VW Revival
June 7th, 2026
presented by Kuhltek Motorwerks
Back for 2026, the VW Revival will kick off the #SoCalVWweek! Our goal is simple, we want to "Revive a Classic VW Weekend in Southern California". We will start with the DKK Cruise night on Friday evening, followed by the OCTO Bus show Saturday morning, ended off with the VW Revival Sunday morning! We have locked down the original "Classic" Host Hotel in Irvine, click the link below to make your room reservation now! With Blackstar and Prado the following week, this will be 10 days of non-stop VW greatness in Southern California. Make your vacation plans, book you tickets and get those VWs ready, this will be the one event you don't want to miss!
Weekend Schedule
Friday - June 5th
Der kleiner kruz
The Der Kleiner Kampfwagens Car Club will be hosting a Cruise Night Friday evening
Starts @ 4pm
Location TBD
Saturday - June 6th
OCTO BUS SHOW
This is event is for 1967 and earlier Type 2 buses.
Be sure to check it out!
Gates open at 6am
Long Beach Veteran's Stadium
Sunday - June 7th 2026
VW REVIVAl
7:00am | Car Show & Swap Meet Gate Opens
8:00am | Spectator Gate Opens
8:00am | Car Show Registration Opens
8:00am | Food Trucks Open
8:30am | Notchback Display Judging Begins
10:00am | Live Music - Hot Rod Trio
11:00am | Car Show Ballots Due
12:00pm | Car Show Awards
Revival Pricing
SPECTATOR ENTRY
Includes Driver's admission and Standard Parking
Passengers over the age of 12 need to purchase an additional Spectator Entry
$20 CASH AT THE GATE
$18 PRE-PAID ONLINE
CAR SHOW ENTRY
Includes Driver's admission and Car Show Parking
Passengers over the age of 12 need to purchase a Spectator Entry
$22 PRE-PAID ONLINE
$25 CASH AT THE GATE
SWAP MEET ENTRY
Includes Driver's admission and Swap Meet Parking
Trailers count as 2nd Vehicle, need to purchase 2 Entries
Passengers over the age of 12 need to purchase a Spectator Entry
$40 PRE-PAID ONLINE
$45CASH AT THE GATE
vendor ENTRY
$150
Includes Driver's admission, 1 Vehicle and 1 passenger
Vendor's skip the line, early admission from 6am-7am
Vendor's park on the grass inside the Car Show area
CALL OR EMAIL OFFICE TO RESERVE.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Location
Host Hotel
New Host Hotel for 2026!
The Sonesta-Irvine (formerly the Crowne Plaza) will be our Host Hotel for the VW Revival.
Yes, this is the same hotel used for the original VW Classic events!
Discounted room rate and parking available
Event Rules
- Dogs are allowed, must be on leash
- No BBQ's or ANY open flame Allowed
- No Alcohol
- No Saving Spots
- Parked first come first serve
- Cash Only at the Gate Sunday Morning
- No Trailers in Show Area at any time
- No Saturday Entry
- No overnight camping
Swap Meet and Vendors
Swap Meet
A Swap Meet space at the VW Revival is for private parties selling "used" parts only. Each space is $40 online or $45 at the Gate.
Includes one vehicle and driver's admission only.
Swap Meet is parked in a separate area and by first come first serve.
Trailers count as 2nd vehicle
Must purchase additional entry
VENDORS
A Vendor Space at the VW Revival is for Companies selling "new or used" merchandise. Each space is $150 and aprox. 20'x20’.
Includes one vehicle, driver and one passenger admission only.
Vendors are Parked in the front row of the event next to the Spectator Entrance. Must be pre-reserved 2 weeks in advance by contacting our office.
Car Show Info
Car Show
The VW Revival offers a Full Car Show. Pre-Register online for $22 or pay $25 at the gate. There will be a booth setup Sunday morning where you can register and receive your window card and voting ballot. The ballots are due back by 11am and the awards will be at noon. Cars will be parked on the grass as they arrive. If you want to park with your club, please make sure you all arrive together. There will be no saving spots. We will also have some special displays set-up. If you are interested in participating in a special display, please drop us an email.
Here is a list of the Car Show Classes
A. Beetle - 1957 and earlier
B. Beetle - 1958-1964
C. Beetle - 1965-1967
D. Beetle - 1968 and later
E. Bus - 1967 and earlier
F. Bus 1968 and later
G. Vanagon
H. Type 3 - including T34
I. Karmann Ghia
J. Thing
K. Manx - Including all buggies
L. Water Cooled
M. Special Interest
Special Display
For 2026 we will be celebrating 65 years of the Notchback (1961-2026). The front row of the Car Show will be reserved for Notchbacks only.
Frenchy Dehoux will be choosing one Notchback to take home his "Frenchy's Pick" award
These cars will be parked in a separate area from the regular Car Show.