Events, Activities and Calendars
JULY 2010
- July 14-16 ICAST 2010
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: American Sportfishing Association, www.asafishing.org
- July 22-25 The Rally 2010: The Greatest RV Rally in North America
Kentucky Exposition Center
Louisville, Kentucky
Contact: info@therally.com, 877-749-7122
SEPTEMBER 2010
- September 7-10 National Association of State Park Directors Annual Conference
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Contact: National Association of State Park Directors, www.naspd.org
- September 13-17 Pro Walk/Pro Bike International Symposium of Walking and Bicycling
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Contact: National Center for Bicycling and Walking, www.bikewalk.org
- September 25 National Public Lands Day
Contact: www.publiclandsday.org
OCTOBER 2010
- October 2 Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
Contact: International Mountain Bicycling Association, www.imba.com
- October 25-28 Sportfishing Summit
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Contact: American Sportfishing Association, www.asafishing.org
NOVEMBER 2010
- November 3-5 National Forest Recreation Association Annual Conference and Trade Show
Hilton Scottsdale Resort and Villas
Scottsdale, Arizona
Contact: National Forest Recreation Association, www.nfra.org, 559-564-2365
- November 4-6 Urban Waterfronts 2010 Conference: "The City Resurgent"
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Baltimore, Maryland
Contact: The Waterfront Center, mail@waterfrontcenter.org, 202-337-0356, www.waterfrontcenter.org
- November 14-17 20th National Trails Symposium: Trails - The Green Way for America
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Contact: American Trails, symposium@americantrails.org, www.americantrails.org/2010, 530-547-2060
JANUARY 2011
- January 26-28 International Marina & Boatyard Conference
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Contact: Association of Marina Industries, www.marinaassociation.org/imbc, 401-682-7334
To have your organization's event added please email mmeade@funoutdoors.com with the name of the event, location, contact information and expected attendance.
JUNE 2010
- June 5 National Trails Day
Contact: American Hiking Society, www.americanhiking.org
- June 7-13 Great Outdoors Week 2010
Contact: American Recreation Coalition, arc@funoutdoors.com, 202-682-9530
- June 10-12 International Snowmobile Congress
Coralville Marriott Hotel and Convention Center
Coralville, Iowa
Contact: Iowa State Snowmobile Association, www.iowasnowmobiler.com/isc2010/index.html
- June 12 National Get Outdoors Day
Contact: American Recreation Coalition, mmeade@funoutdoors.com, 202-682-9530
- June 12 National Marina Day
Contact: Association of Marina Industries, Wendy Larimer, 202-350-9623, www.marinaassociation.org/nmd
- June 20-23 2010 National Issues Forum and "Ride-In"
Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
Contact: American Horse Council, www.horsecouncil.org
- June 26 Great American Backyard Campout
Contact: National Wildlife Federation, http://online.nwf.org/site/PageNavigator/gabc_2010_home
MAY 2010
- May 2-5 National Ski Areas Association Annual Meeting
Orlando, Florida
Contact: National Ski Areas Association, www.nsaa.org, 303-987-1111
- May 2-5 National Sporting Goods Association Annual Meeting
Tampa, Florida
Contact: National Sporting Goods Association, www.nsga.org, 847-296-6742
- May 5-6 American Boating Congress
Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel
Washington, DC
Contact: National Marine Manufacturers Association, www.nmma.org/abc, 202-737-9750
- May 5-8 2010 IMBA World Summit
Augusta, Georgia
Contact: International Mountain Bicycling Association, www.imba.com
- May 15-19 U.S. Travel's Pow Wow
Orlando, Florida
Contact: U.S. Travel Association, www.powwowonline.com
- May 18-20 2010 RMS & NARRP Symposium: Bridging Conservation and Recreation
Red Lion Hotel on the River - Jantzen Beach
Portland, Oregon
Contact: River Management Society, www.river-management.org
APRIL 2010
- April 11-17 National Environmental Education Week
Contact: National Environmental Education Foundation, www.eeweek.org
- April 20-21 Outdoor Industry Association Capitol Summit
Washington, DC
Contact: Outdoor Industry Association, www.outdoorindustry.org, 303-444-3353
- April 23-25 Global Youth Service Day
Contact: Global Youth Service Day, www.gysd.org
- April 26-30 2010 U.S. Department of the Interior Conference on the Environment
Hilton Portland & Executive Tower
Portland, Oregon
Contact: Sponsored by the Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance and hosted by the National Park Service, www.doi.gov/greening/conference
MARCH 2010
- March 5-6 The Adventure Summit
Wright State University Student Union
Dayton, Ohio
Contact: Five Rivers Metroparks and Wright State University, www.theadventuresummit.com
- March 6-10 National Association of Counties 2010 Legislative Conference
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Washington, DC
Contact: National Association of Counties, www.naco.org
- March 9-11 National Bike Summit
The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Washington, DC
Contact: League of American Bicyclists, www.bikeleague.org
- March 15-21 National Wildlife Week: Be Out There at School, Home and Play
Contact: National Wildlife Federation, www.nwf.org
- March 22-27 75th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference
Hilton Milwaukee City Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Contact: Wildlife Management Institute, www.wildlifemanagementinstitute.org
FEBRUARY 2010
- February 7-10 Association of Partners for Public Lands Partnership Convention & Trade Show
