Annual NH Camping and Recreation Vehicle Show a Success

BEDFORD, NH — The 45th Annual NH Camping and Recreational Vehicle Show, run by the New Hampshire Campground Owners’ Association (NeHaCa), attracted more attendees and vendors than ever before, and had something for everyone. The show, which happened in late March in Bedford, featured dealers with the latest RVs, trailers, pop-ups as well as vendors providing camping essentials, according to a press statement.

More than 50 campgrounds participated in the show, providing a one-stop-shop for attendees planning future camping trips.Vendors of the show have been happy with NH Camping and RV Show’s yearly success.

“This year’s show was phenomenal, everything was well organized from set up to tear down, tons of advertising which translated into an amazing amount of customer traffic, it was nonstop action from open to close each day.” said Ray Panzino, general sales manager at Cold Springs RV. “The shuttle buses ran consistently and non-stop which made it easy for customers to get in. We had the most successful NH show ever.”

Giving back

Thanks to the generous nonperishable food donations from attendees at this year’s show, the NeHaCa was able to provide 6,894 lbs. of food to those in need throughout New Hampshire. This is the sixth year that NeHaCa has run a food donation drive at their show.

“We are proud of the generous and helpful spirit of our camping community and are grateful to those who contributed to the food drive,” said NeHaCa Executive Director Jeremy Sprince. “Their donations will make a difference in the lives of those struggling to avoid hunger.

Established more than 50 years ago by New Hampshire campground owners, the primary purpose of the NeHaCa is to promote camping in New Hampshire. NeHaCa is comprised of 143 campgrounds that offer overnight or seasonal campsites. NeHaCa publishes and distributes over 185,000 copies of its annual camping guide, The New Hampshire Camping Guide.

Submitted by Carol Fusaro.