2026 RV Shows: A Coast-to-Coast Primer
What if there was a single place where you could tour hundreds of RVs? You know, all in one easy location rather than driving from dealership to dealership. Well, friend, here’s the good news: There is not only such a place, there are such places — and they take place all over the nation every year. These 2026 RV shows are the perfect way to see a huge variety of different brands, styles, price points, and models in one place. (Not to mention all the enticing show deals, educational seminars from seasoned RV experts, and live entertainment to boot!)
Similar to shopping for a home or car, touring various models allows you to get a good feel for the size, style, and features. You can easily assess if the layout and space will work for your family size and camping style. Styles range widely, and most shows offer several options from small pull-behind travel trailers to truck campers to fifth wheels. There are luxury Class A motorhomes and sleek Class Bs — all with different features, bells, whistles, and of course price tags!
So, which of the 2026 RV shows are the best? Let’s dive in!
Which 2026 RV Shows Are Best for You?
While most 2026 RV shows offer a diversity of different RV types, others are dedicated to specific types of RV such as travel trailers or fifth wheels. Some even cater to overlanders and all the gear that is designed specifically for this unique type of RV owner. Some shows even combine RVs, boats, and other outdoor sports gear. So, if you are seeking a specific type of RV, we would suggest attending an RV-specific show. It will likely offer a better selection from which to choose — and a great option for newbies!
But shows are not just about displaying current RV inventory. They often offer several extras as well. Many have live entertainment and free educational seminars offered by professionals and experts in the field. Topics often range from technical topics to key RV lifestyle tips. It’s important to consider all of these things when choosing the show that is right for you. While the great majority of shows take place in the winter or early spring, there are a couple “not-to-be-missed” shows offered in the summer and autumn as well.
As a general rule, when determining which of these 2026 RV shows is right for you, visit the show’s website. There, you’ll see which manufacturers and models will be available for touring. If it does not offer what you are seeking, perhaps you’ll want to opt for a bigger or more diverse show, even if it’s a longer drive (or even a flight)? Or, if there’s a smaller show nearby, you could just make a fun, family weekend trip out of it!
Wandering where to begin? Here’s our short list of 2026 RV shows in the U.S. — whether you’re going this year or plan to travel in the future.
Jan. 14–18: Florida RV SuperShow
Have you been to the “big one in Tampa?” It’s a question we often get and what they’re talking about is the Florida RV SuperShow. With an enormous selection of RV brands, styles, and sizes, this five-day show draws shoppers from all over the nation. Plan to spend at least three days shopping this show, as they use both the inside and outside space of the state fairgrounds. Tampa is located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, and with January being one of the best times to visit the Sunshine State, a fun family weekend is just around the corner!
- Location: Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida
- Type of RVs Represented: Wide variety or motorhomes and towables
- Educational Seminars Offered: Yes!
Jan. 15–18: Grand Rapids Camper, Travel, & RV Show
Beer City, USA! How about combining a beer tasting tour with eclectic restaurant options and one of the best RV shows in the mid-west? The Grand Rapids Camper, Travel, & RV Show is a fantastic, mid-sized regional show with a wide variety of RV options, as well as a nice selection of RV accessory dealers. Michigan in the winter? Never fear, the entire show is indoors in a beautiful downtown convention center. Plan at least two days to see all the models, with three days allowing you to enjoy Grand Rapids as well — a fun, mid-sized city filled with classy hotels, museums, art, eateries … and of course, beer!
- Location: DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Type of RVs Represented: Wide variety or motorhomes and towables
- Educational Seminars Offered: Yes!
Jan. 16–19: New England RV Supershow
Seeking something fun to do in the winter in the Northeast? Or maybe you’ve always wanted to visit the charming city of Boston? The New England RV Supershow is a smaller show in the heart of Boston. It’s a great one, and one reason is that it’s one of the less busy 2026 RV shows. This allows you to spend more time inside of each model without the pressure of huge crowds.
Plan to spend one to two days at this show, and use the rest of the weekend to explore the city with the family! Note: This show is hosted by RV Supershows, which offers shows from coast to coast. So, if Boston isn’t close by, check out which shows might be.
- Location: Boston Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts
- Type of RVs Represented: Mostly travel trailers and fifth wheels, with a few motorhomes and truck campers
- Educational Seminars Offered: Yes!
Jan 17–25: Quartzsite Sports, Vacation, & RV Show
Every January for over 40 years, this sleepy little Arizona desert town, located just 30 minutes from the California border, becomes a bustling “pop up” community for nearly one million RVers. Known as the “Largest Gathering of RVers in the World,” it’s truly something to behold. The Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show is one of the main draws, as is the tremendous amount of boondocking available on public land surrounding Quartzsite, just off of I-10.
