January 18-21, 2024

Seminar Stage Headliners & Schedules

PLEASE NOTE: The following information is from the 2023 Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show. The 2024 Show details will be posted soon…

Seminar Stage Sponsor – Renewal By Andersen

Seminar Stage Sponsor – Renewal By Andersen

Thanks to Renewal By Andersen, sponsor of our Seminar Stage!

Hutch & Shari – Freedom in a Can

Hutch & Shari – Freedom in a Can

After 18 years of working in higher education at various institutions, Shari Galiardi & David Hutchison found themselves wondering, “What’s next?” Rather than climb the organizational ladder or plod along in well-worn career paths, they chose the path less traveled – one that would take them on mid-life adventures they simply couldn’t imagine!

They bought, restored, and updated a 1957 Sportcraft, 15 foot “canned ham” style camper trailer. Mixing the best of old and new, the couple added a solar-powered electrical system and high efficiency lights to the retro look of the little can that became their home. After selling their house in North Carolina, and bidding farewell to their old life, they set off to explore North America.

They’ve been called brave, adventurous, and somewhat crazy, but to them, it just makes sense. Over the past decade, they have traveled over 160K miles – through all 50 US states and 10 Canadian provinces, explored nearly all of the US national parks, and more public lands than they can count! Along the way, they’ve started their own mobile business, made countless new friends, found new meaning through volunteer service, and fell in love with their America all over again.

As environmental, outdoor educators, and public speakers, they bring a passion for learning to every opportunity – from educating people about natural resource exploration and conservation to downsizing their lives. Both their unique camper and solar panel generate many questions from the curious, igniting conversations about living better by living with less.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Hutch & Shari!

See Schedule
RVing to Alaska: Tips & Tales from the Road
January 12, 2023
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Seminar Room F
RV Solar 101: Sizing a Solar Powered System for your Rig
January 12, 2023
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Seminar Room F
RV Solar 101: Sizing a Solar Powered System for your Rig
January 14, 2023
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Seminar Room F
RVing to Alaska: Tips & Tales from the Road
January 15, 2023
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Seminar Room F
RV Solar 101: Sizing a Solar Powered System for your Rig
January 15, 2023
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Seminar Room F
RV Solar 101: Sizing a Solar Powered System for your Rig
January 13, 2023
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Seminar Room F
Gourmet Camp Cooking & Baking: Turn Your Camp Cooking up to 11!
January 13, 2023
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Seminar Room F
RVing to Alaska: Tips & Tales from the Road
January 13, 2023
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Seminar Room F
Gourmet Camp Cooking & Baking: Turn Your Camp Cooking up to 11!
January 14, 2023
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Seminar Room F
RVing to Alaska: Tips & Tales from the Road
January 14, 2023
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Seminar Room F
I Got an RV – Now What? Q&A for New RV Owners
January 14, 2023
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Seminar Room F