Calendar

2012

FEBRUARY

2-5: New England/Boston RV & Camping Expo
Seaport World trade Center
Boston, Mass.
Contact: Shawn Sheehy, www.BostonRVExpo.com

2-5: 6th Annual Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show
DeVos Place
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Contact: Cindy Meekhof, www.showspan.com

3-5: Hamilton RV and Camping Show
Careport Center Hamilton, Ontario
Contact: (888) 331-8885; www.rvshowhamilton.ca.

6-7: Carolina Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds Convention and Expo
Lakewood Camping Resort
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Contact: carvc@mgmt4u.com

8-12: Houston RV Show – 48th Edition
Reliant Center
Houston, Texas
Contact: Larry Coffen, www.houstonrvshow.com

9-12: 32nd Annual Edmonton RV Exposition and Sale
Edmonton Expo Center
Edmonton, Alberta
Contact: (888) 858-8787 www.rvda-alberta.org/rvshows.asp

9-12: 45th annual Minneapolis St. Paul RV, Vacation & Camping Show
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, Minn.
Contact: www.agievents.com

9-12: Jacksonville RV Show
Jacksonville Equestrian Center
Jacksonville, Fla.
Contact: Patty McCarson, www.frvta.org

9-12: Seattle RV Show
Centurylink Event Center
Seattle, Wash.
Contact: Dave Helgeson, theseattlervshow.com

10-12: 27th Annual Richmond Camping RV Expo
Richmond Raceway Complex
Richmond, Va.
Contact: www.agievents.com

10-12: 24th Annual St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show
St. Cloud Civic Center
St. Cloud, Minn.
Contact: www.cenaiko.com

15-19: Central Florida RV Show
Volusia County Fairgrounds
DeLand, Fla.
Contact: Patty McCarson, www.frvta.org

16-19: 58th Annual Kansas Sports, Boat & Travel Show
Kansas Pavilion
Valley Center, Kan.
Contact: www.agievents.com

17-19: North Carolina RV Dealers Association Annual RV Show
The Park (formerly the Merchandise Mart)
Charlotte, N.C.
Contact 800-478-2324, Jennifer.newman@applerock.com, www.northcarolinarvda.com

17-19: 17th Annual Atlantic City RV Show
Atlantic City Convention Center
Atlantic City, N.J.
Contact: www.agievents.com

17-19: 22nd Annual North Carolina RV & Camping Show
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, N.C.
Contact: www.agievents.com

17-19: 16th Annual North Carolina’s RV Show
The Park (formerly the Merchandise Mart)
Charlotte, N.C.
Contact: Eric Burg, www.northcarolinarvda.com

17-19: Arkansas RV Show
Statehouse Convention Center
Little Rock, Ark.
Contact: Ken Griffey, www.dgattractions.com

17-19: 38th Annual Northeast RV Show
Rockland Community College Field House
Suffern, N.Y.
Contact: David McCarey, www.rocklandexpo.com

21-25: National School of RV Park Camp; Campground Management
Oglebay Resort
Wheeling, W. Va.
Enroll online at http://www.campgroundschool.org/enroll-online

24-26: 7th Annual Fredericksburg RV & Camping Expo
Fredericksburg Expo Center
Fredericksburg, Va.
Contact: Adrian Silversmith, www.bmgevents.com

24-26: 21st Annual New Orleans Spring RV & Camping Show
Pontchartrain Center
Kenner, La.
Contact: Bart Caple, www.bacshows.com

24-26: Germain RV Show
Germain Arena
Estero, Fla.
Contact: Patty McCarson, www.frvta.org

24-26: South Carolina RV & Camping Show
TD Convention Center
Greenville, S.C.
www.agievents.com

28: KARVC State Meeting
Deer Grove RV Park
El Dorado, Kan.
Contact: Natalie Donges, campkansas@ksrvparks.com

MARCH

1-4: Toronto International RV Show
Toronto International Center
Toronto, Ontario
Contact: (888) 331-8885 www.torontointernationalrvshow.ca.

1-4: 55th Annual Colorado RV, Sports, Boat & Travel Show
National Western Complex
Denver, Colo.
www.agievents.com

1-4: Greater Philadelphia RV Show
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Oaks, Pa.
Contact: Andrew Talento, 412-798-8661

1-5: Red Deer RV Show
Westerner Park Red Deer, Alberta
Contact: (800) 242-2593

1-4: Destin Spring RV Show
Destin Commons
Destin, Fla.
Contact: Patty McCarson, www.frvta.org

2-4: Moncton RV Show
Moncton Coliseum Complex Moncton, New Brunswick
Contact: (888) 454-7469 www.arvda.ca.

