Annual RV show kicks off in South Bend

SOUTH BEND, Ind.- The 46th annual Valley RV and Camping Show, showcasing new camping vehicles from 7 Indiana dealers, began on Thursday.

The show, hosted at the Century Center, allows local manufacturers the opportunity to show off the latest models of recreational vehicles and campers.

Buyers, in turn, can view a wide variety of models, compare them, and purchase the 2020 models at the best possible price according to show director Matt Rose.

Dealers featured at the show include International RV of Elkhart, Indiana RV Connection of Middlebury, Wana RV Center of Shipshewana, Total Value RV of Elkhart, Goshen RV Supercenter, RC Sales & Leasing of Elkhart and Showalter RV of Nappanee.

The latest campers are equipped with a number of special features, from indoor fireplaces to outdoor kitchens, and the wide variety offers something for every budget and camping style.

Though the show began on Thursday, it will be open to the public through Sunday.

The cost is $8 per person ages 16 and older, but guests ages 15 and under can get in for free.

Hours for the event are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.