Coming Events
These are our coming club events for the next few months.
All Club members and their families are welcome to attend any event; the details are below. Non-members and visitors are also welcome to come along to anything. You don't have to pre-book for anything unless advised; generally, just turn up. Bring your Volkswagen with you!
If you would like to suggest a future event, please contact us or come along to the monthly meeting.
Last updated: February 2025
NOTE: NORMAL MONTHLY MEETINGS and EVENTS MAY BE POSTPONED OR CANCELLED FOR ANY REASON. CHECK BACK HERE REGULARLY FOR UPDATES.
February:
Saturday 15th:- Gerringong Motorfest 2025 at Mick Cronin Oval, Blackwood St Gerringong, from 9am. Organised by the Lions Club of Gerringong for childhood cancer research. Over 350 cars, from classics to vintage, to sports cars and hot rods will be there. Variety of food and drinks available. Town markets on the same day. Entry is $10 per car. You will need to pre-book your place - email: gerringong.nsw@lions.org.au Join the Club VW Convoy from McDonalds Heathcote (Princes Hwy and Wilson Pde) from 7am for a 7:30am departure - 95 km and 1 hr 10 min to Gerringong.
Sunday 16th:- Canberra Shannons ‘Famous’ Wheels car show. Held at Queanbeyan Showgrounds, with gates open for enatrants from 07:30 and spectators from 10:30. Heritage motoruing enthusiasts’ Autumn display for all marques. Celebrating everything famous! Held in conjunction with Queanbeyan markets. Go to www.cactmc.org.au for more info. Hosted by the Council of ACT Motor Clubs.
Monday 17th:– CLUB VW MONTHLY MEETING at Canley Heights RSL Club, 26 Humphries Rd, Wakeley. Come and see our new meeting venue in the club’s auditorium! Please join the RSL Club while you’re there, it’s only $3 per year or $9 for 5 years. Central location, plenty of parking. Enjoy the club’s bistro and sports bar too. Lots of fun, all welcome. 7:30pm start.
Saturday-Sunday 22-23rd:- Dubs By The Lake 2025 at Muswellbrook Showground, Rutherford Rd Muswellbrook. Two days of VW fun, camping welcome. VW car show, VW cruise, market stalls, swap meet, food stalls, live music, hubcap toss, VW limbo, live auction and raffle. Kids’ corner and lots more. $12 family pass, $7 VW entry pass, $5 spectators, $2 kids. All proceeds to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. www.facebook.com/dubsbythelake/
March:
Tuesday 4rd:- Canberra General Meeting at the Spanish Australian Club, 5 Narupai St Narrabundah, from 7:30pm.
Friday 7th:- Magazine Cut-off Date for articles, letters and For-Sales.
Saturday 8th:- VW Lighthouse to Lighthouse Cruise, organised by Flat Four VW Club. This run is open to all VWs, old and new. Come along and join the fun, rain hail or shine. Meet at Wollongong Lighthouse, Endeavour Drive, Flagstaff Hill Park at Wollongong, from 3:00pm. Depart 3:30pm for a cruise to Kiama Lighthouse. Then afterwards to Kiama Leagues for food and drinks. For more info contact Kevin on 0417 480905. Join the Club VW Convoy from Uncle Leo's BP Roadhouse at Liverpool Crossroads, from 1:30pm for a 2pm departure. 75 km and 55 min to Wollongong.
Monday 10th:- Committee Meeting at Canley Heights RSL Club, 26 Humphries Rd, Wakeley, 7:30pm.
Saturday-Sunday 15-16th:- Cobram-Barooga Volksfest at Barooga, NSW, on the mighty Murray River. Meet 6pm Friday night at the Barooga Hotel for registrations and drinks. Saturday - from 10am display of all the VWs along the Bushlands, prizes up for grabs in each category. Free music and party night later at the Barooga pub. Sunday 10am car show at the Federation Park and trophy presentation. Lookign forward to a fun weekend, don't forget to arrange your own accommodation. For more information see the Facebook page www.facebook.com/p/Cobram-Barooga-Volksfest-61551074939297/ or phone Paul on 0417 323 047.
Monday 17th:– CLUB VW MONTHLY MEETING at Canley Heights RSL Club, 26 Humphries Rd, Wakeley. Come and see our new meeting venue in the club’s auditorium! Please join the RSL Club while you’re there, it’s only $3 per year or $9 for 5 years. Central location, plenty of parking. Enjoy the club’s bistro and sports bar too. Lots of fun, all welcome. 7:30pm start.
Sunday 23rd:- Flat Four VW Show and Shine at Kelso Park North Softball Complex, Henry Lawson Drive Milperra. Gates open 7:30am. $10 entry. BBQ and raffles. Join our friends from Flat Four for a fun day. Contact Stewart on 0418 978155.
April:
Tuesday 1st:- Canberra General Meeting at the Spanish Australian Club, 5 Narupai St Narrabundah, from 7:30pm.
Friday 11th:- Magazine Cut-off Date for articles, letters and For-Sales.
Sunday 13th:- Club Veedub 40th Anniversary Cruise. Celebrate our club’s 40th birthday by coming on a navigation run to the same destination as our first run in 1985! Meet at Hungry Jack’s at North Parramatta, off Church St near Supercheap Auto, from 8:30am. Bring a friend to navigate! We’ll depart at 9:30am after coffees. Follow the instructions, spot the landmarks, answer the questions. Cruise to St Albans (where we went in 1985!) for a beer and a country pub lunch if you wish. All tarmac, no gravel roads! (we made that mistake in 1985...) Trophies for 1st and 2nd.
Monday 14th:- Committee Meeting at Canley Heights RSL Club, 26 Humphries Rd, Wakeley, 7:30 pm.
Monday 21st:– CLUB VW MONTHLY MEETING at Canley Heights RSL Club, 26 Humphries Rd, Wakeley. Come and see our new meeting venue in the club’s auditorium! Please join the RSL Club while you’re there, it’s only $3 per year or $9 for 5 years. Central location, plenty of parking. Enjoy the club’s bistro and sports bar too. Lots of fun, all welcome. 7:30pm start.
May:
Tuesday 6th:- Canberra General Meeting at the Spanish Australian Club, 5 Narupai St Narrabundah, from 7:30pm.
Friday 9th:- Magazine Cut-off Date for articles, letters and For-Sales.
Monday 12th:- Committee Meeting at Canley Heights RSL Club, 26 Humphries Rd, Wakeley, 7:30pm.
Monday 19th:– CLUB VW MONTHLY MEETING at Canley Heights RSL Club, 26 Humphries Rd, Wakeley. Come and see our new meeting venue in the club’s auditorium! Please join the RSL Club while you’re there, it’s only $3 per year or $9 for 5 years. Central location, plenty of parking. Enjoy the club’s bistro and sports bar too. Lots of fun, all welcome. 7:30pm start.
SUNDAY 25th: VW NATIONALS 2025 at Fairfield Showgrounds, Smithfield Rd Prariewood. Our biggest VW show of the year is on again! 44 peer-judged categories, plus special judged Concours and perpetual trophy categories including the David Birchall Car of the Day. VW trader and market stands, new car display, swap meet, kids activities, music and entertainment, great food and drink, VW family fun all day. Gates open 7:30am. See here for more info.