From September 12 to 20, the Fiere di Parma exhibition center will host the 17th Salone del Camper, Italy's largest event for caravanning and outdoor tourism. The exhibition will cover more than 110,000 square meters across 5 pavilions and 4 themed areas, featuring over 300 exhibitors, including motorhome and caravan manufacturers Rimor, McLuis, Arca, Adria, Knaus, RollerTeam, Carthago, Challanger, and others.
In addition to displays of new motorhomes, caravans, vans, and accessories, the program includes meetings, lectures, workshops, cooking shows, and activities dedicated to cycling, the environment, animals, cuisine, and safety. Among the guests is nine-time world champion Tony Cairoli, while a project involving Hervé Barmassa and Giottiline will showcase the motorhome as a logistics base for adventures. The exhibition also features the 'Percorsi & Mete' section dedicated to travel routes and children's areas.
Organizers recommend purchasing entry tickets and parking spaces online in advance via the salonedelcamper.it website. The opening of the salon is scheduled for September 12 at 13:15 in the Barilla hall. Tickets purchased online cost €10 on weekdays and €12 on weekends; children aged 6–11 pay €5. Parking for cars and campers costs €10 per day, overnight spots with electricity cost €30 per day. For visitors with motorhomes, 300 pitches with electricity are available at €18 per night. A shuttle from the camper parking to the exhibition entrances is available for visitors (€2 per ride), with additional evening services on September 11.
Additionally, from September 12 to 20, a bus route will run from Parma city center to the Fiere di Parma exhibition center in Baganzola and back. Buses depart every 30 minutes from 8:00 to 23:30 (on Sunday, September 20, until 20:00) from the stop on Via Mazzini. Standard city fares apply, with payment by bank card on board.
