Events

Events

Saturday May 19, 2012 -- 13th Annual Spring Dust Off.

Recent Events

Sunday, October 9, 2011 -- 9:30am to 3:30pm - Brookline, MA Transporterfest/VW Day at the historic Larz Anderson Auto museum

All VWs welcome; shiny, rusty, leaky, we love them all. Auto museum admission included with registration fee. $15 includes parking spot on the lawn and admission for everyone in the vehicle. $25 for swap meet space. Event is rain or shine, please don't pre-register, just pay on the way in. Camping location for Saturday to be determined. Contact Stanagon at 508-333-7813. Directions and more info about the museum can be found here.

Join the BSVWOC for a cruise to the show by meeting at the Holiday Inn parking lot in Dedham at 8:30am please confirm to bsvwoc@msn.com (Peter Cook) if you plan to join the cruise. Don't miss this event, early weather forecast looks great!

Saturday, May 21, 2011 -- 12th Annual Spring Dust Off

Sunday, October 10, 2010, 10:00am to 2:00pm - Brookline, MA Transporterfest/VW Day
at the historic Larz Anderson Auto museum

Saturday May 21, 2011 -- 12th Annual Spring Dust Off. [2010 Spring Dustoff Pictures]

Saturday, Sept 18, 2010 -- World War II museum visit

Are you a fan of World War II ? Do you watch the History Channel? We have a special tour of a WW II museum in Framingham, Mass. planned for this date. The cost to members is $15 each and this by reservation only. Sorry no kids :(
You have to see it for yourself!

Sunday, July 11, 2010 -- Bay State Antique Auto Club 39th annual show

This year there will be no VW-only class. This will allow you to compete with other makes and model cars in your class year instead of a VW-only Class. It will be your choice when you enter the show where you want to park. For example if you own a 1958 VW you could enter in the "stock 1958-1960 class or in the foreign car class. Please visit their web site at www.bsaac.com to preregister.

Saturday, June 5, 2010 -- Cambridge Arts Festival

Volkswagen has decided to become a major sponsor of the Cambridge Arts Festival. This festival can draw as many as 200,000 people on a single day. Volkswagen has contacted local clubs asking members if they would be interested in displaying there cars along with new Volkswagens at the festival. The BSVWOC has demonstrated their commitment to preserving Vintage Volkswagens and this has been noted by Volkswagen. This sounds like an opportunity promote our club, and enjoy a day with fellow club members. Visit their web site at: www.cambridgema.gov/cac/

Sunday, May 16, 2010 -- 11th Annual Spring Dust Off

We will be visiting the Micro/Mini car museum located in Hudson Ma. Joining us for the day will be the Bay State Antique Auto Club. They will meet us in Dedham, and join us for lunch. There will be a minimal charge to visit the museum, which I will be noted on the club web site: www.bsvwoc.org

Sunday, April 25, 2010 -- Mansfield, CT - CVA's 20th Annual Spring Dust-Off at Manfield Hollow State Park, from 9am to 3pm, rain or shine. This is an informal, non-judged car show. Dash plaques to the first 200 cars. Last year there were almost 250 vehicles so arrive early. Bring a picnic lunch and check out all kinds of VW's and your fellow VW comrades! No alcohol or burn-outs! For more info, contact Jeremy at (860) 539-9704, vwadct@comcast.net or Milt at redbug203@sbcglobal.net.

Saturday, April 24, 2010 -- Shrewsbury, MA - Transporter Rites of Spring Campout at the Ward Family Estate, 993 Main Street, across from the "Ski Ward" hill. Start time is 10am. Come and camp for the night, or just meet the group for breakfast Sunday morning and join the caravan to the CVA Dust-off in CT (see below.) The camping is free, but contributions to cover the cost of the port-a-potty will be gratefully accepted and greatly appreciated. (No other facilities will be available.) All are welcome, no need to be a LiMBO or CVA member. For more information and directions, contact Dale Ward: Limbobus2002@aol.com or 508-842-2121. Let Dale know if you plan to attend so he knows how many to expect.

Sunday, October 11, 2009 - Brookline, MA Transporterfest/VW Day at the historic Larz Anderson Auto museum

All VWs welcome; shiny, rusty, leaky, we love them all. Auto museum admission included with registration fee. $12 includes parking spot on the lawn and admission for everyone in the vehicle. $25 for swap meet space. Event is rain or shine, please don't pre-register, just pay on the way in. Camping location for Saturday to be determined. Contact Stanagon at 508-333-7813. Directions and more info about the museum can be found here.

