2nd Annual Buggin’ Out: A Vintage VW Festival and Car Show

Vintage Volkswagen lovers, start your engines and head to The Island Resort! Mark your calendars for March 11-13, 2022, because the 2nd Annual Buggin’ Out Festival is coming back to The Island Resort At Fort Walton Beach. The Island’s stunning beachfront property provides a unique event venue right on the beautiful Emerald Coast. Buggin’ Out is a weekend full of spectacular vintage cars, poolside fun, live music, and more! 

On Friday, March 11, festival guests are invited to a pool party at the grotto pool, with drink specials, a live DJ, as well as other events around the property. Saturday, March 12, is the main event! From 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., more than 60 vintage cars will be on display, along with live music, local vendor booths, groovy cocktails, kids activities and more. Attendance for Saturday’s festivities is free for the public and resort guests. All vintage vehicles are welcome in the car show, but only Volkswagen buses and bugs will be judged and eligible for awards.  All vehicles must be registered in advance, as space is limited and on a first come, first served basis. Vehicles can be registered here. Registration includes attendance at Friday’s pool party, confirmed space for their vehicle in the car show, breakfast at Fish House and complimentary drink tickets to be used at any of the four bars on The Island Resort.  

The Island is rolling out a special rate for Buggin’ Out weekend starting at $159 a night. This rate runs from March 10 through March 15 with the last day to book the special rate being February 24. To book, call The Island’s reservation line at 800-874-8962 or theislandfl.com. You’re also able to book by calling 850-337-9194 or emailing vblackmon@theislandfl.com.