Busfest show & Shine competition - enter your amazing Volkswagen today!

With 14 different categories, a panel of van expert judges, & the beautiful Malvern Hills as a backdrop – do you think you might have a winner?

What is the Show & Shine?

The Show & Shine event is a competition where our fellow van enthusiasts get to enter & show off their pride and joys. It really is a must see event simply to appreciate the hard work and dedication some of our attendees put into their vehicles.

Due to the rain in 2024 we made last minute decision to move the Show & Shine competition to The Hub Area (main entertainment marquee) and have decided we actually really loved this change and thought it showed off the vans much better and gained a higher audience. We’ll display as many vans we can inside the marquee but there is still a large area outside to display other vehicles including those that are too tall to enter the marquee.

Please fill out the entry form below to secure your slot

How does it work?

The Show & Shine competition is held on Sunday in The Hub (main entertainment marquee & outside area) – all those wishing to partake will need to have submitted an online entry form by 5pm on the Saturday of the event at the very latest.

If you wish to enter your vehicle in the Show & Shine competition but are only coming as a Sunday Day Visitor please enter the showground through Yellow Gate.

You must have an advanced day visitor ticket or weekend camping ticket to be able to enter the competition.

Up to 150 Vehicles can be accommodated with limits set per class and the winners for each class will be judged by a selection of VW Experts with the judge’s changing year to year.

You’ll be able to park your van in The Hub Area from 9am till 11am to park up for the competition.

Judging takes place from 11am till 2pm. Once the Judging has finished (sometime before 2pm), rosettes will be placed on vehicles that have won a prize. If you are fortunate enough to receive a rosette, please attend the prize giving at approx. 4pm in The Hub Area (main entertainment marquee) to receive your prize.

The winner for each category will receive a trophy and 2 weekend camping tickets to next year’s event (including 1 camping unit)

The winner for Best In Show will receive £500!

Want some more info? Get in touch: [email protected]

Show & Shine Rules

1: You must have a valid Busfest ticket before entering Show & Shine

2: All Vehicles must be presented as road legal this includes (visible) number plates. SHOW PLATES ARE NOT ALLOWED.

3: Only people with current Driving licences and not under the influence of alcohol or drugs may drive within the site

4: You must advise on your form if you need extra space for a trailer or something that attaches to your van (hammock etc)

4: All entries must be completed online buy 5pm on the Saturday of Busfest

5: You should be parked up in The Hub Area between 9am & 11am and expect judging to be concluded by 2pm if a rosette is placed on your vehicle, please attend the prize giving ceremony in this area at 4pm

6: No loud stereos are to be used on site – this includes the Show & Shine. Low volume music is allowed as part of you display but there is a 1 warning system in place and violating this will result in you being removed from the arena and possibly the event

7: Any prizes offered must be collected at the awards ceremony by an adult or minor accompanied by an adult – they will not be posted out to you

8: The site has a no powered vehicles rule and therefore tot rods and other electric/fuel vehicles are not permitted on site or in the display area unless arranged as part of your entry with the Show & Shine Manager

9: You must be polite and follow instructions of marshals during the event, any negative behaviour will result in your exclusion from Show & Shine

10: Excessive engine revving is not permitted, please be considerate to those camping around the arena by keeping noise to a minimum when entering and leaving the show. Once parked the engine should be switched off until you are set to leave the field

Lastly we all – including the organisers and marshals – do this for fun so please enjoy the show and respect your fellow competitors and have a great day.