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The VW Festival returns to Harewood House in August. The festival involves live music, food and entertainment as well as the best in vintage – and modified – VW automobiles. It attracts in excess of 20,000 visitors each year.
The magnificent Harewood House in Yorkshire is the setting for this spectacular event that is spread over 1,000 acres of countryside.
Some 250 cars will be on show for you to judge, as well as a VW graffiti display from Auto Graf.
The car festival will also have plenty of activities for the kids including a fun fair, street performances and an adventure playground.
To add to the fun, live bands will perform in two marquees, and there will be a disco, other entertainment, as well as a drinks and food court.
VW Festival 2023 Theme
The theme for this year’s festival is the 90s.
VW Festival Charity
VW Festival CharityThis year’s charity is Cash for Kids. Enter the raffle for a chance to win a vintage VW Beetle, restored by the Herbie Hospital team and help raise £20,000, to support children and young people affected by poverty, abuse and illnesses.
When Is the Festival?
9 to 11 August, 2024. Saturday, Sunday 10am to 6pm.
Tickets for the Festival
Day tickets cost £20 in advance, children £8, under 6 free. Family tickets are £50. Weekend tickets £65 (adult), £15 (child). Purchase them here.
Harewood House
Harewood House was built in the 18th Century for Edwin Lascelles. It has spectacular grounds and an amazing art collection. The property has a dubious past funded by the Transatlantic trade, This is something that Harewood House recognises calling it an ‘abhorrent history, and is trying to rectify through its charitable trust. Further info on Harewood House is at: www.harewood.org.
All images supplied by the organisers.
