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SATURDAY 9th MAY*

08:30
09:00

13:00
14:00

18:00

19:00
20:30
21:30
Midnight

Venue opens
Track Opens
British Sprint Championship
Demo Race Car Sessions
Trackday Sessions
Race Passenger Rides
Main Arena Opens
Kids Zone Opens
Sprint Awards Presentation
Circuit Parade Laps
Drifting Demos & taxi rides
Race Car Trophy Challenge
Demo Race Car Sessions
Trackday Sessions
Race/Drift Passenger Rides
Drift Challenge Awards
Track Closes
The Drive-In Movie
Dance Tent Opens
Silent Disco Kicks off
Dance Tent Closes

SUNDAY 10th MAY*

09:00
10:30

11:30
12:00

16:30

17:00

Venue opens
Track Opens
Drift Demos and Taxi Rides
Demo Race Car Sessions
Trackday Sessions
Race/Drift Passenger Rides
Race Qualifying
Main Arena Opens
Kids Zone Opens
Circuit Parade Laps
TinTop Racing
Show n Shine Awards
Single Seater Racing
Race Car Trophy Challenge
Demo Race Car Sessions
Show n Go Challenge
Trackday Sessions
Race Passenger Rides
Race Winners Presentation
Show n Go Awards
Track Closes
Show Closes

The above was correct at the time of publishing and is subject to change.

A unique festival of Show n' Go Go Go!

This is not a static show! The Lydden Hill Race Circuit ( just 10mins from the Dover International Ferry & Tunnel Ports - ideal for our European visitors! ) will once again be the fantastic venue for the events and entertainment over the weekend, where YOU can be part of the on track spectacle!

The race circuit is the focal point for the weekends activities with racing, drifting, exhibition features, demo cars from all over Europe, and plenty of trackday sessions where YOU can take your vehicle (whatever it may be!) out on the track for some safe, fast fun. There will be the hugely popular Circuit Parade laps for everyone to join in, where you can literally take your ride and passengers out on the track for some fantastic photo opportunities circumnavigating the same track you have just seen the race cars tearing up the tarmac on!

Fancy a race pace passenger ride? Many of the demo cars and drift cars will be offering sessions where you can have a thrilling ride around the circuit - albeit fast laps in a racer or sideways antics in a drift car!

There is plenty to keep you occupied all day and evening, with a big Show n Shine arena, Car displays and features, BMX displays, an open paddock to explore, and of course the popular Drive-in Movie which kicks off the Saturday nite entertainment which also includes a Silent Disco - back by popular demand as it was insane fun last year!

Catering will be by independents for all you ‘foodies’ who like great quality grub, ranging from artisan organic foods to the hugely popular Wood Fired Pizza's, A La Margarida, Westlands BBQ, Monkshood Coffee and the Lydden Cafe...

If you haven’t been to Lydden Hill before, you are in for a visual and aural treat! There are spectacular views of the entire circuit from virtually everywhere in the venue. You have the chance to park around the perimeter of the track itself too, so not to miss a moment of the action!

We're proud to present a truly family friendly event, yes that includes well behaved family dogs too, which are welcomed to the event! (typical pet etiquette rules apply). the vast majority of kids activities are 100% FREE all weekend - families love the fact that the kids zone is ideally placed so you can keep one eye on the kids and the other on all the action.. so it's smiles all round! This year we will have even more FREE fun activities and welcome distractions for our young guests.

This year all under 16's go FREE* with every pre-booked e-Ticket - these are only available online in advance.

*Every Adult advanced booked e-Ticket includes free admission for up to 3 under 16's per paying adult. This exclusive offer is only available for pre-booked e-Tickets and not available on the day, where full price tickets will be applicable.

Make sure you ‘LIKE’ us on Facebook, to keep up to date with all the breaking news, schedule and announcements… there will be a lot as we confirm even more features and activities over the coming weeks, so don’t miss out.. ‘LIKE’ the Apex Festival page now!

