Red River Valley Sportsmen's Boat, Camping & Vacation Show 2027

About the show

The Red River Valley Sportsmen's Boat, Camping & Vacation Show is produced by Cenaiko Productions, a company that got its start in the 1960s with a small sportsmen's show in Fargo. The 62nd edition fills the Fargodome from Thursday evening, March 4 through Sunday, March 7, 2027, and it pulls visitors from North Dakota and northern Minnesota.

RVs and camping gear

Campers are a large part of the floor. The official site promises show pricing on campers and trailers and lists motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, truck campers, tent trailers and conversion vans. Dealers on the 2026 exhibitor list included Wold's RV Sales, Adventure RV Sales, Roth RV & Marine and Steinbring Motorcoach, several with large blocks of floor space.

Beyond the campers

Boat dealers show pontoons and fishing boats, and the travel section is full of Canadian and Midwest fishing lodges, fly-in outposts, hunting outfitters and resorts. Families can fish a stocked trout pond, and past shows have added a comedy stunt act, raptor programs and walleye seminars. The 2027 program is not posted yet; the site still shows last year's speakers.

Cenaiko also runs a separate boat and marine show at the Fargodome in late January, so this March show is the one to circle if campers are your main interest.

Weather

Getting there and big-rig parking

RV parking not confirmed. Fargodome, 1800 North University Drive, Fargo, ND 58102.

Confirmed on the Fargodome's directions and parking page: the lots usually open about two hours before an event, parking fees vary by event, buses and limos park in Lot E, and every lot closes no later than an hour after the event ends, so there is no overnight parking. For NDSU football tailgating the venue sells motor homes and trailer rigs 2 to 5 spaces each, which shows the lots can take long vehicles, but that rule is for game days only. The dome is about half a mile from Hector International Airport and a few minutes from where Interstates 94 and 29 meet.

Suggestions, not confirmed: ask the Fargodome whether a 40 foot motorhome or a truck and fifth wheel can use Lot E or buy extra spaces during the show. If not, park the rig at a campground and drive in. Buses and ride services load on the west side along Albrecht Boulevard, so avoid that lane when arriving with a trailer.

Venue website

Where to stay nearby

RV parks and campgrounds within 30 miles of the venue, with big-rig friendly sites first. Distances are straight-line miles.

Fuel and dump stations nearby

• Love's, fuel for big rigs, 5.4 miles away
• Cenex, fuel for big rigs, 6.4 miles away

• Diesel: a Flying J and a Love's near 39th Street South on Fargo's south side, about 5 miles from the dome.
• Dump station: Lindenwood City Park Campground, about 4 miles south on the river, shows one in map data, and another sits by a Petro fuel stop about 5 miles southwest; both may be shut until spring.
• RV repair: none found in map data close by; the RV dealers that exhibit at the show are the nearest leads.
• Groceries: Family Fare on North University Drive, about a mile south, and Hornbacher's in Moorhead about 3 miles southeast.

Around Fargo

Fargo and its Minnesota twin, Moorhead, sit on either side of the Red River, and most of what suits a March visit is indoors.

Close to the dome

• The Fargo Air Museum sits at the edge of Hector International Airport, a few minutes from the show, with restored warbirds and a large hangar floor.
• North Dakota State University surrounds the Fargodome, and the campus has places to eat within a short drive.

Downtown and across the river

• Downtown Fargo along Broadway has restored storefronts, local restaurants and the historic Fargo Theatre.
• The Plains Art Museum, in a converted warehouse downtown, shows regional and Native American art.
• In Moorhead, the Hjemkomst Center holds a Viking ship replica sailed to Norway in 1982, and a copy of a Norwegian stave church stands outside.
• The Fargo-Moorhead visitors center displays the woodchipper used in the film that shares the city's name, a favorite photo stop.

The Red River Zoo on the south side stays open year round and features animals suited to cold climates.

Tips for visiting

• Thursday is an evening-only opening from 5 to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday give you the most time on the floor.
• A $20 wristband covers all four days, handy if you want a second look at a fifth wheel before you sign.
• Fargodome lots close within an hour after an event ends, so do not plan to sleep in the lot.
• Early March in Fargo averages highs in the mid 30s and about 9 inches of snow for the month; check the forecast before towing and keep the furnace and tank heaters on overnight.

Frequently asked questions

When is the 2027 Red River Valley Sportsmen's Show?

March 4 to 7, 2027 at the Fargodome: Thursday 5 to 9 pm, Friday noon to 9 pm, Saturday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.

How much are tickets?

Adults pay $12, children 6 to 12 pay $4 and children 5 and under get in free. A four-day wristband is $20.

Will there be RVs for sale?

Yes. The official site describes a camping show with motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels and truck campers from area dealers, offered at show pricing.

Can I park a motorhome at the Fargodome?

The venue sets aside Lot E for buses and limos and has room for motor homes on football tailgate days, but it does not say how RVs are handled for this show. Call ahead.

Sources

Dates confirmed on the organizer's website on October 22, 2026. Page updated October 22, 2026.

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