VDUB CAMP FESTIVAL 2023

Fri Feb 3, 08:00 - Sun Feb 5, 17:00

WARMBATHS, A FOREVER RESORT

ABOUT

 *** VDUB CAMP FESTIVAL 2023 ***

 

Vdub Camp Fest is the biggest VAG themed South African annual event for enthusiasts of all things German.

The pilgrimage attracts thousands of people who love extraordinary cars, modern entertainment and the outdoor lifestyle.

This two day event is a highlight on the national social and motor industry calendar, and a benchmark for other car shows in Africa.

 

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The first weekend of February has become the annual tradition to celebrate unique Volkswagen creations from all periods of their existence.

 

Enthusiasts and aficionados of the VAG scene have a choice of visiting the show for a day, or even better yet spend the entire weekend with fellow Vdub enthusiasts in your preference of camping or accommodation.


Meticulous sifting through the country’s landscape is done on a yearly basis to provide a venue that is fitting for each chapter of the motorshow. North West province and Free State were contenders for the 2023 instalment however Forever Resorts Warmbaths has been decided as the most suitable accommodation venue for the large demand of public attendance and the enormous volume of vehicles that require access to the show.

 

Widely recognized as one of the very best camping holiday resorts in the country, the enormous Warmbaths Resort falls in an approximate 6 squared km of picturesque land within a 12km scenic Hetbad Nature Reserve perimeter. The venue is hailed by many tourism establishments as one of the most outstanding leisure destinations in South Africa.


The Forever Resort Group has very well maintained camping facilities, with a substantial amount of trees for shade. The camp sites are powered and all have braai stands, taps and serviced refuse bins available. There is a vast amount of luxury chalets and accommodation available for visitors to enjoy.

 

Owners of cherished show cars will be pleased that the venue internal roads are well maintained and the Show And Shine exhibition takes place on a large grass turf area. The renowned competition will feature a few new categories from 400 competing vehicles and will establish the best cars for the year ahead. The level of competition and project built cars at the next show can be expected to be even more remarkable than past instalments of the motorshow.

 

Visitors can expect various sponsored live demos and debut displays, unveiling of the latest industry products and innovative Camp Fest activities.


Warmbaths offers a large volume of pristine indoor and outdoor swimming pools and water slides for the supporters’ perusal. There is a wide selection of amenities and facilities to enjoy.


The event judging and entertainment lineup will once again include international personalities in line with the high standards from past shows.


The 2023 Camp Fest social afterparty or "Afterfest" is hosted as an outdoor affair with impressive line-array sound and intelligent lighting.

The entertainment includes a variety of celebrity acts that perform from the one-of-a-kind Amsterdam VW themed DJ booth.


Another flagship attraction is the Wolfsburg Edition car which will be given away to one lucky supporter, and details of the 2023 vehicle are announced on the event social media platforms.


Camp Fest 2k23 has many surprises in the making and more info will be announced ahead of the event.

 

Keep visiting our social media for updates, and keep an eye on various local print media for further announcements.

 


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VCFSA

Event Website: www.vdubfestival.com

Organiser Website: www.cumlaude.co.za

Official Social Media Pages:

www.facebook.com/VdubFestivalSA

https://twitter.com/vdubfestsa

https://instagram.com/vdubfestsa/

General Info email: [email protected]

Accommodation Info: [email protected]

Sponsorship & Exhibitors: [email protected]

Vendors & Product Sales: [email protected]

Safety & Risk Management: [email protected]  

Vdub Camp Fest Info Line: (+27) 071 440 2000

Warmbaths Venue Info Line: (+27) 014 736 8500

Quicket Assistance Line: (+27) 021 424 9308

Venue address and GPS coordinates: http://foreverwarmbaths.co.za/contact.php

Warmbaths 360° Virtual View: http://foreverwarmbaths.co.za/index.php


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ATTENDANCE INFO

# ACCOMMODATION & ADMISSION:

 

Kindly note that Cancellation Or Abandonment Insurance for events does not cover pandemics and ticket refunds are not possible. The Forever Resorts venue may offer fail-safe dates solely at their discretion.

 

*FIRST RELEASE (1 August 2022 to 31 August 2022)

 

Polo tickets (Day visiting): R220 per person.

This entitles the visitor access from 07h00 until 17h00 on either Saturday or Sunday according to the respective day chosen. Includes access to all resort facilities. Excludes access to the afterparty. Day-visitors have a separate safe parking area that is within the resort perimeter, but outside the main venue. Guests will park in the designated areas and enter the main resort facilities by foot, as per normal day-visit procedure. Only day-visitors who have pre-registered for the Show & Shine competition will be allowed vehicle entry into the show area.

*Please note that only overnight guests (chalets and camping) are permitted to take alcoholic beverages into the venue. Day visitors are not allowed to enter with liquor and can purchase such refreshments at the venue bars. 

 

AutoPavilion Vehicle Pass (Day visiting): R200 per vehicle.

This entitles a day visitor's VEHICLE ONLY special access into the main venue from 07h00 until 17h00 on either Saturday or Sunday according to the respective day chosen. Day visitors have a designated general parking area outside the main show venue. Only pre-registered Show And Shine entries of Day Visitors are permitted inside the show area. However if a particular visitor does not wish to compete in the Show And Shine competition but still desires to take his car into the main venue area, he can do so by means of an AutoPavilian vehicle pass. These passes are limited to 220 additional vehicles only and interested supporters should secure the ticket as early as possible if needed. Please note that the vehicle pass is for special access of a VAG vehicle only. Each occupant inside the vehicle require separate Day Visit attendance tickets.

*Also note that only overnight guests (chalets and camping) are permitted to take alcoholic beverages into the venue. Day visitors are not allowed to enter with liquor and can purchase such refreshments at the venue bars. 