In addition to hundreds of RV models ranging from luxury motorhomes to small truck inserts, and everything in between, the major highlight of the show is “The Big Tent” where RV-related products and services are readily available onsite. Another major draw? RVers come from all over the continent to get maintenance and repairs done and outfit their rigs with aftermarket add-ons. If that’s not enough, the daily workshops, live music, and numerous meet and greets and social gatherings will keep you going well into the evening. Day after day, night after night!
- Location: The Big Tent, Quartzsite, Arizona
- Type of RVs Represented: Travel trailers, fifth wheels, Class A, B, C motorhomes, and truck campers.
- Educational Seminars Offered: Yes!
Feb. 26–Mar. 1: Central Texas RV Super Sale
Remember the Austin RV Show? This year, it’s got a new name and location, but with the same great dealers, music, and seminars. Due to the demolition of the Austin Convention Center, the show has been moved to Round Rock (located just 20 miles north of Austin) in the heart of Texas Hill Country. In addition to great restaurants, bars, and shopping, Round Rock offers natural beauty close to downtown with hiking/biking trails, swimming holes, and small waterfalls close to downtown. The Central Texas RV Super Sale offers a great variety of manufacturers, nice February weather, and some great live bands to boot!
- Location: Dell Diamond Arena & Stadium, Round Rock, Texas
- Type of RVs Represented: Mostly travel trailers and fifth wheels, with some motorhomes and truck campers
- Educational Seminars Offered: Yes!
Feb. 13–15: Raleigh RV Show
Raleigh for Valentine’s Weekend? Nothing could be more romantic (for a camper) than taking your sweetheart to the Raleigh RV Show to shop for your dream RV and imagine yourselves driving off into the sunset together. This mid-sized, capitol city offers a show that draws people from the greater Carolina and Virginia region. And this three-day show offers a solid selection of RV brands, styles, and sizes. They use both the inside and outside space of the state fairgrounds due to Raleigh’s pleasant weather in February.
Two days should be sufficient shopping for this show. If you plan to come in your current RV, check out the onsite campground, available with advanced reservations. Note: This show is hosted by NCRVDA, which offers shows in major cities across North Carolina throughout the winter.
- Location: NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, North Carolina
- Type of RVs Represented: Mostly travel trailers and fifth wheels, with some motorhomes and truck campers
- Educational Seminars Offered: Yes!
Mar. 12–15: Seattle RV Show
This fantastic, four-day, mid-sized show offers a wide variety of RV brands and models, all within the inside space of the Lumen Center. Turn a visit to the Seattle RV Show into a fun family weekend in the Emerald City. Or plan a full week and visit a couple of the nearby national parks during the less busy off-season!
- Location: Lumen Field Event Center, Seattle, Washington
- Type of RVs Represented: Wide variety from large Class A motorhomes to small pull-behind travel trailers, as well as vans and truck camper inserts
- Educational Seminars Offered: Yes!
Mar. 20–22: California RV Supershow
After a couple year hiatus, this three-day show is back by popular demand! Hosted by RV Supershows, this show is located in Pomona, centrally located between southern California’s mountains, beaches, and deserts. Expect to see a unique selection of vehicles at this show — including van and cargo conversion pods and off-road teardrops, as well as Airstreams, modern travel trailers, and luxury motorhomes.
Two full days at this show is recommended to take in the variety of rig styles. Plan an extra few days in the area to explore the diverse outdoor opportunities that only a place like southern California can offer!
- Location: Pomona Fairplex, Pomona, California
- Types of RVs Represented: Van/cargo conversion pods, teardrops, Airstreams, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and Class A, B, C motorhomes.
- Educational Seminars Offered: Yes!
August 21–23: Overland Expo, Mountain West
Need an excuse to head to the front range of the Rockies this summer? This Expo caters to a different crowd seeking recreational vehicles that are specifically designed to go both off-road and off-the-grid. The three-day Mountain West Expo is located in Loveland, Colorado, situated between the outdoor adventure lover cities of Fort Collins and Boulder.
No other overlanding event offers the scope of seminars taught by leading experts alongside a professional-level trade show that brings together all the camping, vehicle, and motorcycle equipment and services you need to get inspired to get out there! Note: Hosted by Overlander Expo, these fun events take place all over the nation from Costa Mesa, California to Arrington, Virginia at different times throughout the year.
- Location: The Ranch, Loveland, Colorado
- Types of RV’s Represented: Overland vehicles, truck/Jeep conversion kits, and motorcycle camping gear and equipment
- Educational Seminars Offered: Yes!
