Indy RV Expo
Indianapolis, Indiana
Jan 02 2027 - Jan 10 2027
Price: Adults 17 to 59 are $12 at the door, and seniors 60+ are $11. Kids 16 and under get in free with a paying adult.
Rent an RVThe 2027 Indy RV Expo & Sale runs January 2–3 and January 6–10 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds West Pavilion in Indianapolis. The show is closed Monday and Tuesday, January 4 and 5. Central Indiana's RV dealers bring hundreds of new motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers, and toy haulers, with show pricing, on-the-spot financing, and factory incentives.
You can camp right at the fairgrounds. The Indiana State Fairgrounds campground takes reservations all year, with electric-only sites in winter. It's a good way to test-drive RV life in January before you shop for your own.
Browse RV rentals near Indianapolis and book early, so you can bring a rental to the show and compare it with what's on the floor.
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
The show floor is all about shopping. You can walk through hundreds of new rigs from top brands, compare floor plans side by side, and talk with dealers about show-only pricing and financing.
Come with a short list. Know your budget, how many people need to sleep in the rig, and whether you'll tow or drive it. If you're towing, bring your vehicle's tow rating so dealers can steer you to trailers that fit.
Plan your visit around the deal days. Admission is buy one, get one free from Wednesday, January 6, through Friday, January 8, with no coupon needed. See the official Indy RV Expo show info for the full schedule.
ON-SITE AMENITIES
The show is indoors in the West Pavilion, so you can browse in comfort during an Indiana January. The event is wheelchair accessible, but wheelchairs and scooters aren't provided or rented.
Pets aren't allowed. Trained service animals are welcome, but emotional support animals aren't permitted. There's no shuttle service at the fairgrounds. If you're dropping someone off at the West Pavilion, turn on your flashers when you arrive for drop-off options.
LOCATION
The Indiana State Fairgrounds West Pavilion is at 1202 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205, about 4 miles north of downtown. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays, and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.
FAQs About RVing to the Indy RV Expo
Can you camp at the Indy RV Expo?
Yes. The Indiana State Fairgrounds campground accepts reservations year-round. You must reserve before you arrive, check-in runs from 1 to 7 p.m., and checkout is at noon on your departure day.
Are there hookups at the fairgrounds in January?
Electric-only. From November through March, sites have electric hookups, weather permitting, and the dump station is closed. Arrive with full fresh water and empty tanks, and plan a dump stop on your way home.
Is the Indy RV Expo open every day?
No. The show runs January 2 and 3, closes January 4 and 5, and reopens January 6 through 10, 2027.
Can you bring your dog to the show?
No. Pets aren't allowed inside the show. Trained service animals are welcome, but emotional support animals aren't.
RVING AT THE EVENT
Camping at the fairgrounds is the easiest move. You're on the same grounds as the show, and you can go back to your rig between floor plans. When you arrive, find your numbered site, then call 317-927-7520 so staff can unlock your electrical box. Checkout is at noon.
January in Indianapolis is cold, so plan for it. Fill your fresh tank before you arrive, pack extra propane, and keep the furnace running overnight. Since the dump station is closed in winter, start with empty holding tanks and keep your stay short.
If you're renting, ask the owner whether the rig is set up for winter camping. A Class C or travel trailer with a good furnace is a comfortable way to try January RV life before you buy.
For more parks around the city, see our Indianapolis campground guide.
WHERE TO STAY
If you'd rather not camp in January, Indianapolis has plenty of hotels downtown and near the fairgrounds. Still, a night or two in an RV is the best way to learn what you want in your own, from bed size to bathroom layout.
Pair the show with a stop downtown, where the Indiana Statehouse and Monument Circle are a short drive away. On a cold day, the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields and the Children's Museum of Indianapolis are both indoor options close to the north side.
HOW TO GET THERE
The fairgrounds sit on East 38th Street on Indianapolis's north side. From Chicago or points north, take Interstate 65 to exit 119 at West 38th Street and head east. From Fort Wayne, take Interstate 69 south until it becomes Binford Boulevard and Fall Creek Parkway, then turn onto East 38th Street.
From the south or east, take Interstate 70 to Keystone Avenue, head north, and turn left on East 38th Street.
PARKING
Parking is first come, first served inside the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center at the fairgrounds' standard event rates. There's no shuttle service, so park close to the West Pavilion if you can.
If you're camping on site, leave the RV at your campsite and walk over.
TICKETS & PRICING
Door prices are $12 for adults 17 to 59 and $11 for seniors 60+. Kids 16 and under get in free with a paying adult. Adults can save $2 on weekend tickets by buying online.
Admission is buy one, get one free from Wednesday, January 6, through Friday, January 8. Online 2027 tickets are coming soon on the Indy RV Expo ticket page.
WRAP UP
The Indy RV Expo fills the State Fairgrounds West Pavilion with new RVs over two January weekends, and you can camp right on the grounds. Rent a rig, stay a night or two, and shop with real experience behind you.
Browse RV rentals near Indianapolis and plan your trip before January 2.
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