Shows

Our list of show car, motorcycle and RV shows that we believe are worth spending your time and money to attend.

Being located in Phoenix, AZ. we primarily attend shows in the West although we have attended motorhome shows around the country.  As well we have attended shows each month from January through November, sometimes three shows in a month.  Some good or great shows we have attended no longer exist or the original promoters have sold them and so much has changed so we don’t mention them.  Our preferred and not recommended shows;

January

The FMCA Western States Regional Rally in Indio, CA. is the one show not to miss if you are into motorhomes.  Held at the fairgrounds it has all the makings of a larger show but with the personal feel of a small show.  Tons of vendors and coach exhibitors, it does not get much better.  Held just prior to the Quartzsite, AZ. RV show, it is a ton better, cleaner and more fun.  Forget Quartzsite and its dirt, go to this one.  A must show.  (A+ rating)

March

Midnight at the Oasis in Yuma, AZ is just a great little car show.  Held at the Ray Croc ball stadium it gives you a great couple of days.  Not a real big show but great cars, nightly entertainment, a good vendor selection and held in a nice location.  Well worth the time and money.  (A+ rating)

FMCA International Motorhome Rally held in various locations each year, March and August.  If motorhomes are your thing, these shows are not to be missed.  You do not have to be an FMCA member to attend.  There is an absolutely great selection of new and used coaches for sale each show.  I don’t think you can see as much in any single city in a week as you can see at one show.  The Vendor selection is just as great.  If it exists, it probable is available at the show.  For the most part the vendors are dedicated RV people.  Many items can be installed at the show.   (A+ rating)

Daytona Beach Bike Week held in the Daytona Beach, FL area has more going on than you could count.  Bike Week, Daytona 500 NASCAR race and spring break.  Sometimes it is too much!  Tons of fun, people, bikes, people, rides, people, vendors, WOW!  (A+ rating)

April

Kool April Nites in Redding, CA held at the city convention center is an example of a large but really great show.  Nightly entertainment, great, great cars, complete list of vendors even after you discount the juke vendors.  Great location and usually some rain.  I always found the 2000 mile round trip well worth it.  What more can I say.  (A+ rating)

May

The FMCA Glass Rally in Berrien Springs, MI is another example of a small motorhome show that is big in nature with the feel of a small show.  Great display of coaches, Great lineup of vendors, great scenic location.  Can there be more?  I think not.  A must stop for motorhomes.  (A+ rating)

Myrtle Beach Bike Week in Myrtle beach, S.C. is held all over the area.  One of the destination bike shows similar to Sturgis Race and Rally.  For bikers this is one of the must see shows.  Tons of bikes, vendors, bikes, vendors, no I didn’t repeat myself, scenery, great rides.  Just Go!  (A+ rating)

June

Laconia Motorcycle Week in Laconia, N.H. is held all over the area.  This is an all brand bike week.  Lots of rides, bikes, events, vendors, fun.  Worth going to.  (A+ rating)

August

Hot August Nights in Reno, NV.  One of the best car shows you can attend.  Goes on all around the Reno, NV area for about 5 days.  Around 15,000 to 20,000 cars in the area each year.  Fun, fun, fun.  If you don’t go, you aren’t into cars!  (A+ rating)

Sturgis Race and Rally in Sturgis SD and all over that part of South Dakota.   Like Hot August Nights, if you are into bikes as we are you have to go, no questions ask!  I could spend a book telling you of the fantastic sights to see and ride through, the bikes are out of this world.  The figures vary but they are in the hundreds of thousands each year.  Excellent vendor selection.  (A+ rating)

FMCA International Motorhome show held in various locations each year, March and August.  If motorhomes are your thing, these shows are not to be missed.  You do not have to be an FMCA member to attend.  There is an absolutely great selection of new and used coaches for sale each show.  I don’t think you can see as much in any single city in a week as you can see at one show.  The Vendor selection is just as great.  If it exists, it probable is available at the show.  For the most part the vendors are dedicated RV people.  Many items can be installed at the show.  (A+ rating)

September

Street Vibrations in Reno, NV is still a great show with tons of bikes.  The vendors are plentiful but rapidly increasing vendor rates are driving many great but small companies out of the downtown area.  Like other great shows of past times, promoter greed may yet kill this one.   (B+ rating) 

October

Run to the Sun in Lake Havasu City at the golf course on the South end of town is another example of great car shows.  Usually drawing around 1500+ cars.  Great rods, great vendors and a good time all around.   (A+ rating)

Myrtle Beach Fall Rally in Myrtle Beach, S.C. is held all over the area.  Lots of bikes, fun, rides, vendors and everything else that makes a great event.  (A+ rating)

RVIA’s Retail RV Show held in Pomona, CA. at the Fairplex is an RV industry show but is comprised of primarily local RV dealers.  The selection of all type RV’s is great, the vendor selection is OK but is getting too many junk vendors.  All in all you should see it if in the area.  (B rating)

November

Goodguys Car Show in Scottsdale, AZ.  The show is decent, a good selection of cars and vendors, the location at West World in Scottsdale provides great scenery and November in the valley of the sun is outstanding.  (B rating)

We know there are other good shows out there but we have not attended them or talked to enough people to confirm they are indeed great shows.  Some shows were great like Laughlin River Run but now are not so great or even good.

Let’s hear from you.  Your input is welcome.  What great show car, RV or motorcycle shows have you attended?  Please, give us details, the who, what, why, when, where, that you think makes it great. 

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