Members of FMCA, the world’s largest nonprofit association for recreation vehicle owners, will gather in Redmond, Oregon, August 14 through 17, to enjoy good times and activities related to RVing. More than 700 RVs are expected to converge on the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center for FMCA’s 109th International Convention & RV Expo presented by Beaver Coach Sales. Anyone interested in the RV lifestyle, member or not, is invited to attend.
“RV travel is all about embracing the spirit of adventure and the fun and freedom that come with it. We’re welcoming all current RV owners plus those considering purchasing an RV to join us in Redmond in August as we host this super-size RV event,” said Doug Uhlenbrock, FMCA director of events. “There’s no better way to learn about RVing and to celebrate RV life while spending time with some fantastic people who share your passion for exploring North America by RV.”
One key activity during the four-plus days of the event will be an extraordinary RV Expo, with some of the latest RVs on display, along with a large assemblage of related products and services.
In addition, attendees can soak up knowledge at approximately 100 seminar sessions with topics ranging from chassis maintenance and RV solar systems to full-time RVing and convection-microwave cooking. Daytime and evening entertainment and social activities will fill the schedule, as well.
As noted, members of the public are encouraged to join the festivities. Various options are available. RV owners are invited to stay on site in their home on wheels to take full advantage of all the activities. The gate registration price for that is $270 and also grants RV owners who are new to FMCA a one-year FMCA membership. (An additional fee is charged for electric.)
Individuals considering the purchase of an RV may wish to come just for the RV Expo and tour the recreation vehicles and other exhibits. Single-day admission for the RV Expo costs $10 per person or $25 for a family of three or more; children 12 and under are admitted free with an accompanying adult.
Individuals with an active military ID are admitted free, as well. RV Expo exhibit hours are Wednesday, August 14, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, August 15 and 16, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, August 17, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The day pass for Wednesday, August 14, also will be good for Thursday, August 15.
For a deeper immersion, FMCA suggests that attendees sign up for a Daily Passport for $50 a day that covers not only the RV Expo but all seminars and entertainment (everything but on-site RV parking).
Free public parking will be available by following the signs to the Passport/Public Parking area near the Galloway Lane Public Gate off Central Oregon Drive.
For more information or to register, visit fmca.com/fmca-redmond-2024-learn-more.
NOTE: Our own Roger Marble, tire expert extraordinaire, will be at the FMCA Convention in Redmond, OR, Aug 14–17, giving seminars on RV Tire Safety. Readers of RV Travel are urged to stop by and say “hi” and ask their questions on tire safety.
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