Annual SA Camp Fest shines brighter than ever
CAR contributor Mpho Mahlangu attends the popular event which showcased many unique vehicles from all over the Southern Hemisphere.
Now in its 15th year, the largest Volkswagen AG (VAG) group motorshow in Africa impressed once again in its 2024 iteration, with hundreds of modified VAG group vehicles flocking to the small town of Bela-Bela, Limpopo.
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Birthed in 2009, the annual SA Camp Fest began as only a one-day show before eventually evolving into the mega, three-day phenomenon it is now. The popular SA Camp Fest attracts unique vehicles of all kinds within the VAG family, from classic Volkswagen Mk1 Golfs with R32 engine swops, to the Volkswagen T-Roc with an Audi RS3 8Y engine swop.
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Speaking to many of the owners of the vehicles, one instantly notices the pure love and passion for all things VAG related. Enthusiasts travel from all corners of the country, with some even stemming from neighbouring countries. The 2024 edition of the annual motor show saw an estimated 13 000 individuals attending the weekend-long event.
An estimated 300 vehicle entries are registered for the Show & Shine competition, with that number filtered down to 200 vehicles which are selected for the Show Area, before finally being split into Park Off and Finalists categories. Some of the categories include Mk1’s right through to the Mk8, Polo’s from the 6N, of which only one was entered, and up to the later 9N models which saw many entries for 2024. Audi’s were also present in large numbers along with other VAG products such as a Porsche 928, VW Taigo, VW T-Roc to mention a few.
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Sub-categories include Best Wheel, Best Engine Bay, Best Sound System Installation and Best Stance to mention a few. Co-organiser Randolph Vanzeeberg says their aim with the vast categories is to reward as many owners as possible for their efforts in their individual builds.
Interacting with several attendees, many highlighted how much the annual event has grown over the years. Safety, cleanliness and an overall well-run festival are some of the key traits which many attendees have highlighted as reasons why they have always and will continue to support the event.
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