2025 Event Schedule
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2025 COE Schedule Overview

Tuesday December 2 – Pre-Expo Meetings/Events

  • 8:00a to 4:00p – CAMP Meeting – For State Executive CAMP members only. Must be a paid member to attend this meeting. To inquire about membership contact: Lisa Thibodaux – LARVC Executive Director at (225) 235-2166, or by email at lisa@campinglouisiana.com
  • 8:00a to 4:00p – RVTI One-Day Training (Must Pre-Register) – Click here for more information and to register!
  • 1:00 to 5:00p – MOARC 57th Annual Campground Owners Meeting – Open to all MOARC members and those looking to become memebrs.
  • 2:00 to 7:00p – Registration Desk Open For Event Check-In – Campground Owner attendees, Exhibitors, Workcampers and Influencers can check-in to grab event bags and name badges! Get ready for a week of fun!
  • 3:00 to 4:45p – Reservation Trainings with CampLife – Two sessions available (3:00-3:45p and 4:00-4:45p) Looking to switch systems or get more training? Join one or both training sessions! Open to both Campground Owners and Workcampers. More details on page 9 of the full program linked above.
  • 3:00 to 4:45p – Workcamper Education Opportunities – Workcampers are welcome to attend the reservation trainings, one-day RVTI training and/or these other educational sessions. See class options page 9 of the full program linked above.
  • 5:30 to 7:00p – The Opportunity Social – Kick off COE with a relaxed cash-bar gathering where campground owners and workcampers can mingle, reconnect with friends, and make new connections. It’s the perfect way to unwind, network, and start the week on a fun, friendly note.
  • 5:30 to 7:00p – CAMP Exhibitor Mixer – Sip, socialize and spark ideas! – Open to all COE exhibitors! Join us for an upbeat, high-energy social hour designed just for you. Connect with CAMP members (Campground Association Management Professionals) from across the country, swap ideas and resources, and explore new ways to grow together. Enjoy drinks, network with leaders from multiple states, and discover opportunities to elevate the outdoor hospitality industry. Spots are limited—don’t miss it! Your $20 cost includes drink tickets – click here to purchase tickets now!

Wednesday December 3 – Welcome/Education/Expo Day

  • 8:00 to 8:45a – Event Kickoff and Welcome Session – Get your positive attitude and mindset ready for the week! Hear a rundown of the schedule so you’re well prepared to make the best use of your time here at COE! Plus, learn how you can win BIG! There’s over $10k in giveaways! Also, meet the State Executives that are in attendance and how they can help you!
  • 9:00a to 12:30p – Education Sessions – Three one-hour sessions (15-min breaks between). Six class options in each session!
  • 9:00a to 12:30p – Workcamper 101 Workshop – New to workcamping? This workshop covers campground basics, common roles, daily responsibilities, and key legal and financial considerations. Gain the practical knowledge and confidence you need to start your workcamping journey.
  • 12:30 to 1:15p – Meeting for Members of Rivers & Rockies Outdoor Lodging Coalition – and those looking to become members!
  • 12:30 to 2:00p – Concessions and paid lunch available in Expo Hall
  • 1:00 to 5:00p – Expo Hall Open – Explore exhibitors offering the products and services you need to run a successful park—many with show specials!
  • 5:00 to 8:00p – Welcome Reception Dinner – Open to both campgrounds owners and exhibitors – dinner is included in your event registration! – Grab a drink and a dinner table to network with peers before the evening’s fun! Don’t forget your ticket for the 6pm drawing—see details below so you don’t miss out! Each person in attendance can get a ticket to win!
    • 5:00p – Networking time – Appetizers served until 6p
    • 5:30p – Awards with Don Bennett, recognition and exhibitor charity auction (live and silent – celebrity auctioneers!). Bid on great products and services for your park donated by our wonderful exhibitors!
    • 6:30p – Dinner served with time for networking over a good meal! The Ballroom and a cash bar open until 8pm!
    • 7:00p – $1,000 DRAWING! We’re drawing two winners of $500 each to spend with any exhibitor here at COE! All registered attendees at COE are entered to win.
      • EXHIBITORS! YOU’RE INCLUDED IN THIS DRAWING TOO! If you’re selected, get your choice of a $500 VISA gift card OR a FREE booth at COE 2026!

