July 29, 2023 from 10 am to 3 pm
Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center, 2001 44th St. South, Fargo, ND
Join us for the 18th annual VWs in the Valley: the biggest Volkswagen car show in the region! Our show includes any Volkswagen vehicles, from vintage to new, custom to stock, project to showstopper.
Sponsors
We are sponsored by several Platinum Sponsors who have contributed $500 or more. They include Knight Technologies, Jackson’s Vintage Services, and Red River Motorwerks. We have Gold Sponsors including Cavendish Farms, Dots Pretzels, Valley Imports, and Icewind Brewing. Furthermore, we have donations from Chrome Sponsors: Tharaldson Hospitality, Bully Brew Coffee, Dakota Seasonings, Giant Snacks, and Making More Than Custom.
What to Expect
Fun for the whole family! Enjoy our games, silent auction, door prize raffles, food, and a great time with VW-loving friends. Bring your own camp chair(s) to enjoy a relaxing day on the lawn surrounded by VWs of all types.
- Rocker Arm Assembly Race – See who can assemble it the fastest and win a prize
- Hot Wheels Racing – Bring your Fastest Die Cast car of the Hot Wheels Size to race against your Peers, 1st and 2nd place prize. Double Elimination
- Shirts printed to order at the show.. Want just our logo, or the whole enchilada, have-it-your-way T-Shirt sales!
- Door prizes and yard games!
Registration
$10 per car – CASH; spectators are free. All types of VW vehicles.
Featured Class
This year we will specially feature our Canadian friends’ VWs. With the pandemic restrictions lifted, we hope to see many of our northern friends down in Fargo once again.
Refreshments
Lupe’s Tacos will be on site again this year with their taco truck!
Water and pop will be available for sale on site through the club.
Charity Donations
Each year we support a regional charity. This year, we will support the Gladys Ray shelter. “The mission of the the Gladys Ray Shelter (GRS) is to provide a safe, comfortable temporary shelter to people who cannot access other shelter options in the community, and to help connect people to housing and services in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment.”
Accommodations:
If you know you’re coming, book a hotel ASAP! There are many events going on in Fargo the same weekend and hotels are a bit scarce. We can offer two room blocks. These will be reserved until June 28 or until filled.
Wingate by Windham has 20 rooms blocked for us at special rates on July 28 and 29:
$119 King rooms
$149 2 beds
Call (701) 281-9133 to make the reservation; mention the VW show. It’s a 5 minute walk or a 2 minute drive.
Staybridge Suites has 15 rooms blocked for us at special rates on July 28 and 29:
$122 queen studio suite
$150 1 bdrm with 2 double beds suite
$204 2 bdrm with 1 king, 2 doubles suite
Call them and mention the VW show (701) 281-4900, OR use this link to book it.
That’s an 8 minute walk or a 4 minute drive.
There are also the Mainstays, the Red Roof, the C’Mon Inn, and a few others close to the event (2001 44th Ave. S).
If You’re Showing a Car
You can enter as many Volkswagens as you would like. If you’re showing a car/cars, please do not arrive until 9:00 at the earliest. We park the cars by type as best we can, so please listen to the parking volunteer on where to park, and do the best you can on parking even/straight next to your neighbors. Once parked you can find our registration tent and get signed up/collect your goodie bag and dash signage. There is limited trailer parking on site/in the area. A parking map will be posted here and on our Facebook page when we are closer to the day-of. There is also a pre-show cruise and welcome party on July 28th; keep scrolling to find those details.
Rules
- No scooters, skateboards, skates, bikes, or other recreational wheels allowed in the show area for kids or adults. Leave it at home.
- Do not ever touch or climb into any car without permission from its owner.
- If you carry a large tote bag, handbag, backpack, keys/phone on a lanyard, etc., keep it close so it won’t drag along a car as you look.
- Keep track of children. We love and welcome kids but we do not love sticky fingers or scratches and dents on our VWs.
- Pets must be leashed and well-behaved.
- Please find a volunteer and donate! Our club uses donations like yours to run events like this!
- Clean up after yourself. There are garbage and recycling cans available around the venue.
- Be courteous while inside the Visitors’ Center; we’re their guests and we like to leave a good impression.
- Stay home if you have symptoms of any illness.
Pre-Show Party: Friday, July 28
The pre-show party will once again be held at the Herman residence in Harwood, ND, beginning around 6. There will be a cruise to the party.
Cruise starts at Bonanzaville (1351 Main Ave. W, W. Fargo, ND, 58078) at 5:30 SHARP. Adrienne will lead the pack with her black 63 bug. Our destination is Brooktree park, just north of Harwood off highway 81. Let’s try to get more than 25 vehicles!!
Be sure to drive VERY, VERY SLOW (as fast as idle will take you) in Brooktree Park as we near the Herman residence. No revving motors and try not to kick up dust.