Fairgrounds can provide opportunities

George and I are at the Western Gypsy Gathering at the fairgrounds in Casa Grande, AZ. Alice Zyetz and I are giving seminars plus staffing the RV Authors' Co-op booth.

Many fairgrounds not only have inexpensive camping for RVers but also provide seasonal and short-term work for RVers looking for work. Bev and Jim managed the RV park at the Expo Center in Tulsa, similar to a fair grounds. See my September 16 post about meeting them. I have known other RVers who ended up being the camp host at a fairgrounds. One or both of the couple might also pick up work during events at the fairgrounds.

State fairs, racing season (if the fairgrounds has a track), or other special events mean extra personnel are needed for all sorts of jobs. This can be another source of employment as you travel. A good way to find these jobs is to spend a night or two at the fairgrounds and then go into the office on the grounds and ask about opportunities. If you express your interest in hosting, even if they have no openings now, it could result in a call at a later date. If an event is coming up and you'll be in the area, ask about jobs and who to contact. You might work a weekend or up to a couple of weeks. Or you could land a place to stay for a season. Jaimie

For information on Jaimie Hall's recently revised book, Support Your RV LIfestyle! An Insider's Guide to Working on the Road, 2nd ed., see RVBookstore.com.