Events and Club Runs
2019
Sunday, August 11 - Scavenger Rally to Family Picnic At Fort Lytton
Leaving from a northside / southside rally point, you will be given a scavenger hunt list with 25 items for your team to find / complete on your journey to the family picnic destination.
The rally end point will be Fort Lytton, Lytton Road, Lytton, for a picnic lunch on the lawns beside the Brisbane River, where we have permission to display our cars, joining with two other classic car clubs.
After lunch we will be guided on a tour through Fort Lytton.
Lunch is BYO, however drinks (non-alcoholic) are available for purchase from the Information Centre at the Fort.
Rally points and start times - 10am Meet at rally point to register and obtain your scavenger lists.
- Northside - Boondall Entertainment Centre (same location as Dubs rally point)
- Southside - Park Opposite The Glen Hotel, Logan Rd, Eight Mile Plains
Will need an indication of which rally point you will be attending so we have sufficient scavenger packs, so please visit the Facebook event site and message us (or send us an email) if you are coming and which site you will be starting from!!
here will be prizes for the hunt so we are all excited to see you all there with your fave Volksy!!
Sunday, September 8 - Cruise to VW Action Day (Wynnum Esplanade)
The Volkswagen Drivers Club of Queensland is hosting its annual VW Action Day event at Wynnum again this year. All BLBVW club members and friends are invited to cruise to the event on the Sunday morning to end up at the venue at 9am for the opening of the gates for anyone wanting to enter their vehicles in the show.
Details for the meeting point will be provided soon but it is likely to meet on Wynnum Rd Tingalpa and then proceed to George Clayton Park at Wynnum
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July 20 - Cruise to VW ChillOut
The biennial VW Chill Out event is happening again on Mt Tamborine. We will be arranging a cruise up to the event on Saturday morning with the following Start and Pick-Up points:
- Meet at the Southbound Caboolture BP (on HWY) from 7am and depart at 7.30 sharp
- Cruise through the roundabout at the entertainment centre to pick up any one there. Please wait on the south bound on ramp as we won't be stopping. 7.50
- Cruise through the service road at the Logan Hyperdome meet near Caltex. Again we won't be stopping just rolling through to pick anyone up. Around 8.20
- Cruise through Beenleigh and down Beenleigh-Beaudesert Rd with the final rolling pick-up point at the Bearded Dragon at Tamborine just past the roundabout on Tamborine Mountain Rd.
Results from the 2019 Dubs at the Abbey show
Congratulations to all and thanks to our sponsors. For the individuals who were able to stay for the photos, thank you for your cooperation and assistance in getting all the vehicles (and yourselves) together.
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See you all at next year's event in its new location and with added camping goodness
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Advanced Notice
* TBA 2019 - BLBVW to host Charity Trivia Night - open to all VW clubs.
* March 28/29, 2020 - Valley of the Dubs, Samford Showgrounds, Showgrounds Dr, Highvale
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Past Events
2019
Sunday 24th February, 9am: February Club Run and Lunch
Folks, we will be having a club run on Sunday, February 24 starting at the Aspley Hypermarket front car park and heading out to Samford via Eatons Hill, Samford Showgrounds (to check out the site for a potential future overnight camping event) and ending at the Samford Valley Hotel for an early lunch.
Sunday, 14th April - Dubs at the Abbey. Hero vehicle is the Mk I Golf and the theme colour is Bright Orange - if you own (or know someone who owns) an Orange Mk I Golf and would be interested in leading the Run to Dubs, please contact the club.
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2018
Sunday 9th December, 8am: End of Year Club Breakup Run and Brekkie
Sunday 11th November, Time TBA (am): Pine Valley Railway Club Event- Miniature Ride-on Steam / Diesel Trains
July 15 – Wellington Point Brunch Run – 8:15 Meet to Cruise for 9am Brunch
We will meet on the Eastbound slip road for Old Cleveland Rd off the Gateway near the Ggateway and Holbrook St Belmont at 8.15.
Departure will the be 8.30am for a cruise to Wellington Point arriving at 9am for brunch provided by the club.
UPDATE: The group outing to Ormiston House has been cancelled due to a high amount of attendees heading to RACQ MotorFest. If you still wish to go to Ormiston House for a look and tour (opens at 12) entry is: Adults $7, Children 5-12 years $2, Concession $5 (Opens 12pm - 4pm)
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June 3 – Rick’s Garage Run for Lunch – 9am – 3pm
11-16 Margaret Street, Palmwoods
Run starting at Nudgee Road Shell Coles Express, Nudgee off Gateway Motorway. Leave at 9.30am. Meet up with others at BP Caboolture 10.45am for 11am departure. Arrive at Rick’s Garage approx. 12.30pm for a lunch of milkshakes and supersized burgers in Rick’s retro diner. Large beer garden. Family friendly.
See Facebook event for more details
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Sunday, May 6 - Cruise to 2018 Gold Coast Dub Club Show & Swap
Leaving from Boondall Entertainment Centre train station car park and travelling to Yatala Services to meet South and East/Baysiders then cruising to Pimpama for the Show.
