Bug-a-Palüza

April 19, 2026

Miss Daisy at Bug-a-Palüza:

Our Favorite VW Meet Up of the Year"

Miss Daisy at Bug-a-Paluza in East Ridge, TN

Miss Daisy at Bug-a-Palüza

Every year, we load Miss Daisy up and head to Bug-a-Palüza, and every year it's one of our favorite weekends on the calendar. Billed as the Southeast's premier VW festival, it's held each spring at Camp Jordan Park in East Ridge, TN, and it's exactly the kind of event a couple of VW bus owners look forward to all year.

What Is Bug-a-Palüza?

Bug-a-Palüza brings together VW owners and enthusiasts from all over for a weekend of show cars, a swap meet, and classes for anyone into air-cooled and water-cooled Volkswagens alike. Everything from vintage Beetles and buses to buggies and modern VWs shows up, all judged across dozens of categories. Proceeds from the show benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chattanooga, so it's a weekend that supports a great cause too.

Why We Keep Coming Back

As much as we love bringing Miss Daisy out for weddings and events, Bug-a-Palüza is different — it's a weekend just for us and her. We get to swap stories with other VW owners who understand exactly why we've spent so many hours (and dollars) keeping a decades-old bus running. The swap meet is always a highlight too, since you never know what parts, memorabilia, or VW oddities you'll stumble across.

It's also just fun to see Miss Daisy parked among dozens of other beautifully restored VWs, each with its own story. There's a real sense of community among VW people, and Bug-a-Palüza is where a lot of that community shows up in one place.

See You There Next Year

If you're a fellow VW owner or just someone who loves vintage buses and Beetles, we'd love to see you at Bug-a-Palüza. And if you're planning a wedding or event and want Miss Daisy there instead, we're always happy to bring the fun to you.

Get in touch to book Miss Daisy for your next Chattanooga area event.

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