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January is the start of the busy season for RV Shows in the U.S. and the Tampa RV Show is one of the most popular and largest Florida RV shows. Branded as the Florida RV SuperShow hosted by the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA), this show will be held January 18th through 22nd this year at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.
Joe and I have been to the Tampa RV Show four times since we started RVing and it remains to be one of our favorite RV shows to attend. Whether you’re shopping for an RV, doing RV research for a future upsize or downsize, or check out new and essential RV gear, the Tampa RV Show in Florida is a fun RV show to attend complete with fair foods and entertainment.
2023 Tampa RV Show Details
The largest Florida RV show is a go for 2023. Below are the details for the 2023 Tampa RV Show.
- When: Wednesday, January 18th to Sunday January 22nd
- Where: Florida State Fairgrounds 4800 US Highway 301 North Tampa, FL 33610
- Price: $15 for Adults (free second day pass), Children Under 16 get in for free
- Hours: 9am to 6pm Wed-Sat and 9am to 5pm Sun
The cost to get into the show is $15 for adults and will include a second day entry for free. Seniors receive a $2 discount on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Active and retired military receive $2 discount on all RV SuperShow days. All children under 16 year of age can attend the Tampa RV Show for free.
Parking at the show is $10 per day for cars and $16 per day for RVs.
Dogs are allowed at the Tampa RV Show, but they need to be leashed and “mild-tempered” according to the show website.
Show website: https://www.frvta.org/show/florida-rv-supershow/
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Industry Day at Tampa RV Show
Media and RV industry attendees can register to attend Industry Day at the 2023 Tampa RV Show on Tuesday, January 17th. Industry day show hours are from 10am to 4pm.
RV Industry attendees can register here https://form.jotform.com/42585523855968
Media registration and information can be found here https://www.frvta.org/media/
Camping at Tampa RV Show
Many attendees prefer to camp at the Tampa RV show or at a nearby campground either in their own RV or a rental RV.
The Super Rally used to be the most popular camping option at the show. However, there does not appear to be a Super Rally at the 2023 Tampa RV Show.
RVers can purchase an overnight parking pass through the fairgrounds in order to camp at the Tampa RV Show. Overnight parking sales are subject to availability and several nights are already sold out. An overnight parking ticket for Saturday, January 21st is $50. Use this link to make a reservation or to check availability https://tickets.floridastatefair.com/f/11
Camp with an RV club. Some RV manufacturers and clubs will organize their own rally at the Tampa RV Show. For example, the Newmar Kountry Klub usually hosts a Florida RV SuperShow Rally. For $285, you and a guest receive five nights of camping with 30amp service, unlimited admission to the RV Show, entertainment, and more.
Don’t want to camp on site? There are plenty of RV parks and campgrounds around the fairgrounds. One option that we have stayed at is Lazydayz RV Resort.
For media or vendors attending the Tampa RV Show, there is a separate camping area on site. Find out more by contacting the Florida RV Trade Association organizers.
Harvest Hosts and Boondockers Welcome members have some overnight parking options in the Tampa area. Be sure to book a stay request in advance before all the spots are filled up.
RV Manufacturers at the Tampa RV Show
Since the Tampa RV Show is one of the largest RV shows in U.S., attendees can expect to see all types of RVs for sale by a wide range of manufacturers. For example,
- Small camp trailers including Lance Campers
- Class B RVs including Storyteller Overland
- Class C RVs
- Small Class C RVs
- Class A motorhomes including the latest version of our first RV
- Truck campers
- 5th Wheels and more
RV Accessories and Gear Vendors
There will be two supplier buildings at the Tampa RV Show filled with vendors selling essential RV gear. If you’re looking for an accessory for your camper, you’ll likely find it here. Vendors range from campground organizations and RV mattresses to gear you need to dump your RV tanks and everything in between.
Some of our favorite RVing gear were discovered at this show, including a hitch mounted spare tire carrier for RVs, recycled rubber leveling/jack pads, and the WiFi extender and repeater.
