FolksLaggin.....is gearing up for a new show season....

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The lowdown on FolksLaggin

  Our crew known as FolksLaggin started out just as a group of friends with an aircooled Volkswagen passion, or addiction, I'm not sure which. We've always enjoyed camping and BBQing together, and thought it was even more fun to get all our dubs together when we did so. Before we knew it, we were going to shows together and mixing the camping/BBQ thing in with them. After meeting alot of members from various, local clubs, as well as the show/camping season winding to a close, we decided that a monthly meeting would be a good idea. Basically an excuse for us to still get together with our VW's on a monthly basis if for no other reason, to hang out, and mabey draw some intrest of other air-coolers in the area. Well it seems to have worked! At our very first meeting we had like nine guests arriving in a variety of different types of VW's. A few of which are now members. And now we have two meetings a month and have guests showing up all the time. 

   Thanks for taking time to check out our site! Feel free to come to one of our meetings if you'd like. Don't be afraid to smile when you see us crusing through your town! And if you're ever at a VW show and see us, come up and say hi! Everyone in our group is very friendly. And on a final note, please smile and wave when you pass us on the freeway in the far right lane. As the name indicates, we are FolksLaggin!

Upcoming Events:

Feb. 9, 2010 - FolksLaggin's next meeting - EDDIE'S PIZZA - Manteca, CA - 6:00-7:00 PM

   Yes, Eddie's Pizza is the place. Located at 1223 W. Yosemite. It  sure is nice to be back "home". Come on out and get invloved!

For more info. or directions, click the contact us link near the bottom of this page.

Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 7th Annual "Sonntag Treffen" (Annual Spring VW Get Together) - Black Bart Park -  Murphys, California

Hosted by the Mother Lode Volkswagen Club in conjunction with the Tri-Dam Lions Club

VW fans and valley VW clubs are invited to join us at the Black Bart Playhouse parking lot in historic downtown Murphys. This event is free and open to the public!

10 am to 2 pm
BBQ, beer, soda & water available (please no outside alcohol)

Bring your VW, stuff to swap, easy-up awnings, sand chairs and an appetite!
No cost to attend or swap

Rain or Shine! Snow cancels.

This is an opportunity for local VW clubs and individuals to network, discuss upcoming events, promote our clubs to the public and just enjoy the spring with friends.

There will be a raffle, which will end with a 50/50 raffle. The grand raffle prize is a 2 HP portable compressor. Raffle proceeds will go to Visiting Nurses Association/Hospice, which serves the tri-county area. For more information visit www.vwswap.com or call Don at 209/293-7705.

Directions to Murphys:

Coming from Oakdale area on Highway 108:
Go northeast to Sonora. When you reach the stop light in Sonora, turn left (north) onto Highway 49. Go through Sonora and continue into Angels Camp. When you get to Angels Camp, you will come to a stop sign. Continue straight to the first stop LIGHT onto Murphys Grade Road, turn right and head east to Murphys. Head through Murphys, you will see the Murphys Hotel on your right. Take a right past the hotel, onto Algiers Street. The park and parking lot will be down Algiers just a bit further.

Coming from Stockton area on Highway 4 east:
Stay on Highway 4 until you reach Angels Camp. Turn right onto Highway 49 and take a left at the next stop light. This is Murphys Grade Road. Follow this road into Murphys. When you get into town, the Murphys Hotel will be on your right. Take the first street past the hotel, to the right. This is Algiers Street. The park and parking lot will be down Algiers just a bit further.

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April 25, 2010 - 16th Annual VW Spring Fling and V-Dubs at Chubs - Madera Fairgrounds - Madera, California

1850 W. Cleveland Avenue at the Madera Fairgrounds

Join the New Old Stock (N.O.S.) Volkswagen Club on the grass of the
Madera Fairgrounds at The 16th Annual "VW Spring Fling". Last year over
250 VWs were on display with 60 swappers. Please check out our website
http//www.springfling.com Over 23 classes (stock and custom--air cooled
and water cooled). We have a special Vintage Meadows awards for stock
1945-1961 VW's. All classes are participant judged.

Free parking and spectator admission with a can of food for the
Poverello House. VW stock or custom (air or water cooled) show entry
is $15. VW toy entry $5. VW parts swap space (20' x 20') is $20 (no
reservations, please).
Kid's, bring your VW Hot Wheels to drag race and join in the coloring
contest. We have a parade of Champions. We park in car class.

Please NO Dogs, alcohol beverages or LOUD stereos.
RV/Tenting is available for $30 per vehicle. NO DOGS OR ALCOHOL due to
2009. Security/PD will enforce. Super 8 Motel across the street (559)
661-1131.

Vdub's at Chubs--don't forget Saturday 4/24 night's free diner show at
Chubby's Diner across the street from the Fairgrounds.

More info: Kelly and Liz (559) 299-3620 or Gary (559) 264-1256 or email
your question to GaryJohnClifford@yahoo.com

Thank you for helping the Poverello House.

What's new with the Folks...

   We'd like to introduce Shorty and Aracelli as our newest members. They have a '64 beetle that you'll be seeing soon. And with a new year among us, a new show season is approaching. And you know you wanna roll with us so come down to Eddie's and see what's up!

   We are looking for new members! Alot of our members went looking for the next cool thing to do, so we need some new members that are down. Sound like you? Well come on down to a meeting and introduce yourself. Tell other VW owners that you know. I really think you'll like the members that are still here.

A sad day for FolksLaggin

   On November 28th, 2009, our friend Stanley Nixon passed away. Stanley is one of our original members, along with his kids, Dana and Dan. Our hearts got out to you and the rest of your family. Stanley is still loved by all the members of FolksLaggin, especially our children, and will be deeply missed! We will be planning a memorial BBQ for Stanley, and are planning to have an annual event in his name sometime in the future. Anyone who's life he touched is welcome to come by a meeting and share your opinions for ideas as well. May you rest in peace, Stanley. We'll meet again some day my friend!

Here's an older pic of Stanley chillin with Zac at Salt Springs.
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