Sept. 16–20: America’s Largest RV Show
Known to many as simply the “Hershey RV Show,” America’s Largest RV Show is an enormous, five-day show in the heart of Pennsylvania. There’s a reason that it draws people from all over the nation! This show has a huge selection of RV brands, styles, and sizes as well as a multitude of RV accessories. Fantastic lifestyle and technical seminars are offered all day, every day.
In order to make the most of this enormous show, plan at least three days for shopping at this show, as they use both the inside and outside space of the Giant Center, located right next door to the famous Hershey amusement park and chocolate factory. This means you can turn a visit to the show into a fun weekend for the whole family!
- Location: Giant Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Type of RVs Represented: Wide variety from large Class A motorhomes to small pull-behind travel trailers, as well as vans and truck camper inserts
- Educational Seminars Offered: Yes!
Expert Tips for Shopping any RV Show
Before the RV Show
Unless you’ve traveled in an RV before, how do you know what you will need and use? Like any other major purchase research project, diving in can lead to a black hole of websites, YouTube videos, and blogs into which you disappear and lose yourself entirely. But, you’ll learn a lot and it’s an important first step in the process of understanding RV terminology, features, and technology. So, here’s what we recommend to do before the show — while sidestepping the black hole of the internet.
1. Educate Yourself about Rig Styles
- Where do you want to go in your RV? A cross-country road trip, quick weekend getaways around the region, a seasonal lake-side resort, or snowbird migrations between the Florida coast and your New England home? Any size or style RV can accommodate any of these choices, but there are some important considerations that we’ll cover later in this article.
- Where do you want to stay? National forest and national park campsites with few amenities, RV parks and resorts with everything, or boondocking on public land for weeks at a time with nothing but what you bring? Keep in mind, most are set-up for maybe one to two nights off-grid in between electrical hook-ups at campgrounds, but with some simple changes, you can add solar to any RV and have electricity whenever and wherever you want to camp.
- How do you and your family like to camp? Do you want to feel like you’re in a super comfy tent in the great outdoors, or that you brought your small apartment and all of your toys with you?
It’s all a matter of your approach, and there are models designed to meet your needs, style, budget, and camping style dreams. Just because your best friends have a 35-foot fifth wheel toy-hauler that they love, that doesn’t mean it’s the right rig for you. We highly recommend that anyone in the market for an RV try one out before you buy. Renting an RV or two for a short trip can really help determine what your “must-haves” are.
2. Do Some Virtual Work
For the brands that you like, take a virtual online tour of the models which appeal to you. Also, spend some time reviewing the online show floorplan map. Taking a few hours to do this research ahead of time will allow you to maximize your time and energy at the show itself. Reading unbiased RV reviews also help fine-tune what to look for in a particular model. Also, check to see how long the show is running — most are three to five days long and weekends can be crazy busy. Try to go on a less busy day to avoid crowds.
3. Determine Important Features
Determine which features are must-haves for everyone who will be using the RV. Create a simple spreadsheet with “Brands & Models” down the left and “Features & Amenities” across the top.Leave room for additional comments for each brand and model too. Bring this worksheet with you on a tablet or phone to help you shop at the show.
4. Set a Budget and Explore Financing
Set your budget and check with your bank about financing. This will at least give you a comparison for dealer financing offers. We never advocate for people to go into debt for something they may not use frequently and will depreciate over time. On the other hand, your RV may become your full-time home like it is for us. Be cautious and deliberate about your finances and how a rig will fit into it!
5. Other Things to Consider Before You Buy:
- Will your neighborhood allow you to park your RV in your driveway or backyard? Some suburban neighborhoods and HOAs can be sticklers about this issue. So, know the rules and regulations before you buy. If you can’t park the rig on your property, check into storage prices and availability in your area before you commit to a specific sized model.
- How much will insurance and annual registration cost for the rig? Each state handles this differently, and some of the costs may surprise you. Your DMV website should have the details you need.
During the RV Show
- Choose three to five manufacturers that you identified ahead of time and head straight to their models, then check out others if you have time.
- Spend some time in each unit to get a sense of space and features, and make thorough notes on your worksheet so you can remember the unique features of each.
- Imagine your stuff inside, imagine living in it for days, weeks, or even months at a time.
- Go into the bathroom, lie on the bed, sit on the couch, stand at the kitchen counter. Is it comfortable?
- Open and close the doors, cupboards, and hatches multiple times. Are they made well?
- Check inside and out for manufacturing quality, and read user reviews. High price doesn’t always mean high quality.
- Talk to a sales representatives to get a feel for their style and negotiating skills.
- Take pictures of each rig, with brand name and model clearly visible, and note where they are on the show map so that you can go back for a second visit.
We hope this guide for 2026 RV shows helps you find the perfect RV for you and your family — this year or in the future. Have fun and happy travels!
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