Thursday December 4 – Cracker Barrel/Expo Day

  • 7:30 to 8:30a – Texas Association of Campground Owners Meeting – open to all current TACO members as well as those looking to become members.
  • 8:30 to 10:00a – Fireside Fix-It Sessions – Join us for some morning education before a fun day at the expo! There are multiple topics to choose from – something for everyone! Plus, by attending these Fireside Fix-It sessions, you’ll be entered to win up to $5,000 that can be spent with ANY exhibitor here at COE!
  • 8:30 to 10:00a – Influencer Speed Networking Event – As an alternative to the cracker barrel sessions, if you’re looking for a fresh way to market your park? Meet face-to-face with industry influencers in a fast-paced “speed dating” format. Rotate tables, share ideas, and discover partners who can help promote your park. Plus, by attending this event, you’ll be entered to win up to $5,000 that can be spent with ANY exhibitor here at COE! See more details on page 17 of the full program linked above.
  • 10:00a – 2:00p – Expo Hall Open
    • $5,500 IN GIVEWAY DRAWINGS! – See all the details on page 6 of the full program linked above. – Got your five tickets from the morning sessions? Stick around the expo hall—prize drawings happen every hour starting at 10am! You’ll have 2 minutes to claim your prize, or we draw again. Don’t miss the $500 social media tag drawing at 1pm!
  • 11:30 to 1:00p – Concessions and paid lunch available in Expo Hall
  • 2:15 to 4:15p – The Networking Circuit event – This fun networking session is open to both campground owners and our exhibitors. Cash bar is open until 6p! Snacks provided by The Gilbert Brown Foundation – donations appreciated. – Rotate through five 20-minute rounds of cracker barrel sessions on a variety of topics, while making valuable connections! You choose the topics you’re most interested in – MANY topics to choose from! See the topics listed on page 18 so you can prepare your choices! At the end of the five rounds, we’ll share some best takeaways to earn more tickets into the big giveaway!
    • Every participant gets a ticket, we’ll draw TWO winners – you get your choice of a $500 VISA gift card, or a FREE 2026 COE registration with hotel included!
  • 4:30 to 5:30p – Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds Meeting – open to all current MARVAC members, and those looking to become members!

Friday December 5 – Full Education/’Behind The Scenes’ Day

  • 8:30 to 12:00p – Education Sessions – Three one-hour sessions (15-min breaks between). Six class options in each session!
  • 12:15p – Early Bird Basket Giveaway Drawings – If you put any tickets in the five “Early Bird” prize baskets in the ballroom – be sure you join us in the ballroom as we draw winners! We’ll call the number three times, if no one claims it, we will draw again until we have a winner! The remaining baskets drawn for at the Saturday wrap-up!
  • 3:30p – Behind The Scenes Event – This is a separately ticketed event. Scan the QR code to get tickets online, or purchase at the registration desk anytime before NOON ON FRIDAY 12/5! Limited tickets available! – Your $50 ticket (per person) includes a Q&A with staff from sales, marketing, production, operations, etc at 3:30pm – and the Whodunnit Murder Mystery Show with dinner included at 5:00pm! This event welcomes all ages! Click here for more information and to buy tickets!

Saturday December 6 – Half Education/Wrap-Up Day

  • 9:00 to 11:15a – Education Sessions – Two one-hour sessions (15-min breaks between). Six class options in each session!
  • 11:30a to 12:30p – Wrap-Up/Send-Off + Basket Raffle Giveaway Drawings – Join us as we recap the week, have a short Cracker Barrel session, share our best takeaways and share the dates of the 2026 Campground Owners Expo. PLUS! We’ll draw for the winners in the remaining COE Basket Raffle Giveaway from those tickets you’ve been collecting all week! Must be in the room to win! See all the prize details on page 5!
  • 12:30p – 2025 COE concludes!