First and foremost, I’d like to welcome back everyone that comes to our show. This is our 15th year! We’ve enjoyed serving our VW community over the years and look forward to an exciting future. But like everything there is a beginning and an end. The guys from our shop SCUMBUGS have really given their all building this event. I hope you know we did this to serve you, the VW enthusiasts.
This year we are partnering up with my friend and fellow Volkswagen enthusiast Omar Thomas and his shop In It To Win It Kustomz.
Omar has worked with us through the years, and I can’t think of anyone better suited to carry the torch.
There will be a few changes as we navigate through the transition. SCUMBUGS will stay on with a lesser role.
Thanks again from all the folks at SCUMBUGS;
Bill Cutler
Harold Case
Steve Thompson
Jorg Childres (Hippy Smack)
Dewayne Hardesty
Rick and Mandy Johnson
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Here is a general list of planned attractions for this year’s show.
FRIDAY (May 22, 2026);
Friday afternoon, early birds pick your camp site. Get settled in and stretch out and enjoy yourself.
At dark we offer up a cool drive-in experience. Bring blankets and chill on the grass. Grilling is allowed in the camp area.
Friday evening cruise downtown to show off our rides.
SATURDAY (May 23, 2026);
*Judging and Car Show Award Ceremony*
•Free camping
•Free kids events bouncy houses, balloons, bubbles
•Free swap meet
•Free drone race
•Free to set up non food sales (concessions)
•Free door prizes
•Military vehicles on site
•BBQ cook off
•Hot air balloons (possibly three)
•National Civil War Naval Museum
•Green grass with plenty of space
•Super nice homemade trophies and plaques
•Riverwalk- bring your bikes
•Fishing on river bank
•Pets allowed. You’re responsible 😉
•Show T-shirts and sponsor shirts (limited available)
SUNDAY (May 24, 2026);
This year we’re bringing everyone a special treat.
I’ve purchased a six acre area not far from the show site. At this site there will be a rally event. I’m talking a Baja track with mud and woods. One car at a time competing for the fastest time. There will be free camping onsite. More information coming soon.
Another thing to do on Sunday is to go the National Infantry Museum. You’ll need the whole day to really enjoy what they have to offer. Entrance is always FREE but you could drop a couple of bucks in the donation jar. 😎
Remember Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for our past service members.
It’s always been my desire to make this show a long weekend event for the family. Since this is Memorial Day weekend, the thought is to give our VW community a fun/learning experience.
I look forward to seeing all of my old friends as well as the next generation at the show.
Have questions about the show or need more information? Feel free to reach out to us anytime at
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Also, don’t forget to follow the Bugs on the Hooch VW Show Facebook page to stay up to date on event details, announcements, and special updates. We appreciate your support and can’t wait to see everyone there!
Thanks everyone.
Rick Johnson
Scumbugs
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