 

GTI tickets (Full Weekend Dub Camp): R850 per person. This entitles the visitor to access from 08h00 Friday, two nights camping space inside Warmbaths Resort until end of show at 17h00 on the Sunday of the event. There is a maximum of 8 people & minimum 6 people per camp site. Should you be fewer than 5 on a stand then fellow supporters do reserve the right to share that particular camp stand space. This guideline is so that all ticket holders can occupy reasonably equivalent spaces at the camping area. Camping stands are suitable for parking of 2 to 3 cars (depending on the size of your tent and your other camping apparatus). GTI tickets includes admission to the Camp Fest Afterparty and access to all resort facilities.

*All GTI camping tickets are valid from Friday to Sunday, even if a ticket holder can only attend for 1 night the value/ cost remains the same. 

 

Tiguan SCS2 tickets (1 Bedroom Comfortline Chalet): R1225 per person per night.

Example of total cost calculation: • 2 Sleeper chalet (2 persons x R1225 x 2 nights) = R4,900.

These comfortline chalet units have 1 bedroom with a double bed, equipped kitchenette, DSTV, bathroom with shower & toilet, private braai area & undercover parking. Upmarket units offer excellent accommodation quality. This ticket allows the visitor access from 15h00 Friday, two nights self-catering Chalet accommodation and event admission until end of show at 17h00 on the Sunday of the event. Includes admission to Camp Fest Afterparty and access to all resort facilities.

*Please note that a refundable key /damage deposit of R300 may be payable upon arrival and returned upon departure. Check-out from chalets and hotel rooms are 11h00 on the Sunday of the event.

 

Tiguan SCD4 tickets (2 Bedroom Comfortline Chalet): R1000 per person per night.

Example of total cost calculation: • 4 Sleeper chalet (4 persons x R1000 x 2 nights) = R8,000.

These comfortline chalet units have 1 bedroom with a double bed, 2nd bedroom with 2 single beds, equipped kitchenette, lounge with DSTV, bathroom with shower, basin & toilet, private braai area & undercover parking. Upmarket units offer excellent accommodation quality. This ticket allows the visitor access from 15h00 Friday, two nights self-catering Chalet accommodation and event admission until end of show at 17h00 on the Sunday of the event. Includes admission to Camp Fest Afterparty and access to all resort facilities.

*Please note that a refundable key /damage deposit of R300 may be payable upon arrival and returned upon departure. Check-out from chalets and hotel rooms are 11h00 on the Sunday of the event. 

 

Clubsport SCD6 tickets (2 Bedroom Chalet & Lounge): R958 per person per night.

Example of total cost calculation: • 6 Sleeper chalet (6 persons x R958 x 2 nights) = R11,500.

These comfortline chalet units have 1 bedroom with a double bed, 2nd bedroom with 2 single beds, lounge with a double sleeper couch, equipped kitchenette, DSTV, bathroom with basin, shower & toilet, private braai area & undercover parking.Upmarket units offer excellent accommodation quality. This ticket allows the visitor access from 15h00 Friday, two nights self-catering Chalet accommodation and event admission until end of show at 17h00 on the Sunday of the event. Includes admission to Camp Fest Afterparty and access to all resort facilities.

*Please note that a refundable key /damage deposit of R300 may be payable upon arrival and returned upon departure. Check-out from chalets and hotel rooms are 11h00 on the Sunday of the event. 

 

Caravelle DLD6 tickets (2 Bedroom Hi-line chalet): R1125 per person per night.

Example of total cost calculation: • 6 Sleeper chalet (6 persons x R1125 x 2 nights) = R13,500.

These newly renovated luxury chalets have 1 bedroom with a double bed, 2nd bedroom with 2 single beds, lounge with a double sleeper couch, equipped kitchenette, DSTV, bathroom with basin, shower & toilet, private braai area & undercover parking. Upmarket units offer excellent accommodation quality. This ticket allows the visitor access from 15h00 Friday, two nights self-catering Chalet accommodation and event admission until end of show at 17h00 on the Sunday of the event. Includes admission to Camp Fest Afterparty and access to all resort facilities.

*Please note that a refundable key /damage deposit of R300 may be payable upon arrival and returned upon departure. Check-out from chalets and hotel rooms are 11h00 on the Sunday of the event. 

 

Arteon LCD6 tickets (3 Bedroom Luxury Chalet): R1041 per person per night.

Example of total cost calculation: • 6 Sleeper chalet (6 persons x R1041 x 2 nights) = R12,500.

These luxury chalet units have 1 bedroom with a double bed, 2nd and 3rd bedrooms with 2 single beds in each, equipped kitchenette, lounge with DSTV, 2 bathrooms with basin, shower or bath & toilet, private braai area & undercover parking. Superior units offer excellent accommodation quality. This ticket allows the visitor access from 15h00 Friday, two nights self-catering Chalet accommodation and event admission until end of show at 17h00 on the Sunday of the event. Includes admission to Camp Fest Afterparty and access to all resort facilities.

*Please note that a refundable key /damage deposit of R300 may be payable upon arrival and returned upon departure. Check-out from chalets and hotel rooms are 11h00 on the Sunday of the event. 

 

New Touareg Executive LCD10 tickets (4 Bedroom Luxury Chalet): R1025 per person per night.

Example of total cost calculation: • 10 Sleeper chalet (10 persons x R1025 x 2 nights) = R20,500.

These luxury chalet units have 3 bedrooms with a double bed each, 4th bedroom with 4 single beds, equipped kitchen, lounge with DSTV, 4 en-suite bathrooms and private braai area. Superior units offer excellent accommodation quality. This ticket allows the visitor access from 15h00 Friday, two nights self-catering Chalet accommodation and event admission until end of show at 17h00 on the Sunday of the event. Includes admission to Camp Fest Afterparty and access to all resort facilities.

