Glamping Guide to Big 2026 Events

Don’t be left out of some of the biggest celebrations and events set for 2026. Make your plans ahead of time to make sure you’ve got the best glamping spot location nearby: 

The Daytona 500 is scheduled for February 16, 2026. This 500-mile race officially opens the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series calendar and promises plenty of high-speed excitement. (Reserve a glamping cottage at Encore Sunshine Holiday Daytona.) 

The Innings Music Festival can be considered the opening pitch for Major League Baseball’s Cactus League Spring Training which begins in late-February. This year’s festival, which runs February 20-22 and February 27-28, includes headliners such as Mumford and Sons and Dierks Bentley. (Reserve the glamping cottage at ViewPoint RV & Golf Resort.) 

Glamping cottage at ViewPoint RV & Golf Resort
Glamping cottage at ViewPoint RV & Golf Resort

Speaking of spring training, catch some of your favorite teams as they train and prepare for the 2026 regular season with Cactus League inter-league games that include some of 2025’s best including the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres and the World Series winning LA Dodgers. Check out mlb.com/spring-training/cactus-league for schedules. (ViewPoint RV & Golf Resort, Monte Vista RV Resort, or Encore Mesa Spirit can be glamping options.) 

South by Southwest, the fabulous festival for the meeting of the minds for all things film, music and television is set for March 12-18, 2026. See what’s new and hot this year and mark this great event off your bucket list! (Reserve a glamping cabin at Thousand Trails Colorado River.) 

Vacation Cottage at Thousand Trails Palm Springs

Everyone who is anyone flocks to California, or more specifically, Indio, California for these two great music festivals annually in April. We’re talking about Coachella – set for April 10-12 and April 17-19 and Stagecoach set for April 24-26. (Reserve a colorful glamping cottage at Thousand Trails Palm Springs.) 

The Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will be held at Saratoga Race Course in New York, June 3-7, 2006. Opened in 1863, Saratoga is considered to be the oldest sporting venue of any kind in the US and will be the setting for the last horse race in the iconic 2026 Triple Crown. (Reserve a glamping cabin at Lake George Escape Campground.) 

Cabin at Spring Gulch Camping Resort
Cabin at Spring Gulch Camping Resort

Soccer fans, get ready—the 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to North America, and Houston is set to host several thrilling matches throughout June and July. As some of the world’s best teams take the field, the city will be buzzing with fan festivals, viewing parties, and international excitement. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this global celebration—secure your spot early and enjoy a relaxing glamping retreat just outside the city. (Reserve a glamping cabin at Thousand Trails Lake Conroe for easy access to all the Houston action.)

Major League Baseball’s annual All-Star game is scheduled for July 1, 2026 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Come see your favorite players face off against some of the rest of the best in the MLB. (Reserve a glamping rental at Spring Gulch Campground.) 

EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival begins August 27 and runs through November 21 so a trip to Florida is in order if you want to catch this culinary adventure featuring foods from several countries. (Reserve a colorful cottage at Encore Tropical Palms.) 

Kick off your 2026 holiday season by heading to Leavenworth, Washington for their famous Village of Lights: Christmastown. No one can say bah humbug to this festival that lights up this quaint Bavarian-style village with thousands of twinkling lights. The festival runs from Thanksgiving through February 2027! (Reserve a tiny house at the Leavenworth Tiny House Village.)

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Unique and Tasty Celebrations to Add to Your Calendar

Whether you’re heading there this month or planning a trip for another time of year, these destinations are always brimming with charm, offering unforgettable experiences and local flair year-round!

November 1: Celebrate famous American authors like Ernest Hemingway and John Steinbeck on National Author’s Day or anytime you’re glamping in the area of two of America’s most treasured writers. To learn about the life of John Steinbeck, who wrote classics including Cannery Row and East of Eden, book a glamping tent at Marina Dunes RV Park and visit the National Steinbeck Center in nearby Salinas. Or find out some interesting things about the man who wrote the timeless novels like A Farewell to Arms and The Old Man and the Sea and explore the Hemingway Home and Museum in Key West (book a stay at either Encore Sunshine Key or Encore Fiesta Key).

Sunshine Key Tiny House Village
Sunshine Key Tiny House Village

November 5: It’s National Donut Day – on this day or any other day you prefer, check out the donuts at Fox’s Donut Den in Nashville (glamp at Natchez Trace Tiny House Village) or Donnie’s Donuts in Daytona, Florida (glamp at Encore Sunshine Holiday Daytona). Both were named to USA Today’s list of the 10 Best Donut Shops, coming in at #3 and #2, respectively.

Natchez Trace Tiny House Village
Natchez Trace Tiny House Village

November 10: I scream, you scream, we all scream because it’s National Sundae Day. According to Food & Wine, some of the best ice cream shops in the US include Molly Moon’s Ice Cream in Seattle; Fat Cat Creamery in Houston; and Screamin’ Mimi’s in Sebastopol, California. For nearby glamping, check out Tall Chief Campground (near Seattle); Thousand Trails Lake Conroe (near Houston); and Thousand Trails Russian River (near Sebastopol).

Cabins at Thousand Trails Lake Conroe
Cabins at Thousand Trails Lake Conroe

November 17: National Baklava Day was created to honor this tasty pastry of Greek and Turkish origins made with phyllo dough, chopped nuts, and honey. If you’re glamping down in the Florida Keys (Encore Fiesta Key or Encore Sunshine Key), head to The Baklava in Key West whose name says it all!

November 18: Mickey Mouse turns 96 this year! So, head out to your favorite Disney location and celebrate the life of the amazing Michael Theodore Mouse (yep, real name) who first appeared to the American public in the animated short, “Steamboat Willie” which premiered on this date in 1928. Choose to celebrate our favorite big-eared rodent at Florida’s Disney World (stay at Encore Tropical Palms in Kissimmee) or Disneyland (stay at Thousand Trails Wilderness Lakes).

Cottages at Encore Tropical Palms
Cottages at Encore Tropical Palms

November 27: It’s Small Brewery Sunday so raise and glass and check out some of the best small breweries near your glamping adventure. California’s Russian River Brewing Company (stay at Thousand Trails Russian River) or Deschutes in Bend, Oregon (stay at Thousand Trails Bend-Sunriver).

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