Rally · Pennsylvania
Hershey RV Show 2027
Sep 15–19
Tell us your Pennsylvania datesHershey, PA (Giant Center) · Pennsylvania
Dates confirmed on the organizer's site · checked Sep 25, 2026
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- by Jun 23
- Arrive
- Sep 14
- Head home
- Sep 20
The Pennsylvania RV and Campground Association's September show at the Giant Center, with a dry-camping lot beside it.
What you need to know
Hershey RV Show 2027 runs Sep 15–19, 2027, in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Arrive at the dry-camping lot before 7 p.m.: under the 2026 terms, late arrivals waited in a staging area until the lot opened again at 7 a.m.
The show its organizers bill as America's Largest RV Show returns to the Giant Center in Hershey from Wednesday, September 15 through Sunday, September 19, 2027, with doors open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. It is run by the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Campground Association, and tickets go on sale in June. The unusual part for rig owners is where they can sleep. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts opens a dry-camping lot for show visitors: no water, no sewer and no facilities, generators allowed during the day, quiet hours from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., no reservations, payment by card at the gate, and a free courtesy shuttle to the show, because walking across Hersheypark Drive is not permitted. Those were the terms for the 2026 show; the 2027 terms will be posted on the same page. Hersheypark Camping Resort in Hummelstown is the full-hookup alternative.
Safety rules and an insider tip
Safety + legal. Do not walk across Hersheypark Drive between the dry-camping lot and the show; the organizers require the shuttle or a vehicle for that crossing.
Insider tip. Arrive at the dry-camping lot before 7 p.m.: under the 2026 terms, late arrivals waited in a staging area until the lot opened again at 7 a.m.
Official source: largestrvshow.com
Where to sleep in Pennsylvania
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Frequently asked about Hershey RV Show
When is Hershey RV Show 2027?
Hershey RV Show 2027 runs Sep 15–19, 2027, in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Where is Hershey RV Show held?
Hershey, Pennsylvania (Giant Center).
What are the exact 2027 dates?
Sep 15–19, 2027.
What RV should I rent for Hershey RV Show?
Best categories: rv, towable. The show its organizers bill as America's Largest RV Show returns to the Giant Center in Hershey from Wednesday, September 15 through Sunday, September 19, 2027, with doors open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. It is run by the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Campground Association, and tickets go on sale in June. The unusual part for rig owners is where they can sleep. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts opens a dry-camping lot for show visitors: no water, no sewer and no facilities, generators allowed during the day, quiet hours from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., no reservations, payment by card at the gate, and a free courtesy shuttle to the show, because walking across Hersheypark Drive is not permitted. Those were the terms for the 2026 show; the 2027 terms will be posted on the same page. Hersheypark Camping Resort in Hummelstown is the full-hookup alternative.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 12 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
Can you camp at the Hershey RV Show?
Yes, dry. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts runs an overnight dry-camping lot for the show with no water, septic or restrooms on site, daytime generator use, 24-hour security and a free shuttle to the Giant Center. It takes no reservations and collects the fee at the gate by card. RV day parking while you visit the show was free in 2026.
Where is the nearest full-hookup campground to the Hershey RV Show?
Hersheypark Camping Resort in Hummelstown has full hookups and no length limit in our records, and it is open April through October, so it covers the September show.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
Do not walk across Hersheypark Drive between the dry-camping lot and the show; the organizers require the shuttle or a vehicle for that crossing.
What's an insider tip?
Arrive at the dry-camping lot before 7 p.m.: under the 2026 terms, late arrivals waited in a staging area until the lot opened again at 7 a.m.
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Before you rent in Pennsylvania — key local rules
Motorhomes under 26,001 lbs GVWR drive on the standard license — PennDOT DVS
Boating certificate: all PWC riders, plus post-1981 births on boats over 25 hp — PA Fish & Boat Commission — Boating Safety Education Certificate
ATVs register with DCNR; ride Whiskey Springs or Bloody Skillet state forest — PA DCNR — ATV Riding
Pennsylvania BAC 0.08%; open container in passenger area prohibited — 75 Pa.C.S. §3802
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services before relying. Reviewed in the last 5 months (as of 2026-05-24).
Pennsylvania rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 7% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — disclosure required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-07:00