Events, Activities and Calendars
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
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
AUGUST 2009
SEPTEMBER 2009
- 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
OCTOBER 2009
- 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, CA
Contact: www.carvshow.com or call RVIA's Western Region Office at 951-274-0696
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
JANUARY 2010
To have your organization's event added please email mmeade@funoutdoors.com with the name of the event, location, contact information and expected attendance.
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
DECEMBER 2008
- December 2-4 46th Annual National RV Trade Show
Kentucky Exposition Center
Louisville, Kentucky
Contact: www.rvia.org
- December 3-5 America Outdoors International Marketing and Management Conference
Knoxville, Tennessee
Contact: www.americaoutdoors.org/confluence.htm
NOVEMBER 2008
- November 1-3 National Boating Safety Advisory Council Meeting
Holiday Inn Arlington
Arlington, Virginia
Contact: U.S. Coast Guard, 202-372-1061, www.uscgboating.org/nbsac/nbsac.htm
- November 8-12 Wildlife Society Conference
Miami, Florida
Contact: Wildlife Society
- November 9-12 Paddlesports Pro 2008: Friends, Family & Fun
Panama City Beach, Florida
Contact: Paddlesports Industry Association, 703-451-3864, ext. 703
- November 12-15 InSites 2008 Convention: Outdoor Hospitality Expo
Nashville, Tennessee
Contact: ARVC, 800-395-2267, www.arvc.org
- November 13-15 State Trail Administrators Meeting
Little Rock, Arkansas
Contact: Stuart Macdonald, mactrail@aol.com or Christopher Douwes, douwes@dot.gov
- November 15-18 19th National Trails Symposium
Little Rock, Arkansas
Contact: www.americantrails.org/2008
- November 17-19 Marine Dealer Conference and Expo
Rio Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: Marine Retailers Association of America, www.mraa.com, 708-763-9210
- November 17-21 IAAPA Attractions Expo: The Ultimate Destination
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
Contact: International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, www.IAAPA.org
OCTOBER 2008
- October 2 40th Anniversary of National Trails System Act
- October 3-5 1st Chantilly Fall RV & Boat Super Sale
Dulles Expo Center
Chantilly, Virginia
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556
- October 4 Take A Kid Mountain Biking
Contact: IMBA
- October 4-7 Virginia Governor's Conference on Greenways and Trails
Richmond, Virginia
Contact: IMBA
- October 6-8 International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) 2008
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, Florida
Contact: www.ibexshow.com
- October 7-9 Watchable Wildlife Conference
Orange Beach, Alabama
Contact: www.watchablewildlife.org
- October 10-19 56th Annual California RV Show
The Fairplex, Los Angeles County's Fair and Exposition Center
Pomona, California
Contact: www.carvshow.com
- October 13-17 SOBA's 22nd Annual Conference
Norfolk, Virginia
Contact: Jennifer Wampler, 804-786-9420
- October 12-14 National Park Hospitality Association's Park Services Forum
Green Valley Ranch Resort
Henderson, Nevada
Contact: National Park Hospitality Association, 202-682-9530
- October 14-18 National Recreation and Park Association Congress and Exposition
Baltimore, Maryland
Contact: National Recreation and Park Association
- October 26 Make A Difference Day
Contact: USA WEEKEND magazine
- October 27-30 Marketing Outlook Forum
Portland, Oregon
Contact: Travel Industry Association
- October 29-31 Sportfishing Summit
San Luis Resort
Galveston, Texas
Contact: American Sportfishing Association
SEPTEMBER 2008
- September 2-5 Pro Walk/ Pro Bike Conference 2008
Seattle, Washington
Contact: The National Center for Bicycling and Walking
- September 5-7 7th Annual North Carolina Fall RV Show & Sale (Extravaganza)
Greensboro Coliseum
Greensboro, North Carolina
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556
- September 6-10 NASBLA 48th Annual Conference
Clearwater, Florida
Contact: National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
- September 8-14 Pennsylvania RV & Camping Show
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Contact: Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association
www.largestRVshow.com
- September 10-12 RV Park & Campground Investment Conference
McLean, Virginia
Contact: David Gorin and Associates and Affinity Group, Inc www.parkinvestmentconference.com
- September 11-14 Preserving the Historic Road 1998-2008
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contact: www.historicroads.org
- September 16-18 Opening Doors to Water Trails Conference
Fort Worden Conference Center
Port Townsend, Washington
Contact www.wwta.org/wtc, 206-545-9161
- September 19 National Park(ing)Day
Contact: The Trust for Public Land
- September 24-25 Travel Leadership Summit
Washington, D.C.