The Apex Festival is set to be an action packed weekender, with lots of fantastic opportunities for visitors to be part of the spectacle both on and off the track!

Can’t wait to see you there!

circuit parade laps • CHAMPIONSHIP SPRINTING • SHOW ‘N GO GO GO • CIRCUIT RACING • Drifting • DRIVE-IN MOVIE • FREE KIDS ACTIVITIES • DRIFTING TAXI RIDES • OLD SPEED TRACK ACTION • race pace passenger rides • trackday sessions • show n‘ go • demo cars from all over europe • SILENT DISCO • Exhibition race sessions • LIVE MOtorsport action • swap meet • show n’ shine • EUROPEAN CRUISE • independent boutique food outlets • free family fun • circuit demonstrations • big party saturday night • club camping • rust n’ prime • auto jumble • trade village • loads of free kids activities • trackside photo opportunities • exhibits on & off the track • open paddocks to explore • on site weekend camping • European CLUBS • family friendly • DRIVE your ride on the race circuit • and a whole heap more that will be announced in the coming weeks… …staying tuned is just a 'like' away on Facebook… ...bring it on!

The apex festival is proud to partner with SEMSEC and LYDDEN HILL RACE CIRCUIT to bring you this very special event.

Don't take our word for it!

“It was an AWESOME show and a breath of fresh air. The track action was great….”
da’ Fandango – excerpt from a post in volkszone VZi

“...all roads lead to the Apex Festival...if you haven't got a ticket already then get a move on, it's going to be a blinder!!! :) :) “
Cool Flo Lifestyle Clothing

“A great concept... a slick and well organised event... a mix of static and track action...
we will be back for more”
UltraVW magazine

“I went today and have the same sentiments.... WHAT A FRICKIN GREAT PLACE FOR A SHOW!!!!…"
stodge – excerpt from a post in volkszone VZi

"Apex was a whole new take on a UK VW show, offering a breath of fresh air to the calendar – we will be back for sure!"
David Ward – VW Heritage

“What a day! It started when I got to my friend Jez Parson's workshop this morning on the way to the Apex Festival. He said 'Why not take my Bus?' I thought he was joking – but he wasn't... ...Then I got a ride in the Race Taxi – same engine with twin turbos and built for the track. The show is a belter... ...GO!”
Ivan McCutcheon – VolksWorld

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The apex festival is proud to partner with SEMSEC and LYDDEN HILL CIRCUIT to bring you this very special event.

What we got up to last year

We had a blast partnering with our friends last year.. working, playing and partying hard! Here's just some of what we got up to….

Other Great Shows:

if you have a show and want to collaborate get in touch :)

Don't take our word for it!

Here is what some of the magazines and forum posts mentioned about the Apex Festival last year:

“A scorcher in every sense of the word... very much a family-friendly show... certainly a show to add to the must-do list”
VolksWorld magazine

“It was an AWESOME show and a breath of fresh air. The track action was great….”
da’ Fandango – excerpt from a post in volkszone VZi

“...all roads lead to the Apex Festival...if you haven't got a ticket already then get a move on, it's going to be a blinder!!! :) :) “
Cool Flo Vintage

“A great concept... a slick and well organised event... a mix of static and track action...
we will be back for more”
UltraVW magazine

“I went today and have the same sentiments.... WHAT A FRICKIN GREAT PLACE FOR A SHOW!!!!…"
stodge – excerpt from a post in volkszone VZi

"Apex was a whole new take on a UK VW show, offering a breath of fresh air to the calendar – we will be back for sure!"
David Ward – VW Heritage

“What a day! It started when I got to my friend Jez Parson's workshop this morning on the way to the Apex Festival. He said 'Why not take my Bus?' I thought he was joking – but he wasn't... ...Then I got a ride in the Race Taxi – same engine with twin turbos and built for the track. The show is a belter... ...GO!”
Ivan McCutcheon – VolksWorld