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Kyukamura Shikotsu will hold the 'Shikotsu Nature Positive Action' event on August 19 at Morappu Campground, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Chitose airport's opening. The event is free to attend, and participants receive a discount on campground fees. The initiative aims to promote biodiversity restoration through nature-positive actions.
At the OC Fair in Costa Mesa, police and fire chiefs participated in a motorhome demolition derby to raise funds for CHOC, a local children's hospital. The event, organized by Sunnyside Promotions Racing, raised approximately $53,000. Newport Beach Fire Chief Jeff Boyles won for the second consecutive year.
Athenree Hot Springs and Holiday Park was named New Zealand's best holiday park for 2026. The owners, geologists, bought it in 2020 without tourism experience.
Kelling Heath Holiday Park in Norfolk, UK, will host its second Wild Sky Weekend from September 25 to 27. The event includes guided stargazing, bat walks, a glow-in-the-dark woodland trail, and other nature activities. The park is a two-star dark sky discovery site. Most activities are free for guests staying at the park, with some possibly carrying a small charge.
From September 25 to 27, the first motorhome gathering will take place at the Prof. Daniel Heidenreich Municipal Sports Center. The event includes tejo and newcom tournaments with prizes, plus recreational activities for all ages. Registration costs 35,000 Argentine pesos per motorhome, payable by bank transfer or at the municipal treasury office.
The DodgeVille 2026 festival has opened in Stadtlohn, coinciding with the Dodgeball Beach Cup. Early campers have arrived, bringing the airfield grounds to life. A photo gallery captures the first moments of the event.
Esterel Caravaning, founded in 1974 on 12 hectares of scrubland in the Esterel massif, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The independent family business, led by Aurore Laroche for over 31 years, has become a leading European campsite in the premium outdoor hospitality sector. The final celebration, the 'White Night', is scheduled for August 17, 2026. The campsite, located in a Natura 2000 area, has been awarded annually since 2017 by industry bodies in Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK. It reports a 50% customer retention rate, double the market average, and attracts visitors from over 30 countries, accounting for 61% of its occupancy. The site features 280,000 planted plants, 100% solar-powered outdoor lighting, and a carbon-positive footprint: 58 tonnes of CO2 emitted versus 8,400 tonnes sequestered by vegetation.
The 4th Nadbuzhansky Caravan Rally will take place from 25 to 27 September 2026 in Drohiczyn, on the banks of the Bug River. The programme includes a kayak trip down the Bug, sightseeing in Drohiczyn and its surroundings, excursions around Nadbuzhansky Podlasie, an evening feast with local delicacies, live music and an open-air cinema. The event is under the honorary patronage of the Polish Motor Union.
The gates of the Haldern Pop 2026 festival opened in Rees. On Wednesday afternoon, the first visitors arrived at the site and queued to enter the campsite. A gallery of 30 photos has been published.
The campsite for the Haldern Pop festival in Rees has opened, with around 3,000 visitors expected. Many arrived on Wednesday to be ready for Thursday. The site offers camper vans with roof-top beds and the option to choose neighbors. Organizers have prepared special gifts for attendees.
The Traska Rock festival in Peñas de San Pedro (Albacete) has announced a free area for motorhomes and campers, as well as free pool access for attendees. The event takes place on Saturday at 6 PM at the bullring, with a free concert on the town hall square at 11 AM. For those staying in Albacete, round-trip buses are available for 8 euros.
Camping Boerenbont in Veele celebrated its 20th anniversary on August 5. Owners Herman and Ella Volders, along with family, regular guests and visitors, reflected on two decades of camping in Westerwolde. A PowerPoint presentation showed the campsite's history. Activities included a quiz, music and a quick sketch artist.
In Kunming, the 2026 Dianchi International Coffee Culture Carnival is in its middle phase. At the main venue 'Nomadic Yunnan – Dianchi West Bank PARK' (1903 Kuiye Camp), motorhomes, tents, coffee, music and outdoor life converge. During the day visitors explore vehicles and gear; in the evening live bands perform. Brands such as Guangzhou Julongwan Taikoo Li, Headlight Burger, POTATO CORNER and YES PICY are present. The event continues as part of the carnival.
Diana Seidl and Jonas Walzog from Munich won the Baden-Wuerttemberg preliminary round of the 'ADAC Camper of the Year 2026' competition in Steisslingen. They qualified for the final on September 5 in Duesseldorf, where the winner will receive a 14-day camping trip including flights worth more than 8,000 euros. The event featured 32 teams completing driving safety exercises and practical tasks.
At the rock festival in Seebronn, the campsite remained a hub of celebration despite a reduced program. About half of the 150 camping tickets were returned, but those who came partied from morning until night. Two groups rented a private meadow with a kitchen, shower, fire pit, and DJs, hosting after-parties until the early hours.
Temporary riverside camping opened in Seoul on Saturday, offering residents a cool nighttime escape during a scorching heat wave. The city's 'Han River Night+Camping' initiative runs throughout August at Yeouido and Ttukseom, with sites open from 5 pm to 9 am. Visitors can rent four-person tents or bring their own; 200 lots are available, 100 at each location. The program is part of Seoul's plan to boost the nighttime economy by making the Han a 24-hour attraction. The Han River Festival, through Aug. 16, includes drone shows, movie screenings, and silent yoga.
Two Far North holiday parks have earned national recognition, with Bay of Islands Holiday Park winning the Park Improvement Award – Medium Park, and an Ahipara manager named one of New Zealand's rising stars in holiday tourism. The awards were presented at the Holiday Parks New Zealand Awards 2026.
In early September, the popular Bulli Festival will again take place at Auesee in Wesel. Organizers say a few camping tickets are still available. The program includes vehicle exhibitions, live music, and a vanlife area.
The East Frisian motorhome club in Leer is celebrating its anniversary. Bicycles, buffets and fixed meeting points have characterized the club for many years. However, joint trips are no longer what they used to be.
On August 1, the 2026 RV and camping season 'Water Charm of Jiangsu·Free Drive' kicked off in Yangshan, Wuxi. Routes, agreements, and infrastructure plans were unveiled.
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