What about some of the show grounds eg cabooltue show ground. I know some of the show grounds are available to motorhome groups for weekend use. They would have toilets. Also the idea of a valla in qld there is place called Kennilworth homestead that is only open on public holidays but has acres and acres of ground to camp on. Maybe owner could be persuaded to open up for a vw weekend if enough interest generated. I have a wiki camping app and if you bring it up it show's lots of lovely pictures. Very nice.
P Laxton
what about the big pineapple? or the car park at the cristian collage up the road where they have the markets
? what about nambour show grounds?
Bob down wrote:or we all rock up to Tarin's acerage and see how many we can squeeze in.. the Iron Cross Bar can accomodate a few 😂😂
now theres an idea! [/quote]
nah, Redcliffe is too close to home.... (for me anyway)
no really I went to both those shows and although the Pelican Park location is pretty nice I don't reckon it's big enough for the number of VW that would potentially go to the event. And in Feb the place is packed with picnics. Also I had my racecar on display at the Century of wheels show at Redcliffe and while there is a bit of shade around the bottom edge of the park it gets bloody hot there and that was only a coupe of weeks ago.
Get the 2 S's right, Shade and Space and you'll get heaps of cars there. Then ensure access is good, food and drink and toilets and you're on a winner.
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gee, I think I got the wrong quote in my last post...... duhh!!
I think you know which one I meant...
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Show ground of some sort is a good idea. what about Lakeside?
Had a think about it over the weekend and it hurts me to say it, but as others have said i think the scene has out growen the Ettamogah.
If it is to be held at the Abbey do you plan on holding it exactly where they hold the medievil festival (ST Micheals school ovals) or up near the Muesum/Church? Up near the church there is not much room you'd be lucky to fit the cars we had on the weekend in there.
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Stockland park on the Nicklin way..
Massive flat area for parking, great facilities, easy access / exit on to the Nicklin way and then onto the Bruce Highway for those traveling ...
Could be a goer ?
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looking at the other side of the coin the gold coast hasn't been canvassed here at all?
there are plenty of peeps south of the brown water way
oxenford has a great place for a show as well as plenty of other spots near the water
ie: dubs all over sanctuary cove would be sweet especially parked up on the golf course 😀
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Btw I'm still rooting for Etta pub
due to this being the 20th year of the show, bring it back home.. we will all fit, I promise 🙄
there is always following years to move it out to pasture
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I know you meet at the boondall entertainment centre car park for the cruise up, can the event be held there in the car park, shit load of car parking and plenty of shad from the trees, could hire Porta loos and food/ coffee vans, just a thought
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....so I remember my first VW cruise many years ago (15 or more years ago, so long ago I forget) which started at the woolworths /k mart car park at Chermside, the cruise to et pub was cool and I think for the 20th it should be back there. But, if it were to end up somewhere a bit further north and somewhere you could camp for the nite that would be sweet.
I have been out of the scene for a long long time but since coming back I can't believe the growth and numbers of VW owners that go to events like this....
In a perfect world I would love to see something like an overnite setup with position near a beach or somewhere there is high public visibility. The potential is huge for swap meet, camping, show n shine and general public seeing what gets hidden away in peoples garages.
I am talking from a different perspective but I was heavily involved in MTB DH racing for a while and we found that consulting and meeting with the local councillors was beneficial, there was a F@#kload of red tape but in the end if you could present a positive, well justified case and be able to follow it up it was well recognised.
Just my 2 pennies
Well , to keep you all posted ,
In speaking with the relevant authority at the Etta offices this week gone we have a major problem with the Ettamogah in that they will NOT under any circumstances allow swappers or trade stands at the show if it is held at the Ettamogah Pub .
This is a new rule that they say they have had in place for approx 12 months .
Later this morning i am going up to the pub to count car spaces anyway and try and speak to someone of authority but i am not holding my breath on a positive outcome for letting the swappers etc in .
Will keep you all posted .
Andrew
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OZ Towdster wrote:Well , to keep you all posted ,
In speaking with the relevant authority at the Etta offices this week gone we have a major problem with the Ettamogah in that they will NOT under any circumstances allow swappers or trade stands at the show if it is held at the Ettamogah Pub .
This is a new rule that they say they have had in place for approx 12 months .
Later this morning i am going up to the pub to count car spaces anyway and try and speak to someone of authority but i am not holding my breath on a positive outcome for letting the swappers etc in .
Will keep you all posted .
Andrew
Thanks for the update Andrew. As for the sellers etc.. that sucks man we need these peolpe there! I always look forward to taking a bit of cash up and buying a few goodies.
