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The 2027 edition runs 23 to 25 July.
Why You Should Go
Europe's largest VW show draws 33,000 enthusiasts to Santa Pod's drag strip.
Format
3-day festival
Crowd
33,000+ (2024) · families & enthusiasts
Vibe
Festival, Family-friendly
About This Event
Held since 1987 at Santa Pod Raceway — Europe's largest VW show, bringing together drag racing, show-and-shine displays, camping and music across three days on the quarter-mile strip. A VW and campervan festival with qualifying runs on the concrete drag strip, trade village, kids zone and live entertainment.
1What to Expect
Monster truck Podzilla car-crushing demonstrations and stunt driver Terry Grant precision displays
Pro Mod doorslammers, Nitro Funny Cars, VW drag racers and street-legal hot rods
Old school BMX displays and competitions in the Cool Flo Arena
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Five music arenas with indie, dance DJs, live bands and tribute acts
Flower Power fancy dress theme celebrating Santa Pod Raceway's 60th anniversary
2Best Way to Experience It
- Spectator banking runs the full track length letting you wander and choose viewing spots
- Electric camping hookups available for purchase but sell quickly
About the Venue
While you're in the area
Experiences near Santa Pod Raceway
3Logistics
- Children under 5 admitted free
- Camping included with weekend tickets; Quiet/Family camping zones enforce noise curfews
- All tickets including same-day purchases only available online or by phone
- Strict re-entry policy requires payment to return after leaving venue
- No dogs or pets allowed on site
4Frequently Asked Questions
- Best fit if you enjoy grassroots car culture: Europe's largest VW gathering with 33,000+ attendees, all aircooled and watercooled Volkswagens welcome, £87.50 weekend entry includes Show & Shine display, quarter-mile drag strip "Run What Ya Brung" sessions.
- Best fit if you like camping experiences: three-day festival format Friday-Sunday with on-site camping included in weekend tickets, disused RAF airbase grass fields, evening entertainment continues after track closes, family-friendly atmosphere with kids under five free.
- Best fit if you value festival environments: "Glastonbury On Wheels" combines VW show with live music, comedy acts, stunt displays, funfair, retro jumble marketplace, Kids Zone activities, blends automotive gathering with summer festival entertainment.
- Not ideal if you prefer judged concours events: Show & Shine optional entry without formal judging categories or awards, emphasizes casual VW community gathering over pristine restorations, relaxed presentation standards versus frame-off concours preparation requirements.
Tags
Permanent CircuitSwap MeetCar DisplaysCampingMulti Day EventShoppingFirst TimersLive MusicMeet the DriversNight EventVIP HospitalityWheelchair UsersHave a Goclub stand / car club areaShows and StuntsDragstripFood and DrinkSingle Marque EventFan FestivalFamilies
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