WATCH: Space Coast VanFest Opens Today at 11 a.m. at Space Coast Daily Park in Viera

dozens of converted vans, buses, and other vehicles open their doors for tours

WATCH: Have you ever thought about selling your home and living the van life? Buying a nice vehicle, converting it to your unique customization and then taking to the open road to explore and follow the great weather?

The Van fest is open to the public this weekend on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the gate.

Space Coast Daily’s Giles Malone is on location at the first annual Vanest at Space Coast Daily Park in Viera. Meet Jane and Doug from Fairbanks, Alaska and Florida who do just that. Space Coast Daily is also meeting some of the people who are exhibiting their converted vehicles and having fun in Viera on Florida’s Space Coast.

Here are a few key details that you’ll need to know:

For those attending for the day (General Admission):

■ Entry is from 11am to 8 pm on Saturday 1/27, and from 11am to 6pm on Sunday 1/28.
■ Kids 12 and under are FREE!
■ Everyone must present a valid ID for alcohol.

What to bring:

■ BYOCC (bring your own camp chair!)
■ Your tickets (digital or paper)
■ Your friends! The more the merrier!
■ Money for food trucks & vendors (most take cards, but bring cash just in case)
■ An umbrella in case of rain or excessive sun
■ Your furry (well behaved) friends! On a leash, of course.

For those camping at VanFest:

■ Entry is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday 10/26.
■ If you cannot arrive during this window, email us at lance@vanfestusa.com and we’ll figure it out!
■ Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. If you wish to park with friends, you must arrive together.
We will not have hookups at the event – you must be 100% self-contained! We will have bathrooms available at all hours, but no showers.

BREVARD COUNTY • VIERA, FLORIDA – Mark you calendar for the Brevard’s first VanFest, set for January 27 and 28, 2024, at Space Coast Daily Park, located on Stadium Pkwy. in Viera.

The newly expanded 40-acre Space Coast Daily Park is located on Stadium Parkway in Viera, across the Street from Space Coast Stadium.

Dive into the absolute best of vanlife culture, bathed in the golden glow of Florida sun, and enjoy live music, scrumptious food, contests, and giveaways at this family-centric event.

Whether you’re a full-time road warrior, or just want to wander amidst an array of unique vans, buses, and other inventive builds, VanFest is going to be the place to be! You can forge new bonds with fellow nomads, immerse yourself in the spirit of the lifestyle, and soak up the sun-soaked ambiance.

Beyond the allure of vans, gear up for workshops on sustainable living, vehicle maintenance, the art of conversions, and tips for maintaining good health while on the open road. And as the day transitions to evening, let the rhythmic beats of live music wash over you.

At every Vanfest event, dozens of converted vans, buses, and other vehicles open their doors for tours, providing a tangible source of inspiration for attendees. From seasoned vanlifers to those who’ve only seen the beautiful builds on social media, everyone is welcomed to explore, learn, and connect at Vanfest.

“We’re not just about showcasing vehicles; it’s also a vibrant educational and community-building experience,” said the event organizer. “Vanfest hosts hands-on demonstrations, classes, and keynote speakers covering conversion techniques, working on the road, lifestyle design, health & fitness, and more.”

Whether you’re an established vanlifer or a curious newcomer, Vanfest is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the culture, learn from the best, and get inspired for your own nomadic adventure.

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“We have been the leaders in producing all types of special events in Brevard County since the 1980s,” said Space Coast Daily Partner Giles Malone.

“The newly expanded Space Coast Daily Park will allow us to have the capacity to bring to Viera major concerts and special events in the coming years for the enjoyment of both Space Coast residents, as well as the many tourists who visit Brevard County.”

Space Coast Daily is Brevard’s leading local news and information source, featuring some of the best and long-standing journalists and multimedia producers in our community. Space Coast Daily has established itself as the most trusted and most-read locally produced news and information source in Brevard County.

“Space Coast Daily Park is a great companion to all of our multimedia products to reach a huge number of people regularly on a grassroots level,” said Space Coast Daily President and Publisher Tom Palermo.

“Over the past 20 years, Brevardians have come to count on us to deliver unbiased news and information that is important to them, with emphasis on public safety, business, health and wellness, education, government, Space, local sports, and of course, entertainment – delivered online and in print and right into your mailbox,” said Palermo.

“Our multimedia venues include SpaceCoastDaily.com, the area’s most-read locally-produced news website; Space Coast Daily Facebook page, which features among the largest and most engaged audience of any local venue of its kind; our direct mail SPACE COAST DAILY NEWS newspaper and Space Coast Daily Magazine, Brevard County’s most-read local magazine.”

Via Space Coast Daily TV, SCD is the leading local producer of video news and information, including broadcast from both the field and from the Space Coast Daily–Friday Night Locker Room Erdman Cadillac Studios on Merritt Island.

As pioneers using the web and social media, Space Coast Daily reaches hundreds of thousands of people each month via video content produced and distributed on those venues. In addition, the Space Coast Daily’s popular E-mail News Blast reaches a large engaged audience that has signed up to receive Brevard’s best and most trusted news and information headlines – right into their inboxes.

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