VW bus-n-buses swarm Springfield, Missouri

A swarm of VW Beetles, buses and buggies will descend on Springfield, Missouri, on June 11 and 12 as GROOVE (General Registry Of Ozarks Volkswagen Enthusiasts) is sponsoring its 16th annual June Bug Jamboree.

Over the years, the GROOVE June Bug Jamboree has become a staple for VW owners and enthusiasts. The Jamboree will be on the grounds of American Legion Post 639, 2660 S. Scenic Ave. in Springfield. Registration starts at 5 p.m. June 11.

The theme of the upcoming event is �Sweet 16� and includes a Volkswagen car show, live music, karaoke, vendors, stereo sound-off contest, engine sound-off contest, slow drags, car corral and a 50/50 pot. Live music and camping is available on site on June 11.

Entries to the car show are divided into more than 30 classes with first, second and third places for each class as well as other special awards such as �People's Choice, "Best of" and �GROOVE-iest� awards for the car show.
All car show entries must be Volkswagen powered or bodied.

Admission to the event is free and open to the public. Contests, camping, car corral, and car show require nominal registration fees.

GROOVE is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Volkswagen automobiles and culture in the Ozarks.

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For more information on the June Bug Jamboree visit www.groovevws.com/jbj.html