Attendance at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania, might have slumped slightly from 2022 levels but the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA) said crowds enjoyed the show.
PRVCA Executive Director Heather Leach said strong attendance of 45,535, down 7% from the previous year, in the face of high interest rates and a tough economy was a good sign for the five-day event.
“Beautiful weather for most of the week brought people out to shop for their next RV, accessories and campground destinations,” Leach said. “This show is always a great place for consumers to check out the newest products, floor plans and designs and partake in our educational seminars.”
Thirty-five manufacturers highlighted more than 1,500 RVs, with dealer and manufacturer representatives on hand to answer consumers’ questions and secure a deal.
PRVCA said sales were good for the show’s 179 vendors, who displayed everything from RV parts and accessories, cleaning products and personal care items to insurance and financial products.
Next year’s event will be the 55th annual show. America’s Largest RV Show will take place Sept. 11-15, 2024.
This year’s Hershey show featured its biggest RV giveaway ever. Cortes Campers and Liberty RV of Gettysburg gave away a 2024 Cortes 16 camper worth more than $45,000. Jennifer Schiavone-Blake of Havre de Grace, Maryland, was the winner.
The 2023 event featured numerous sponsors, including:
- RV giveaway sponsors Cortes Campers and Liberty RV of Gettysburg
- Platinum sponsors American Coach, Battle Born Batteries, Fleetwood RV, Holiday Rambler, Meyer’s RV, Progressive and The RV Shop
- Gold sponsors Alliance, Camping Tools, General RV Center, Jayco, Newmar and Thetford/Norcold
- Silver sponsors Beckley’s RVs, Ember RV, Mobile Must Have and NorthernLite
- Bronze sponsors Cricket Mini Golf Carts, Escapees RV Club, Roadtrek and Wilkins RV
- Bag giveaway sponsors Grand Design and Meyer’s RV Superstores
- Golf cart taxi sponsors American Coach, Fleetwood RV and Holiday Rambler
- Outdoor seating sponsor Dometic
