Camper Mart 2023
5 February 2023
The place to come for all things VW Camper related!
There's a huge number of VW shows, events, festivals and races planned across the UK in 2023. Just Kampers has put this VW show calendar together to help you make the most of your year and keep you from missing out on the action.
Whether you're a die-hard aircooled Volkswagen enthusiast looking to mix and mingle with some of the most stunnung classic VWs in the country, you've got a newly-converted VW T6.1 you want to show off, or you just love the vibe and atmosphere at VW shows, there'll be something for you in our 2023 VW event calendar.
Drag racing, camping, road trips, vehicle displays, vans for sale, live music, comedy, parties, traders... If you can think of it, then there's almost certainly a show that caters for it!
We've put this list together to give you a great overview of the VW shows happening in the UK in 2023, and we're adding to it all the time.
Please be aware that any events listed have been done so to the best of our knowledge at the time of publishing, and we might not always be made aware of any changes, especially if they’re last minute.
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5 February 2023
Taking it back to the good old days of the traditional air-cooled Volkswagen and Porsche swap meet.
26 February 2023
Britain’s newest, and soon to become favourite, air-cooled VW Show!
12 March 2023
The UK's largest Indoor VAG enthusiast's event, bringing together the Ultimate VW, Audi, Seat & Skoda Show Cars from all over Europe under one roof.
https://www.ultimate-dubs.co.uk/
18 – 19 March 2023
The VolksWorld Show is Europe’s premier air-cooled VW Show, with water-cooled Transporters also represented. 100s of show quality cars inside and out, club stands, traders and a whole floor of swapmeet tables are complimented with other VW-related entertainment throughout the duration of the show. Why not come for the weekend and camp? It’s the best way to enjoy the show and soak up the atmosphere. Make sure you bring the family, kids go free* and we have loads for them to do.
New for 2023! Be the first visitors to see the hottest cars or get to the swap meet to find that rare part – VIP ticket access at 9am each day giving you an extra hour (General ticket access 10 am each day).
6 – 10 April 2023
A great caravanning and camping EASTER bank holiday weekend right in the heart of Chester with unlimited access to the Taste Cheshire Food Festival
16 April 2023
We're a family-orientated car show held at Doncaster Racecourse, in the North of England, showing VW Group and retro cars.
21 – 23 April 2023
We are bringing back Alive & Kickin as a regular Kick start to your year.
Held on one field at Haughley Park, offering a back-to-basics relaxed weekend.
WILDCRAFT BREWERY - LIVE MUSIC - TRADERS - FOOD AUTOJUMBLE - CAMPING - DAY ENTRY - ACTIVITIES - QUIZ ALL TYPES (SAT) - VW SHOW & SHINE (Sun)
10 April 2022
The GTI Spring Festival is now established as the real 'season opener', and THE one day show for all enthusiasts of all VAG marques, SEAT, Skoda, Audi and of course Volkswagen. And now the Volkswagen Group includes Lamborghini, Bentley and Bugatti too! The GTI Spring Festival, is a show where all VAG vehicles are welcome with open arms.
https://santapod.co.uk/gti-spring-fest.php
29 April 2022
VW Camp out is set on a beach overlooking Holy Island. Surrounded by Northumberland's best-known beaches and Castles. Great family get together. Exclusively for VW only. This is not a show or festival just a great chilled out weekend. Toilets and showers onsite.
4 – 7 May 2023
Join us for another VW family festival in the beautiful surroundings of the Peak District. Lots of family entertainment including live music, Vikings and more.
10 - 12 June 2022
#VanLifeFest is a 3-day family-focused Camper based event, held over the weekend of 10th-12th June 2022 at Scampston Hall, near Malton, North Yorkshire.
5 – 7 May 2023
2023 sees the return of VanWest for the 16th year of the Volkswagen Holiday, at our new home at Taunton Racecourse over the weekend of the 5-7th of May. See you there!
12 - 14 May 2023
Held at Market Flat Lane near Knaresborough, North Yorks.
Escape to a field in tranquil countryside full of Glawnings, Vintage Volkswagens, family fun, food, music and more! Everyone is welcome, you don't have to own a Glawning!
19 – 21 May 2023
A three-day relaxed weekend VW Festival. With all the elements of the shows, we all know and love! Quarter mile track action features Doorslammer Drag Racing, alongside Show & Shine, Traders, Fun Fair and Bar meaning you can enjoy the later evenings camping with friends!
25 – 29 May 2023
The alternative VW show with live shows, burlesque, Silent disco, Swatcops, two stages and so much more.
https://www.dubsinthemiddle.co.uk/
26 - 28 May 2023
Volksfling a family-friendly VW event held in the heart of the Scottish Borders.
2 – 4 June 2023
VanJamboree is The East Midlands Largest "Family Friendly" VW Show with lots of entertainment for all the family, and what a great Show we have in store for you,
All sorts of entertainment for all sorts of people, Show n Shine, Live Bands, Free Kids Entertainment, Fun Fair, all Models of Volkswagens on show, Licenced Bar, Food Court, full camping facilities, warm showers and electric Hook up, you name it we have it! A fun-packed weekend for all the Family.
"ALL MODELS OF VOLKSWAGEN WELCOME"
4 June 2023
We are back with the first show of the 2023 season.
Join us in Hellingly, East Sussex.
We will be located on the field behind the Hellingly Village Hall on Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.
8 – 11 June 2023
Alive & V-Dubbin is an affordable family-friendly Volkswagen Festival. Everyone is welcome! There's loads for all the family - Live Music, Food, Traders, Workshops, Entertainment, Kids Area
9 - 11 June 2023
Bristol Volksfest is a traditional grassroots Volkswagen show.
An action-packed festival weekend with the very best Volkswagens, music, family entertainment and Brizzleness.
17 - 18 June 2023
Organised by historic enthusiasts for historic enthusiasts, expect the 2023 International Vintage Volkswagen Meeting to be a very special event in the VW calendar.
18 June 2023
We'll be bringing together the finest air-cooled Porsche, Volkswagen and more in one beautiful location.
Classics at the Clubhouse will once again see air-cooled cars from all over the UK gather on the rolling hills of Sandford Springs Golf Club. Surrounded by manicured lawns, ancient woodland and natural springs, you can be sure to catch a view like no other.
Whether type 1 or type 2, flat-4 or flat-6, painted or patina, all air-cooled cars are welcome at our event. Porsche, Volkswagen, Fiat, Citroën if it's air-cooled it's welcome.