Hollister HILLS, California

Thank You Everyone - Lets do it again next year
May 1 - May 4, 2025

 
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An Annual Affair

Syncro Fest

Syncro Fest is a 300+ Vanagon gathering for Volkswagen Syncro 4wd, Vanagon 2wd, Doka, Sinka,Transporter, LT, VW Bus, EuroVan, Pinzgauer, Unimog, Syncro badged VW Quantum & Golf. A legendary 4 day -all ages -Camp-out in the beautiful Hollister Hills OHV Park Camp #5 in Central California. Anything modern will have to park outside the main event area. Space is limited and the event’s primary focus is 4WD Syncros, 2WD Vanagon's. Unfortunately vehicles that don’t fit the above description will not be let in.

Syncro Fest is run by the van community-for the van community. Ticket proceeds go to securing the location, porta-potties, community tents, shared dinner Sat night and all the other little things that make it what it is. All event sponsors have given raffle products, time, money, supplies and are hosting events throughout the days.  Make sure to give them lots of love!

Lastly Syncro Fest is all volunteer run and is only successful if you also sign up to help out at the event. Donating time to check people in, serve food, clean up trash, run events and the raffle booth are needed. Volunteer sign up for these will be at the events main tent during the event.

What comes with the entrance fee:
1. Full access to premium primitive camping May 2-5th
2. Welcome packet with sponsor gifts
3. Free firewood and access to pits
4. Free parties and events galore
5. Free Harris Ranch Beef Saturday potluck
6. Full access to the Hollister 4X4 Park
7. Showers / Porta-Poties
8. 500 of your closest friends

 
 

WHAT TO EXPECT

Events & Workshops

 
 

Thursday | arrive any time after 9am // No early birds please

FRIDAY | Caravan to the Top of the Hill …Easy Route

Friday | The outwesty challenge

FRIDAY | 7pm – GoWesty BuzzFesty! & Firestone Walker Party

Saturday | 8:30am – Charity pancake breakfast for the young and brave foundation — cooked by the badBoys and descend on bend crew

Saturday | NOON – syncro cup challenge

Saturday | 6:30pM – potluck dinner (meat provided by Harris Ranch)

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Saturday | 8:00pM – Raffle and awards ceremony

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Saturday | 9PM – BUSLAB PARTY

 
 
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Brands & vendors

Sponsors

 

 
 
 
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Hollister Hills

 

Syncro Fest is held at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area. This park caters to both four and two wheeled off-road enthusiasts, it has ~24 miles of off-road trails of varying difficulty, along with some man-made obstacles. Camping is on-site, there are showers and flush toilets.

8446 Cienega Rd. Hollister CA

 
 
 
 
 
 
Straight roads don’t make skill-full drivers
— Paulo Coelho
 
 
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