Spring Camp & Cruise

🚗🌸 CVVC Spring Camp & Cruise is HERE! 🌸🚗

Get ready for a weekend full of fun, friends, music, and classic VWs! Join the CVVC VW Crew for an unforgettable spring camping adventure.

🏕️ We’ll kick things off Friday with camping at Larry & Carrie Simmon’s—come anytime after Noon and settle in for a relaxing evening with fellow VW enthusiasts.

🚙 Saturday is the big day!

We’ll cruise out at 2:30 PM, heading south toward the Nelson area, making our way to Stone Barn Pizza for great food and even better company. 🍕🥤

🎶 NEW THIS YEAR: Enjoy live music Saturday from 7–9 PM to cap off an amazing day!

🗓️ Event Schedule:

• Friday, May 8th – Camping begins after Noon

• Saturday, May 9th – Cruise departs at 2:30 PM + Live Music 7–9 PM

• Sunday, May 10th – Breakfast & Head out

📍 Camping Location:

E2965 Willow Road

Eleva, WI 54738

Bring your VW, your friends, and your love for the open road. Let’s make some memories, share some laughs, and enjoy those spring cruising vibes together! 🌞 Hope you can join us! 

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2026 CVVC All Volkswagen Show, Swap, Camp & Cruise

The Chippewa Valley Volkswagen Club is excited to invite everyone to the 2026 CVVC All Volkswagen Show! Join fellow VW enthusiasts for a relaxed, family-friendly weekend celebrating air-cooled and water-cooled Volkswagens.

This year’s event will once again be held at beautiful Pioneer Park, just outside Eau Claire.

Whether you drive a classic Beetle, a vintage Bus, a modern GTI, or anything in between, all Volkswagens are welcome. Bring your VW to display, browse the swap meet, enjoy the cruise, or simply hang out with other VW fans.

📅 Main Show

Saturday, June 20, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Registration closes at 12:00 PM

  • Car show entry: $10 per Volkswagen (cash or credit accepted)
  • Awards & Cash Prizes (sponsored by Further Performance) will be presented – Registered Cars are eligible
  • Food available for purchase from Captain PJ’s BBQ
  • Family-friendly with activities for kids

There will also be a Silent Auction & CVVC Shop, with proceeds benefiting Joshua’s Camp, a retreat for children with cancer and their families.

🔧 Swap Meet & Vendors

Our swap meet and vendor area will be open during the show. ATM will be onsite

  • Free swap space
  • Vendors welcome:
    • VW parts
    • Crafts
    • Specialty products
    • Automotive accessories

Bring those spare parts or unique items to sell or trade with fellow VW enthusiasts.

🚗 Friday Night Cruise

Friday, June 19, 2026 – 7:00 PM

Kick off the weekend with our CVVC cruise around the area. We’ll make a stop at Roadside Ice Cream & Diner for a cool drink or ice cream before heading back to the show grounds to relax around the campfire.

⛺ Camping

Camping is available right at the show grounds.

  • Camping available Friday & Saturday nights
  • Friday arrival: 3:00 PM or later
  • Departure: By noon Sunday
  • Grills available for use
  • Porta potties on site
  • Donations to the grounds are appreciated

It’s a great way to spend the whole weekend with the VW community.

📍 Location

Pioneer Park
S4964 Porterville Road
Eau Claire, WI

Save the Dates

The CVVC 2026 Event Calendar is here — loaded with epic shows, campouts, and all the air-cooled fun! 🌞 Let’s make 2026 a year to remember. Mark your calendars and start planning those road trips now!

Official CVVC Sponsored Events

May 8–10 – CVVC Spring Camp & Cruise (Eleva, WI) – Sat Cruise 2:30
June 18–20 – CVVC Annual Show (Eau Claire, WI)
Aug 28–30 – CVVC Camp Eleva (Eleva, WI)
Oct 16–18 – CVVC Fall Camp & Cruise (West Salem, WI)

Regional VW Events

April 26 – MN German Auto Werks Swap Meet (Montrose, MN)
June 7 – Bug In – Twin Cities Show
June 13 – Milwaukee Area Volksfest 32
June 20 – Mid American Motorworks (Effingham, IL)
June 25–28 – Type 3 Invasion (Eau Claire, WI)
June 28 – NIVA Bugfest (St. Charles, IL)
July 11 – VW Collective Annual Picnic Show (Milwaukee, WI)
July 25 – Red River Show (Fargo, ND)
Aug 7–9 – Mid-Westy Fest 26 (Wisconsin Dells, WI)
Aug 15 – Northern Wisconsin VW Club Show (Appleton, Wi)
Sept 20 – NIVA WWFEST (Crystal Lake, IL)

🗓️ Plan your 2026 adventure now — join the fun, make memories, and keep the VW spirit rolling!

