Calling ALL VW & Motorcycle Enthusiasts!

After Cruising McMinnville is over, VW owners can set-up camp at Happy Acres at The Bayou on Saturday night on August 22nd. OR Better yet….

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of camping, community, cookin’ and classic rides; with early arrival on Friday, August 21st!

Each VW vehicle will be set-up as “The Campsite Experience.”

A Sneak Peek into Vanlife! Immerse Yourselves in the Experience!

Participate in a “Camp & Show” for the public on Sunday, August 23rd from 2-5pm.

Tailgate Cookoff

Share Your Favorite On-the-Road meal!

Cash Prizes & Gifts

Judges + People’s Choice

MAC VW Camp & Show - VW & Motorcycle Tailgate Experience

Date:
August 21–23, 2026

Location:
Happy Acres at the Bayou
9670 SW Bayou Dr.
McMinnville, OR 97128

Hosted by:
Breathe Easy SpeakTeasy 501(c)(3)

Join us for a unique weekend celebrating VW culture, motorcycle adventures, camping, tailgate cooking, and community.

The MAC VW Camp & Show brings together VW owners, motorcycle riders, campers, road-trip enthusiasts, and the general public for a relaxed fundraiser supporting Breathe Easy SpeakTeasy's mission of Holding Space for Our Community to Grow & Thrive.

Participants are invited to camp overnight, attend Cruising McMinnville, showcase their vehicles, share their camp setups, and participate in our Tailgate Cookoff.

The public is invited to attend Sunday's showcase and experience real camp-life setups, unique vehicles, food samples, community awards, and family-friendly fun.

Weekend Highlights:

• Overnight Camping
• VW Camp Showcase
• Motorcycle Showcase
• Tailgate Cookoff Competition
• People's Choice Voting
• Campfire Community Gathering
• Family-Friendly Atmosphere
• Nonprofit Fundraiser

Weekend Schedule

Friday, August 21

• Early Arrival Camping Available - unofficial VW & Motorcycle home-for-the-weekend for the community event Cruising McMinnville (*Not affiliated with Cruising McMinnville. Independent Nonprofit creating additional community fun to festivities.)

• If you are participating in Cruising - you can arrive the night before at Happy Acres, so you don’t have to drive far in the morning. (make sure you register your ride HERE. We are heading in at 7:30am - let’s roll in together!)

Saturday, August 22

• Attend Cruising McMinnville

• Evening Campfire Gathering at Happy Acres

Sunday, August 23

• 12:30 PM
  Participant Setup

• 2:00 PM
  MAC VW Camp & Show Opens

• 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  VW Camp Showcase
  Motorcycle Showcase
  Tailgate Cookoff
  Public Walkthrough Experience

• 4:30 PM
  Awards & Recognition

• 5:00 PM
  Event Concludes

Registration Required for Participants in Mac VW Camp & Show Tailgate Experience

VW Participants:

1. Weekend Pass

2. Saturday Campout Pass

3. Sunday Participant Pass

Motorcycle Participants:

1. Weekend Pass

2. Saturday Campout Pass

3. Sunday Participant Pass
   

General Public Welcome

Learn More & Register:
breatheeasyspeakteasy.com/mac-vw-camp-show

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