29 th – 31 st May 2026
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Vanlife Festival
The West Mid Showground, Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF
The event for free spirits who enjoy vanlife & the great outdoors – Learn more »
Family run by Vanlife people with a vibe that everybody’s talking about! Watch video
Vanlife Festival is a major event taking place at the West Midlands Showground, Shrewsbury, and was one of the most talked about Festivals of the last few years in the vanlife community, making it a complete sell-out.
Welcoming everyone in any vehicle to share adventures & be inspired.
We welcome all makes and models, from the smallest of micro campers to coaches, horseboxes, coach built, motorhomes, tents, adventure trucks, self-build campers, day vans, custom vans and of course everything else in between. We welcome everyone regardless of their budget or build.
A festival that caters for everybody, with a friendly atmosphere and a vibe that everybody’s talking about !
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Vanlife Festival
Vanlife Festival is a major event never seen before in the UK. Offering the vanlife community a place to exhibit their self-builds, share their adventures, and pass on their priceless knowledge with others. We welcome all makes and models from the smallest of micro campers to coaches, horseboxes, or even massive ex-army 8×8 trucks … and of course everything else in between!
Loads to see, hear and do
An all-inclusive weekend, with plenty to do for everyone, from inspirational display vehicles, workshops, travel talks, live music, night market with quirky traders, tasty street food, bars, fire-pits, bespoke traders specialiing in kit accessories and gear for everybody, kids entertainment, funfair, dog friendly, bushcraft, holistic wellbeing, and outdoor activities.
Sensible pricing
A down to earth, sensibly-priced family event, focusing on the heart of vanlife and all the subjects surrounding it. Within a centrally-located venue, our aim is to provide a setting where folk can chase their dreams, the ultimate goal of owning/building the ‘ideal vehicle’ that best suits their lifestyle – Your van, your way!
What’s on
There’s so much to experience at Vanlife Festival. Explore over a hundred hand picked incredible display vehicles, enjoy delicious street food, and dive into spectacular activities for all ages. With live music, inspiring guest speakers, and plenty more surprises, it’s a weekend bursting with adventure.
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Traders
– The Countdown Begins –
Vanlife Festival
Event dates : 29th to 31st May 2026. ( Pre event 28th May)
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