Bug-a-Palüza 2026

Schedule

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Camp Jordan Park | Chattanooga, TN

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Bug-a-Palüza is returning to Camp Jordan on April 11-2, 2026!
Visit https://www.bugapaluza.com/ for all show details and to register.
This two day festival features a VW car show with classes for air-cooled and water-cooled, a huge swap meet with vendors selling new and used parts, and a campout Friday and Saturday nights. Plus plenty of food, contests, prizes, and more. Custom hand-crafted trophies will be awarded at 3PM on Sunday.
All proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga.
Spectator entrance is just $5 per person for the entire weekend. Children 12 and under admitted free.
Show car registration - $30 per vehicle. All vehicles must be pre-registered, there will be no extra space the day of the show.
Swap meet spaces: $30 per 10’x20′ space (one parking lot length). Multiple consecutive spaces can be purchased to accommodate larger vendors. Each swap meet registration includes entry to the show for two people. All vendors must be pre-registered, there will be no extra space the day of the show.
Camping - $10 per person for the RV camping lot. Fees are collected on arrival and spaces are first come, first serve. No preregistration for camping. No reservations. Camping begins at noon on Friday.
Bug-a-Palüza 2026 is a rain or shine event.
Pets are allowed on a leash per the park rules/city ordinances. You are responsible for picking up after your pet.
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Camp Jordan Park, Chattanooga, United States

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