Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and CONTACT Info
We will add more information here as questions are received

What is the official entry time for the 50th National Truck-In ® ?
The 50th Van Nats begins at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Are there festivities planned for the official kickoff of the 50th National Truck-In ® ?
We are planning an opening ceremony with a city official attending, the singing of the National Anthem, speeches from key officials, a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by the parade of vans through the gate.
Golf Carts - Yes, they are allowed with proof of insurance and lights for night driving. Use of golf carts may be revoked at any time if used in a reckless manner.
Golf Cart Rentals - We are working to contract a vendor and will announce ASAP if these will be available for rent.
Port-a-Johns - Yes, we expect these will be available to rent for private use and are working to contract a vendor and will announce ASAP.
Motorcycles will be allowed in with your van entry and parked - you may not ride them around the grounds
I want to arrive early - when can I get into the fairgrounds?
The earliest you can get into the fairgrounds is Monday, July at 12:00 pm (noon)
What if I arrive before July 3rd - where do I go?
We do not have an agreement with any camping area. You must make your own camping reservations.
Local Camping Options:

• RV Sales and Park: https://www.sterlingrvpark.net

• Buffalo Hill RV Park: https://wwwcampgrounds.rvlife.com/regions/colorado/sterling/riverview-rv-park-249775

• North Sterling State Park: https://www.cpw.state.co.us/places to go/parks/NorthSterling

Do you have a staging area available to park "in line"?

Not until 5:00 pm on Sunday evening, July 2. We can line up and stage up to a maximum of 140 vans in the Middle School parking lot which is across the street from the Fairgrounds, less if there are trailers/campers involved. Please note there are no facilities available in the Middle School parking lot, you must be fully contained.

What if I am parked at the Middle School parking lot and need to use the bathroom?

You will need to leave and find a public restroom.

What if I arrive at 3:00 am on Sunday - where do I go?

You will be asked to leave and return at 5:00 pm that evening. We will not allow any parking in the Middle School lot until 5:00 pm on Sunday, July 2 at which time we will allow vanners into the staging area. NOTE: This is an agreement with the Police Department to allow us to use this parking area.

What if the Middle School parking lot is full - where do I go?

We will have you line up on Pawnee Street. The vans in the Middle School parking lot will enter the fairgrounds first.​​