NJ101.5FM We are happy to announce that New Jersey 101 FM Radio and their "Big Yellow Van" will be present again at our show this year. New Jersey 101 FM Radio is undoubtedly New Jersey's premier radio station and is also a big supporter of Operation Jersey Cares. We thank them for helping our continued success by promoting our show.

THE VOICE Back again this year we are proud to have the Voice of Volkswagen Drag Racing, "Dyno Don" Chamberlin as our special guest MC. Dyno is a legend in the Volkswagen scene dating back to the '70's and the California Bug-In's. He is internationally known having been a contributor to Hot VW's and most recently announcing the new European Bug-in's as well as Winterjam in Florida.

CHARLIE "THE ONE ARMED BANDIT" DECKER We are excited to announce that local legend, Charlis Decker, the One Armed Bandit wil bring his fineline pinstriping talents to the Gathering this year. Charlie has painted cars from the Grand National Roadster show in Pomona Ca, to Lead East here in New Jersey and will be here at the Gathering to strip cars as well as anything else you want painted. Click here to see some of his work.

VALVE COVER RACING This year we are starting a new tradition, Like Pinewood Derby racing, but the cars are made out of VW valve covers! Stock, chromed, fined aluminum, any type of VW valve cover can be a canidate to your own custom creation. The more creative the better. If you currently don't have your own, we will have a few "loners" for the rookies. Trophies for the top winners will be awarded! Click here for more details

CAMPING Last year we had about 150 people brave the wilds of nothern New Jersey. There is a special area next to the show field specifically designated for camping complete with showers and clean bathrooms! Plan on bringing your own marshmallows, smores and tall tales to tell around the bonfire.

PARTY Saturday night the Central Jersey Volkswagen Society will be hosting a party in the clubhouse with live music. The kitchen will be open as well as the bar! So there will be tasty brats and beer for all to enjoy.

CARSHOW The feature event, the car show is on Sunday from 9am to 3pm. Last year we had about 300 of the northeast's finest. Daily drivers to trailer queens, they are all welcome. Get to the show early, last year we started to run out of room in some classes. Show entry closes at noon!

SWAPMEET Every year the swap meet gets bigger and bigger. New parts vendors, used parts vendors, folks clearing out their garages, and people selling unique treasures and hard to find parts. Come early as the good stuff always goes fast. If you need more info about vending, please click here.

RAFFLE Bring an extra few bucks for our mega raffle. We will be announcing winners every hour. With the generosity of our sponsors, chances are good that you will go home with a prize. We will also be having a 50/50 that will be awarded just before the trophies at the end of the day. Last year the lucky winner went home with almost $250!

KLUB KOMPETITION "DUB PUSH" Calling all Clubs, put together a Dub Push team and challenge last years champions! This year the South Jersey Volkswagen Club will be back to defend, yet again, their top honored position. The Champions will have their club name engraved on the Kompetition Kup and will take possession of it for a year. Click here for more details.

VEE DUB COLORING AND CUSTOMIZING For a little creative quite time for the kids, we will also have coloring tables set up with full page images of our favorite cars for the kids to color. Want a little practice? Download the official All Air-Cooled Gathering coloring pages here.

HOT WHEELS DRAG RACING What kid doesn't love Hot Wheels and Drag Racing. Again this year we will be hosting a Hot Wheels Drag Racing competition for the kids in which every kid who participates will go home with a new Hot Wheel car!

A BEETLE BASH? Are we sending the wrong message here? Starting our kids off beating up a precious Volky? No, just a little Beetle Pinata fun to help burn off a little energy.