This year Mid America Motorworks honored special guest Bruce Meyers and his creation, the Meyers Manx Dune Buggy.  There are many different styles of Dune Buggies, but Bruce Meyers is the man who started it all.

"Funfest for Air-Cooled VW was a huge success," said Mike Yager, founder and Chief Cheerleader at Mid America Motorworks.  "As we played host to attendees from 29 states and Canada this year, we made sure there was something for everyone."

One highlight of the event was the Dune Buggy Build that took place during the free two day event.  A group from dunebuggyarchives.com was challenged with the task of building a dune buggy from the ground up in just two days. Without a doubt, this was exciting to watch. The group achieved the impossible late Sunday afternoon and had the Buggy outside the tent for a photo shoot.

Mike Yager led 250 Volkswagen's on a fun filled 20 mile scenic Road Tour.
Mid America Motorworks added a twist this year to the tour by turning it into a Poker Run Road Tour. $1,000 worth of gift certificates were awarded to the best hands at the completion of the tour.

After the Road Tour, Mid America Motorworks still had more in store for their customers that evening. A Chuck Wagon BarBQ, bonfire and live entertainment were waiting for the participants upon their arrival from the 20 mile cruise.

Some of the event's other highlights were:

•    Free Tech seminars and product demonstrations

•    Free event t-shirts, pins, and posters for registered entrants

•    Free camping on the grounds

•    Kid's events – shirt tie-dyeing, model car races, beading classes, Chalk the Bug, and face painting.

•    Spa for manicures, pedicures, and massages

Plans are already in the works for the 2009 Funfest for Air-Cooled VW, set for June 6 and 7.  To register for next year's event visit http://www.mamotorworks.com/acvw-1-116.html.