For RVers, January is the beginning of "show season." All month, organizations around the country are hosting multi-dealership RV shows filled with top makes and models of campers. RVers can often find rock-bottom deals at these shows, so they are a must-attend for anyone shopping for a new rig in 2018.
Below, we are highlighting six of the biggest shows on the East Coast in January. Happy shopping!
1. Pittsburg RV Show
In 2018, the Pittsburgh RV Show will be entering its 50th year of operation. The show features nine acres filled with RVs from 16 dealers. It also hosts dozens of campground and accessory exhibitors, as well as dealers of boats, ATVs, motorcycles and more.
Date and time: January 6 to 14, 2018
- Monday to Friday: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tickets:
- Adults: $12.
- 55+: $10.
- Active duty military: $10.
- Children 6 to 16: $5.
- Children 5 and under: free.
- Special: Monday and Tuesday: buy one adult ticket, get one free
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
More info: http://www.pittrvshow.com/
2. Boston RV and Camping Expo
The Boston RV and Camping Expo is known as "New England’s Largest Indoor RV Show". It includes 21 RV dealers featuring over 20 RV manufacturers, as well as dozens of campground and accessories exhibitors. It also offers hourly events, including wildlife shows and RV living and maintenance seminars.
Date and time: January 12 to 15, 2018
- Friday: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Monday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tickets:
- Adults: $15
- Children 12 and under: free.
Location: Boston Convention & Exposition Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210
More info: http://bostonrvexpo.com/
3. 2018 Florida RV Supershow
The 2018 Florida RV show in Tampa, FL includes over 1,550 RVs on 26 acres, and it features over 450 vendors of parts, accessories and more. It offers several daily RV lifestyle and maintenance seminars. Dogs are welcome.
Dates and times: January 17 to 21, 2018
- Wednesday to Saturday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tickets: All tickets good for free 2nd day return
- Adult: $10
- Children: free.
- Senior Discount on Wednesday: $1.00 off
- Military and First Responder discount: $1.00 off
Location: Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL, 33619
More info: http://www.frvta.org/show/florida-rv-supershow/
4. 2018 Charlotte RV Show
The NCRVDA operates the largest RV show in North Carolina with over 25 dealers. It offers entertainment including clowns, face painting and RV seminars. Additional NCRVDA shows include the Greensboro, NC show January 5 to 7, 2018 and the Raleigh RV show February 23 to 25, 2018
Dates and times: January 19 to 21, 2018
- Friday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Sunday: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tickets:
- Adults: $10
- Children 12 and under: Free
- 55+ on Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm: $6.
- Military/Law/Fire on Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm: $6
- Family night on Friday and Saturday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm: $6
Location: Park Expo & Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28205
More info: https://www.northcarolinarvda.com/charlotte
5. Louisville Boat, RV and Sportshow
The Louisville Boat, RV and Sportshow features hundreds of RV and boats from dozens of dealers. It also offers an RV adventure video series with RV trip advice, and entertainment options include a poker run, a paddlesports demo and a performace by Twiggy, the water-skiing squirrel.
Dates and times: January 24 to 28, 2018
- Wednesday: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Thursday to Saturday: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tickets:
- Adults: $12
- Children 12 and under: Free
Location: Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209
More info: http://www.louisvilleboatshow.com/
6. Atlanta Camping & RV Show
The Atlanta Camping & RV Show boasts it is the "largest indoor RV show in Georgia". It includes nine Atlanta-area RV dealers and 80 exhibitors.
Dates and times: January 26 to 28, 2018
- Friday: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tickets:
- Adults: $10.00
- 55+: $9.00
- Children 6 to 16: $5.00
- Children under 6: Free
Location: Atlanta Exposition Center South, 3850 Jonesboro Road, Atlanta, GA 30354
More info: https://atlantarvshow.com/
Will you be attending a show this year? Download our free RV Show Survival Guide to make sure you are prepared for the event!