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
San Diego, California
Contact: Association of Partners for Public Lands, 301-946-9475 ext.222, amatthews@appl.org
- February 7-10 2010 Annual Corps Forum
Washington, DC
Contact: The Corps Network, forum@corpsnetwork.org
- February 12-20 Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week
Contact: International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association, www.snowmobile.org
- February 20-25 Hike the Hill: Trails Advocacy Week
Washington, DC
Contact: American Hiking Society, www.americanhiking.org
JANUARY 2010
- January 10-13 Partners Outdoors 2010
Cavallo Point – The Lodge at the Golden Gate
Sausalito, California
Contact: American Recreation Coalition, arc@funoutdoors.com, 202-682-9530
- January 10-17 International Snowmobile Safety Week
Contact: International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association, www.snowmobile.org
- January 27-30 2010 International Marina & Boatyard Conference
Tampa Convention Center
Tampa, Florida
Contact:www.marinaassociation.org/imbc
NOVEMBER 2009
- November 9-12 2009 InSites Convention and Outdoor Hospitality Expo
Rosen Centre Hotel and Orange Couny Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
Contact: National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, www.arvc.org
- November 14-18 NTA Convention '09
Reno, Nevada
Contact: National Tour Association, 800-682-8886, www.ntaonline.com
- November 16-18 Marine Dealer Conference and Expo
Coronado Springs Resort
Orlando, Florida
Contact: Boating Industry Magazine, 763-383-4448, www.boatingindustry.com/mdce
OCTOBER 2009
- October 6-8 Watchable Wildlife Annual Conference
Cape May, New Jersey
Contact: Watchable Wildlife, Inc., www.watchablewildlife.org, 651-433-4100
- October 6-9 2009 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo
Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association, www.rvda.org
- October 12-14 International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX)
Miami Beach Convention Center
Contact: Kathleen Clickett, kclickett@nmma.org, 312-946-6200
- October 12-21 57th Annual California RV Show
Los Angeles County Fair & Exposition Fairplex
Pomona, California
Contact: www.carvshow.com or call RVIA's Western Region Office at 951-274-0696
- October 13-16 National Recreation and Park Association Congress and Exposition
Salt Lake City, Utah
Contact: National Park and Recreation Association, www.nrpa.org, 703-858-2158
- October 18-20 2009 NPHA Park Partners Forum
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite National Park
Fish Camp, California
Contact: National Park Hospitality Association, 202-682-9530, mmeade@funoutdoors.com
- October 26-28 Marketing Outlook Forum: "Moving Forward in a Changing Landscape - Reflections on a New Normal"
Little Rock, Arkansas
Contact: U.S. Travel Association, www.ustravel.org.mof
- October 27-29 Sportfishing Summit
Galveston, Texas
Contact: American Sportfishing Association, 703-519-9691, www.asafishing.org
SEPTEMBER 2009
- September 8-11 National Association of State Park Directors Annual Meeting
Stone Mountain Park, Georgia
Contact: Jerry Brown, jerry_brown@dnr.state.ga.us, 1-800-573-9659
- September 13-16 2009 Annual Meeting of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Austin, Texas
Contact: Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, www.fishwildlife.org
- September 16-20 Pennsylvania RV and Camping Show
Giant Center
Hershey, PA
Contact: Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association, www.prvca.org
- September 28-October 1 SOBA 2009: 23rd Annual Conference of the States Organization for Boating Access
Omni Marina Tower
Corpus Christi, Texas
Contact: States Organization for Boating Access,www.sobaus.org, 512-389-8128
- September 29-October 1 Outdoor Industry Association Rendezvous
San Diego, California
Contact: Outdoor Industry Association, www.outdoorindustry.org, 303-444-3353
AUGUST 2009
JULY 2009
- July 1-7 Clean Beaches Week
Located at beaches across America
Contact: Clean Beaches Council, www.cleanbeaches.com
- July 3-9 49th Annual Family Campers & RVers Campvention: "Camping's Fine in 2009 - Show Me a Sign"
Sedalia, Missouri
Contact: Family Campers & RVers, www.fcrv.org, fcrvtx@flash.net or luellamofcrv@comcast.net
- July 12-15 12th Conference on National Scenic and Historic Trails
Holiday Inn
Missoula, Montana
Contact: www.nationaltrailspartnership.org
- July 15-17 International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST), Co-located with Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS)
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
Contact: Kenneth Andres, 703-519-9691 ext. 231, Maria del Valle, 703-519-9691 ext. 240, icast@asafishing.org
- July 24-26 American Motorcyclist Association Vintage Motorcycle Days
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Lexington, OH
Contact: 1-800-MID-OHIO, www.midohio.com
JUNE 2009
- June 6 National Trails Day
Located on trails across America
Contact: www.americanhiking.org/NTD.aspx
- June 7-13 Great Outdoors Week 2009
Washington, DC
Contact: American Recreation Coalition, arc@funoutdoors.com, 202-682-9530
- June 10-13 41st International Snowmobile Congress
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Cathy Dickieson, cdickieson@islandtelecom.com, 1-877-708-7669
- June 13 National Get Outdoors Day 2009
Contact: American Recreation Coalition
- June 14-17 American Horse Council's 2009 National Issues Forum
Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
Contact: American Horse Council, www.horsecouncil.org
MAY 2009
- May 3-5 American Boating Congress
L'Enfant Hotel
Washington, D.C.
