THE revving up is taking place as the VW Festival returns to Harewood House this month with the chance to win a vintage VW Beetle.

The VW show offers a fun weekend from August 11 to 13 with vintage and modified cars, live music, entertainment, food and drink, stalls and more.

VW Festival organiser Paul Scott said: “We are so excited to have the VW Festival back again this summer in the beautiful grounds of Harewood House. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever, with some spectacular cars on show as well as an incredible lineup of live music and fantastic entertainment. We are looking forward to welcoming people from across the country and we can’t wait to see all the crowds that gather for a fun weekend of VWs galore.”

The festival attracts more than 20,000 visitors each year, most of whom are keen car enthusiasts. Guests can admire the huge vehicle displays and judge which VW cars shine the brightest, with 250 of the best vehicles coming into town for the action-packed weekend. There will also be a VW graffiti display, with the team at Auto Graf showcasing their most creative and graffitied cars.

This annual event caters for more than just car enthusiasts, with plenty of family-friendly activities such as street acts, a fun fair, face painting and an adventure playground to enjoy - there really is something for all ages and interests.

To make the show even more exciting, VW Festival is continuing its tradition of having a unique theme, with 2023 being all about Sci-Fi and Outer Space. Visitors are invited to come along dressed as their favourite Sci-Fi character for a chance to win a prize at the fancy dress competition. Those looking to really embrace the theme are encouraged to give their car a Sci-Fi makeover and decorate it with stickers and accessories that are out of this world.

There will be a raffle in aid of a special charity, with this year’s donations going to Cash for Kids. For just £3, visitors can purchase a ticket for the chance to win a vintage VW Beetle, which has been fully restored by the Herbie Hospital team – a classic VW restoration garage in Leeds. Since 2011, the team has successfully raised £120,000 for charities, with this year's raffle expected to generate £20,000, to help support children and young people affected by poverty, abuse, neglect and life-limiting illnesses.

 

Tickets available for purchase at www.vwfestival.co.uk/tickets