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VW Festival is one of the biggest family friendly VW shows in the UK. Spread over 3 days. We bring you the largest display of VW Show Cars, and Club Displays from around the country, competing for our prestigious top ten Air & Water cooled vehicle trophy.
As well as cars galore, VW Festival delivers a fun filled packed weekend with loads of family activities, fairground rides, shopping along our trade isle's, dog shows, car displays, fantastic street food, & several bars on-site, all mixed in with live music entertainment throughout the weekend.
We can not forget our fancy dress, which is themed every year that goes down a storm with our VW community that everyone of all ages gets involved.
VW Festival is the show to be at if you love cars, great entertainment and a fantastic atmosphere. Its a chance to make new memories, so what you waiting for, come join us and help make it the greatest show of the year
VW Festival has been nominated in three categories for the UK FESTIVAL AWARDS 2024
BEST MEDIUM-SIZED FESTIVAL
BEST NON-MUSIC FESTIVAL
BEST FESTIVAL FOR FAMILIES
Voting has now come to an end, lets hope your vote made a difference.
Thank you for your continued support of our fantastic event.
Access times
Day Visitors
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Camping access
Friday camping gates open at noon (Midday) Please arrive before 9pm.
Saturday and Sunday Access: From 9am (Arrival before 9pm)
Departure Sunday from 9am- 5pm, no camping Sunday night.
What's On?
There's a lot to see and do at VW Festival, head over to your What's On page for more info.
e-tickets queries?
Once purchased, tickets are emailed directly to your email address. Tickets usually appear within 10 minutes. If you have not received your tickets or cannot find them please head over to our contact page.
Where is the event?
VW Festival takes place at Harewood House. A family owned estate, full of History & charm all surrounded in a stunning Yorkshire location.
Harewood House. Leeds LS17 9LG
What food will there be?
We'll have a wide selection of food caterers on-site. Vegan, veggie and gluten options available.
Where can I park?
As always there will be free on-site parking for day visitors and for campers you can park up next to your pitch. A disabled parking area will also be available.
What are the facilities like?
We will have water points in each camping area, skips and waste facilities. Portable toilets will be dotted about throughout the festival.
If you're camping please take your recycling home.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed but must be kept on leads at all times. Please make sure to clean up after your dog, thank you.
What is your refund policy?
NO REFUND policy on all ticket types. In the event that we need to cancel all tickets will be transferred to a new date.
Can you have fires and BBQ?
No open fires or fire pits are allowed to ensure the safety of both our campers and the grounds of the event. Strictly no disposable BBQs as they are a fire hazard and damage the grass. Waist height BBQs are fine.
Can I bring a generator?
Sorry, no! No exceptions.
Can I play music?
Please be respectful of other campers, no noise after 11pm at your campsite. Family camping no noise after 10pm. Please be respectful of your fellow campers and allow them to have a good night's sleep. Remember this is a family show.
What's the camping pitch like?
It’s a festival field, you will not be given a size of a pitch, just pick a spot and pitch up. Please be conscious of how much room you take up and please leave access roads clear and respect taped off areas.
Can I bring my own drink into the arena?
Weekend ticket holders: We are allowing two cans per person inside the main arena. Each person has to carry their own drinks. We do however have a fantastic range of bars on-site at reasonable prices.
Day visitors: You cannot bring your own drink.
Strictly, no underage drinking.
Banned items
No silly string, no bb/water pellet guns of any kind, no water pistols, no Chinese lanterns, no fireworks, no glass bottles and no disposable BBQ's.