Polish your Kombi, Old Bar Beach Festival returns on the October long weekend!
OBBF’s 2024 extensive program includes live music featuring Kim Churchill, Surf Trash, Little Quirks & loads more, kombi display & parade, classic car & bike display, mega markets, free kids entertainment, retro film fest, street food, amusements & rides; bar, aerobatic display, street performers, fireworks, mural, camping, buskers and all-round good vibes.
Held on the traditional lands of the Biripi people 4 hours North of Sydney, Old Bar Beach Festival is the regions most renowned event celebrating sun, sounds and the iconic VW kombi van.
The event began in 2005 and has grown to attract people from all around the world. It's extensive program encourages a diverse crowd including kombi lovers, motor enthusiasts, families, music fans, foodies, adventure seekers, holidayers and art supporters. The highlight of the weekend being the kombi display, presenting Australia's largest display of VW’s.
OBBF is a non for profit community organisation driven by our love for Old Bar and the people within. We aim to continue to deliver an accessible event for everyone for years to come.
The Kombi/Transporter Australian record attempt is one of the major highlights of the festival, with the number over Kombis attending each year steadily increasing over the last few years due to the support of many owners who now have made the festival an annual pilgrimage.
For Kombi owners this festival is a place to meet and share their passion for their beloved buses with like-minded Kombi enthusiasts in a relaxed and festive atmosphere suited for the whole family.