bpounds wrote:
I've always paid admission and parking.
But that is for a real, multi-vendor, show. Around here they have many of what they call "show", but really is just a certain dealer setting up a lot for only their brands. Sometimes on their own property, sometimes renting a venue like Angel Stadium. Those are free, although you may still pay for parking in some instances. I don't bother going to any of these, and I consider it scam marketing.
We have the same here in Eugene, Oregon. There is one hugh dealer that has a "show" at the local fairgrounds. There was no entry fee. RV's sales are way down, so they need as many as possible to come. I had fun, so I can't complain. I enjoy looking a what's new in the A's and C's. It's an education.