The best family shows for this year???

[Myvanway]

Hi all,

Just wanted to know opinions of others on what are the best shows for familys.
I am fortunate enough to live down the road from Santapod, so I have attended the Bugjams.....when I was younger!!! arty0009: , Dubdayz!!! , Bigbang, Action etc.
I checked out Bus stop over near leicester, which was cool, Vanfest, and one Battlebridge. Enjoyed them all.
But now im looking for new intresting family venues.
Like the sound of Dubs at the Castle!! And i want to go back to Bristol....coz thats were i got 'Myvanway'!!
But there are so many now I want to pick the best for 2012 so any suggestions please are very welcome.


Thanks to all you guys at Earlybay.XX

 

[creationblue]

Camper Jam is a must, get ya tickets booked as there is a limit on numbers this year. As for the others depends how far you want to travel, VanWest is a good show on a very good campsite with great facilities down here in the West Country. DATC as you mentioned & Bristol, also Oktoberfest in Chedar is a must.

Just

 

[issit]

id say Dubsatthecastle is a Must Great Family show @ Great price £20.00 per Adult Kids under 15 Go Free :mrgreen:

 

[dave]

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[Foz]

VW Festival - Harewood House is a must visit if you've never been before! ITS HUGE!!!
Good facilities on camp sites, plenty for the kids to do inc. large play area with swings, slides, rope slides etc. and a couple of fun fair rides (and trampolines, face painting and suchlike)
A large Tent with DJ for kids, then later for the adults!! :msn4:

Aside from all the gorgeous VW's from every era to drool over, there is Harewood House itself to look around, a very large and ornate stately home, as well as the beautiful gardens, which house many wild birds including believe it or not penguins, lol.
Its a long journey up there to Leeds, but its the best show i have been to so far by far, and well worth it for the entertainment you can get. Although as like everything else, prices have risen once again for this year sadly

My lad and his cousin are excited to go back there once again tho, as is my girlfriend and I
Even more so now we have a nice camper van to bed down in......NO MORE TENTS!! :lol:

 

[creationblue]

id say Dubsatthecastle is a Must Great Family show @ Great price £20.00 per Adult Kids under 15 Go Free :mrgreen:

Agreed!

 

[dlscott1974]

Vanjamboree VW Camper and Commercial Show, Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln, LN2 2NA, 18-20 May 2012
Vanjamboree is here again! Contact Pete or Babs Tel 07950 822276

Whats on over the Weekend, I hear you ask.... "Well" for 2012 we have a Big Exhibition Hall again" and a more Private and Picturesque Camping area ; ) .


Every year we strive to include more cars more competitions and much more entertainment (especially for the kids) than the year before and this year is no exception! Start soaking in the vibe. If you like the slide show download our official win7 desktop screensaver and active desktop, over 300 vans and acouple of my ugly mug to boot, I'm using the scenery to look good!

The 5th Vanjamboree VW Camper weekend is to be held on the 18th - 20st of May 2012, at Lincolnshire showground, Lincoln, Ln2 2na, The Vanjamboree is for all Volkswagen camper - transporter enthusiasts, it is designed to be a fun weekend for all, for the whole family to singles and couples. Dogs are allowed into the event but they must be kept on a lead and under control at all times, although this year we have a dog playing area.


Whats Happening Over the Weekend-

Trade stalls, Autojumble, Live Bands, American Wrestling, Disco, Show n Shine, Dog Show, Licenced Bar, Food court, Adult comedy and much more


For The Kids

American Wrestling, Circus skills workshop, Decopatch craft workshop, Face Painting Lady Clown, Childrens Disco, Karaoke, Bouncy castles,


Action Packed Weekend of Cracking Entertainment...

This year we have the following on offer...
Live Bands

the International Missfit, Hooch, Bring it on! Other Bands to be confirmed
Disco

Disco - Early doors childrens disco form 5:00 till 7:00 then Adults from 7:00 till the bands kickoff, making shapes and getting down to the sound of live music
Trade and Autojumble Stands

Starting with trade stalls selling everything from retro gear, VW art to the kind of grub that make you have to loosen your pants aftwards, you know the routine....Loads of autojumble stalls selling everything from a wheel nut to wing, In my experience an easy way to blow 10 hours searching for the holy grail or looking that elusive part I've needed for the last five years......
Childrens Entertainment

Good spot to drop the kids off for a couple of hours, featuring Clowns (of the non scarey variety), Facepainting, Circus Workshop but most importantly a safe environment so you can chill out relax and take in the adult entertainment! Oh and it's FREE.
American wrestling

Always a favorite with the kids, and if your an adult who still belives in Santa you'll love it too! Full sized ring battling throughout the weekend, bring your own speedo's if you fancy a go!
Stayin Alive...

Most importantly theres a fully licenced bar and refreshments (thank the lord) together with a wide range of food available from a salad (one extreme) to a Curry with all the trimmings theres something for to make eveyones tastebuds happy! Also if your camping over there's shower facilities with a of couse, nice clean Loo's.
Competitions
Show n Shine
There Is trophies to be won in all the following catagories of the Show n Shine
Best Splitscreen Van, Best Bay Window, Best T25, Best T4, Best T5, Best Paint work, Best Interior, Best of Show


Ticket Prices -

You can save £5 per ticket if you Pre-Book your tickets before the 1st April 2012, There is also a club booking discount'' for more info e-mail us on [email protected] ,

Pre-Booked Weekend Camping Ticket - £25 per person, Free Entry for Children under 14 years old, ( This includes Camping )

Weekend Camping Gate Ticket - £30 per person, Free Entry for children under 14 years old (This includes Camping)

Day Gate ticket - £10 per person (this covers from 9am till 11pm Saturday, 9am till 6pm Sunday) Free Entry for children under 14 years old
Trade and Autojumble prices
Single Pitch - £60, 6 x 6 Metre, plus camping space (includes 2 passes)
Double Pitch - £120 (includes 4 passes) 12 x 6 Metre, plus camping space (includes 4 passes)

 

[Sydney1]

If you fancy a little treck down South, Stonor Park near Henly is a great show in a perfect location. You can camp on the Saturday night as an Earlybay "member"

 

[switch3sixty]

Grill-n-Chill last year in Kent was a top family weekend, kids were free so it didn't break the bank either

 

[AGC]

ALIVEANDVDUBBIN is good family show, plus at Jimmys Farm this year so I would think it will be even better for kids than previous years

 

[Myvanway]

All these shows sound great,
Thanks for suggestions. There are so many now... enough to try some new ones.
Hope to meet some of you guys at the shows. 8)
Paul.