*Please note that a refundable key /damage deposit of R300 may be payable upon arrival and returned upon departure. Check-out from chalets and hotel rooms are 11h00 on Sunday on the Sunday of the event.

 

R Line H3D2 tickets (Double Bed Hotel Room): R1350 per person per night.

Example of total cost calculation: • 2 Sleeper hotel unit (2 persons x R1350 x 2 nights) = R5,400.

These Luxury Hotel Rooms have 1 double bed, DSTV, en-suite bathroom with shower, private toilet, air-conditioning, tea/coffee, bedding & towels. Upmarket units offer excellent accommodation quality. This ticketallows the visitor access from 15h00 Friday, two nights luxury accommodation (meals excluded) and event admission until end of show at 17h00 on the Sunday of the event. Includes admission to Camp Fest Afterparty and access to all resort facilitites.

*Please note that a refundable key /damage deposit of R300 may be payable upon arrival and returned upon departure. Check-out from chalets and hotel rooms are 11h00 on the Sunday of the event. 

 

R Line H2D2 tickets (Family Hotel Room): R875 per person per night.

Example of total cost calculation: • 4 Sleeper hotel unit (4 persons x R875 x 2 nights) = R7,000.

These Luxury Hotel Rooms have 1 double bed, 1 double sleeper couch for kids under 18 only, DSTV, en-suite bathroom with shower & toilet, air-conditioning, tea/coffee, bedding & towels. Upmarket units offer excellent accommodation quality. This ticket allows the visitor access from 15h00 Friday, two nights luxury ccommodation (meals excluded) and event admission until end of show at 17h00 on the Sunday of the event. Includes admission to Camp Fest Afterparty and access to all resort facilitites.

*Please note that a refundable key /damage deposit of R300 may be payable upon arrival and returned upon departure. Check-out from chalets and hotel rooms are 11h00 on the Sunday of the event. 

 

R Line H1D4 tickets (Twin Bed Family Hotel Room): R925 per person per night.

Example of total cost calculation: • 4 Sleeper hotel unit (4 persons x R925 x 2 nights) = R7,400.

These Luxury Hotel Rooms have 2 x double beds, appropriate for 2 adults & 2 kids under 18 only, DSTV, en-suite bathroom with shower, bath & toilet, air-conditioning, bar fridge, tea/coffee, bedding & towels. Upmarket units offer excellent accommodation quality.This ticket allows the visitor access from 15h00 Friday, two nights luxury accommodation (meals excluded) and event admission until end of show at 17h00 on the Sunday of the event. Includes admission to Camp Fest Afterparty and access to all resort facilitites.

*Please note that a refundable key /damage deposit of R300 may be payable upon arrival and returned upon departure. Check-out from chalets and hotel rooms are 11h00 on the Sunday of the event.

 

Jetta Pendleberry Grove (2 Bedroom & Loft Type-B): R600 per person per night.

Example of total cost calculation: • 8 Sleeper chalet (8 persons x R600 x 2 nights) = R9,600.

These Trendline chalets are located at Pendleberry Grove and are situated across the road from the main Warmbaths show venue. Each unit has 1 bedroom with a double bed, 2nd bedroom with 2 single beds, 3rd loftbedroom with 2 single beds, and 2 bunk beds in interleading passage. Lounge with DSTV, equipped kitchen, bathroom with bath & shower, basin & toilet, bedding for 8 people. Units have a private patio with a braai facility.Economy units offer moderate accommodation quality. (Guests' own toiletries, towels and kitchen detergents are required). Housekeeping/ cleaning of chalets during the festival is an optional extra. This ticket allows the visitor two nights (Friday & Saturday nights) self-catering accommodation on the Pendleberry property, and event admission into the Warmbaths Resort facilities from 07h00 Saturday until end of show at 17h00 on the Sunday of the event. Jetta ticket holders will be allowed to park their vehicles (maximum 3 cars) inside the Warmbaths Resort during the event. Includes admission to Camp Fest Afterparty and access to all resort facilities.

*Please note that a refundable key /damage deposit of R300 is payable upon arrival and returned upon departure. Check-out from chalets are 11h00 on the Sunday of the event. 

 

Jetta Pendleberry Grove (2 Bedroom & Loft Type-A): R625 per person per night.

Example of total cost calculation: • 8 Sleeper chalet (8 persons x R625 x 2 nights) = R10,000.

These Trendline chalets are located at Pendleberry Grove and are situated across the road from the main Warmbaths show area. Each unit has 1st bedroom with a double bed, 2nd bedroom with 2 single beds, 3rd loft bedroom with 2 single beds, and 2 bunk beds in interleading passage.Lounge with DSTV, equipped kitchen, 1 en-suite bathroom and a 2nd bathroom with shower, basin & toilet, bedding for 8 people. Units have a private patio with a braai facility. Economy units offer moderate accommodation quality.(Guests' own toiletries, towels and kitchen detergents are required). Housekeeping/ cleaning of chalets during the festival is an optional extra. This ticket allows the visitor two nights (Friday & Saturday nights) self-catering accommodation on the Pendleberry property, and event admission into the Warmbaths Resort facilities from 07h00 Saturday until end of show at 17h00 on the Sunday of the event. Jetta ticket holders will be allowed topark their vehicles (maximum 3 cars) inside the Warmbaths Resort during the event. Includes admission to Camp Fest Afterparty and access to all resort facilities.

*Please note that a refundable key /damage deposit of R300 is payable upon arrival and returned upon departure. Check-out from chalets are 11h00 on the Sunday of the event.

 

Crafter Bus (40 Prepared Tents - Crew Site): R575 per person per night.

Example of total cost calculation: • 80 Sleeper lodge (80 persons x R575 x 2 nights) = R92,000.

