Where did the idea for a handmade campervan festival come from?
Camp Quirky began as an opportunity for Quirky Campers vans and owners to come together, to swap stories, share tips and learn from each other. However, as van life began to grow in the UK, Quirky Campers recognised there was a huge appetite for something much, much bigger.
So, in 2018 we decided to go for it and open up the event to everyone interested in campervan culture: self-builders, professional converters, full time van dwellers, weekend road trippers, vanlife bloggers, YouTubers, and of course as many of our gorgeous Quirky Campers that could make it. The result was a sell out event.
What happened next?
The feedback from 2018 was so positive and we knew there were even more campervan enthusiasts out there who didn’t get the chance to come. So we decided to move sites where we could expand and build on the festival in a way that retained its sense of community but provided more for ticket holders. More workshops and talks, more musical acts, more creative stalls for you to find goodies for your van for, and of course more campervans to gaze at. 2019 was another sell out!
Word really got out then and the 2020 event sold out in just 48 hours. If you’d like to be in with a chance of getting tickets for future events, make sure you sign up to our mailing list here bit.ly/CAMPQUIRKY.
Camp Quirky not only provides you with real self-built inspiration, from a range of vehicle sizes and types of van, every layout you could imagine, technical tips and style ideas. But also a weekend of wholesomeness you’d never thought possible. All just from talking to wonderful like-minded folk who have one thing in common: beautiful campervans and a sense of true adventure in their hearts (ok, that’s two).
Something to offer for 2020?
If you would like to be involved with this year’s event please
General contact address – campquirky@quirkycampers.co.uk
For traders and caterers – traders@quirkycampers.co.uk
If you think you have the perfect workshop idea and would like to run it – campquirky@quirkycampers.co.uk
For volunteering opportunities please email – volunteers@quirkycampers.co.uk