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Event Locations 2023
SHOW CANCELATION NOTICES: Please note, events may be cancelled due to Covid restrictions, venues closing or weather. We will posted updates immediately on our Facebook page, and on the our website.
Please note: When anyone attends our shows, we ask you to please respect our rules of no alcohol, no loud music, and no burnouts. If there are no trash cans available, please take out what you bring in. And we always do our best to allow groups of clubs and friends to park together. We want our gatherings to be enjoyful, and laid back for everyone. We look forward to seeing everyone this season, and hope you have a wonderful time.
Sunday May 7, 2023 - The CVAs 33nd Annual Spring Dust-off, Address: Loos & Co. junction of Rt.169 & Rt. 101, Pomfret Ct. 06259 from 9am to 3pm. This is an informal, non-judged VW gathering held rain or shine. Dash Plaques to the first 100 cars. Food available at Pizza 101 and Bakers Dozen. Please, no alcohol, loud music, vending or burnouts! For more info: Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 bill@ctvwa.org or Chris Fox chris@ctvwa.org
Sunday June 18, 2023 - 30th Annual Bug-A-Fair will be held at the Terryville Fairgrounds, Town Hill Road on Fathers day from 9am to 3pm. 40 Show Car classes with 1st-3rd Place awards for both aircooled and watercooled VWs plus Special Choice awards and Best of Show trophies totaling over 140 awards! Car registration opens at 9am, judging starts at 12 noon and awards at 3pm. The show also has a huge swap meet with over 75 vendors selling used and new VW items. Food all day Sunday provided by the Terryville Lions Club. Camping Saturday night for those who want to get a jump on the festivities. All proceeds go to the Terryville Lions Club. Directions: Route 6 Scott Road in Terryville, Ct. then two miles to Terryville Fairgrounds, 171 Town Hill Rd. For more info go to www.ctvwa.org or contact: Bill Arute 860-395-9964, bill@ctvwa.org or Jeff McBride jeff@ctvwa.org
Saturday June 24, 2023 NEW RAINDATE – Mitchell Volkswagens -Autobahn in theValley, gathering from 10am to 2pm at Mitchell Volkswagen 416 Hopemeadow St. Simsbury, Ct. 06089. This is a free event for all VW’s old and new hosted by Mitchel Volkswagen and the Connecticut Volkswagen Association. For more info go to MitchellVW.com or contact Bill Arute 860-395-9964, bill@ctvwa.org or Jeff McBride jeff@ctvwa.org
Monday Night July 10, 2023 2nd Annual CVA VW Night at the DooWop Cruisers from 5pm to dark in North Haven CT at the Washington Commons, at the intersection of Washington Avenue and RT5. This event is open to all Volkswagens old and new. DJ all night, Food and Ice Cream available for purchase in the commons. Great night to bring the whole family out. (cruise is contingent on weather). For more information contact Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 bill@ctvwa.org or Chris Fox chris@ctvwa.org
RAINDATE!!! Saturday July 22, 2023 -The CVAs 10th Annual FROG ROCK Gathering from Noon till 3pm, Address: 212 Pomfret Rd (Rt. 44) Eastford Ct. 06242. A social event for all VWs. Burgers, Hot Dogs, Seafood and Ice Cream available at the food stand. Next we head down the road to the Tri State Cruisers Saturday night cruise from 3 till dark at the junction of Rt.169 and Rt. 101, Pomfret Center. For more info please call: Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 bill@ctvwa.org or Brent St Louis brent@ctvwa.org
Sunday August 6, 2023 - CVAs 2nd Annual Dubs & Suds at Hops on the Hill Brewery, 275 Dug Road South Glastonbury CT from 1 to 5pm. Please join us for a cold hand crafted beer or glass of wine on a family owned farm out in the country. Bring your tents and chairs and relax, a food truck will be on the premises or you can bring a picnic lunch. For more info contact Bill Arute, 860-395-9964 or bill@ctvwa.org
Saturday August 19, 2023 - CVA & CT CORSAs Air-Cooled at the Orchard Address: Lymans Orchard 32 Reeds Gap Rd. Middlefield, Ct. 06455 from 9 to 3. (This is rain or shine!) This show is open to all air-cooled Volkswagens and Corvairs. $10 for show cars, general admission FREE! No vending. For more info contact Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 bill@ctvwa.org or Chris Fox chris@ctvwa.org
Sunday September 10, 2023 - The CVAs 19th Annual Volks-Meet, Address: Westbrook Elks Club 142 Seaside Ave Westbrook Ct. 06498. Show is open to all VW and German cars. Event held rain or shine. Directions, I-95 North / South take Exit 65, turn South onto Rt.153, turn South onto Rt.1, and turn left onto Seaside Ave. Time: 9am - 2pm. $10 for show cars, $20 swap space, general admission FREE! Check out our website for Hotel and Off Site Camping Accommodations or contact Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 bill@ctvw.org or Chris Fox chris@ctvwa.org for more information.
Sunday October 15, 2023 - The CVAs 25th Annual Fall Foliage Cruise, from 9am to ??? Cruise will start at Lewis S. Mills High School 26 Lyon Rd, Burlington, CT 06013. PLEASE be there by 9am! Cruise will start at 9:30 SHARP! This is a rain or shine event. There will be a dinner after the cruise for those who are interested. Come and enjoy the fall colors with us. For additional info please contact: Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 bill@ctvwa.org or Chris Fox chris@ctvwa.org or Jeff McBride jeff@ctvwa.org for more information.
Sunday December 3, 2023 - The CVAs Last Hurrah Address: 401 Seaside Ave. 06498. Are you crazy enough to go to a VW event in December? Weather permitting we will be gathering again at the Westbrook Town Beach from noon to 3. Afterwards we are invited to participate in the Westbrook Tree Lighting Parade, decorating is encouraged! Contact Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 or bill@ctvwa.org or Chris Fox chris@ctvwa.org for more info.
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