This private Camping area inside Warmbaths main resort contains 40 safari comfort tents with 2 authentic beds per unit. Separate large modern ablution block. Large fully equipped kitchen. An oversized private lapa. Communal area with DSTV. The ideal destination for a large car club or crew that want to stay together but want to have their ownspace secluded from the general camping area. This ticket allows the visitors access from 08h00 Friday, two nights self-catering accommodation and event admission until end of show at 17h00 on the Sunday of the event. Note that this lodge entry point is on a 500m gravel road. The surface of the road is reasonably well maintained and low car friendly however Show & Shine contestants are advised of possible dust if driven on at high speeds. Includes admission to Camp Fest Afterparty and access to all resort facilitites.

*Please note that a refundable key /damage deposit of R100 per safari tent (payable as a single group) is required upon arrival and returned upon departure. 

 

*SECOND & FINAL RELEASE (1st September 2022 to 1st February 2023). 

 

GTI tickets (Full Weekend Dub Camp): R900 per person online, or R950 per person at the dealership showrooms.

This entitles the visitor to access from 08h00 Friday, two nights camping space inside Warmbaths Resort until end of show at 17h00 on the Sunday of the event. There is a maximum of 8 people & minimum 6 people per camp site. Should you be fewer than 5 on a stand then fellow supporters do reserve the right to share that particular camp stand space. This guideline is so that all ticket holders can occupy reasonably equivalent spacesat the camping area. GTI tickets includes admission to the Camp Fest Afterparty and access to all resort facilities. All GTI camping tickets are valid from Friday to Sunday, even if a ticket holder can only attend for 1 night the value/ cost remains the same.

*The final release of GTI tickets is available only from the sales departments at selected VW dealership partners of the motorshow. 

 

TCross tickets (Full Weekend Dub Camp): R900 per person.

This entitles the visitor to access from 08h00 Friday, two nights camping space inside Warmbaths Resort (Additional area B) until end of show at 17h00 on the Sunday of the event. There is a maximum of 8 people & minimum 4 people per camp site. Should you be fewer than 4 on a stand then fellow supporters do reserve the right to share that particular camp stand space. This guideline is so that all ticket holders can occupy reasonablyequivalent spaces at the camping area. TCross tickets includes admission to the Camp Fest Afterparty and access to all resort facilitites. All TCross camping tickets are valid from Friday to Sunday, even if a ticket holder can only attend for 1 night the value/ cost remains the same.

*TCross and GTI ticket holders are allocated separate camping areas and access control points for vehicles in the resort. Also note that TCross is temporary additonal camping space specifically offered for the motorshow and has partial infrastructure (limited electrical power or braai stands). Should you prefer regular camping amenities please select the GTi option instead.

 

Polo, Jetta, Crafter Bus, Caravelle, Arteon, Tiguan, Clubsport, Touareg and R Line tickets:

*No additional units to be released. Cost remains the same throughout the entire ticket sales period and units will be available until sold out status is reached. 

 

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*ENTRANCE FOR CHILDREN 

 

Camping and Day-visit:

Under 3 years can enter at no charge or cover fee. Regrettably Warmbaths does not offer a reduced rate for minors over 4 years. The resort facilities are by and large geared for children as well as adults therefore all visitors over 4 years are required to enter at normal admission fee. Please note that ROAR applies and verification of kiddies’ ages may be requested upon entry.

Children at chalets and hotel accommodation:

Any individual who requires their own bed is counted and enters at normal per person cover charge. Infants who share a bed with a parent are not counted or charged. Infants are defined as young children under the age of 3 years.

*Please take note of the bed configurations and age guidelines for Family Hotel Rooms (under the individual ticket descriptions). 

 

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*OTHER VAG TICKETS 

 

Roof Rack - Money Back! (#EditionFourteen Competition Top-up):

Add this once-off R20 ticket to your accommodation or attendance booking transaction and you could get the full cash amount of your transaction given back to you. The winner will have a gold image of Camp Fest *EditionFourteen sent to his/ her cell phone number on Christmas Eve (Friday 23rd December 2022). The winner can then collect the cash package upon arrival at the main stage of the event.

Examples of prize:

1)    You spend R4900 on a chalet booking, and add R20 as a roof rack ticket, you get back R4920 in hard cash when you win. You still keep your original accommodation booking.

2)    You spend R1800 on two camping tickets, and add R20 as a roof rack ticket, you get back R1820 in hard cash when you win. You still keep your original accommodation booking.

(Please note that this ticket on its own does not cover admission/ entry into the event, it is strictly for the money back raffle applicable to attendance that has been purchased). 

 

Wolfsburg Edition tickets:

Grab this R50 ticket and take a chance at winning a fully customised Wolfsburg Edition car. The sole method of entering the draw will be by means of this Wolfsburg Edition wristband.

(Please note that this ticket on its own does not cover admission/ entry into the event, it is strictly for entering theWolfsburg car giveaway draw. To attend the event you need to purchase a day-visit, camping or accommodation ticket separately. Entrants must be present at the draw on the Sunday of the event at 16h30 to take ownership of the prize).

- Full prize Ts&Cs available for viewing on the Wolfsburg competition blog: 

https://wolfsburgproject.wordpress.com/2013/01/10/project-wolfsburg-terms-and-conditions/

Example of the prize draw:

If there are 800 people present at the draw and you’ve bought 1 Wolfsburg Edition ticket, you stand a 1 in 800 chance of winning the car.

If you’ve bought 5 tickets you stand a 5 in 800 chance of winning the draw.

Ø Wolfsburg Edition ticketing proceeds assist a variety of charities and orphanages every year. All support is appreciated for the highly worthy causes. 

