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The Final Week

Sunday, April 11, 2010
We've put in many months of hard work to bring you the biggest and best Bug-a-Paluza yet, and it's now less than a week away!

Looks like it's going to be another sold out show with over 200 cars registered, and over 100 vendors. Virtually all of our vendor space is sold for the weekend, with the exception of an overflow area we've created to help accomodate more. This space is limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis when the gates open Friday at noon.

We will try our best to get in as many show cars as possible, until the lot is full.

The trophies are being worked on as we speak. We look forward to giving them out on Sunday and we can't wait to see you there.

Trophies



Bug-a-Paluza Pre-Registration Ends Soon

Saturday, April 03, 2010
With less than two weeks to go, there is only now a few days left to pre-register. You have until April 9th to register your show car, if you haven't already.

Vendor spaces have sold out for the weekend. We've rearranged the show layout to accommodate more vendors in response to last year's demand, and we've got even vendors pre-registered this year than we had total at last year's show.

An unprecedented number of show cars are also pre-registered, which can only mean this year's show is sure to be bigger and better than ever before.


Bug-a-Paluza 12 Show Schedule

Saturday, March 27, 2010
Here is our tentative schedule for the weekend of Bug-a-Paluza 12. Times are subject to change and more events may be announced throughout the weekend.

You definitely don't want to miss the opening ceremony on Friday night!

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
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


Mos Nooga Squad Invades Camp Jordan

Sunday, March 21, 2010
Mos Nooga SquadOn Saturday, The Empire Strikes Back at Bug-a-Paluza 12.

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-Paluza 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!


Pre-Registration Extended to April 9

Saturday, March 13, 2010
You now have until April 9, 2010 to pre-register for Bug-a-Paluza 12. We've extended the deadline a little, so be sure and register in time!

Also this year to make things more efficient we are having two registration tents, one for pre-regs and one for drive-ups. If you're pre-registered, you should be able to get in much faster without having to wait behind people filling out registration forms.

It's also cheaper to pre-register than pay at the gate, so register today!


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