SEASON 6, BONUS EPISODE

On this bonus podcast, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten talk to John Lindley, President & CEO of Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC). They talk about the popularity of RVing and camping, as well as the latest trends, travel tips and campground etiquette for newcomers.

They also run down the details you need to know about this weekend's 58th annual Detroit RV & Camping Show (through Feb. 4) at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Avenue in Novi. And upcoming shows in Battle Creek, Port Huron, Flint and Traverse City.

Each show offers seminars, displays and hundreds of RVs, including folding campers, motorhomes, travel trailers, toy haulers, fifth wheel travel trailers, and a park model, ranging in price from $6,995 to more than $400,000. On-site dealer RV financing and RV rentals available. Consumers can pick up the 2024 Michigan RV & Campgrounds directory and other travel publications.

UPCOMING SHOWS

58th Annual MARVAC Detroit RV & Camping Show
When: January 31 – February 4, 2024
Hours: Weekdays 1– 8PM., Saturday 10AM – 9PM, Sunday 10AM – 5PM
Where: Suburban Collection Showplace: 46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374.
(On Grand River, south of I-96 between Novi Road and Beck Road.)

Admission: Adult (ages 13 and over) is $12; senior admission (ages 55 and over) is $11; and children 12 and under get in free! (Parking not included in show admission.)

37th Battle Creek RV & Camping Show
When: March 1 - 3, 2024
Hours: Friday – 1-8pm, Saturday – 10am-8pm, Sunday – 12-5pm
Where: Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly Square, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Admission: Adult (13 and over) $8; Senior $7; and children 12 and under are free.

29th Port Huron RV & Camping Show
When: March 7 - 10, 2024
Hours: Weekdays – 1-8pm, Saturday – 10am-8pm, Sunday – 11am-5pm
Where: Blue Water Convention Center, 800 Harker St. Port Huron, MI 48060
Admission: Adult (13 and over) $7; Senior $6; and children 12 and under are free.

47th Annual Flint RV & Camping Show
When: March 15 - 17, 2024
Hours: Friday – 12-8pm, Saturday – 10am-7pm, Sunday – 11am-5pm
Where: Dort Financial Center, 3501 Lapeer Rd. Flint, MI 48503
Admission: Adult (13 and over) $7; Senior $6; and children 12 and under are free.

32nd Annual North West MI RV & Camping Show
When: March 22 - 24, 2024
Hours: Friday – 11am-8pm, Saturday – 11am-8pm, Sunday – 11am-5pm
Where: Grand Traverse County Civic Center, 1213 W. Civic Center Dr. Traverse City, MI 49686
Admission: Adult (13 and over) $7; Senior $6; and children 12 and under are free.

More info on Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC):
marvac.org
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