 

Ibiza Afterfest tickets:

Day visitors who wish to attend the afterfest can now purchase these tickets that allow them admission. One Polo Day-visit ticket for day time access as well as one Ibiza ticket is required per Afterfest visitor. Quantities of this special offering are limited and availability cannot be guaranteed on the day. It is advisable to secure this ticket in advance if you are visiting for the day and intend staying for the night time party. Vehicle parking remains at the general day-visitors’ parking and access to accommodation and camping areas is not included. Kindly note that the Afterfest is not suitable for minors under the age of 18 years and will be turned away upon entry. Please do not purchase Afterfest tickets for minors as refunds will not be considered for underage patrons who are rejected at security check points.

 

Vor Dem Fest tickets:

Supporters who wish to arrive at the festival a day earlier than the bulk of the crowds can do so by purchasing these tickets in addition to their main attendance ticket. The main attendance ticket must be the same type of ticket as their early arrival ticket. This is due to the full capacity of the event and the venue reservations not being able to shift the magnitude of guests between different types of rooms for the duration of their festival stay. 

Example of ticket purchase:

1) You have 4 GTI camping tickets for the main event. You can then purchase 4 GTE Thursday tickets to extend your stay for an extra day.

2) You have a Tiguan chalet ticket for the main event. You can then purchase a Tiguan Allspace Thursday ticket to extend your stay for early arrival.

*Note: You need to first secure your main attendance ticket booking. Thereafter purchase the “Vor Dem Fest” early arrival ticket that matches your main ticket.
These Extended Stay tickets cannot be purchased on the event website. The ticket listings displayed are purely for information purposes and indication of costs.
Once your main event ticket is confirmed you will receive a separate email from Quicket with optional Extended Stay links. These activated links can then be used to purchase your desired Extended Stay.
> If you have not received the separate email you can contact the Quicket office at 021 424 9308 to resend the link.
Pre-printed VW dealership GTI ticket buyers can also contact Quicket for the Extended Stay link.
Kindly note that the email contains two links. The first link is for early arrival (Thursday) and the second link is for late departure (Sunday).
This separate email is often caught in the recipient's junk mail or spam folder. Please browse your mailbox to check for it.

Please read ticket descriptions carefully to ensure that the ticket types you intend to purchase do match your desired attendance. 

 

Fest Layover tickets:

Supporters who wish to depart from the festival a day later than the bulk of the traffic can do so by purchasing these tickets separately. Plan a softer departure after the busy event, to enjoy some evening sundowners and relaxation before heading home.

Example of ticket purchase:

1) You have 4 GTI camping tickets for the main event. You can then purchase 4 GTE Sunday tickets to extend your stay for an extra day.

2) You have a Tiguan chalet ticket for the main event. You can then purchase a Tiguan Allspace Sunday ticket to extend your stay for later departure.

*Note: You need to first secure your main attendance ticket booking. Thereafter purchase the “Fest Layover” ticket that matches your main ticket. 

These Extended Stay tickets cannot be purchased on the event website. The ticket listings displayed are purely for information purposes and indication of costs.
Once your main event ticket is confirmed you will receive a separate email from Quicket with optional Extended Stay links. These activated links can then be used to purchase your desired Extended Stay.
> If you have not received the separate email you can contact the Quicket office at 021 424 9308 to resend the link.
Pre-printed VW dealership GTI ticket buyers can also contact Quicket for the Extended Stay link.
Kindly note that the email contains two links. The first link is for early arrival (Thursday) and the second link is for late departure (Sunday).
This separate email is often caught in the recipient's junk mail or spam folder. Please browse your mailbox to check for it.

*Normal Warmbaths rules are applicable for bookings for Sunday night and any days after the event has ended.

 

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EVENT RULES

# MAIN EVENT RULES


1] ENTRY AND ADMISSION PROCEDURE:


Polo day-visit entry - Proceed to Warmbaths Main Gate: From 07h00until 17h00 on either day.

GTI camping entry - Proceed to Warmbaths Main Gate: From 08h00 on Friday 3rd Feb 2023.

GATES CLOSE at 22h30 Friday night and re-open at 07h00 Saturday morning.

Tiguan, Caravelle, Clubsport, Arteon, Crafter Bus, Touareg and Rline entry - proceed to Warmbaths Main Gate: From 15h00 on Friday 3rd Feb 2023.

(Visitors who arive at the venue earlier may enter the resort when gates open but will have to return to the main entry gates to collect their accommodation keys at the stipulated check-in time).

Jetta entry - proceed to Pendleberry Grove Gate: From 15h00 on Friday 3rd Feb 2023. 

Please note for Jetta tickets: Friday 3rd Feb only allows for check-in and access into the relevant Pendleberry accommodation, while access to the Warmbaths show area is over the main event days of Saturday and Sunday.


*Vor Dem Fest entry - proceed to Warmbaths Main Gate: From 10h00 until 21h00 on Thursday 2nd Feb 2023. 

GATES CLOSE at 21h00 Thursday night and re-open at 08h00 Friday morning. 

(Vor Dem Fest tickets are applicable to Warmbaths units only and does not apply to Pendleberry-Jetta bookings).


*SATURDAY NIGHT ENTRY AND EXIT FOR ALL ACCOMMODATION RESIDENTS - GATES CLOSE AT 00h00 (MIDNIGHT) AND REOPEN AT 07h00 SUNDAY MORNING. Note that if a visitor needs to depart from the resort for any reason after midnight the gates cannot be opened until 7am for re-entry.


**Sunday check-out from all accommodation rooms is 11h00 and departure from resort venue is 17h00.

*All Tiguan, Caravelle, Clubsport, Arteon, Crafter Bus, Touareg, Rline and Jetta ticket holders must please keep their ID book or Driver's License at hand upon check-in at their respective accommodation reception points on Friday 3rd Feb 2023 (or Thursday for Vor Dem Fest). Visitors’ check-in time and collection of chalet/ hotel unit keys is at 15h00 or any time thereafter until gates close.

