Bug Jam: One month to go and the attractions keep piling in
Bug Jam may already be Europe’s biggest and best VW festival, but that doesn’t mean that the hard working team at Santa Pod has been resting on its laurels in the run up to the event! With just one month to go, Bug Jam has announced even more reasons to pack your tent, friends and party pants in your trusted VW and head for the world-famous quarter-mile venue.
For many years now, Bug Jam has hosted a live car build as an integral part of the show. Part performance art, part entertainment – and all hard work, this year the plucky and talented team from Volksrod buggies will be assembling one of their stunning creations, from scratch, over the three days of the show. Can they turn a pristine pile of disparate parts into a shiny new buggy in time to run up the strip on Sunday afternoon? There’s only one way to find out!
Camping is a huge part of the Bug Jam experience and almost all guests stay on site over the weekend. If the thought of retiring back to your own saggy and draughty tent isn’t filling you with hope, and you’re not lucky enough to own a camper, why not treat yourself to one of Bug Jam’s ‘pre-pitched’ alternatives? for those that like to ‘glamp’ in style. Arrive to a dedicated area, complete with a perfectly dressed tent, bedding and pillows. Simply park up your ‘Dub for the weekend, crack open a drink or two and get on with the serious business of partying..
Musically, this year looks like being one of the classics, with a line-up that wouldn’t look out of place at a festival, let alone a car show! Friday night kicks things off with a Ska & Reggae Night in the Retro Zone with Live band De Palma, Judge Jules in the Dance Zone and Hedfone Party in Fuelers Bar on the Friday. Chart favourites, The Hoosiers headline on Saturday night with a capable supporting cast of 4th Street Traffic and Toploader on the main stage, and Ministry of Sound 90's Anthems with Live PA from Phats & Small in the Dance Zone.
Over and above all this of course, is the real reason that enthusiasts travel all over the globe to sample Bug jam’s unique show content. As the home of Europe’s most eclectic mix of show and race cars, in both water and air-cooled flavours, Bug Jam never fails to deliver literally thousands of show-quality cars and days of jaw-dropping race action.
Advance tickets are already selling at record levels, and with the event having sold out in recent years, it is strongly advised to buy advance tickets online to ensure admission. Based on the success of previous events, it is highly unlikely that any on-the-day admission will be possible.
So, whether you’re after polishing, racing, dancing, partying, or just fancy chatting, ogling and admiring all things VW.. Bug Jam 27 is for you. See you there.. on the 19th-21st July!
For more information, visit bugjam.com.
