Every Labor Day weekend I get the same call — someone two weeks out from Westfest asking if I still have something available. The honest answer is: sometimes yes, sometimes no. West, TX is only about 20 miles up I-35 from our Waco operation, and I’ve been delivering rigs up there for the festival long enough to know that RV rental for Westfest books out faster than almost any event I cover all year. The Czech festival draws serious crowds to the West Fair & Rodeo Grounds, motels from Hillsboro to Temple fill up, and parking becomes its own event on Saturday afternoon. An RV delivered close to the action solves all of that at once.

RV Rental for Westfest in Waco, TX

Westfest is one of the biggest Czech heritage festivals in the country, held every Labor Day weekend at the West Fair & Rodeo Grounds in West, TX — right off I-35 between Waco and Dallas. We’re the Fireside RV Rental franchise for the Waco and Central Texas market, and we handle RV delivery across McLennan, Hill, and surrounding counties. If you’re planning to make a full weekend of the polka, kolaches, and carnival atmosphere, this page will tell you exactly how I set customers up for Westfest without the lodging headache.

Why an RV Makes Sense for Westfest

West is a small town — fewer than 3,000 residents — and Labor Day weekend triples or quadruples that number overnight. The hotels in town are tiny and get locked up by locals and repeat festival-goers who book the same week every year. Waco options are about 20 miles south on I-35, which means a late-night drive back after the Czech dancers and Shiner have done their work. I’ve had customers try that route on a Saturday night and call me Sunday morning asking if I have anything available for the second day. I do not want that to be your experience.

With a delivered RV parked at an area campground close to West, you roll out of bed, drive the short stretch up I-35, and you’re at the grounds before the gates crowd up. You eat when you want, sleep when you want, and you’re not fighting Waco hotel checkout times on Monday morning.

Where I Put Westfest Customers — Camping Near West, TX

The West Fair & Rodeo Grounds is a festival venue, not a campground — there is no on-site RV camping at Westfest itself. Here’s where I actually position rigs for this event:

• I-35 RV Park (Waco area) — Straightforward hookups, easy in-and-out access right along the interstate corridor. The drive north to West on I-35 is quick and direct. This is the most practical option for a long-weekend Westfest stay and where I direct most first-timers.
• Riverview RV Park — Another solid McLennan County option I use regularly. Good for larger travel trailers where I need reliable full hookups and a level pad.
• Lake Waco — Speegleville Park — If you want the lake setting after the festival crowds, Speegleville is a good call. It’s a real campground with a different feel from a highway park. I’ve dropped rigs there for customers who want a scenic base camp and don’t mind a slightly longer drive up to West each day.
• Mother Neff State Park — Out toward Coryell County, further from West but one of the prettiest spots I deliver to in Central Texas. Better suited for folks who want a quieter getaway around the festival rather than being optimized purely for event access.

I match the rig size to the campground when I book. Some of the sites along the I-35 corridor run short, so if you’ve got your heart set on a larger travel trailer, I’ll tell you upfront whether the park can accommodate it before we confirm anything. Check our full RV delivery page for how the delivery and setup process works.

What Westfest Weekend Actually Looks Like in September

Labor Day weekend in Central Texas is still very much summer. Expect highs in the low-to-mid 90s during the day — West sits in that stretch of I-35 corridor where September heat doesn’t joke around. The nights cool down into the upper 60s to low 70s, which is genuinely pleasant, but your daytime comfort at the festival grounds depends on staying hydrated and having somewhere cool to retreat to. That’s another practical argument for a delivered RV: you have your own climate-controlled space parked nearby.

The festival runs across the full Labor Day weekend — typically Saturday and Sunday as the main days, with Monday sometimes carrying lighter programming. I’ve seen customers plan for just Saturday and then scramble to extend because the Sunday polka competition pulls them back in. If there’s any chance you’d want two full days, book the rig for the whole weekend. Extending last-minute during Westfest is difficult.