Please take note of the refundable key deposits (listed on individual ticket descriptions) that is required upon arrival.

>> Information about the different ticket types are also stipulated under the various ticket names by clicking on the "Show lnfo" links next to each ticket category.

 

All tickets are available from Quicket Online (and selected VW dealership partners) only. Kindly call Quicket at 021 424 9308 for any technical assistance regarding ticket purchasing processes via the website.

¢) For patrons who are attending this event for the first time, please note that each of the various event attendance options have a ticket name (Eg; Polo, GTI, Tiguan) that is merely part of the VW brand theme of the event. It does not mean that ticket holders need to own or drive the type of car in accordance with their attendance ticket name. Any make of vehicles may be driven to the event by overnight visitors but only cars from the VAG stable can enter the Show And Shine display.


2] PLEASE READ THE INDIVIDUAL TICKET DESCRIPTIONS BEFORE BUYING YOUR TICKETS.

This can be done by clicking on the "Show Info" text links next to the desired ticket. The venue does not allow refunds for space that has been paid and secured.

>There are heading tabs on the top of the ticketing page that displays detailed information about attendance options and venue rules.

Take heed of the ROAR policy and the disclosure of non-refundable bookings that are included on the tickets.

If you have any uncertainties please see the event Q&A page or contact the organizer's office before purchasing tickets. There are also detailed posts regarding ticketing purchasing on the event social media platforms.

 

**FOR ALL PRIVATE TICKET TRANSFERS/ SALES buyers must only use the official Quicket website.

- DO NOT PURCHASE OR SELL TICKETS ELSEWHERE PRIVATELY.

Every ticket purchased must have the individual attendee's name, surname and ID submitted during the Quicket purchase transaction and this will be verified for each ticket holder upon entrance. Resold tickets without valid ticket transfer bar codes and name changes via the website will be rejected at the event entrance!

**All online ticket sales close at 12h00 Wednesday 1st February 2023.


3] ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES:


GTI camping sites are adequate for maximum 8 persons and event allocation is for a minimum of 6 persons. Should you be only 3 or 4 friends attending as campers for example, then event organizers do reserve the right to ask you to share the large stands with other GTI ticket holders. The Warmbaths venue has space to comfortably accommodate the planned full capacity of Vdub enthusiasts provided that stands are not occupied by less than 6 people.

Note that the GTI ticket entitles the visitor to full event access, resort facilities and camping space only. All camping equipment, tents and sleeping gear must be supplied by the visitor himself/ herself. Only suitable, recognized tents, caravans and motor homes are allowed to camp in the caravan park. Sleeping in cars and bakkies are not allowed. Take note that all camping sites have power points and require a male 3-pin caravan plug for use, which is available from regular camping retailers or the resort shops. Note that specific camp stands cannot be reserved in advance, please ensure that you arrive early to select your preference of sites if needed.

As of 2020 there are no longer free entries from the attendance database for the Wolfsburg car draw. Should a supporter wish to enter the giveaway car draw they need to purchase the Wolfsburg Edition tickets. Revenue from the Wolfsburg project build supports several charity homes annually.


Please note that it is policy for the various Warmbaths accommodation units to be occupied according to their quota eg; 4 sleepers require 4 persons, and 6 sleepers require 6 persons for bookings. A supporter may therefore not book a 4 sleeper unit for only 1, 2 or 3 people at a discount. Full capacity for chalets, log cabins or hotel rooms must be purchased even if all the beds in a unit are not occupied.

Guests may also not sleep more people than the maximum capacity stipulated for each ticket type. All chalet accommodation is self-catering and there are general stores, food vendors and/or restaurants on site for catering and common supplies. Food vendors at the show area include halaal.

Please use ‘braai’ areas provided and please park vehicles at the designated areas.

Wear your ID wristband at all times. Management will not allow visitors who have lost their wristbands into the venue.


4] PLEASE NOTE THAT NO BRANDED SETUPS OR EQUIPMENT is allowed for shade, leisure or any other reason by spectators or contestants. Only plain unbranded camp chairs, umbrellas, gazebos etc are permitted. Should you wish to market or promote a commercial brand then please contact the organizers in advance regarding exhibitor stands, vending stalls or sponsor space. Displaying business visuals on camping or picnic setups without prior approval is addressed as ambush marketing and will not be tolerated.

Kindly note there is a R.O.A.R venue and event policy.


5] Polo Day-visitors at the Campfest event have a separate parking area.

Only pre-registered Show & Shine day-visiting vehicles, and AutoPavilion ticket holders will be permitted into the designated main show areas. All other Day-visit supporters have a specified parking area and will reach the main show section by foot. There is a “cash payment at the gate” option for Polo day-visitors in 2023. We do however encourage supporters to secure tickets beforehand to avoid disappointment. The volume of attendance is unpredictable at Warmbaths, due to its significant popular appeal, and once the venue reaches maximum capacity only pre-sold ticket holders will be permitted entry.

There are ATM machines on site for visitor perusal.


6] The venue is fully licensed to sell alcoholic refreshments.

*Day visitors are not permitted to bring alcoholic drinks.

Overnight visitors are allowed to bring their own alcoholic beverage and food but please note the following conditions:

·      No glass bottles are permitted into the event. Please purchase refreshments in cans and decant spirits into plastic/ aluminium containers ahead of the event. If visitors do not adhere to this rule then please note that we cannot keep your bottles safe on your behalf until the end of the festival. Abandoned or confiscated items will be entirely discarded.

·      Consumption of liquor is allowed at the chalets, camping area and main show area however no beverages or food is permitted at the swimming pools.

·      No drunken or disorderly conduct will be tolerated.

