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Grand Rapids Camper, Travel and RV Show 2024

Arts and Entertainment

December 28, 2023

From: Grand Rapids Camper, Travel And RV Show

The One, The Only!
A dozen West Michigan RV dealers representing more than 100 RV lines combined with 200,000+ square feet results in the biggest RV Show in the state – The Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show. Along with new RV’s, we have a remarkable selection of RV accessories, campgrounds and travel destinations

Features & Attractions

Cran-Hill Ranch Family Zone
Take a pause from the show with family & kid activities in the Cran-Hill Ranch Family Zone, located in the South Exhibit Hall!

RV Accessory Shop
Deck out your RV with an accessory shop from General RV right in the Grand Gallery! From tools to help you level your RV to lights, chairs and mugs, these stores have everything you need to make your RV trip successful.

Hutch & Shari – Freedom in a Can
After 18 years of working in higher education at various institutions, Shari Galiardi & David Hutchison found themselves wondering, “What’s next?” Rather than climb the organizational ladder or plod along in well-worn career paths, they chose the path less traveled – one that would take them on mid-life adventures they simply couldn’t imagine!

They bought, restored, and updated a 1957 Sportcraft, 15 foot “canned ham” style camper trailer. Mixing the best of old and new, the couple added a solar-powered electrical system and high efficiency lights to the retro look of the little can that became their home. After selling their house in North Carolina, and bidding farewell to their old life, they set off to explore North America.

They’ve been called brave, adventurous, and somewhat crazy, but to them, it just makes sense. Over the past decade, they have traveled over 160K miles – through all 50 US states and 10 Canadian provinces, explored nearly all of the US national parks, and more public lands than they can count! Along the way, they’ve started their own mobile business, made countless new friends, found new meaning through volunteer service, and fell in love with their America all over again.

As environmental, outdoor educators, and public speakers, they bring a passion for learning to every opportunity – from educating people about natural resource exploration and conservation to downsizing their lives. Both their unique camper and solar panel generate many questions from the curious, igniting conversations about living better by living with less.

Seminar Schedule

Thursday, January 18, 2024

RVing to Alaska: Tips & Tales from the Road
5:00 pm-5:45 pm
Seminar Room F

RV Solar 101: Sizing a Solar Powered System for your Rig
7:00 pm-7:45 pm
Seminar Room F

Friday, January 19, 2024

RVing to Alaska: Tips & Tales from the Road
2:00 pm-2:45 pm
Seminar Room F

RV Solar 101: Sizing a Solar Powered System for your Rig
5:00 pm-5:45 pm
Seminar Room F

Gourmet Camp Cooking & Baking: Turn Your Camp Cooking up to 11!
7:00 pm-7:45 pm
Seminar Room F

Saturday, January 20, 2024

RV Solar 101: Sizing a Solar Powered System for your Rig
12:00 pm-12:45 pm
Seminar Room F

RVing to Alaska: Tips & Tales from the Road
2:00 pm-2:45 pm
Seminar Room F

I Got an RV - Now What? Q&A for New RV Owners
4:00 pm-4:45 pm
Seminar Room F

Gourmet Camp Cooking & Baking: Turn Your Camp Cooking up to 11!
6:00 pm-6:45 pm
Seminar Room F

Sunday, January 21, 2024

RVing to Alaska: Tips & Tales from the Road
12:00 pm-12:45 pm
Seminar Room F

RV Solar 101: Sizing a Solar Powered System for your Rig
2:00 pm-2:45 pm
Seminar Room F

Show Dates & Hours
Thursday, January 18, 2024 -- 3:00 pm-9:00 pm
Friday, January 19, 2024 -- 12:00 pm-9:00 pm
Saturday, January 20, 2024 -- 10:00 am-9:00 pm
Sunday, January 21, 2024 -- 11:00 am-5:00 pm

Venue:
Devos Place
303 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Tickets
Adults: $12
Children (6-14): $5
Multi-Day Adult Ticket (online only): $18

Free Child Admission
KIDS! Color our camping scene and bring it to the will call at the show to receive a free child admission!

For details https://showspan.com/grv/.