2025 WACO Convention & Trade Show
March 14-15, 2025
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
1001 Amber Avenue | Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: (715) 344-0200
The Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners is hosting its 62nd annual convention and trade show March 12-16, 2025 (Expo held March 14-15) at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The week is filled with educational seminars, the largest campground trade show in the country, special guests, fun events and much more!
Trade Show Hours
- Thursday 3/13/25
- Set up time is open from 2-5pm
- Friday 3/14/25
- Set up time is open from 7-11am
- Trade Show is open from 1-7pm
- Booths must be set up by 11am!
- Saturday 3/15/25
- Trade Show is open from 9:30am to 4:30pm
- A grab & go lunch is included in your registration!
Classes and Certifications
Starting on the Wednesday of convention week, there are multiple classes scheduled for campground owners and their staff to obtain and/or renew certifications that will benefit their campground. Such certifications include the ServSafe Manager course, Certified Pool Operator course and more!
Speakers and Seminars
Our convention is host to more than 50 speakers and seminars throughout convention week. We offer a wide range of topics including technology, social media, landscaping, how to better your business, motivating employees, legislative issues, ADA rules and more!
Trade Show
The WACO trade show presents nearly 200 vendors from all over the country. Our trade members work with WACO to provide discounts and deals exclusively for our members. Throughout the show, there are hands-on demonstrations, direct communication with suppliers and the ability to take home purchases that week.
Environment
The WACO Convention is one that really cannot be beaten. It is a family-friendly environment with events for everyone in the family to do. We provide a Kids Kamp for kids to learn, play and laugh while the adults enjoy the full effect of all the WACO convention has to offer. The combination of classes, speakers, the trade show, and other campground owners makes for a perfect week to get ready for camping season! The information that is gathered while at the WACO convention will last you, your family and your staff a lifetime!