Busfest

Busfest (known before 2012 as Vanfest[2]) is a three-day annual festival held in early September at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern, Worcestershire, England, for owners of VW camper-vans—the Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter or "Bus".[3][4][5] Busfest is one of the longest-running UK VW Camper festivals.

Description

The first Vanfest was held in 1994.[6]

Busfest has attracted attendees from around the world.[6]

The festival is owned and produced by Vanfest Ltd and it is the largest VW Transporter festival in the world, attended by up to 9,000 vans and 45,000 people. Simon Holloway owns the event and is the Festival Support Director,[1] Elise Holloway is the Festival Coordinator, and Neil Pickett is the Festival Director.

Attendees camp in their vans over the three days in large campsites within the showground. Vans are primarily Volkswagen Type 2s, but other Volkswagen camper vans and vans from companies like Renault are also present.[7]

The festival, which is open to day visitors as well as campers, has over 250 trade stands, a main arena with a full daytime entertainment schedule, a fun fair, trade and demonstration stands, and exhibitions.[6]

There are several live music stages at Busfest. Recent bands who have appeared there include Slade, Showaddywaddy, Dr & The Medics, The Drifters, The Rubettes, The Commitments,[8] Bad Manners, Right Said Fred, Brotherhood Of Man, and Odyssey.

References

  1. ^ a b Eccles, David; Eccles, Cee (2006). Campervan Crazy: Travels with My Bus: a Tribute to the VW Camper and the People who Drive Them. London: Kyle Books. pp. 38, 41. ISBN 978-0-85783-313-6. Retrieved 17 January 2026 – via Internet Archive.
  2. ^ "BUSFEST UPDATE - MAY 2012". Volkswagen Type 2 Early Bay Forum. 7 May 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  3. ^ "BusFest draws large crowds in on opening day". Worcester News. 9 September 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  4. ^ Harding, Nick. "Busfest festival". The Caravan Club. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  5. ^ Gillilan, Lesley (19 September 2003). "A van-club for happy campers". Financial Times. p. 1. ProQuest 228739997. Factiva FTCOM00020030920dz9j0002t.
  6. ^ a b c Camper Van: The Story of the Legendary Bus. Cottage Farm, Sywell: Igloo Books. 2013. pp. 116–119. ISBN 978-1-78343-207-3. Retrieved 17 January 2026 – via Internet Archive.
  7. ^ Sheer, Craig (March 2007). "A singular show". Truck & Driver. DVV Media Group. ISSN 0966-3533. Factiva TRCKDR0020070308e33100002.
  8. ^ Grierson, Jamie (14 September 2009). "Campervan event attracts thousands". Times of Malta. PA Media. Factiva PRESSA0020090913e59d001xi. Archived from the original on 17 January 2026. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
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