Thousands expected during retro car festival

Published: 6:30 AM September 25, 2022 Retro car fans have a chance to today to see some classic vehicles during the ninth edition of a camping festival that is taking place this weekend in Ipswich.  Retro Dub Suffolk VW Festival is taking place at Trinity Park all weekend – and ends today, Sunday, September 25. 

The show is on from 9am to 5pm today and day tickets are available on the gate. The chilled-out show offers a genuine VW camping festival experience – like how it used to be back in the day. 

Retro Dub Suffolk VW Festival at Trinity Park in Ipswich – Credit: Contributed Ian Pond, the organiser of the festival, said: “Our festival is not only for Volkswagens.

It’s a very family-orientated event. 

Retro Dub Suffolk VW Festival at Trinity Park in Ipswich – Credit: Contributed “You can bring a caravan, a tent or a camper van, anything you like.  “We’ll provide live music, trade stools, including food trucks and kids’ entertainment. 

Retro Dub Suffolk VW Festival at Trinity Park in Ipswich – Credit: Contributed

“If you’ve got a cool VW, then you could be in with a chance of winning a unique trophy for your respective category!”  Show & Shine contest will take place on Sunday and will be divided into two categories – pre and post-’89. 

Retro Dub Suffolk VW Festival at Trinity Park in Ipswich – Credit: Contributed All money raised during the contest will go to a local charity. 

Mr Pond added: “Last year we welcomed five thousand visitors and we hope this year will be even better. 

Retro Dub Suffolk VW Festival at Trinity Park in Ipswich – Credit: Contributed

“We’d like everybody to have a nice, relaxing weekend and see some beautiful vehicles.”