Sunday January 20 marks the official start of VolksBlast 2013. The famous Sunset Drive in South Miami will be covered with bugs. Not mosquitos, cockroaches, or any bugs that will make you squirm, rather VW Bugs gathering for the yearly VolksBlast weekend! Spectators can stroll down Sunset Drive admiring classic beetles, new beetles, and everything in between beginning at 10 am. They will also be able to enjoy live music and food being provided by many restaurants partaking in the event from 11am-4pm
For those interested in pre-gaming or just having weekend full of VW fun there is some good news. January 18 marks the start of the 3 day bonanza with the “Blast off at the Wizards”, you and all other Volkswagen aficionados are invited to come pre-party with Enrique, the “Volkswizard”, at Wizards ,5864 Commerce Lane in South Miami. Everyone is encouraged to try out some Argentinian style grilled steaks with all proceeds going to charity.
Next on the itinerary is the VolksBlast concert beginning at 7:30 pm; tickets are only $10 prepaid, $15 at the door with proceeds benefitting select VolksBlast charities. So come by, rock out, and enjoy some live rock with Viva at the St Thomas Episcopal, located 5692 North Kendall Drive.
VolksBlast has been going on for an estimated 15 years strong, dating back all the way to 1998! The event was brought about to help raise funds for local charities, which started off with a handful of members donating time to help build houses for Habitat for Humanity. The idea that a VW show could help raise more funds sparked the interest of club members. Last years VolksBlast brought together over 200 participants and an estimated 10,000 spectators, and a bigger and better turnout is expected for this year.
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By Daniel Nishman