Contact: National Marine Manufacturers Association, www.nmma.org/government/abc
- May 8-9 6th Annual "Come Kamp & Care With Us"
Many locations, benefits KOA Care Camps for children with cancer
Contact: Kampgrounds of America, www.koa.com/comecampwithus/
- May 15-24 Southwestern Pennsylvania's Great Outdoors Week
Contact: Sustainable Pittsburgh, www.wallsarebad.com, 412-258-6646
APRIL 2009
- April 3-5 5th Annual Tidewater Boat Show
Hampton Roads Convention Center
Hampton, Virginia
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556
- April 27-May 1 2009 National Association of Recreation Resource Planners
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Contact: www.narrp.org
- April 28-29 ARVC's National Issues Conference
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Washington, D.C.
Contact: National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, www.arvc.org
MARCH 2009
- March 1-5 Association of Partners for Public Lands Annual Convention and Trade Show: Navigating the Future
Baltimore, Maryland
Contact: Association of Partners for Public Lands, www.appl.org
- March 3-4 Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association's 10th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day
The Embassy Suites - Convention Center
Washington, DC
Contact: Bill Sells, bsells@sgma.com, 202-349-9417
- March 3-5 National Forest Recreation Association Annual Conference and Trade Show
Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa
San Diego, California
Contact: National Forest Recreation Association, info@nfra.org
- March 8-10 National Park Hospitality Association's Annual Meeting
The Madison
Washington, DC
Contact: Mindy Meade, mmeade@funoutdoors.com, 202-682-9530
- March 10-12 National Bike Summit
The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Washington, DC
Contact: League of American Bicyclists, www.bikeleague.org
- March 13-15 5th Annual Virginia RV Show
Hampton Roads Convention Center
Hampton, Virginia
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556
- March 13-15 14th Annual National Capital Boat Show
Dulles Expo Center
Chantilly, Virginia
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556
- March 16-19 Family Motor Coach Association's 81st International Convention
Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter
Perry, Georgia
Contact: Family Motor Coach Association, www.fmca.com
- March 17-20 National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation
Grand Hyatt Washington
Washington, DC
Contact: www.nrpa.org
FEBRUARY 2009
- February 1-3 Partners Outdoors 2009
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort
Cambridge, Maryland
Contact: American Recreation Coalition, 202-682-9530 www.funoutdoors.com
- February 4-6 RV Park Investment Conference
McLean Hilton
McLean, Virginia
Contact: David Gorin, 703-448-6863
- February 13-15 19th Annual North Carolina RV & Camping Show - Charlotte
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556
- February 13-15 24th Annual Richmond Camping RV Expo
Richmond Raceway Complex
Richmond, Virginia
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556
- February 20-22 21st Annual Richmond Boat Show
Richmond Raceway Complex
Richmond, Virginia
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556
- February 21-24 Washington, D.C. Ride Into Political Action
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C.
Contact: American Motorcyclist Association, 614-856-1900 ext. 1252, www.americanmotorcyclist.com/legisltn/dcseminar.asp
- February 23-26 Hike the Hill: Trails Advocacy Week
Holiday Inn Central
Washington, DC
Contact: Kim Hutson de Belle, kim@americanhiking.org, www.americanhiking.org.
- February 23-28 Family Campers and RVers 38th National Retiree Rally
Pinal County Fairgrounds
Case Grande, Arizona
Contact: Jerry and Kathy Leckrone, leckronerv@aol.com
- February 24 - 28 National Association of Trailer Manufacturers Annual Convention
North Charleston Convention Center
Charleston, South Carolina
Contact: National Association of Trailer Manufacturers, www.natm.com
- February 27 - March 1 20th Annual North Carolina RV & Camping Show - Raleigh
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Raleigh, North Carolina
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556
JANUARY 2009
- January 9-11 20th Annual North Carolina RV & Camping Show - Greensboro
Greensboro Coliseum
Greensboro, North Carolina
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556
- January 13-14 National Ski Areas Association Eastern Conference
Mount Snow, Vermont
Contact: www.nsaa.org
- January 16-18 23rd Annual Washington Camping RV Expo
Dulles Expo Center
Chantilly, Virginia
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556
- January 21-25 UMA Motorcoach Expo: Dawn of a New Age
Orlando, Florida
Contact: www.motorcoachexpo.com
- January 23-25 54th Annual Virginia Boat Show
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Richmond, Virginia
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556
- January 25-28 2009 International Marina & Boatyard Conference
Fort Lauderdale Convention Center
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Contact: www.marinaassociation.org/imbc
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