Australia's Favourite Volkswagen Festival
Volksfest Australia Returns in September 2025
With a huge success in 2023, we are back in 2025 Volksfest Australia brought the European-style Volkswagen festival to Australia, and we had Market stalls, a Beer Hall, Bars, Live Music including Rock Bands at Night, Movie night for the kids, Kids Korners activities, Food Trucks and of course 100’s of Volkswagens on display, with Cruises, Display Day, Show n Shine and Swap Meet.
WHEN?
September 18th-21st, 2025
starts @ 12:00pm
WHERE?
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park
1 Dobinson Drive, Swansea, NSW 2281
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Merchandise
Volksfest Event T-shirt - Beetle
Maya Kent's Holiday shot was the inspiration behind our design for Volksfest Australia T-shirts. This shot captures our Volkswagen Vacation perfectly and has the period look we wanted. Maya's Beetle is timeless and covers our Beetle Fans with style.
Volksfest Event T-shirt - Squareback
Chris Creed’s stunning Type 3 wagon, Chris is the owner and creator of 40 Horse Designs, this squareback is an stunning example which proudly represents the Type 3 community at Volksfest Australia.
Volksfest Event T-shirt - Kombi
David Warszawski is one of our international followers from Florida USA. He has a huge following on Instagram and sent this photo in with his entry for Volksfest Australia. David’s amazing Baywindow looks like it’s on the shores of Lake Macquarie home of Volksfest Australia.
Volksfest Event T-shirt - Karmann Ghia
Ricardo Pereina's stylish Karmann Ghia has the perfect stance and wheel combination. Just like our other designs, this shot captures the Holiday Snap look we wanted in our T-shirt Collection for Volksfest Australia 2023.
What's On
Thursday 18th September 2025
VFA THURSDAY AFTERNOON CRUISE
Cruise details released closer to the date.
VFA – GRILL N CHILL
4:00pm to 9:00pm
The VFA kicks off in casual style, Afternoon Grill n Chill session down on the beautiful sandy shores of the Holiday Park, meet up with the other VFA campers while we grill away on the onsite BBQ’s watching one of Australia’s best sunsets over the stunning Lake Macquarie. We will have kids’ activities on the lawn, then once the sun sets, we will set up for a cinema under the stars for a kids-friendly movie night. Exclusive to VFA Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park onsite campers only.
Friday 19th September 2025
VFA FRIDAY SUPER CRUISE
8:30am for 9:00am departure
Exclusive Volksfest Australia Cruise.
Cruise details released closer to the date.
VFA 2025 LAUNCH PARTY
The VFA gates are opened at 4 pm as we officially launch the Volksfest Australia 2025, gates will also open to the General Public, as we ramp up with Rock Music into the night with food and drinks in the Volksfest Beer Hall. Kids Korner will also be open for all the VFA kids activities to help keep the kids amused whilst you dance away the night.
Saturday 20th September
VFA SATURDAY CRUISE
8:30am for 9:00am departure
Exclusive Volksfest Australia Cruise
Departing Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park we will make our way through the town of Swansea and head out on the highway towards picturesque Caves Beach. This year we will have the route well published as the locals are keen to see you all again and want to support you as you cruise through their streets. Let’s make it a huge turn-up.
VFA OPENS
9:00am to 9:00pm
The Festival gates are open officially open to the general public and VFA pass holders.
Market Stalls, Food Trucks, Live Music, Beer Hall, Bars, Kids Korners with loads of kid’s activities, rocker cover racing, Hot Wheels racing, face painting, and Skateboard Deck painting classes. Trade stands and Sponsors Displays. Â
VFA SATURDAY SUPER SWAP
From 12:00pm to 4:00pm
From midday your chance to buy, sell and swap your “rusty gold” as automobile collectibles and rare finds will be on sale from our swap meet zone.
If you have collectibles at home and would like to turn your hand at selling.Â
VFA SATURDAY AFTERNOON
DISPLAY YOUR PRIDE
From 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Return from the morning VFA cruise, bring your pride of joy into the festival grounds for a free afternoon display, a chance to chat with other VW owners and meet the locals who are excited to see you all.
Sunday 21st September
VFA OPENS
9:00am to 9:00pm
The Festival gates are open officially open to the general public and VFA pass holders.
Market Stalls, Food Trucks, Live Music, Beer Hall, Bars, Kids Korners with loads of kid’s activities, rocker cover racing, Hot Wheels racing, face painting, and Skateboard Deck painting classes. Trade stands and Sponsors Displays. Â
VFA SUNDAY SHOW AND SHINE
9:30am to 4:00pm
Polish your pride and joy. All air-cooled and water-cooled Volkswagens are welcome. Judging to be finalised and winners announced by 2 pm.
Judging categories to be announced closer to the festival. Â
Tickets
Below are our most popular options for tickets to Volksfest Australia. For more ticketing options please go to our tickets page.
3 Day Super Pass
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Includes:
1 x adult general admission for Friday
1 x adult general admission for Saturday
1 x adult general admission for Sunday
1 x Car Show entry -
* Available online prior to the event only
2 Day Pass
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Includes:
1 x adult general admission for Saturday
1 x adult general admission for Sunday
1 x Car Show entry -
* Available online prior to the event only
Sunday Pass
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Includes:
1 x adult general admission for Saturday
1 x adult general admission for Sunday
1 x Car Show entry -
* Available online prior to the event only
Proudly supporting
Beyond Blue
We’re proud to be supporting Beyond Blue again this year, a charity close to our hearts, and an organisation that has helped so many since its inception. All Volksfest Australia profits will be donated directly to Beyond Blue to help them continue their great work.
You can help us by coming along to Volksfest Australia 2025 and scanning the QR codes onsite throughout the Festival.
Welcome to Volksfest Australia
We’re proud to be supporting a local area and businesses.
The Venue
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park
1 Dobinson Drive, Swansea NSW 2281
[email protected]