VanWest - The Volkswagen Holiday
We can’t wait to welcome you all back VanWest for the 17th year of the Volkswagen Holiday, at our home Taunton Racecourse over the weekend of the 10-12th of May 2024
We are looking forward to kick starting the show season with you with an action packed weekend with extra camping to extend your holiday before and after the show (be sure to book your extra nights camping when you order your tickets)
The traders will be filling up the trade arena on Friday and will be open throughout the weekend with some traders staying open until the evening in the night trade area
There is live music and activities on through out the weekend to keep the whole family entertained. The show & shine is on Saturday in the show field with our top ten on the day walking away with awards. Club displays will take over the show field on Sunday so be sure to get your club space booked in
See you there!
Taunton Racecourse
Orchard Portman
Taunton
Somerset
TA3 7BL
Tel: 07495 417510
Show & Shine / Club Displays
Whilst our event is called Vanwest we love all Volkswagen’s in fact we love all VAG vehicles. If you haven’t been to Vanwest before we do things a little different with the display vehicles, it’s very relaxed with plenty of space to look around the vehicles and space for owners to set up and hang out for the day if they wish. There are no strict categories for awards. We give prizes for our independent judges top 10 on the day.
We welcome everyone who wants to display their vehicle to register for the show & shine. Whether its a newly converted T6.1 or patina Splitscreen or anything else in-between. Beetles, Type 3’s, Golf’s, if you think it’s cool, get it registered.
The show & shine is held on Saturday at Vanwest and this allows us to make the most of the show field with club displays on Sunday, space is limited, if your club would like to display their vehicles. Please do get in touch to book space.
Register for the SHOW AND SHINE NOW!
Register for the SHOW AND SHINE NOW!
Camping at vanwest
Camping starts on Friday and ends on Sunday but if you want to extend your stay it is possible to book an extra nights for Thursday and Sunday (to book extra nights just add those on when you book your tickets through our ticket site)
Due to the nature of our site, we do not have electric hook up on site
We have a few different area’s to book for camping, these are family / general / club / disabled
If your club is not listed in the drop down menu when you checkout please let us know via our Facebook page or the enquiries tab on our website here and we can add them on. Club camping starts with 10+ camping pitches
Family Camping
Club camping
general camping
ENTertainment
At Vanwest there is always lots to do for all the family, well behaved dogs are welcome but please keep them on a lead and clear up after them. Take a look at the show guide to see the full list of activities and performances on throughout the weekend.
Main stage
Friday & Saturday nights are always packed with live music from local bands in the evening
Gangeo Bay Window
DJ’s will be on the wheels of steel playing a mix of music across the weekend from the classic Volkswagen bus DJ booth
ACOUSTIC Sets
We have a variety of resident artists who will be popping up and performing across the weekend
Trade Village
Be sure to visit the trade village at Vanwest where you will find a large mix of traders.
From camper conversion companies to local craft makers and everything in between. A great mix of independent catering options with lots of favourites returning year on year.
Vanwest merch
Be sure to stop by the information tent to pick up the latest Vanwest designs for this years show
Night Trade
A selection of our traders and caterers are open into the night, your fun doesn’t have to stop as the sun goes down. The fun fair stays open late
VOlkswagen parts
Looking for parts for your camper be sure to take a look at our specialist Volkswagen specific traders, van parts, camper conversions and accessories are all available in our trade village
IN THE PRESS
See what others are saying about Vanwest, check out this amazing 7-page spread from Glenn Rowswell the editor of VWt magazine!
Over the last decade Vanwest has featured in a number of different magazines, here are a few examples.