Motorhome Owners Group to Gather for ‘Southern Homecoming’ in Perry, Georgia

Cincinnati, OH (Vocus/PRWEB) February 21, 2011

FMCA will convene at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, and approximately 2,800 motorhomes and some 10,000 people are expected to gather for this fun-filled event, which has been dubbed “Southern Homecoming.”

The association hosts conventions twice a year in varying locations with the purpose of celebrating the motorhome lifestyle and is making its seventh visit to Perry, so the “Southern Homecoming” theme is most appropriate for this particular venue.

Convention activities include a motorhome exhibition that brings together major motorhome manufacturers and dealers from throughout the United States and Canada, as well as manufacturers and distributors of a multitude of RV accessories and components, and suppliers of various services related to RVs.

For those considering the purchase of a motorhome, the convention provides an opportunity to view an assortment of makes and models all in one location. A variety of 2011 models, in many different sizes and price ranges, will be on display and for sale.

In addition to the motorhome show, highlights include seminars on a variety of topics related to motorhomes and RV travel, tours involving local sites and scenes, daytime and evening entertainment, and numerous social activities.

While the convention is organized for Family Motor Coach Association members, the organization also invites members of the public to attend and provides various admission options. For those who want to view only the motorhome exhibition, admission costs $7 per day; children 12 and under are admitted free with an accompanying adult. Admission also is free for those with an active military ID.

Those who would prefer to take in the exhibits and also attend seminars and entertainment may purchase a Daily Passport, which is available for $65 per person ($55 for FMCA members).

Those who own a motorhome are invited to take part in all of the activities and also to bring their motorhome and stay with the rest of the group at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. The price for non-FMCA members is $235; this non-member fee automatically grants a one-year FMCA membership to the motorhome owner. The FMCA member price is $185.

A special invitation is being extended to owners of all self-contained towable RVs to attend the event in Perry in their RV. Non-member prices apply for those with towable RVs, and they will receive a one-year subscription to Family Motor Coaching magazine in lieu of the membership.

The association welcomes all motorhome owners as members. Dues are $50 for the first year, and $40 per year thereafter. Those who do not yet own a motorhome but are interested in learning more may sign up for a subscription to Family Motor Coaching magazine for $30 per year.

Family Motor Coach Association is owned by its membership, governed by elected officers, and has a paid staff of employees at its national headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. FMCA was founded in 1963 by a contingent of "house car" owners who decided to term their then-unusual vehicles "motor coaches." Today the association has nearly 100,000 member families.

FMCA's purpose is to organize social activities, exchange valuable motorhome information, and supply benefits to enhance the motorhome lifestyle. One of the primary benefits of FMCA membership is a subscription to Family Motor Coaching magazine, the official publication of FMCA. The monthly magazine publishes association news; travel articles of particular interest to motorhome owners; technical articles concerning motorhome mechanics, housekeeping, and the latest RV products and accessories; and display and classified advertising. Other benefits of membership include trip routing; mail forwarding; a medical evacuation program; accidental death insurance; a fuel discount program; full access to FMCA.com; and group rates on an emergency roadside assistance plan. The association hosts two international conventions per year in varying locations across the United States. Perhaps the most important benefit of FMCA membership is the camaraderie and friendships that develop among people enjoying the common interest of motorhome travel and recreation.

For more information, visit FMCA.com or call the FMCA national office at (800) 543-3622 or (513) 474-3622.

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