The Ohio Campground Owners Association (OCOA) has announced an October 9, 2026, deadline for sponsorships for its upcoming Fall Conference and Campground Tour, scheduled for October 27-28 at the Inn at Honey Run in Millersburg, Ohio. The event is expected to attract approximately 80 to 100 campground owners, providing an opportunity for businesses serving the outdoor hospitality industry to support an association event focused on campground operators.
The annual conference will not include vendors or a traditional trade show. Instead, the OCOA is offering sponsorship opportunities for businesses interested in supporting the event and maintaining connections with campground owners. Companies interested in participating must submit their sponsorship registrations by October 9, 2026. Information about sponsorship options and registration is available through the OCOA sponsorship registration form.
For suppliers and service providers working with private campgrounds, RV parks, and other outdoor hospitality businesses, sponsorships can provide an alternative to exhibiting at a trade show. Supporting association events can help businesses maintain visibility among operators and establish relationships with potential customers. With an anticipated attendance of 80 to 100 campground owners, the OCOA event offers sponsors access to a defined audience of industry professionals, although the association’s announcement does not specify the available sponsorship levels, costs, or benefits.
The conference and campground tour also provide an opportunity for participating owners to connect with other operators. For campground businesses preparing for the 2027 season, association events can serve as a venue for exchanging operational perspectives, discussing industry challenges, and maintaining professional networks. Suppliers considering sponsorship may want to assess the event’s audience, available recognition opportunities, and alignment with their business development priorities before registering.
The OCOA has also announced a future date for its spring industry event. The OCOA Spring Trade Show is scheduled for March 5-6, 2027, at the Embassy Suites Columbus Airport in Columbus, Ohio. Vendor registration information for the spring show has not yet been released, according to the announcement.
The spring trade show will provide a separate opportunity for businesses interested in exhibiting products and services to campground owners. Companies planning their 2027 marketing and sales activities can use the two event dates to coordinate their outreach, with the fall conference offering sponsorship opportunities and the spring event expected to include vendors and exhibitors.
For businesses serving Ohio’s campground sector, the two events offer different ways to engage with the association’s membership. The immediate deadline is October 9 for fall conference sponsorships, followed by the October 27-28 conference and campground tour. The spring trade show is scheduled for March 5-6, 2027, with vendor registration details still forthcoming.
