FMCA, an international organization for RV owners, will host the “Golden Getaway” International Convention and RV Expo, presented By Blue Ox, at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 24-27. The event, FMCA’s 105th international convention, originally was scheduled to take place in August 2020, but was derailed by COVID-19.
Next month nearly 700 RVs will travel to Nebraska to take part in the rescheduled gathering.
“We’re looking forward to making our first visit to Nebraska for an FMCA International Convention and RV Expo,” said FMCA events director Doug Uhlenbrock. “All of the excitement that was squashed by the pandemic in 2020 is amping up again, and we are making plans to have a great time in Lincoln. We’ve been impressed during our planning meetings by all that the city and the Lancaster Event Center have to offer RV enthusiasts, and we can’t wait for this gathering.”
The event isn’t just for members. FMCA invites all RV owners to join the festivities along with those who may be considering the RV lifestyle or are just curious about this super-size RV event.
During an FMCA convention, RV owners stay at the host facility in their homes on wheels, and a new neighborhood pops up almost overnight.
One key element of the event is the RV Expo. RV manufacturers and dealers display the latest models and invite convention attendees and members of the public to stop by for a tour. RV-related accessories, components, services and other products of interest to travelers will be available as well.
When they aren’t shopping, attendees can take part in seminars conducted by various RV experts during the event. Topics range from tire maintenance, technology, and safe driving to RV trips to Alaska, New Zealand/Australia, and more. A variety of daytime and evening entertainment is offered as well.
Multiple options are available for those who wish to attend the FMCA convention. The gate registration price for RV owners to bring their vehicle and stay on-site is $245 and also grants RV owners who are new to FMCA a one-year FMCA membership. (An additional fee is charged for electric.)
For those who want to view only the RV Expo portion of the event, single-day admission is $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. The day pass for Wednesday, Aug. 24, also will be good for Thursday, Aug. 25. On Saturday, Aug. 27, as a thank-you to the Lincoln community, FMCA will welcome area residents to attend the RV Expo at no charge.
Those who would like to take in the exhibits and also attend seminars and entertainment may purchase a Daily Passport, which is available for $50 per person per day.
For more information or to register, click here.