Earlybird RV Show

The Earlybird RV Show and Sale is a large recreational vehicle trade show featuring motor homes, RV camping equipment, exhibitors and seminars in Abbotsford.

This year the show happens at the TRADEX Centre on February 22nd to 25th. If you have an RV, are looking to buy a recreational vehicle, need new RV supplies and equipment, or just want to learn about the RV lifestyle, this is the event for you!

For details about the event, continue reading or visit the Earlybird RV Show website.

This article contains the following information about the Earlybird RV Show:

Earlybird RV Show at TRADEX in Abbotsford

In 2024 the Earlybird RV Show runs from February 22nd to 25th (which is a week later than last year when it happened on the Family Day Long Weekend).

The event is for everyone who wants to buy, admire or dream about recreational vehicles and RV equipment. There is so much to see at the show, and lots of great deals too!

The Earlybird RV Show & Sale is one of the biggest recreational vehicle events in Western Canada. In British Columbia, it’s second in size only to the Snowbird RV Show (which is hosted by the same organization in the fall).

The Earlybird RV Show features over 120,000 square feet of indoor space full of recreational vehicles, related products and activities to check out. The event is the best place to be for anyone wanting to live or learn about the RV lifestyle.

2024 marks the 29th year of the Earlybird RV Show & Sale. The event features more than 200 recreational vehicles to explore, buy and dream about. This year there are over 45 exhibitor booths and around two dozen different seminars over the four days.

For tickets and full details about the event, visit the Earlybird RV Show website.

Earlybird RV Show at Tradex Centre — Earlybird RV Show at Tradex

Hours and Location

The 2024 Earlybird RV Show & Sale runs from Thursday, February 22nd, until Sunday, February 25th. Hours on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday are from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm. On the Sunday the event runs from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.

As always, the Earlybird RV Show & Sale happens at the TRADEX Centre which is located at 1190 Cornell Street in Abbotsford (right beside the Abbotsford Airport).

Admission Details

General admission prices for the 2024 Earlybird RV Show & Sale are listed below.

Adults (ages 18+) – $15
Seniors (ages 60+) – $13
Youth (ages 6 to 17) – $12
Children (ages 5 and under) – Free

If you want to attend the event more than once this year, multi-day passes cost $20 for adults, seniors and youth. If you plan on attending with your loved ones, family packs are available as well. Two adults and up to three youths can get in for $33 per day.

There is plenty of parking available on-site for around $10 per vehicle. Overnight parking for recreational vehicles costs about $25 per night. Yes, that’s right, there are die-hard RV-ers camping out overnight. People come from all over the province, and even further away, for this event!

For tickets and full details about the event, visit rvshowscanada.ca.

Checking Out the RVs

What to Expect

Expect to see lots of recreational vehicles at the show. There are trailers, motorhomes and fifth wheelers including tiny RVs, giant ones, ultra fancy ones and more basic ones. You can go inside them, have a look around, and dream. All the vehicles are for sale too, many of them at great discounts. If you want to buy a new vehicle, this is a super place to do that and get a good deal.

There are other things to see and buy at the show as well. There are vendors selling all kinds of RV-related equipment. The last time we went we spent about three hours going inside and looking around vehicles and we still didn’t manage to inspect them all! There was so much to see! And if you attend all the seminars, you can have fun there all day!

The Earlybird RV Show is similar to the Snowbird RV Show which takes place in the fall, but there are definite differences. Both events are about the same size, although the one in autumn might be a tiny bit bigger. The average vehicle at the Snowbird RV Show though is definitely bigger. The focus of that event is for people who move south for the winter and live in their vehicles for months at a time (so they typically want larger RVs and nicer amenities). The Earlybird RV Show is more for people who go camping in the spring, summer and early fall.

TIP: It’s fun to go inside the vehicles to see what you like and don’t like. The layouts are all different, with things like cupboards, beds, the washroom and kitchen table in different places. Looking at the various options is a great way to figure out what you really want in an RV. Every vehicle is slightly different, but so too are people’s tastes and preferences.

For tickets and full details about the event, visit the Earlybird RV Show website.

Dreaming About RVs at the RV Show

Earlybird RV Show Seminar Schedule

In addition to all of the exhibitor booths and recreational vehicles to check out at the event, the Earlybird RV Show & Sale features the Seminar Stage in Hall A. It’s an area where folks can gather around to watch interesting demonstrations and talks. There are safety tips, tutorials and more to take in.

The seminar schedule for 2024 is below. For full details about this year’s speakers, see the Earlybird RV Show website. (Note: Exact details are subject to change.)

Thursday, February 22nd (2024)

12:00 pm – Lands That Move You: Northern BC (with Krista Vandersteen)
1:00 pm – Tales from the Side of the Road
2:00 pm – Knowing Towing (with Justin Parrott)
3:00 pm – Dewinterizing & Spring Prep Tips (with Roger Van Eysinga)

Friday, February 23rd (2024)

11:00 am – Dewinterizing & Spring Prep Tips (with Roger Van Eysinga)
12:00 pm – Lands That Move You: Northern BC (with Krista Vandersteen)
1:00 pm – Talkin’ Trailers with That RV Girl (with Laura Romano)
2:00 pm – General Fuel Savings Knowledge for RV/Motorhome Community (with Andy Dhaliwal)
3:00 pm – The Challenge (Stories about traveling from Saskatchewan to Nova Scotia)
4:00 pm – Electrical Know-Hows (with Victor Flint)
5:00 pm – Knowing Towing (with Justin Parrott)

Saturday, February 24th (2024)

11:00 am – Electrical Know-Hows (with Victor Flint)
12:00 pm – Talkin’ Trailers with That RV Girl (with Laura Romano)
1:00 pm – Amenities Available through Fuel Savings Programs (with Andy Dhaliwal)
2:00 pm – Tales from the Side of the Road
3:00 pm – Dewinterizing & Spring Prep Tips (with Roger Van Eysinga)
4:00 pm – 4 Month Road Trip from Vancouver to Anchorage (with Jules Dressler)
5:00 pm – Lands That Move You: Northern BC (with Krista Vandersteen)

Sunday, February 25th (2024)

12:00 pm – Electrical Know-Hows (with Victor Flint)
1:00 pm – Lands That Move You: Northern BC (with Krista Vandersteen)
2:00 pm – The Challenge (Stories about traveling from Saskatchewan to Nova Scotia)
3:00 pm – Knowing Towing (with Justin Parrott)

A Tent Trailer at the RV Show

Earlybird RV Show Video

The video below shows what the Earlybird RV Show looked like in 2023. As you’ll see, at the event there are recreational vehicles of all shapes and sizes. They come in a wide range of prices too.

In the video you’ll see what the insides of some of the RVs look like. If you’ve never been to an RV Show before, or even been inside a luxury motor home, this video will give you an idea of what to expect. You can go right inside the vehicles, snoop around, and then even buy one or just dream!

Many of the vehicles you’ll see at the Earlybird RV Show are really nice! You’ll also see more basic ones, plus every kind of accessory you could possibly imagine (or almost every kind).