Celebrating The Great American Campout

The Great American Campout | American RV Center
American RV Center • Where the Road Begins
June 4, 5 & 6 • Evansville, Indiana

Celebrating

The Great American Campout

A Camping-Themed Event with three big days of BBQ, a Vintage/Retro/Cool Camper Cruise-in, vendors, games, prizes, RV tours, summer deals, and hometown camping-themed fun at American RV Center.

Free Pulled Pork Friday & Saturday
Camper Cruise-In
Local Vendor Row
Games & Family Fun
600 E Baseline Rd., Evansville, IN 47725 • Free pulled pork from Nisbet Inn Friday & Saturday while supplies last
The Great American Campout event poster for American RV Center
Official Event Poster

Three Days of Hometown Camping-THEMED Fun

Free pulled pork from Nisbet Inn Friday and Saturday while supplies last, Camper Cruise-In judging Saturday at 1 PM, Local Vendor Row, games, RV tours, summer deals, and plenty of reasons to bring the family out. 

Summer Starts Here

This is not just another dealership sale. This is a hometown camping weekend built for families, RVers, classic camper fans, local shoppers, and anyone who is ready to make summer feel like summer again.

BBQ

Free BBQ

Enjoy free pulled pork sandwiches from Nisbet Inn Friday and Saturday while supplies last. Come hungry. We are not judging. Okay, maybe a little.

RV

Camper Cruise-In

Classic, vintage, unique, modern, tiny, restored, and custom campers are invited to show off with awards and People’s Choice voting. To register your Camper for the Cruise-In, click HERE

SHOP

Local Vendor Row

Browse outdoor goods, crafts, food, campground-friendly items, local makers, camping gear, and fun finds for RVers. To register as a vendor for FREE, click HERE

FUN

Games & Prizes

Family-friendly games, giveaways, prize drawings, and plenty of reasons to hang around longer than you planned.

FIX

Get Road Ready

Talk with our team about parts, service, camping essentials, prep tips, and what you need before that first big trip.

GO

RV Tours & Deals

Tour campers, compare floorplans, ask real questions, and shop summer-ready RV deals with no dealer fees and no doc fees.

Why Come Out?

Because this is the kind of event people actually enjoy. Food, campers, vendors, games, and the chance to talk with local RV people who have been here long before the balloons went up down the road.

  • Free pulled pork from Nisbet Inn Friday and Saturday while supplies last.
  • Camper Cruise-In with judging Saturday afternoon at 1 PM.
  • People’s Choice voting, prizes, and camper awards.
  • Local Vendor Row with outdoor, camping, craft, food, and family-friendly vendors.
  • RV tours, summer deals, and transparent pricing.
  • No dealer fees. No doc fees. Just real prices.

Free Nisbet Inn Pulled Pork

Friday and Saturday, we’re serving free pulled pork sandwiches from Nisbet Inn while supplies last. Yes, this is absolutely a reason to come out. No shame in the BBQ game.

Questions? Call Us

What’s Happening Each Day

Come one day or come all three. The big judging moment for the Camper Cruise-In happens Saturday at 1 PM, but the whole event is built to be worth the trip.

Thursday 4 June

Kickoff Day

Vendors open, RV tours begin, summer deals are live, and the campground-style fun starts taking shape. This is a great day to beat the weekend crowd and get first look at featured campers.

Friday 5 June

BBQ & Camper Setup Day

Free pulled pork from Nisbet Inn while supplies last. Camper Cruise-In participants may set up Friday, decorate their spaces, and get ready for Saturday judging.

Saturday 6 June

Big Campout Day

Free pulled pork while supplies last, Local Vendor Row, games, RV tours, People’s Choice voting, and main Camper Cruise-In judging at 1 PM.

Summer-Ready RV Deals

Tour campers, compare options, and shop with clear pricing from a locally owned dealership that has served the area for over 50 years.

No dealer fees. No doc fees. Just real prices. Tax, title, and license not included where applicable.

Camper Cruise-In Awards

Bring a classic, retro, unique, modern, tiny, custom, restored, or just plain cool camper. Decorate your setup and let people vote for their favorites.

Saturday Judging at 1 PM

Awards will include categories like Best in Show, People’s Choice, Best Campsite Setup, Best Vintage Vibe, Best Unique Rig, Most Road-Trip Ready, and more.

Setup Friday

Cruise-In participants may set up Friday. Overnight stays may be available for participants, but there are no hookups. Decorate your setup and make it fun.

Find Us

American RV Center is located at 600 E Baseline Rd. in Evansville, Indiana. Come for the BBQ, stay for the campers, and leave with your summer plans looking a whole lot better.

American RV Center

600 E Baseline Rd., Evansville, IN 47725

812-867-5200 • AmericanRVCenter.com

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