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FMCA RV Club Invites
All RV Owners
to Golden Getaway in
Lincoln, Nebraska
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Cincinnati,
OH – July 2022 / Newsmaker Alert: Family
Motor Coach Association (FMCA), an international organization for RV
owners, will host the “Golden Getaway” International Convention and RV
Expo Presented By Blue Ox at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln, Nebraska,
August 24 through 27, 2022. The event, FMCA’s 105th international convention,
originally was scheduled to take place in August 2020. FMCA was forced
to cancel the 2020 gathering when prohibitions on large gatherings were
implemented because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Lancaster Event Center
had dates open for August 2022, so the event was able to be postponed.
And now the owners of nearly 700 RVs will travel to Nebraska to take part
in this rescheduled gathering.
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“We’re
looking forward to making our first visit to Nebraska for an FMCA International
Convention and RV Expo,” said FMCA events director Doug
Uhlenbrock. “All of the excitement that was squashed by the pandemic
in 2020 is amping up again, and we are making plans to have a great time
in Lincoln. We’ve been impressed during our planning meetings by all that
the city and the Lancaster Event Center have to offer RV enthusiasts, and
we can’t wait for this gathering.”
The
event isn’t just for members. FMCA invites all RV owners to join the festivities
along with those who may be considering the RV lifestyle or are just curious
about this super-size RV event.
During
an FMCA convention, RV owners stay at the host facility in their homes
on wheels, and a new neighborhood pops up almost overnight.
One
key element of the event is the RV Expo. RV manufacturers and dealers display
the latest models and invite convention attendees and members of the public
to stop by for a tour. RV-related accessories, components, services, and
other products of interest to travelers will be available as well.
When
they aren’t shopping, attendees can take part in seminars. Various RV experts
will conduct sessions during the event. Topics range from tire maintenance,
technology, and safe driving to RV trips to Alaska, New Zealand/Australia,
and more.
A variety
of daytime and evening entertainment is offered, and attendees have numerous
opportunities for socializing with others who share their love of the RV
lifestyle. These range from organized activities such as morning coffee
hour and an ice cream social to impromptu meetups.
Lincoln
residents may spot convention attendees wearing their “Golden Getaway”
badges in the Historic Haymarket District on Tuesday evening, August 23.
FMCA and title sponsor Blue Ox (based in Pender, Nebraska) will cohost
“Welcome To Lincoln Night” for attendees, who will be invited to come downtown
for a night of food and fun. The RV owners will be encouraged to check
out the restaurants, shops, and other attractions in the Haymarket District,
with discounts offered by many area businesses. At Lincoln Station Great
Hall, entertainment and refreshments will be available for convention attendees
throughout the night during the “Blue Ox Bash.”
Multiple
options are available for those who wish to attend the FMCA convention.
As noted, RV owners are invited to bring their vehicle and stay on-site
to enjoy all the activities. The gate registration price for that is $245
and also grants RV owners who are new to FMCA a one-year FMCA membership.
(An additional fee is charged for electric.)
For
those who want to view only the RV Expo portion of the event, single-day
admission is $10 per person or $25 for a family of three or more; children
12 and under are admitted free with an accompanying adult. Individuals
with an active military ID are admitted free as well. The day pass for
Wednesday, August 24, also will be good for Thursday, August 25. On Saturday,
August 27, as a thank-you to the Lincoln community, FMCA will welcome area
residents to attend the RV Expo at no charge.
Those
who would like to take in the exhibits and also attend seminars and entertainment
may purchase a Daily Passport, which is available for $50 per person per
day.
RV
Expo hours will be Wednesday, August 24, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and
Thursday through Saturday, August 25 through 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. Hours for purchasing Public Gate or Daily Passport tickets will be
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 24, through Saturday, August
27.
Free
public parking will be available by entering the fairgrounds via Gate 2
off Havelock Avenue; take a left into Lot H, the designated public parking
lot. The ticket trailer will be across the bridge in Lot AZ.
For
more information or to register, visit www.FMCA.com/fmca-lincoln-2022-learn-more.
Note
to media: For images and additional information, visit www.FMCA.com/fmca-media-room.
About
FMCA: Enhancing The RV Lifestyle
FMCA
is the world’s largest not-for-profit association for recreation vehicle
(RV) owners. The organization maintains its national headquarters in Cincinnati,
Ohio, and currently has nearly 150,000 active members. FMCA offers its
members a number of benefits, including a subscription to its monthly magazine,
Family RVing; a medical emergency and travel assistance program valued
at $200 per family; a tire purchasing program; group rates on a roadside
assistance program, RV and auto insurance, and health insurance; discounted
rates for RV tours and caravans; and discounts on a mobile internet access
plan. Perhaps the most important benefit of FMCA membership is the camaraderie
and friendships that develop among people enjoying the common interest
of RV travel. The organization can be reached at 513-474-3622 or 800-543-3622
and on the web at www.FMCA.com.
Source
Media
Contact:
Pamela
Kay
FMCA
Director
of Communications, Publishing
800-543-3622
ext. 234 or 513-474-3622 |
