The 33rd Annual Terryville Bug-A-Fair will be held on Father's Day June 21th, 2026 at the Terryville Lions Fairgrounds 171 Town Hill Rd. Terryville CT 06786 from 9am to 3:30pm.
Last year was our biggest turnout yet with 50+ campers Saturday night, 400 show cars, 80+ swap meet vendors, and over 1800 spectators on Sunday. Our best attendance ever!
Show car registration begins at 9am, judging starts sharply at 12 noon and awards ceremony will begin by 3:30pm. The show also has a huge swap meet with vendors selling new and used parts, toys, and t-shirts and automobilia. If you're looking for that special hard to find part or need to unload some of your extra VW stuff this is the place to be at!
There are 40 show classes with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards for both Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled VW's plus 21 Special Awards and Best of Show Trophies for Air-Cooled Stock, Air-Cooled Custom, and Water-Cooled.
Cars are judged using a point system based on condition of Exterior, Interior, Chassis/Pan, Engine, Trunk Area, and Display (optional). Please have your hoods and deck lids open for judges to get a good look at your VW. Convertibles, please have your tops up in closed position.
Breakfast, lunch, and beverages will be available for purchase all day Sunday provided by the Terryville Lions Club. All proceeds go to the Terryville Lions Club.
There's plenty of camping space available Saturday night for those who want to circle their wagen's. Fairground bathrooms will be available to campers throughout the night. All campfires must be contained.
Show Car and Driver---------------------- $20
Spectator Admission---------------------- $10
Camping per Vehicle---------------------- $20
Show Shirt--------------------------------- $20
Swap Space 20feet (Single Site on Sunday) ---- $30
***********Bug-A-Fair Rules************
*All show cars must enter event under its own power. No car will be allowed in under tow, on a flat bed, or trailer. NO EXCEPTIONS!
*No trailers will be allowed in the show car entrance. Please unload your show vehicle in the spectator parking lot area and drive your VW into the show. We need all the extra space we can get for the show plus it's for your safety and ours. Thank you for your cooperation!
*Early Swap Meet set-ups Saturday Night. Vendors who want to set up the night before MUST ABSOLUTLEY PREREGISTER with Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 or
YmlsbCB8IGN0dndhICEgb3Jn. Cost for early set up is $100 for swap space plus $35 for camping (includes electrical hook up). No vendors after 9pm will be allowed in swap area. NO EXCEPTIONS!
*Please do not drive into show field area Saturday afternoon as we are busy setting up the show. Please do not arrive before 2pm Saturday. The gate for campers and early vendors will open at 2pm. Thank you for your cooperation.
There is no selling on the show field do not put items for sale out near your vehicle a swap space must be bought to sell in designated area
-----------SHOW CAR CLASSES 1st, 2nd, and 3rd PLACE---------
A. Stock to 53
B. Stock 54 to 57
C. Stock 58 to 64
D. Stock 65 to 67
E. Stock 68 and UP
F. Mild Custom to 67
G. Mild Custom 68 and UP
H. Radical Custom
I. Beetle Convertible to 72
J. Beetle Convertible 73 to 79
K. Ghia Convertible
L. Ghia Hardtop
M. Special Interest, Kit Car, and Trikes
N. Baja and Rails
O. Transporters to 67
P. Transporters 68 to 79
Q. Transporters 80 and UP including Eurovan
R Water-Cooled A-1 Stock
S. Water-Cooled A-1 Modified
T. Water-Cooled A-2 Stock
U. Water-Cooled A-2 Modified
V. Water-Cooled A-3 Stock
W. Water-Cooled A-3 Modified
X. Water-Cooled Full Custom
Y. Type 181 - Thing
Z. Type 3&4
AA. Water-Cooled A-7
BB. New Beetle
CC. Air-Cooled Daily Driver
DD. Dune Buggy
EE. New Beetle Custom
FF. Watter-Cooled A-4 Stock
GG. Water-Cooled A-4 Modified
HH. Super Beetle
II. Water-Cooled A-5 Stock
JJ. Water-Cooled A-5 Modified
KK. Volksrods
LL. Water-Cooled A-8 and UP
MM. Water-Cooled A-6
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------------SPECIAL AWARDS AIR-COOLED--------------
Best Engine Stock
Best Engine Custom
Directors Choice Stock
Directors Choice Custom
Terryville Lions Choice
Most Original
Most Patina
Survivor
Barn find
-------------SPECIAL AWARDS WATER-COOLED-------------
Best Display
Best Engine
Best Paint
Best Interior
Best Sirocco
Best Corrado
Best Passat
Best Caddy
Best VW Other
Best Convertible
Most Original
------------BEST OF SHOW TROPHIES (Silver Bowls)---------
Air-Cooled Stock
Air-Cooled Custom
Water-Cooled
------------Frequently Asked Questions--------------
* Friendly leashed dogs are permitted but must be tended to. Please pick-up after your pooch!
* Entrance to show is cash only but food may be purchased electronically, a ATM is onsite
* Camping area gate will open Saturday afternoon at 2pm. Please do not show up before then. DO NOT DRIVE INTO THE SHOW FIELD AT ALL ON SATURDAY! Lions Club will by Saturday evening to collect camping fee, $20 per vehicle.
-------------Please Support Show Sponsors------------
Mitchell Volkswagen
VW trends magazine
Valley Imported
Piperbus Automotive
Cardone & Daughter
John's Car Corner
Coventry Auto Sales and Service
Masterseries
EMI Parts
Northeast VW Club
Ink Spot
Vintage Volkswagen Club of America
wolfsburg west
fcp euro
jbugs
cip1
frecchia brothers
lufthaus
coventry auto sales
Special thanks go out to the Terryville Lions Club for all their help running this event and supporting the VW hobby over the last 32 years!!! All show proceeds go to the Terryville Lions Club and their local charities.
For more information, please contact Bill Arute Show Director (860) 395-9964 or
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