2-4: 19th Annual Rhode Island RV & Camping Show & Sale
Rhode Island Convention Center
Providence, R.I.
www.agievents.com

2-4: Windsor RV Show
Windsor Expo Centre
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Contact: Larry Boyd, www.rvshowwindsor.ca

4-9: RVIA 2012 Annual Meeting
Ranchos Las Palmas
Palm Springs, Calif.
Contact: RVIA meetings department, (703) 620-6003, ext. 305.

5-8: Trouble shooter clinics
Ivy Tech Community College, Elkhart, Ind.
Contact: 703-620-6003, ext. 355

6-7: Mid-Atlantic Campground Conference
Location: TBD
Contacts: Jay & Marji Otto, njcoa@comcast.net, 609-465-8444

9-11: Central Alberta RV Show & Sale
Westerner Park Red Deer, Alberta
Contact: (403) 356-9399

8-11: Manitoba RV Show and Sale
Winnipeg Convention Center Winnipeg, Manitoba
Contact: (204) 452-1227

8-11: 45th Annual Sioux Empire Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping & Vacation Show
Sioux Fall Convention Center & Arena
Sioux Falls, S.D.
Contact: www.cenaiko.com

8-11: West Palm Beach RV Show
South Florida Fairgrounds
West Palm Beach, Fla.
Contact: Patty McCarson, www.frvta.org

8-12: Montreal RV Show
Olympic Stadium Montreal, Quebec
Contact: (514) 338-1471 www.salonvr.com

8-12: Central Alberta RV Show & Sale
Westerner Park
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Contact: Todd Plotnikoff, 403-356-9399

9-10: OCOA Spring Conference and Trade Show
Columbus Airport Marriott Hotel
Columbus, Ohio
Contact: Kristy Smith, ohiocamper@sbcglobal.net, 614-221-7748

9-11: North Carolina RV Dealers Association Annual RV Show
Greensboro Coliseum
Greensboro, N.C.
Contact: 800-478-2324, Jennifer.newman@applerock.com, www.northcarolinarvda.com

9-11: Virginia RV Show
Hampton Rhodes Convention Center
Hampton, Va.
Contact: www.agievents.com

9-11: Columbus RV Super Show
Ohio Expo Center
Columbus, Ohio
Contact: Rob Lynch, www.rvexpo.net

11-13: MOARC Convention
Truman Hotel
Jefferson City, M0.
Contact: Linda Alcorn, moarc@charterinternet.net, 660-827-6513

11-13: Louisiana Campground Owners Association Convention
Holiday Inn South
Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: (225) 202-0084

14-18: WACO Conference
Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center
Stevens Point, Wis.
Contact: Lori Severson, lori@seversonandassociates.com, 608-582-4328

15-18: Tampa Bay Spring RV Show
Florida State Fairgrounds
Tampa, Fla.
Contact: Patty McCarson, www.frvta.org

15-18: 67th Annual Ultimate Sport Show
DeVos Place
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Contact: Adam Starr, www.showspan.com

16-18: 23rd Annual North Carolina RV & Camping Show
North Carolina State Fairgrounds,
Raleigh, N.C.
Contact: www.agievents.com

16-18: South Carolina RV Super Show
Columbia Metro Convention Center
Columbia, S.C.
Contact: Rob Lynch
www.rvexpo.net

16-18: 25th Annual Acadiana RV & Camping Show
Cajun Field
LaFayette, La.
Contact: Bart Caple, www.bacshows.com

20-23: Colorado Campground and Lodging Owners’ Association
Convention & Trade Show
Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch
Loveland, Colo.
Contact (970) 259-1899

22-24: Northeast Conference on Camping & Trade Show
Sturbridge Host Hotel
And Conference Center
Sturbridge, Mass.
Contact: (860) 684-6389

22-25: The Good Sam Rally 2012
Phoenix International Speedway
Phoenix, Ariz.
Contact: Lorisa Pierson, www.therally.com

22-24: Northeast Conference on Camping & Trade Show
Location: Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center
Sturbridge, Mass.
Contact: Cyndy Zbierski, cyndy@campnca.com, 860-684-6389

23-25: 41st Rockford RV Show
Indoor Sports Center
Rockford, Ill.
Contact: Brenda Rotolo, www.showtimeproduction.net

26-28: ARVC Michigan Spring Convention & Trade Show
The Causeway Bay Hotel & Conference Center
Causing, Mich.
Contact: Tracie Fisher, 989-619-2608, info@michcampgrounds.com

28-April 1: 80th Northwest Sportshow
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, Minn.
Contact: Jennifer Thompson, www.NorthwestSportshow.com

29-April 1: Quebec City RV Show
Centre de foires Quebec
Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Contact: (514) 338-1471 www.salonvr.com

30: Maine Campground Owners
Association Annual Meeting
Fireside Inn
Portland, Maine
Contact: (207) 782-5874

30-April 1: Kitchener RV Show
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium (The Aud)
Kitchener, Ontario
Contact: (888) 331-8885 www.rvshowkitchener.ca.

