Busfest Show & Shine 2027

The Show & Shine is a competition where van enthusiasts enter and show off their pride and joys, held on the Sunday of Busfest in The Display arena.

Entries are judged by a panel of VW experts across categories including Split Screen, Bay Window, T25/T3, T4, T5, T6, Rust & Prime, Commercial Van/Pickup, Car (Aircooled), Car (Watercooled), Other VW and Other van/car (non-Volkswagen).

You must have a valid Busfest ticket to enter the competition, either an advance day visitor ticket or a weekend camping ticket.

Entries must be completed online by 5pm on the Saturday of Busfest.

Sunday day visitors who want to enter should come through Yellow Gate.

Up to 150 vehicles can be accommodated.

On the Sunday, park up in The Display arena between 9am and 11am.

Judging runs from 11am to 2pm.

If your vehicle receives a rosette, attend the prize giving at approximately 4pm at The Party Stage (Severn Hall).

Prizes include Overall Best in Show (£200 cash), Best Interior (£100), Best Aircooled car or van (£100), Best Watercooled car or van (£100) and Mystery Judges Choice (£100).

All winners and runners-up receive a trophy.

Vehicles must be presented as road legal, with visible number plates; show plates are not allowed.

Only people with current driving licences who are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs may drive within the site.

No loud stereos are permitted, and excessive engine revving is not allowed.

Powered hot rods and other electric or fuel vehicles are not permitted in the display area unless arranged with the Show & Shine Manager.