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Plan an April Spring Fling in the South

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Plan your April RV trip before the first flowers bloom. Map out an itinerary of fun events and destinations that welcome the warm weather with flair.

See Good Sam’s Regions by Seasons calendar to find the best places to visit throughout the year.

From a Corvette gathering in Arkansas to heaping servings of French Quarter food, America’s South Central States will make this the busiest month on your travel calendar.

But don’t wait for the ice to melt before planning your April trip. Find a festival below and then book a stay at a nearby RV Park (simply click on the park’s link to learn more).


Arkansas April Events and RV Parks

• Arkansas Scottish Festival, Apr. 7–9, Batesville. Performances by Scottish pipers, bands and dancers. lyon.edu

• Tulip Extravaganza 2017 At Garvan Woodland Gardens, Apr. 1–Apr. 30, Hot Springs. More than 150,000 Dutch tulips come to life. garvangardens.org

• 19th Annual Corvette Weekend, Apr. 20–22, Hot Springs. Collectors showcase timeless American classics. centralarkansascorvetteclub.com

Stay here during your visit:

Catherine’s Landing At Hot Springs, Hot Springs
Tom Sawyer’s RV Park, West Memphis


Kansas April Events and RV Parks

•  Cider Hill Family Orchard Apple Blossom Festival, Apr. 15. Tasty apple treats highlight this seasonal festival. ciderhillfamilyorchard.com

• Wyandotte County Ethnic Festival, Apr. 16, Kansas City. Music, dancing and ethnic foods will fill the Kansas City Kansas Community College Field House. freewebs.com/wycoethnicfestival

• Great Plains Renaissance Festival, Apr. 22–23, Wichita. Knights, bards and jesters cavort and entertain. greatplainsrenfest.com

Stay here during your visit:

All Seasons RV Park, Wichita
Deer Creek Valley RV Park, Topeka
USI RV Park, Wichita


Louisiana April Events and RV Parks

• Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, Apr. 7–9, Ponchatoula. Savor local flavors as strawberry farmers and local non-profits sell their goods. lastrawberryfestival.com

• French Quarter Fest, Apr. 6–9, New Orleans. Enjoy food and music with a French flair in the Big Easy. fqfi.org/frenchquarterfest

 Festival International de Louisiane, Apr. 26–30, Lafayette. This free, community-based music festival celebrates the culture and heritage of Louisiana. festivalinternational.org

Stay here during your visit:

Cajun Palms RV Resort, Henderson
Coushatta Luxury RV Resort at Red Shoes Park, Kinder
Paragon Casino RV Resort, Marksville
Pine Crest RV Park of New Orleans, Slidell
Reunion Lake RV Resort, Ponchatoula


Oklahoma April Events and RV Parks

• Azalea Festival, Apr. 1–30, Muskogee. A series of small festivals welcome spring with food, film and music. visitmuskogee.com

• Festival of the Arts, Apr. 25–30, Oklahoma City. Families gather to celebrate all forms of art. artscouncilokc.com/festival-of-the-arts

• Mangum Rattlesnake Derby, Apr. 28–30, Magnum. Learn about rattlesnakes and see them up close, then visit the local vendors. mangumrattlesnakederby.com

Stay here during your visit:

By The Lake RV Park Resort, Ardmore
Cedar Oaks RV Resort, Grove
Elk Creek RV Park, Elk City
Marval Resort, Gore
Monkey Island RV Resort, Afton
Rockwell RV Park, Oklahoma City
Winstar RV Park, Thackerville

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