APRIL

3-4: Illinois Campground Association Spring Conference
Sunset Lakes Resort
Hillsdale, Ill.
Contact: (217) 529-6503

7-8: MECOA Annual Meeting, Trade Show, Seminars, and Lunch
Location: TBD
Contact: Kathy Dyer, kathy@campmaine.com, 207-782-5874

10-11: Illinois Campground Association Spring Conference
Sunset Lakes Resort
Hillsdale, Ill.
Contact: Janet Bascom, info@illinoisgocamping.com, 217-529-6503

20-22: RV SuperSaver Show
Lee County Sports Complex
Fort Myers, Fla.
Contact: Patty McCarson, www.frvta.org

25-26: Arizona ARVC Conference and Trade Show
Rincon Country West RV Resort
Tucson, Ariz.
Contact: (602) 403-6196
email: arizonaarvc@aol.com

27-29: RV Expo at Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops
Rossford, Ohio
Contact: Rob Lynch, www.rvexpo.net

29-May 1:TACO Spring Meeting & Trade Show
Kerrville, TX
Contact: Brian Schaeffer, tacoexec@swbell.net, 800-657-6555

MAY

3-6: Puyallup RV Show
Puyallup Fair & Events Center
Puyallup, Wash.
Contact: Dave Helgeson, thepuyalluprvshow.com

6-9: TACO Spring
Meeting Camp; Trade Show
Kerrville, Texas
Contact: (800) 657-6555

8-9: ARVC Hill Day
Washington, D.C.
Contact: (303) 681-040

16-17: 2012 Outdoor Hospitality Education Program Spring Seminar Series
Contact: Barb Youmans, 303-681-0401, byoumans@arvc.org

17-20: 2012 RV Lifestyle, Education & Safety Conference
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Ky.
Contact: RVSEF, 321-453-7673, www.RVsafety.com

JUNE

11-14: RVIA Committee Week
Willard InterContinental Hotel
Washington, D.C.
Contact: (703) 620-6003 ext. 30

21-24: The Good Sam Rally 2012
Kentucky Expo Center
Louisville, Ky.
Contact: Lorisa Pierson, www.therally.com

AUGUST

6-7: Tennessee ARVC Conference
Raccoon Mountain Campground
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Contact: (865) 685-5339

27-30: FMCA’s 87th Reunion and Motorhome Showcase
Indiana State Fairgrounds Indianapolis, Ind.
Contact: (800) 543-3622

SEPTEMBER

10-16: America’s Largest RV Show
GIANT Center
Hershey, Pa.
10–11 (Industry Days)
12–16 (Public Days)
Contact: www.largestRVshow.com

OCTOBER

18-19: VCA Fall Convention
Location: TBD
Contact: David Gorin, tovca@aol.com, 703-448-6863

21-23: ARVC Michigan Fall Convention & Campground Tour
Location TBD
Traverse City, Mich.
Contact: Tracie Fisher, 989-619-2608, info@michcampgrounds.com

12-21: 60th Annual California RV Show
Pomona Fairplex
Los Angeles, Calif.
Contact: Tom Gaither / Gloria Reeder 951-274-0696, www.CaRvShow.com

26-28: Toronto Fall RV Show
Toronto Congress Center
Toronto, Ontario
Contact: (888) 331-8885 www.torontofallrvshow.ca.

NOVEMBER

1-3: CONY Annual Conference & Trade Show
Location: TBD
Contact: Donald G. Bennett Jr., don@nycampgrounds.com, 585-586-4360

27-29: 50th Annual National RV Trade Show
Kentucky Expo Center
Louisville, Ky.
Contact: (800) 336-0154 ext. 30

28-30: 2012 Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo
Rio Suites and Casino
Las Vegas, Nev.
Contact: 303-681-0401

DECEMBER

3-5: PCOA Convention
State College, Pa.
Contact: Debbie Smith, info@pacamping.com, 610-767-5026