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Get that VW Transporter ready for Bus City XVIII.Held at Schoolhouse Canyon Campground in Guerneville, California, this is sure to be a family friendly event that you do not want to miss. This year the event runs from Thursday May 14th - Sunday May 17,2026. The campground opens up this weekend just for the VW Family and is closed to the general public, with that being said, this is strictly a VW Transporter and VW era campers only event. There are no reservations for this event, the sites are…See More

Greetings.  It's that time again.  What time you ask ?  Well, it's time for the Fantastically Fantastic Fullbelly Fall Food Fest.  Sandy Beach CG in Rio Vista is the place to be.  As of this writing, the Campground has lots of spots .  Party Central can be at site #4.   Rain or shine.  There may or may not be shelter for us to hunker down under but more on that as we get closer.  We'll have the usual pot luck on Saturday around 3pm since it'll be getting dark around 5ish.  Generate more chatter…See More

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS RESERVATIONS FOR THIS EVENT!The campground is closed to the general public until Memorial Day. But, Ranger Chris opens it JUST FOR US Friday morning. It’s secret and it’s special! Trust us - this will be our 15th year! The campground gate will be open on Friday at 9 am. There will be space for you - no reservations needed. This event has had anywhere from 60-80 VWs. There will be room for you. We do encourage sharing your space if we have a large turnout.  No early…See More

Our annual escape from Superbowl Madness. It will be our usual set-up .... wine, food, companionship (bring the wine and bring or buy the wood). Also, musical instruments are welcome, and maybe we can jam a little.Friday night is pizza night ... bring your little Coleman camp ovens or use ours, and make and bake an 8" pizza. (You provide ingredients, of course.)BREAKING NEWS: the legendary 'Soup or Bowl' competition may not take place, because Joe  and Corey will be moving to Southern…See More

This is #13! It's time to be back together again to consume food and make merry! We are going back to Sandy Beach in Rio Vista, CA. This is our annual practice run and food fest  before Thanksgiving. Reserve sites soon as they may go fast if the sport fishermen/women come back this year.It's a pot-luck, and I'll be roasting a turkey on-site. Electrical outlets will be available for people with hot pots and such,Party Central will be at site #4. Bring food, wine, and wood (although wood may also…See More