Follow us for updates and event highlights:
📸 Instagram & Facebook: @thecvvc
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2026 CVVC All Volkswagen Show, Swap, Camp & Cruise

The Chippewa Valley Volkswagen Club is excited to invite everyone to the 2026 CVVC All Volkswagen Show! Join fellow VW enthusiasts for a relaxed, family-friendly weekend celebrating air-cooled and water-cooled Volkswagens.

This year’s event will once again be held at beautiful Pioneer Park, just outside Eau Claire.

Whether you drive a classic Beetle, a vintage Bus, a modern GTI, or anything in between, all Volkswagens are welcome. Bring your VW to display, browse the swap meet, enjoy the cruise, or simply hang out with other VW fans.

📅 Main Show

Saturday, June 20, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Registration closes at 12:00 PM

  • Car show entry: $10 per Volkswagen (cash or credit accepted)
  • Awards will be presented
  • Food available for purchase from Captain PJ’s BBQ
  • Family-friendly with activities for kids

There will also be a Silent Auction, with proceeds benefiting Joshua’s Camp, a retreat for children with cancer and their families.

🔧 Swap Meet & Vendors

Our swap meet and vendor area will be open during the show.

  • Free swap space
  • Vendors welcome:
    • VW parts
    • Crafts
    • Specialty products
    • Automotive accessories

Bring those spare parts or unique items to sell or trade with fellow VW enthusiasts.

🚗 Friday Night Cruise

Friday, June 19, 2026 – 7:00 PM

Kick off the weekend with our CVVC cruise around the area. We’ll make a stop at Roadside Ice Cream & Diner for a cool drink or ice cream before heading back to the show grounds to relax around the campfire.

⛺ Camping

Camping is available right at the show grounds.

  • Camping available Friday & Saturday nights
  • Friday arrival: 3:00 PM or later
  • Departure: By noon Sunday
  • Grills available for use
  • Porta potties on site
  • Donations to the grounds are appreciated

It’s a great way to spend the whole weekend with the VW community.

📍 Location

Pioneer Park
S4964 Porterville Road
Eau Claire, WI

🏁 CVVC Hosts VW Show, Camping & SWAP at the Inaugural Volkswagen Invasion – Sept 6, 2025

The Chippewa Valley Volkswagen Club (CVVC) is proud to host a Volkswagen Car Show, Camping, and SWAP as part of the inaugural Volkswagen Invasion at Rock Falls Raceway in Eau Claire, WI on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

This is a can’t-miss weekend for VW lovers from all over the Midwest—whether you’re showing your car, selling parts, racing, or just hanging out with the community!

📅 EVENT SCHEDULE:

🏕️ Camping:

Available starting Thursday, Sept 4 after 3:00 PM

Runs through Sunday, Sept 7 (depart by 1:00 PM)

Fire pits must be off the ground

Bathrooms & showers on site

🚗 VW Car Show – Saturday, Sept 6:

Registration: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Show Hours: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Entry Fee: $5 per vehicle

CVVC Members: If you arrive after 5 PM on Friday, your $10 gate fee is waived. If you arrive earlier (Thursday or before 5 PM Friday), please note there is another, unrelated event Friday with an $18 per adult spectator fee.

🏆 Awards:

Best Camping Display

Best Air-Cooled

Best Water-Cooled

People’s Choice

🔧 SWAP Meet:

10am – 4pm Saturday – bring your parts, tools, and treasures to sell or trade!

🏁 Want to Race?

For full drag racing event details, registration, and schedule, visit:

👉 rockfallsraceway.com/vw

🎟️ General Info:

Family-friendly atmosphere

Food vendors on site on Saturday

All Volkswagens and VW-powered vehicles welcome!

Bring your friends, your tent or camper, and your love for the VW scene!

📍 Location:

Rock Falls Raceway – Eau Claire, WI

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