Our RV Fleet for Westfest Rentals

We run travel trailers and motorhomes out of our Waco-area operation. Here’s how I generally think about matching the rig to the trip for a Westfest weekend:

• Travel trailers — My go-to recommendation for Westfest groups. Delivered and set up at your site before you arrive, fully staged so there’s nothing to figure out when you get in late Saturday evening. Works well for couples, families, or a small group splitting a site.
• Motorhomes — Better if you want the flexibility to move around during the weekend or if you’re coming up from further away and want to drive the rig yourself. I’ll walk through the options with you when you call.

Specific amenities, sleeping configurations, and what’s included vary by unit — contact me directly and I’ll match you to the right rig for your group size and the campground you’re targeting. Don’t rely on generic inclusion lists you find elsewhere; I’ll tell you exactly what the unit you’re renting has.

How RV Delivery Works for Westfest

I handle the delivery personally across this market. For a Westfest weekend rental, here’s the typical flow: I drive the rig up I-35 to the campground, get it level and set up, connect hookups, and you arrive to a staged, ready-to-use unit. You don’t tow anything, you don’t back anything in — you just show up. At the end of the rental, I come retrieve it. The 20-mile run between Waco and West on I-35 is familiar territory for me, and I time delivery so you’re not waiting around when you arrive in town.

Full details on what’s included in delivery, what the setup process looks like, and our delivery radius are on our RV delivery page. If you have a specific campground in mind that I haven’t mentioned — or a private property near West where you have permission to park — contact me and I’ll tell you whether it works for our equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions — Westfest RV Rental

Is there RV camping at the West Fair & Rodeo Grounds during Westfest?

Not in the way most people picture it — the grounds are a festival venue, not a designated campground with hookups. I always confirm current availability directly with the festival before Westfest weekend, and I’d encourage you to do the same. For a reliable, fully-serviced stay, the RV parks along the I-35 corridor between Waco and West are the practical choice and what I use for deliveries.

How far in advance should I book for Westfest?

As early as you can manage. I’m not saying that to create pressure — I’m saying it because I’ve had to turn away Westfest calls in July and August when the Labor Day weekend was already committed. If you’re reading this in the spring thinking about Labor Day, call now. If it’s June, call now. If it’s two weeks out, call anyway — I’ll tell you honestly what’s available.

Can you deliver to a location in West, TX itself, not a Waco-area campground?

If you have a private property, a host’s driveway, or another arrangement in or near West, reach out and we’ll talk through whether it works logistically — utility hookups, site access, and clearance for the rig all factor in. I’ve delivered to some non-traditional spots across Central Texas. I’ll give you a straight answer on whether it’s workable.

What’s the drive from the Waco-area campgrounds to the festival grounds in West?

West is right on I-35, Exit 353. From the I-35 RV Park area in Waco, you’re looking at roughly 20 minutes on the interstate with normal traffic. On Saturday morning of Westfest, leave a little earlier than you think you need to — parking near the grounds fills up and the town gets legitimately congested for its size.

Do you serve areas beyond Waco and West for Westfest weekend?

Our delivery area covers McLennan County and surrounding counties including Hill, Bell, Bosque, Falls, Limestone, and Coryell. If you’re coming from Dallas down I-35 or from the Austin area heading north, and you want a rig staged near Westfest, we’re the right call for this geography. Contact us and we’ll confirm delivery to your target location.

Book Your Westfest RV Rental Before the Weekend Fills

Westfest is a real event — it’s been running for decades and the community around it takes it seriously. The lodging situation in a town that size on Labor Day weekend is not something you want to figure out in August. If an RV delivered to a site near West sounds like the right move for your group, let’s get it on the calendar.

Call me directly at 254-633-2166 or send an email to [email protected] with your dates, group size, and any campground preferences. I’ll come back to you with what’s available and what makes sense for your trip. Visit our homepage to learn more about Fireside RV Rental in the Waco market.

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