·      Please plan your outing responsibly as always we discourage any drinking and driving.


7] DISCLAIMER: While organizers make every effort to host a safe event please note that all facilities and activities on the resort are used entirely at your own risk.

All entry tickets will be scanned at our gate box office. Please ensure that you do not buy tickets off the street and we strongly advise against the purchase of second hand tickets via social media. These “private sale” tickets are often clone copied and illegitimate, and will not pass the entrance scanners. Please also note that the event organizer may lay charges of fraud against the ticket bearer regardless of where he claims he may have purchased the replica ticket from.

Also take heed of the Quicket terms regarding tickets:  www.quicket.co.za/terms-and-conditions.aspx


8] Full R.O.A.R is applicable.

No unruly behaviour and no firearms/ weapons/ dangerous objects will be allowed at the event.

Persons and vehicles entering or leaving the resort may be subject to a search.

No pets are allowed on the resort, with the exception of guide dogs for the visually impaired.

Kindly note that venue water restrictions apply during certain periods of the year. No washing of cars outside of the official car wash areas is allowed.

Please note that this is a child friendly event and NO SPINNING, SPEEDING or excessive revving of vehicles will be tolerated at the venue. Perpetrators will be evicted without refunds, have vehicle wheels clamped and/or may face charges for any actions that could be harmful to other visitors.

We urge all patrons not to indulge in any illegal substances and we will have provincial law enforcement authorities on site to deal with transgressors.

Kindly report any incidents, lost children or medical emergencies to Reception or nearest security personnel.


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*The full festival activities program will be published by 25th January 2023. 

Please view the official event social media page for frequently asked questions and answers: www.facebook.com/vdubfestivalsa

Drivers who are not sure of routes to the event are welcome to join any of the convoys planned from Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Kimberley, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Vereeniging and Rustenburg. Full details to be posted on the event page in due course.


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FREQUENT Q&A

Questions & Answers:

 

Q: I want to attend but I'm worried about Covid still being around next year. Will it be safe?

A: Substantial consultation has been done with industry stakeholders and we anticipate that next year will be safe to host events. However it is fair to state that there is no guarantee that this will be the case. The events, tourism and hospitality industry is preparing all safety and hygiene protocols for future operations but the absence of event restrictions is not an absolute certainty. For this reason the event and Forever group may offer Fail-Safe dates however refunds are not possible. We therefore advise public to only support the future event industry if they fully understand the risks.

 

Q: I want to buy tickets but the website says "booked out". What does that mean?

A: Booked out ticket listings means that supporters have reserved bookings for all the available space for that type of ticket. Bookings happen extremely fast on ticket launch day due to public demand. However each supporter is given a limited time to conclude payment for a booking. If payment is not submitted then tickets will be returned to the system and made available for other supporters to buy. This cycle will continue until all "booked out" tickets have been paid and the status will change to "sold out". Keep visiting the site daily (and refresh your screen) for unpaid tickets that may become available again.

Once "sold out" is indicated it means that all ticket bookings have been paid and no further space will be available for that ticket listing.
 

Q: What does "Secondary Sale Options" mean?

A: These are previously purchased tickets that have been uploaded by supporters who are no longer able to attend the event. The pre-owned tickets are then listed for sale at this website link which can be found under each ticket category name.
If you are interested in buying the tickets you can purchase them by following the payment process on the website. The bar codes and reference numbers will then be automatically changed and updated to your individual details.
Pre-printed VW dealership GTI ticket buyers can also upload their tickets for sale on the website if needed. Please do not buy any tickets via social media adverts that are not listed for purchase on the official website. Any payment that a seller asks for that does not take place through the website purchase cart is likely to be a scam for cloned or fake tickets. The website transaction platform is the only safe method to ensure the verified transfer of tickets.
Buyers and sellers can follow this link for secondary purchases: https://help.quicket.com/portal/en/kb/articles/how-to-resell-your-ticket-public-or-private-option 
Feel free to contact the Quicket office at 021 424 9308 if you encounter any technical difficulties with the website.
 

Q: How does the Wolfsburg give-away car work?

A: Any visitor over the age of 18 who has a driver’s license can win the car. Judges will draw Wolfsburg Edition wristband numbers on the main stage. If your wristband number is announced you could take ownership of the car keys. Please note terms of the competition at the official blog:  https://wolfsburgproject.wordpress.com/2013/01/10/project-wolfsburg-terms-and-conditions/

 

Q: If I stay at Jetta Pendleberry chalets and I have friends at Tiguan chalets can we hang out together?

A: Tiguan ticket holders do not have access to Jetta units. Likewise Jetta ticket holders do not have access to Tiguan units. The separate types of accommodation ticket holders need to meet friends in the main show area or swimming pool and picnic areas. Please also note that due to capacity limits camping guests cannot occupy or sleep in chalets, (and vice versa) chalet guests cannot sleep at the camp sites.

 

Q: If I stay at Pendleberry when do I enter the main Warmbaths area?

A: Jetta ticket holders at Pendleberry Grove have access to the main resort facilities on both Saturday and Sunday. Friday is not an official motorshow day and is therefore not included. Should Jetta ticket holders wish to use Warmbaths amenities a day early then they are welcome to visit the Warmbaths resort as a day-visitor for the extra day. Normal day-visiting rates and rules would apply. Tickets for Friday day-visitors can be purchased at the resort entrance and provides normal access from 8am to 5pm.
Note that waterpark facilities, restaurant, bar, jet ski and picnic area amenitites are included for day-visitors but the hydro usage is for Warmbaths on-site overnight residents only.

 

Q: Check-ins for accommodation is from 13h00 on the Friday of the event weekend. What time does check-ins end? Can I come in at 2am in the morning?

