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Cincinnati,
OH – February 2025 / NewsmakerAlert: Soon,
recreational vehicle owners and others curious about the world of RV travel
will gather at the “Return To Perry: Lafitte’s Lost Treasure” convention
presented by Family RV Association
(FRVA). The event — the association’s 110th
International Convention & RV Expo — will take place March
12 through 15, 2025, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
in Perry. This popular venue has been the site of 13 previous Family RV
Association conventions.
The
event is open to Family RV Association members and any others who would
like to attend, with or without an RV.
Recreational
vehicle owners and others curious about the world of RV travel will gather
at the “Return To Perry: Lafitte’s Lost Treasure” convention presented
by Family RV Association (FRVA) in Perry, Georgia.
The
Perry gathering will be the organization’s first international convention
under a new name. In 2024 the group transitioned from Family Motor Coach
Association to Family RV Association to more fully reflect its membership,
which encompasses owners of all types of RVs.
The
“Lafitte’s Lost Treasure” theme is loosely based on French pirate and privateer
Jean Lafitte, who gained notoriety for his thievery on the high seas. “We’re
taking a lighthearted dive into the pirate world with activities that add
a little extra fun to our already full schedule of exhibits, seminars,
and live entertainment,” noted Doug Uhlenbrock, director of events. Special
events include the “Drop Anchor” meet and greet and the “Buccaneer Boomfest”
fireworks show.
Attendees
will have a special opportunity to meet Kevin and Patrice McCabe, hosts
and producers of Discovery Channel’s “RV There Yet?” travel series, set
to begin its fourth season. The couple crisscrosses the U.S. in a motorhome
and chronicles their adventures, discoveries, and campfire fun. They will
be filming a future “RV There Yet?” episode during the convention. The
fairgrounds’ Georgia Grown building will be transformed into the “RV There
Yet?” Discovery Zone, an interactive RV marketplace with product demos,
educational seminars, Winnebago RVs, and an area for screening episodes
of the TV show.
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For
folks looking for a new or new-to-them motorhome, travel trailer, or fifth-wheel,
manufacturers and dealers will display numerous possibilities during the
RV Expo portion of the event. Company representatives also will showcase
RV-related products and services, along with other items to enhance an
RVer’s journey.
Because
the RV learning never stops, more than 100 hours of seminars are lined
up for the event. These include presentations by nationally known tire,
towing, and fire-safety experts. Additional sessions will cover RV upkeep
and operation, RV caravan travel, full-time RVing, microwave-convection
cooking, and a host of other topics.
Attendees
are invited to camp on-site in their RVs for the event. Registration is
$270, plus electric. For those who wish to attend the event but will not
be staying on site in their RVs, other options include a “full passport”
to participate in all event activities ($220 for two people) or a one-day
“passport” for $50 per person to take in all the activities. Daily admission
to tour the RV Expo exhibits only is $10 per person or $25 for a family
of three or more. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an
adult; holders of an active military ID are also admitted free.
RV
Expo hours are Wednesday, March 12, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday and
Friday, March 13 and 14, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, March 15,
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The day pass for Wednesday is also good for admission
on Thursday.
Folks
who are “RV curious” can join experienced RVers Meagan Butler and Maureen
Milne for an interactive conversation titled “RV Essentials.” They will
discuss finding the right RV, towing or driving, finding a campsite, roadside
assistance, and other topics. Presentations will be on Thursday and Friday,
March 13 and 14, at 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 15, at
12:00 p.m.
For
more information about the “Return
To Perry: Lafitte’s Lost Treasure” convention, and to register,
visit www.FRVA.com.
About
Family RV Association
Family
RV Association (FRVA) is the world’s largest not-for-profit association
for recreation vehicle (RV) owners. The organization is headquartered in
Cincinnati, Ohio, and has nearly 120,000 active members. Member benefits
include a subscription to its bimonthly magazine, Family RVing; a Medical
& Travel Assist program valued at $200 per family; a tire purchasing
program; group rates on a roadside emergency service program, RV and auto
insurance, and health insurance; discounted rates for RV tours and caravans;
and discounts on mobile internet access plans. Perhaps the most important
benefit is the camaraderie and friendships that develop among people who
enjoy the common interest of RV travel. To learn more about Family RV Association,
call (513) 474-3622 or (800) 543-3622, or visit www.FamilyRVAssociation.com.
Note
to media: For images and additional information, visit www.FRVA.com/fmca-media-room
Media
Contact:
Pamela
Kay
Director
of Communications
Family
RV Association
513-474-3622
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Robbin
Gould
Magazine
Editor
Family
RV Association
513-474-3622
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