Bug-a-Palüza 12 Events and Activites

There's lots to do all weekend long at Bug-a-Palüza 12. Stay tuned for new events and activities to be announced, and join our mailing list for the very latest.

Bug-a-Palüza 12 is the only VW festival featuring two musical acts! Drinks and concessions will be sold, so kick back, relax and enjoy with us two nights in a row!

Show Schedule

Times are subject to change and more events will be announced throughout the weekend.

Friday, April 16

  • 12:00 PM Gates open for show cars, vendors, campers to set up.
  • 6:00 PM Opening Ceremony officially kicking off Bug-a-Paluza.
  • 7:00 PM Live concert featuring NO Big Deal and Wesley Crider
  • After Sundown Mini Drive-In for the kids (Film TBA)

Saturday, April 17

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Car show, registration booths/spectator gates open
  • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast served by Ronald McDonald House volunteers
  • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Blood Assurance Life Bug Bloodmobile accepting blood donations
  • 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Show car judging
  • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Lunch served by Ronald McDonald House volunteers
  • 2:00 PM Authentic German food served by East Ridge Lion's Club
  • 7:00 PM Live concert featuring Jeremy Lesley Band
  • All Day Mos Nooga Squad
  • All Day Tech Sessions with a certified VW mechanic
  • All Day Kiddie Corral on the playground, featuring games/activities/prizes

Sunday, April 18

  • 8:00 AM Spectator gates open
  • 8:30 AM Short, non-denominational devotional service
  • 3:00 PM Trophy Presentation
  • TBA Engine Soundoff, Stereo Contest

Friday Night Performance

NO Big Deal
Performing Live 7:00 PM

Seen and heard all over Chattanooga, NO Big Deal has been performing since 1994. Their repertoire spans many genres and includes great original songs and well-known classics.

NO Big Deal is brought to you by the East Ridge Ruritan Club. East Ridge Ruritan Club

Wesley Crider
Hear World Champion Fingerstyle Guitar player Wesley Crider play 3 shows (15 minutes each) during breaks in NO Big Deal's set.



Saturday Night Performance

Jeremy Lesley Band Jeremy Lesley Band
Performing Live 7:00 PM


Jeremy Lesley and his band will perform an exciting set of original music and cover songs, ranging from Southern rock to blues to country. Visit their website or hear a sample below.



Band website hosting
Quantcast

Jeremy Lesley Band is brought to you by the East Ridge Merchants Association. East Ridge Merchants Association


Your Host

Dr. FieldingGoodDr. FieldingGood
The Voice of Bug-a-Palüza

Fielding will be entertaining and playing music throughout the weekend, as well as playing games and giving away prizes!




Blood Assurance Life Bug

Blood Assurnace Life BugThe Blood Assurance Life Bug Bloodmobile will be out on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please consider stopping by and giving the gift of life. You can sign up online and pick a time.




Volkswagen Tech Sessions

Volkswagen Cutaway EngineRick Swafford, Certified Volkswagen Technician, will be sharing his knowledge and experience by offering several free tech sessions, and showing off his impressive one-of-a-kind cutaway Volkswagen engine.




Kiddie Corral

Chalk-a-BugA playground for the kids, with lots of fun activities all weekend. Includes our famous Chalk-a-Bug, which will be covered in doodles by the end of the weekend.




Bug-a-Palüza Shower Bus

Bug-a-Palüza Shower BusEver taken a shower in a bus? Our exclusive Bug-a-Palüza Shower Bus will be available in the campground area. Please bring your own towels and toiletries.




Mos Nooga Squad

Mos Nooga SquadThe The Mos Nooga Squad, a local chapter of the Midsouth Garrison 501st Legion, is a Star Wars costuming organization specializing on Imperial characters and classes. The Squad regularly works with charitable organizations like the Ronald McDonald House, the official charity of Bug-a-Palüza 12.

Be on the lookout for Storm Troopers, Sith Lords, Bounty Hunters, Clone Troopers, and more at Bug-a-Paluza on Saturday afternoon. Stop and say hi, or ask for a photo to be made with your VW!




Activities

  • Opening Ceremony Friday night at 6:00 PM with the American Legion Color Guard. You won't want to miss this!
  • Mini Drive-In Friday night movie complete with candy and popcorn. Film to be announced
  • Authentic German food served by the East Ridge Lions Club
  • Sunday Devotional Short, non-denominational service led by Lamar Lewis Sunday at 8:30 AM
  • Giveaways and Contests Listen all weekend long for chances to win some of our fabulous door prizes, donated by our sponsors.
  • Other Activities To be announced all weekend
  • ATM On Site available all weekend.

Brought To You By

Scenic City Volks Folks
Scenic City Volks Folks

Village VW of Chattanooga
Village VW of Chattanooga

The City of East Ridge
The City of East Ridge



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