Contact: Travel Industry Association
- September 27 National Public Lands Day
Contact: National Environmental Education Foundation
- September 29- October 3 World Camping Conference
Contact: Digital Rez International
AUGUST 2008
JULY 2008
JUNE 2008
MAY 2008
APRIL 2008
MARCH 2008
FEBRUARY 2008
- February 11-14 National Trails System Advocacy Week
Washington, D.C.
Contact: Celena Montorfano, 301-565-6704 ext 205
- February 24-28 Association of Partners for Public Lands Annual Convention and Trade Show: Going the Extra Mile: Embracing the Future
Denver, Colorado
Contact:appl@appl.org
- February 25-28 FMCA's 79th International Convention
Pomona, California
Contact: Family Motor Coach Association, 800-543-3622
- February 29 Connect a Child to the Wild for Health: Health Professionals' Roundup Meeting
USFWS Building, Arlington, VA
Contact: Robin Bunch, Public Health Education, USFWS, Robin_Bunch@fws.gov, 703-358-2536
JANUARY 2008
DECEMBER 2007
NOVEMBER 2007
OCTOBER 2007
- October 10-12 International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) 2007
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida
Contact: Contact: www.ibexshow.com
- October 10-12 2007 Sportfishing Summit
Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, Sanibel, Florida
Contact: American Sportfishing Association
- October 12-17 22nd Annual Conference: SOBA 2008 - Launching for Success, Building on Traditions
Norfolk, Virginia
Contact: States Organization for Boating Access
- October 17-19 RV Resort Investor & Developer Conference
Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area
Sponsored by Affinity Group, Inc. and David Gorin & Associates
Contact: (703)448-6863
- October 17-19 The Inaugural RV Park and Campground Investment Conference
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, McLean, Virgina
Sponsored by: The Affinity Group, Inc., and David Gorin & Associates
Contact: (703)448-6863 www.ParkInvestmentConference.com
SEPTEMBER 2007
AUGUST 2007
JULY 2007
JUNE 2007
MAY 2007
APRIL 2007
MARCH 2007
- March 1 Recreation Forum
American Mountaineering Center
Golden, Colorado
Information: American Recreation Coalition
Contact: dshea@funoutdoors.com
- March 4-6 Inaugural RV Resort and Campground Conference and Expo
South Point Hotal Casino and Spa
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: cmcgrath@affinitygroup.com
Information: Good Sam Club
- March 6-8 2007 Trailbuilders Conference
Atlantis Resort
Reno, Nevada
Contact: Professional Trailbuilders Association
- March 9 Recreation Forum
East Cobb Multi-Purpose Center
Marietta, Georgia
Information: American Recreation Coalition
Contact: dshea@funoutdoors.com
- March 12 Recreation Forum
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Los Angeles, California
Information: American Recreation Coalition
Contact: dshea@funoutdoors.com
- March 13-14 National Forest Recreation Association Annual Conference and Trade Show
Reno, Nevada
Contact: NFRA
- March 15 Recreation Forum
Portland, Oregon
Location: TBD
Information: American Recreation Coalition
Contact: dshea@funoutdoors.com
- March 13-16 National Bike Summit 2007
Washington, DC
Contacts: League of American Bicyclists and Bikes Belong
- March 13-17 2007 AAHPERD National Convention
Baltimore, Maryland
Contact: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
- March 18-22 New Frontiers, Next Stages: APPL 2007 Annual Convention and Trade Show
Sacramento, California
Contact: Association of Partners for Public Lands
- March 19-21 2007 Spring Meeting
Southeast Tourism Society
Biloxi, Mississippi
Contact: Southeast Tourism Society
- March 20-24 North American Wildlife Conference
Portland, Oregon
Contact: Wildlife Management Institute
- March 22 Recreation Forum
South Shore Cultural Center
Chicago, Illinois
Information: American Recreation Coalition
Contact: dshea@funoutdoors.com
- March 25-28 National Trust Main Street Conference
Seattle, Washington
Contact: National Trust for Historic Preservation
mary_delafe@nthp.org
- March 26 ARC Recreation Exchange
- March 28-31 National Service-Learning Conference
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contact: Youth Service America
FEBRUARY 2007
JANUARY 2007
- January 6 Winter Trails Day
Contact: Winter Trails
- January 7-10 Partners Outdoors 2007
Lake Arrowhead, California
American Recreation Coalition
Contact: ARC
- January 8-10 National Ski Areas Association Western Conference
Vail Mountain, Colorado
Contact: NSAA
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