Pictures from the 2008 Transporterfest

Saturday, September 26, 2009 - Annual Car Show in Weston Center

Saturday, September 26, 2009 - Bonhams Car Auction at the Museum of Transportation in Brookline

An interesting display of high end cars for sale. Anyone interesting caravanning to the Weston show as a group should contact Peter Cook at bsvwoc@msn.com.

Sunday, September 20, 2009 at the Endicott Estate in Dedham

We have been invited to display our cars at the 3rd annual Oktoberfest on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at the Endicott Estate in Dedham. Event time is from 12pm-5pm. Admission and lunch will be free to any BSVWOC members. Looks like a fun event for the entire family. Please plan to be at the Estate no later than 11:30am on Sunday. Or if you would like to meet and arrive as a group, send me a reply and we can plan a location to meet. This was a last minute invitation but the weather looks good for this Sunday. For full details and list of activities please visit this web site: www.endicottestate.com

August 16, 2009 - 17th Annual Connecticut Bug A Fair , Terryville, Connecticut

All VW car show and swap meet held at the Terryville Fairgrounds, Terryville, Connecticut from 9am to 3pm. All VWs welcome with over 40 classes and over 100 awards given out. Food available all day. New clean modern restrooms with attendants, music by VW DJ Jim D. Spectators $7 admission. Car show $13 car and driver. Vendors $30 for a 20 x 20 space. Vendor admission includes vendor and one helper. All proceeds to local charity. For additional information contact Chuck P at vwsplitman@sbcglobal.net or call 860-283-5256 between 7 and 10 pm eves.

August 1, 2009 - VOLKS-VAIR FAIR X Shewsbury, MA

VOLKS-VAIR FAIR X will be held on August 1, 2009 at Hebert Candies, Rte. 20, Shrewsbury, MA. An Air-cooled only show of Volkswagens, Corvairs and other Air-cooled autos are welcomed, sponsored by Hebert Candies, The Bug Club and the Colonial Corvair Club. Participant judging, trophies to 3rd place and special awards. Food, music, candy, ice cream Sundaes and more on a shaded grass show field. Contact Wes Jewett (978-663-6200, bugclub101@comcast.net) or see our website at http://www.The-Bug-Club.com for directions to the show.

July 12, 2009 - The CVA’s 5th Annual New England Volks-Meet Lebanon Lions Fairgrounds, Lebanon, Connecticut

The CVA’s 5th Annual New England Volks-Meet, Lebanon Lions Fairgrounds, Lebanon, CT from 9am to 3pm Sunday. Trophies will be awarded by people’s choice in many different classes. Show will be open to all Volkswagens and all German cars, owners and fans. Will be held rain or shine. There will be dash plaques and goody bags to the first 200 cars and camping is available on Saturday night and we will have live bands. There will be entertainment for the kids both days. Come and enjoy a weekend of true German fun. Thank You!! For additional info please call: Jeremy Clayton (860-539-9704, vwadct@comcast.net) or Milt McDonald (860-982-0879, redbug203@sbcglobal.net).

July 10-12, 2009, The Micro/Mini Car Classic Newton, MA

For information or to register for this awesome event, please go HERE

Sunday, June 21, 2009 - 21st Annual Litchfield Bug-In Harwinton, Connecticut 9am to 3pm

All VW car show and swap meet to be held on the grounds of the Harwinton Fairgrounds, Harwinton, Connecticut. The show is open to all VW vehicles, both aircooled and watercooled as we have 40 classes open for VWs. Over 100 awards given out. Music provided by the VW dj Jim D.. A large swap meet with indoor and outdoor spaces available for vendors. Food available all day and also clean modern restrooms with attendants. Admission to the show is $7 for adults. Car entries are $6. Car and driver is $13. Vendors $30 for a 20 x 20 space includes driver and one helper. Bug In Bash the night before (Saturday at 6) with free food provided by Texas Grill. This is an informal get together at the fairgrounds Saturday night. For additional info email Chuck P at vwsplitman@sbcglobal.net or call 860 283 5256 between 7 and 10pm eves.