Timing to be confirmed but expect it to be around 7/7:30am meeting at Boondal for an 8am depart.
Please see Facebook event for updates
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Sunday, April 15, 2018 - Dubs at the Abbey
Come one come all to the Bad Little Bug-gers Vee Dub Club QLD Inc annual event. ALL VW'S WELCOME! Big, medium, small air or water cooled. We want to see them ALL.
For those that can join the cruise journey up to the event, we will meet at the Boondall Entertainment Centre train station car park from 8am departing at 9am. Arrival will be at the Abbey Museum (traveling via Pumicestone Rd) at approximately 10am.
Cost:
- $10 per/car for Show Entry
- $20 per swap site
- $50 for trade stall
- $100 for food stall
Categories for Show Entry & Judging:
- STANDARD BEETLE (UP TO 1967)
[Sponsor: Shannons Insurance] - MODIFIED BEETLE (UP TO 1967)
[Sponsor: Shannons Insurance] - STANDARD BEETLE (AFTER 1967)
[Sponsor: Shannons Insurance] - MODIFIED BEETLE (AFTER 1967)
[Sponsor: Vintage Vee-Dub Supplies] - CONVERTIBLE
[Sponsor: Mick Motors] - STANDARD KOMBI (BAY WINDOW)
[Sponsor: Mick Motors] - MODIFIED KOMBI (BAY WINDOW)
[Sponsor: Custom Vee Dub] - STANDARD KOMBI (SPLIT WINDOW)
[Sponsor: Custom Vee Dub] - MODIFIED KOMBI (SPLIT WINDOW)
[Sponsor: Custom Vee Dub] - T3 KOMBI (New Category)
[Sponsor: Volkswagen T3 Owners Australia and Brickwerks] - STANDARD WATER COOLED
[Sponsor: Brisbane Euro Specialists] - MODIFIED WATER COOLED
[Sponsor: Australian National Street Machine Association Inc.] - KARMANN GHIA
[Sponsor: Mick Motors] - BUGGY
[Sponsor: Aircooled Automotive] - OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
[Sponsor: Das Resto Parts] - TYPE III / TYPE IV
[Sponsor: Volkswagen Magazine Australia] - THING/COUNTRY BUGGY
[Sponsor: Australian National Street Machine Association Inc.] - RAT
[Sponsor: DRT Automotive] - CAMPER (Any Type)
[Sponsor: Das Resto Parts] - PRESIDENT’S CHOICE
We thank our sponsors for their support, it is greatly appreciated. If you would like to sponsor one (or more) of the remaining categories, please contact us.
Sponsorship comes with:
- your business name on the relevant trophy;
- your logo on the event info sheet;
- any business cards you can supply included in the entrants event bag;
- free entry into the event; and,
- a stand/trade stall/swap table
Please direct any enquiries to the Club at or check out the Facebook Event for more details.
Results from the show
Congratulations to all and thanks to our sponsors. For the individuals who were able to stay for the photos, thank you for your cooperation and assistance in getting all the vehicles (and yourselves) together.
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See you all at the next event I hope ... and let's see if we can't get a Modified Water Cooled into the mix.
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Sunday, April 15 - 2018 Dubs at the Abbey Cruise
Leaving from Boondall Entertainment Centre train station car park and arriving at the Abbey Museum (traveling via Pumicestone Rd) and arriving at approx 10am.
Meeting at Boondall from 8am and leaving at 9am, this cruise is an 80kph (max) cruise up the highway to the Pumicestone Passage turn-off and then rolling in to the event as a convoy.
Please have your entrance fee for the show ready to collect at Boondall to get your stickers and packs so you can be quickly directed to your place in the show. More information to be added here.
2017
October
30-Sep to 01-Oct - VW Warwick
Run details to be advised.
31 Oct - Annual General Meeting
07:30pm at McDonalds, Annerley
November
3rd to 5th - Buggy Fest
Noosa North Shore, see details on facebook flyer.
Sunday 5th - Cath & Kim run
Meeting at Mt Cootha Botanic Gardens at 09:00 for a 09:15 departure.
Cruise along Mt Nebo road, and first stop is Bellbird Grove for morning tea and a toilet stop - tea and coffee is profided, BYO cold drinks and a plate to share. Continuing along Mt Nebo towards Mt Glorious stopping at Westridge viewing platform for a panoramic view of western ranges. Then a downhill windy road through Samford Valley (ensure your brakes are good), turning right into Eatons Crossing Road then anogher right into Queen Elizabeth Drive adn finishing at Kumbartcho Sanctuary (15 Bunya Court, Eatons Hill) for BYO BBQ lunch.
18th to 19th - Christmas Run, Lake Somerset Holiday Park
Camping Saturday night, tubing, wake-boarding on a few member's boats, then heading into Kilcoy Pub for a dinner Saturday night.
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