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VW Festival day tickets Advance day tickets are available to buy online, or you can get day tickets on the gate, with tickets including […]","datePublished":"2017-08-10","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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Here’s all you need to know ahead of this year’s event.VW Festival day ticketsAdvance day tickets are available to buy online, or you can get day tickets on the gate, with tickets including access to Harewood\u2019s grounds and Below Stairs of the House.Over the weekend there will be many incredible vehicles on display including Movie Cars, Herbie-style Beetles and VW Beach-Buggies.Retail therapy, VW style!There will be plenty to buy at the show, with various trade stands, a Cars For Sale area and an Auto Jumble full of treasures.Visitors also have the chance to win a Beetle that has been beautifully restored by \u2018Herbie Hospital\u2019 in the Cash 4 Kids charity raffle.Theme for 2017 \u2013 \u2018The Movies\u2026\u2019Fancy dress is very much encouraged at this fun, family friendly event, so keep a look out for your favourite characters, perhaps in car form!As well as showing off some spectacular cars, the show offers lots of other things to see and do, such as a live graffiti marquee where dubs are transformed into works of art before your very eyes.Go for the cars, stay for the atmosphereShow & Shine winners will be on parade just before raffle winners are announcedLive music and entertainment at this beautiful venue makes for a relaxed atmosphere, bringing in thousands of visitors every year since it all began in 2005.Fun for all the familyVisitor numbers have been growing rapidly as the years go by – from 4,781 to over 20,000 in the space of 10 years – and it is now the largest family friendly VW show in the UK.There will be a circus, a bike stunt display, Scalextric racing on a miniature Silverstone track, real penguins to watch in their own play area and much more.To buy tickets online and get directions to the event, visit https:\/\/www.vwfestival.co.uk. Image Credit:https:\/\/www.vwfestival.co.uk\/galleryA J Walker Photography"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Event Coverage","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"VW Festival Show 2017 Preview","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/vw-festival-show-preview\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]