Be sure to stop by the TechnoRV booth and say hi to our friends Eric and Tami Johnson! They carry a wide variety of tech gear tested and approved by RVers along with great customer support.
Tips for Attending the Show
Navigating a large RV show like this one can be overwhelming. Here are some tips on how to make the most out of your time at the January Florida RV Show in Tampa:
- Wear comfortable shoes. This is the largest RV show in Florida and there is a quite a bit of ground to cover if you intend to walk the entire show. If you’re not camping on site, consider bringing a back up pair of shoes in case the weather changes. It could be warm and sunny one day and cold and rainy the next day.
- Review the show layout. Take some time to look at the map of the RV show so you can plan your day or days. You can also download the map onto your mobile device for quick reference on site.
- Take notes and photos. Attending such a large RV show can quickly result in information overload. Take notes and photos to help you remember what you liked.
- Bring a tape measure. There have been many times where we wanted to know the exact measurements of a space or item at the show. For example, if you want a composting toilet in the RV, having the exact measurements of the toilet or the space its going into will be very handy.
Our Tampa RV Show Experiences
To get an idea of what the Tampa RV Show aka Florida RV SuperShow is like check out this recap of our first attendance in 2016.
We spent three days checking out RVs, products, resorts and everything in between. To say the Tampa RV Show is huge would be an understatement. For anyone in the market to buy an RV or RV accessories, this show offers one place to see it all.
Not every RV model and layout was at the show, but there was plenty of inventory to get an idea of the options available.
Are you going to the Tampa RV Show? Have you been? Leave me a comment below.
We will be there Wednesday. Hope to see you 2.
We were not going to go this year but may be changing our minds! We love watching you all. Will you be doing a meetup??
We don’t have plans for a meet-up this year, but we will be at the show Tuesday and Wednesday. If you see us, stop by and say hi.
I have a question…..What advice would you give a family of five (two adults, three kids, 5,7,9) looking for only 5th wheel bunkhouse models? We have seen a few, but want to maximize our time in one day.
My suggestion is to take a look at the Florida RV SuperShow map and make note of the 5th wheel manufacturers that will be there. Then look up each manufacturer and write down their bunkhouse model so you can quickly reference the list while at the show. Good luck and have fun!
Can I bring my Golf Cart to drive around?
That’s a good question to ask the show organizers and you can reach them at (813) 741-0488 or info@frvta.org. In previous years, the show ran shuttles that attendees could ride to easily get around.
We have been following you for some time and owe our Hymer Aktiv purchase to your earlier videos. We learned a lot from your videos as we made the transition from a fifth-wheel to our van. We plan to be at the Tampa RV show on Saturday and would love to say hello.
Thanks Michelle! Unfortunately, we only plan to spend the first couple days at the show and won’t be there on Saturday. Enjoy the show.
Coming for our first time this year!
Hi Guys. Have been following and enjoying your blog. My wife and I are planning a full-time launch in the next couple of years and have talked about a trip to the Tampa RV Show next year, so we really enjoying this particular post.
Question: Are there places to camp in close proximity to the show? If so, can you list a couple so that we’ll have a starting point to research further.
Thanks!
Peter
Hi Peter. Thanks for following along and glad you enjoyed this post. Below are a few camping options for the Tampa SuperShow.
If you and your wife want to camp at the fairgrounds where the show is held we found two options this year: 1) Super Rally – 4 nights of camping with 30 amp hook-up and includes admission to the show Wed – Sun for $200 (reservations required and recommended). 2) Dry Camping – first-come, first-served for $20 per night in general parking (don’t believe this comes with admission to the show). One nice thing about being at the fairgrounds is being able to walk to the show.
We met several RVers camped at Lazydays RV Campground which is about a 5 mile drive. The show is during high season so expect to pay $50+/night for a full hookup site. We heard they do provide breakfast and lunch.
Other parks nearby include:
Abbey’s Wig Wam RV Park
Happy Travelers RV Park
Hidden River Travel Resort
McCormick Lakes RV Park
Tampa East RV Resort
Thanks Kait. Great info!
Peter