Keep up the good work mate.
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Yeah, thanks Andrew, that certainly makes for an easier decision as to where NOT to have it.
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matberry wrote:Yeah, thanks Andrew, that certainly makes for an easier decision as to where NOT to have it.
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If Dubs can't be at Ettamogah, then perhaps BLB can say "Dubs" has run its course. Start a new show at a new location, rather than try and drag the idea of "Dubs by the Pub" to a new location all the time. Action Day was a pain when it kept moving around every year, but now it's found a great location.
I really enjoyed Dubs by the Pub when it was at the Ettamogah Pub, but when it moved it just felt like another show, not "Dubs"
So why don't you find a great location and start a new show
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etta for sure! Bring it back
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Dubs by the pub was the first vw run I went on probably about 9 years ago now, maybe make this one 'Dubs say bye to the pub', make it a last time celebration and call it quits. But if the traders cant set up a stall a lot of people will be disapointed including myself.
Well on Wed night at the monthly club meeting as noted in my first post on this thread the decision has been made to now and for as long as possible have Dubs at the Abbey .
This was discussed at length and not a decision made lightly ,
The main reasoning behind the move to the Abbey over the return to the Etta is that the Etta will not give us any more room , and the swappers are a problem in there eyes and as such we could end being in this same position next year
On a good note , i have had a full inspection of the Abbey grounds now and i believe the event can only grow at this new venue as we have approx 8 acres of cleared shady nice grassed area to spread out .
The Abbey has a food outlet in this same area that we are talking with at present which can provide food to order and takeaways etc and they will have no problem catering for our 4 - 500 people as they normally cater for a whopping 35,000 visitors to there annual medeival festival .
Having a low car myself i can also assure people that this is a low car freindly site
There is also nice new large toilet block in the same area .
Unlike the pub we will also be able to invite coffee vans and new vw dealerships as we now have the space plus we would encourage the Aircooled VW shops to come out and show there wares and services knowing that you won't be jambed in some back corner somewhere or not be able to set up your display for lack of room .
Not this year but in future years we have already talked about the idea of camping at the event which could open a hole new page for Dubs
So last but not least i welcome all dub drivers new and old to join us at " Dubs at the Abbey " on the 17th Feb 2013
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Well done. I think you have picked a really good spot to grow this event!
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65 11 wnd Split "The Cross".
6? coming very soon!!!!
meh.. 😬 🙄 😵💫
decision made finally in time for everyone to get their stuff together
hooray
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Great news and good to see a decision made with plenty of time to promote the event. Have marked it in the dairy and will definitely be there. Probably will ruffle some feathers from the sentimental ones but I see this as the start of what can be another major show for the Veedubbers on the east coast. Well done BLB's!
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1963 beetle Sunroof - gathering dust 🥲
1968 race beetle - twin turbo Subaru - stress relief 😁
1960 beetle - old school low & slow 😏
Dubtown abbey?
Quit calling rust patina
Yay....Ye olde Dub Fest!.
Here Ye Here Ye.....Bringeth and maketh thy dub fest goodeth.
You know what I meaneth.
Great place, everyone will love it.
It's not the beer at the pub, It's the people and the dubs that make it.
If you want a beer, Bust out a retro esky with ice....they actually work and are not just for putting on your woodslat rack with your suitycases and natty secries.
If all else fails, the big pineapple was one good dub show one year.....
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Can't wait 😵💫
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Will finally be South of the Tropic of Capricorn at the same time as a VW show. Now for the stupid question..... Wheres Abbey?????
Well done. I'm glad it's done and especially with the name change for a fresh start. So will it still be a cruise?
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Dubbydo, I know a few crew where your at.
Not many dubs in your neck of the woods I spose.
Abbey Museum Bribie Island is where it's at or abbey medieval festival site etc...
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Thanks Frog, have told the missus to put it on itinerary. Be good to put some faces to the names on here
matberry wrote:Well done. I'm glad it's done and especially with the name change for a fresh start. So will it still be a cruise?
Yes there will still be a cruise as usual
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DubbyDo wrote:Will finally be South of the Tropic of Capricorn at the same time as a VW show. Now for the stupid question..... Wheres Abbey?????
here is the addy mate..
Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology
1-63 The Abbey Place, (off Old Toorbul Point Road)
Caboolture, Queensland 4510
http://abbeymuseum.asn.au/home.htm
let everyone know who you are so we can welcome you to QLD
🙂
Drive safe
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