A: The main gates close at 22h30 and re-open at 07h00 in the morning. Please plan your arrival before closing time or after 7am the next morning. Any other arrival time requires the ticket holder to wait for the venue gates to open. Kindly ensure that you have arranged all your needed supplies/ food and have them brought with you inside the resort during the day, pass outs will for safety concerns not be possible after operating hours.

 

Q: If I attend as a day-visitor where exactly do I park?

A: Warmbaths Resort has 2 designated parking areas adjacent to the main resort entrance where day visitors are permitted to park. There will be security personnel to keep a watchful eye on vehicles while supporters enjoy the motorshow. Should you wish to enter your car into the main venue area then you need to either pre-register for the Show And Shine competition or purchase an AutoPavilion ticket (limited quantity) for non-competitor VAG vehicles.

 

Q: What time is the Afterfest and who can get access?

A: The Afterfest takes place on Saturday evening from 18h00 to 00h00. All residents (on-site and off-site accommodation visitors) as well as GTI and TCross campers get access. Sadly all Polo day-visitors have to leave the resort by 5pm and will not be allowed to attend the Afterfest. There may be a limited quantity of special Ibiza Afterfest tickets for day visitors who wish to attend the Afterfest.

 

Q: How many cars are allowed to enter the Show And Shine competition?

A: The judging panel scrutinizes roughly 400 vehicle pre-registration entries beforehand. Approximately 180 of those are shortlisted as successful contestants to display their vehicles at the main motorshow. Ultimately 30 of the vehicles that have then been judged on the main stage will be selected as category winners, with 1 finalist being crowned Best Of Show for the current season.

 

Q: I want to display my car at Show & Shine how do I enter? 

A: The Show & Shine pre-registration is free and takes place via the event website submission as from 1 September 2022 to 20 January 2023. Note that all resident visitors can take their car into the venue but not all visitors can display a car at the Show & Shine competition space. Pre-registration means that your car will go through a selection process with a panel of judges before the actual event, and only successful applicants who the judges deem fit to compete are given a registration approval. All submissions do receive either a "successful" or an "unsuccessful" registration notification via email before the show. Approved vehicles will receive a dash board (official Vdub Camp Fest contestant) display form by 30 January 2023.

> Submission page: www.vdubfestival.com/show-and-shine 

 

Q: What other activities happen at the motorshow?

A: The Sound-Off, Low Limbo, Dyno and other motorshow related programme content will be announced ahead of the event. The entertainment line-up will also be detailed on the event social media at regular monthly intervals.

 

Q: The Crafter Bus crew camping venue is really interesting. Can I pay it off in stages?

A: Unfortunately all attendance tickets need to be paid once off in full. We suggest collecting upfront payment portions from crew members as quick as you can and then buying the ticket to secure the space. Purchasing of any event tickets needs to be done as early as possible because Camp Fest tickets do sell out very fast.

 

Q: Why do festival tickets cost more than a normal visit to the venue at another time of the year?

A: The festival is an expensive special event to host. The exclusivity of the venue for the motorshow requires substantial upfront funding and the national laws for extraordinary large events (the Gatherings Act and the Sports & Recreation Act) dictates that a significant amount of expensive logistical changes need to be made at the venue for the congregation of a large crowd. Further factors are the costly audio visual setups and the unique main stage, the Wolfsburg giveaway car and show prizes which include an international tour, the Afterfest entertainment, the vast security deployment, safety officers and medical standby services, licenses and structural certifications, public liability insurance and event attorney services, additional ablution and sanitation, access control fencing and bar code scanning equipment, VIP areas, marquees and furniture, the Amsterdam DJ vehicle, Dyno and Sound-off service providers, event memorabilia and souvenirs for supporters, print and media advertising, there are outsourced services that are too many to list here. Note must also be made that the festival takes a full 12 months of planning, equipment and physical work every year and this requires resources that is not possible to accomplish at zero cost. Lastly, it would be a tragedy to provide nil support to the charities who desperately rely on the assistance that the event provides to the orphanages annually. So while organizers always keep ticket prices to the lowest possible rate, the brand does depend on a marginal increase to make the objective of hosting an awesome festival achievable.

Q: What is the difference between TCross and GTI camping?

A: Both camping options are inside the main resort. TCross is an adjacent area to accommodate extra camping capacity once GTI has been sold out. Both areas are within walking distance of each other. TCross ticket holders can visit the GTI area and GTI ticket holders can visit the TCross area. However the vehicles and tents for the different ticket holders can only be parked and setup in their respective areas. If you are a group of friends who want to camp or park vehicles together please ensure that you buy the same tickets.

 


Q: I would like to arrive earlier than Friday, or leave Warmbaths later than Sunday. Is it possible to do this?

A: Supporters are welcome to book for additional days to prolong their stay. Early arrival can be done by getting a Vor Dem Fest ticket that corresponds with your main event attendance ticket. Longer stays after the festival can be done by purchasing a Fest Layover ticket that corresponds with your main event attendance ticket. These tickets are not purchased directly on the website but via an optional Extended Stay email link that is sent to all attendees who have purchased a main event ticket. The first link in the email is for ealry arrival and the second link in the email is for late departure. If you have not received a separate email with Extended Stay links then please contact the Quicket office to resend the email. This email is often caught in your junkmail or spam folders so be sure to browse your mailbox to check for it.

 

Q: I really enjoy Camp Fest and never miss it. Is there anything different happening for the 14th Edition show?

A: Firstly the outstanding venue where there are often new developments and upgrades offers a great experience for supporters. Secondly the organizers always have a few surprises in the event programme and layout to make it a memorable festival. We can’t give away too much information beforehand otherwise it wouldn’t be a surprise ;)

DIRECTIONS

VDUB CAMP FESTIVAL 2023
WARMBATHS, A FOREVER RESORT
1 Chris Hani Way, Bela-Bela, 0480, South Africa
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