What's it all about

Oktoberfest is a real one off... A completely unique VW Event in the UK - indeed, it's not a 'show' in the expected sense at all! 
Say "auf wiedersehen" to the V-dub show season in style. Escape the humdrum of city life for the weekend and find yourself a real Volkswagen Adventure. Don't forget to pack your wetsuits, wellies, mountain bikes and picnic baskets!

Held in October, this is the perfect way to see off the end of a busy VW season, catch up with old friends and family before going into hibernation for the winter.
Oktoberfest was born on a lovely campsite in Cheddar in 2008 where we spent four fabulous years before the move to The River Dart Country Park - and what a move it has been. The River Dart is like the gift that just keeps giving! This place is an absolute jewel of a campsite, packed with an endless amount of on and off site facilities, outdoor activities and attractions...including an utterly amazing adventure playground, wonderful country and river walks, zip wires, high ropes, bmx pump track and so much more...the kids definitely won't go home bored!

 oktoberfest is all about you crazy campers

Here at Oktoberfest HQ we love a bit of Fancy Dress. And with two great nights of entertainment, live bands, Dj's, entertainers there’s loads of scope to get involved. Friday night features our Oktoberfest Bierkeller fancy dress party and Saturday is the infamous Fancy Dress Party - with a uniquely Oktoberfest slant on the traditional.
The theme for 2025 is Ok-TOGA-fest. Togas, Romans, Ancient Greece, Gladiators.

With two great nights of entertainment. Friday night is ‘Oktoberfest’ - a Bavarian themed knees up! The theme for Saturday will be Ok-TOGA-fest. And of course, this theme will run along side our annual Halloween theme. Pick one or the other - or level up, choose both and be ‘Dead Famous’!
We’ll be looking out for the Best Family fancy dress (parents & kids), Best Boy, Best Girl and the Best Male & Female fancy dress outfits.

The daytime brings a whole host of competitions and fun & games for you to enjoy too including...

• Dog Show - Saturday

• Circus Workshop - Saturday

• Fancy dress theme - Ok-TOGA-fest. Togas, Romans, Ancient Greece, Gladiators.

SHOW & SHINE:

On the Sunday we have an informal Show & Shine in the gorgeous hotel gardens. We open up the lawns of Holne Park House, it’s all very informal with 5 awards for our chosen best in show. Just rock up anytime after 09:30, find a space and display your ride.

TRADERS:

This is not a big trade show and trade presence is limited - so there's no huge trade arena, just a selection of some of our favourites.

EATING OUT:

If you don't fancy cooking while you're camping there's a variety of delicious food and drink served all weekend from the Old Sawmill.

Welcome to the River Dart Country Park,
one of the best small tourist attractions in Devon

The River Dart Country Park has some outstanding facilities for camping, kayaking, kids, outdoor activities and so much more. For an insight into what you can expect from the park check out their promo video below - or visit their website.

Set in 90 acres of parkland within Dartmoor National Park, the River Dart Country Park has been one of Devon’s best-loved family tourist attractions and campsites for over 20 years. The park is packed with attractions, so get here early or extend your stay to give you more time to explore Devon, from this award winning campsite and holiday park!

EXTRA ONSITE ACTIVITIES:

Canoeing – On the lake in Native American Indian type canoes. Safety equipment provided for up to 3 people in a boat for 30 minutes of wet fun. Capacity of up to 3 persons (£10 per boat & equipment) Minimum age is 2 but must fit in safety equipment

High Ropes Course – A fun and exciting treetop challenge. 21 Elements of high adrenalin fun, to test your nerve and confidence, and now crossing the river Dart. Takes about 45 minutes to complete, all safety equipment is provided. Minimum age is 8 years old. Please wear stout shoes, not sandals, crocs or similar (£19 per go).

Kayaking – On our lake on a single sit on top kayak with safety equipment supplied (£6 per person, 30 minutes)

Mega Zip Wire – Harness up and jump from a 15m high treetop platform down 150m long wire and over our lake! Minimum age is 8 years old (£8 per go) Weight restrictions apply.

Climbing - The Climbing Experience is home to a 5.5-meter Ridgeline Climbing Wall. Consisting of two routes, use the range of hand holds to get to the top. If you are ready to up your game it’s time for 7.5-meter wall, consisting of four routes. All climbs are on auto belays, the instructor will clip you on and off the safety cable. As well as this there is the purpose-built Bouldering Box great for perfecting your traversing skills. (£10 per person) Minimum weight 3 stone maximum weight 17 stone.

Caving - Our cave is an exciting replication of real caving. Test your skills by navigating the passageways, tight tunnels, boulders, and chambers. You will be kitted up in a helmet and torch and then it’s time to enter the twist and turns of 90 meters of passageways. (£6 per person) Minimum age 5 years. The caving system may be difficult/uncomfortable for any participant over 6’4’ high, 44” chest, 20” shoulder, & 42” waist.

For more information on the activities available and prices visit the website - https://riverdart.co.uk/family-park-attractions/dare-devils/

DAY VISITORS:

Day entry is available on Saturday or Sunday. Day tickets must be booked in advance using the River Dart Website.
All the parks amazing facilities will be open as well as the extra entertainment we put on. Please note that this is predominantly a camping event. Friday is just for camping so there's no day entry on Friday.
Please note that day visitor prices are charged at the standard River Dart Country Park peak season day entry rates.