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First Magifest festival of vintage motorhomes and caravans held in the Netherlands

05.07.2026 22:22 1 min 2 sources
Hart van Nederland NLD + 1 more
First Magifest festival of vintage motorhomes and caravans held in the Netherlands
Original source: Hart van Nederland

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The three-day Magifest festival in Meerlo, Netherlands, gathered hundreds of owners of motorhomes and caravans built before 1990. All 250 spots were taken; organizer Peter Beterams, a cancer survivor, prepared the event for 1.5 years.

This past weekend, the first Magifest camping festival took place in Meerlo, Netherlands, attracting about two hundred owners of vintage motorhomes and caravans. Only vehicles manufactured before 1990 were allowed. The event has capacity for 250 participants, and all spots were filled.

The festival's name comes from the Magirus Deutz brand, which became part of Iveco in 1975. Organizer Peter Beterams from Tienray, who previously hosted club days for retro vehicle enthusiasts, expanded the format to a three-day event. A cancer survivor, he obtained permission from the Magirus Deutz Club Nederland and spent 1.5 years preparing the festival.

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Old motorhomes and caravans festival Magifest held in the Netherlands

05.07.2026 Hart van Nederland NLD Original source

Magifest festival brings hundreds of vintage motorhomes and caravans to Meerlo

04.07.2026 l1nieuws.nl NLD Original source
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