 7:03 pm

Looking forward to it.
T

Tue Nov 05, 2024 5:56 am

Rolling out early Wednesday morning.
safe travels everyone!

Thu Nov 07, 2024 5:09 pm

Drive safe everyone. Good to have the show back at this location. Highly recommend a visit to the Orange County Choppers Roadhouse before or after the show. Just across the street.

Fri Nov 08, 2024 7:23 am

Broke down in North Carolina and had to ditch the '60 swivelseat. But I traded that to become a passenger in a '59 SO23, so its not all bad. Rolled into town yesterday afternoon. See you at Todd's tonight!

Thu Nov 14, 2024 6:29 am

Thanks Robert for another great show! 8) We had a great time

Sat Nov 16, 2024 7:48 pm

Okay I’ll say it. I was expecting to see more buses at the show. Not sure what happened because Bug Jam was busier than I’ve ever seen it. And there were a lot of pre-67 buses at bug jam that were not at Bulli. A couple of folks that I spoke to mentioned that folks like to get a spot at bug jam and stay put for the weekend versus bulli that’s a morning/ early afternoon show. It’s also tough to compete with bug jam given its size and weekend coverage.

I went to bulli on Saturday and Bug Jam on Sunday. Took my bus to both. Ideally the events would held on different weekends. Or bulli would be a Friday afternoon/ evening show before bug jam which no doubt dominates sat and sun.

Either way agree with the earlier poster. Kudos to the folks that put these shows on for the VW community. There is no doubt a ton of behind the scenes work and it’s massively appreciated.

Sun Nov 17, 2024 10:16 am

gondiwindi wrote: Okay I’ll say it. I was expecting to see more buses at the show. Not sure what happened because Bug Jam was busier than I’ve ever seen it. And there were a lot of pre-67 buses at bug jam that were not at Bulli. A couple of folks that I spoke to mentioned that folks like to get a spot at bug jam and stay put for the weekend versus bulli that’s a morning/ early afternoon show. It’s also tough to compete with bug jam given its size and weekend coverage.

I went to bulli on Saturday and Bug Jam on Sunday. Took my bus to both. Ideally the events would held on different weekends. Or bulli would be a Friday afternoon/ evening show before bug jam which no doubt dominates sat and sun.

Either way agree with the earlier poster. Kudos to the folks that put these shows on for the VW community. There is no doubt a ton of behind the scenes work and it’s massively appreciated.

Or go back to the way it was and Bug Jam was just Sunday..... Being from farther away the whole weekend of stuff makes the trip worth it. Make it 2 weekend deal then you prevent people from far away to go to both and still have a "normal" life.