March 14-15, 2026 //
SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-4
OC Fair & Event Center // Costa Mesa, CA, USA
THE WORLD'S PREMIER OVERLANDING EVENT SERIES
Comes to Costa Mesa, CA
Overland Expo® is the premier overlanding event series in the world—no other event offers the scope of classes taught by the world’s leading experts alongside a professional-level trade show that brings together all the camping and vehicle and motorcycle equipment and services you need to Get Outfitted. Get Trained. Get Inspired. Get Going.
CAMPING
On-site camping with fellow adventurers sharing stories from the road.
EXHIBITors
300+ exhibitors of Overland, Adventure Travel, Outdoor, Camping & Motorcycle Gear & Equipment.
EDUCATION
Prepare for your adventure with 100+ specialized classes, slideshows, demos, & activities.
COMMUNITY
Join 1,000s of overlanders from around the world during the day and stay for happy hour.
LOCATED IN COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
Overland Expo SoCal takes place in Costa Mesa, just minutes from Southern California’s stunning coastline. Located near the Santa Ana Mountains, Cleveland National Forest, and iconic beaches, the area offers endless outdoor adventures.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS YEAR
No other event features a gathering of so many overland legends, authors, and experts. Overland Expo SoCal offers more than 100 session-hours of incredible programs—that’s 100+ different classes, slideshows, demonstrations, and activities—brought to you by 50+ instructors and presenters from around the world.
EVENT SCHEDULE — OVERLAND EXPO 2026 SOCAL
Saturday, March 14, 2026
9am-5pm: Show Hours
- 300+ Exhibitors
- 100+ Hours of Educational Programming
- Overland Essentials Area
- Backcountry & Culinary Pavilion
- DIY & Showcase Area
- Oasis Bar & Food Court
- BIVVY
- Roundtable Discussions
5pm-7pm:
- Happy Hour
- Overland Expo Foundation Charity Raffle
Sunday, March 15, 2026
9am-4pm: Show Hours
- 300+ Exhibitors
- 100+ Hours of Educational Programming
- Overland Essentials Area
- Backcountry & Culinary Pavilion
- DIY & Showcase Area
- Oasis Bar & Food Court
- BIVVY
- Roundtable Discussions
EXPERIENCE TRAINING
EXPERT PRESENTERS
ATTENDEE ACTIVITIES
Overland Preparedness
WAYS You Can ATTEND & PARTICIPATE:
ATTENDEES
Want to see what Overland Expo is all about? Check out your options—everything from general admission day passes to class-taking packages for the entire weekend. Bring the whole family!
EXHIBITORS
Are you part of an overland-related business and want to exhibit at Overland Expo? Find out more about displaying and/or selling products.
INSTRUCTORS
Would you like to teach a skill to other overlanders? Present a slideshow about your latest travels? Join the teaching team.
CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW #OVERLANDEXPO
Get ready for an unforgettable experience packed with exciting moto programming at Overland Expo West! 😎
Don’t miss highlights like the Moto Party & Dinner Raffle, plus inspiring guest speakers sharing real-life moto adventures. From sessions to incredible stories from the road, this is the ultimate celebration of life on two wheels.
📅 May 15–17
📍 Flagstaff, AZ
If you’re a moto rider, drop your build in the comments! 🏍️🔥
#OverlandExpoWest #FlagstaffArizona #Moto #Rigs
Get ready for Overland Expo West, the largest overlanding event in the world! 🌄
Explore this year’s exciting new offerings, from navigating with the onX Offroad event map to planning your trip with the Hipcamp Adventure Route. Packed with adventure, innovation, and fun, the event also features expanded food options and the Hat Bar for custom gear! 🎩
🎟️ Click the link in bio to buy tickets!
📅 May 15–17 | 📍 Flagstaff, AZ
Visit http://overlandexpo.com/west to view the full event schedule and discover everything new this year!
Which new offering are you most excited for at Overland Expo West? 🤩
#OverlandExpoWest #FlagstaffArizona #Overlanding #AdventureGear
Get ready for the 2026 Film Festival Sponsored by Remote Vans at Overland Expo West! 🎥
Kick off the night with Desk to Glory: Why We Overland, where Richard and Ashley Giordano uncover the hidden history of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Then, experience the thrilling XOVERLAND Season Finale as the team wraps up their 25,000-mile journey through southern Africa. 🌍
Stick around for a XOVERLAND cast Q&A, signed posters, and the exclusive Milestones Coffee Table Book!🖊️
📅 May 15, 2026 | 📍 Overland Expo West
#OverlandExpoWest #FilmFestival #OverlandExpo #FlagstaffArizona
Get ready, adventurers! The Overland Expo app is your ultimate guide to Overland Expo West! 📱🔥 Everything you need is now at your fingertips.
SPECIAL OFFER: Unlock an exclusive 50% off onX subscription through the app! Use the onX Offroad event map to get real-time directions and distance tracking to exhibitor booths and event locations!
Here’s what you can do with the app:
🗓️ Create your custom itinerary
📚 Browse the full event schedule
📍 Find exhibitor booth locations
🗺️ Navigate the event map
… and so much more!
Overland Expo West is almost here (May 15–17). Don’t miss the ultimate overlanding event. Get your tickets today! 🚙💨
🔍 Search “Overland Expo” in the App Store or Google Play and download the app now!
http://www.overlandexpo.com/west/download-the-app-west/
#OverlandExpoWest #Overlanding #FlagstaffArizona
🎉 Overland Expo West is almost here! Join us in Flagstaff for the world’s largest overlanding event, filled with adventure gear, vehicles, education, and an incredible community.
➡️ Swipe to explore the must-see areas and events you won’t want to miss!
📅 Event Dates: May 15-17, 2026
What are you most excited to see or do at Overland Expo West?👀
🎟️ Buy tickets using the link in bio!
#OverlandExpoWest #FlagstaffArizona #Outdoors #Rigs
Big things are coming to Overland Expo West.
As this year’s Title Sponsor, @gowanderbox will be unveiling their brand new 30-foot Wanderbox Outpost in Flagstaff.
Designed for serious off-road travel and long-term adventure, the Outpost blends rugged capability with refined living, creating an expedition platform built to go out farther and stay out longer.
Expo attendees will have the chance to step inside the Outpost, explore the build up close, and meet the Wanderbox team behind these custom expedition campers.
To celebrate the show, Wanderbox is offering an exclusive Overland Expo special: $10,000 off new builds ordered during the event.
If expedition travel is on your radar, make sure Wanderbox is on your stop list.
📍 Overland Expo West
Flagstaff, AZ
May 15-17
#OverlandExpo #OverlandExpoWest #Wanderbox #ExpeditionVehicles
#Overlanding #AdventureReady
This is what Overland Expo is all about. Connection, discovery, and a community that shows up.
If you’ve been thinking about getting your brand and products in front of people that actually need it, this is your sign!
Exhibiting opportunities are still available for:
📍 Overland Expo Pacific Northwest — June 26–28, 2026 | Redmond, OR
📍 Overland Expo Mountain West — August 21–23, 2026 | Loveland, CO
📍 Overland Expo East — October 23–25, 2026 | Arrington, VA
You only have THREE more chances to join us at the industry’s biggest stage. Meet your customers where they gear up and find what’s next for the trail. Email us at sales@overlandexpo.com for more info! #overlandexpo
Adventure awaits, and @vortexoptics is bringing you closer than ever at Overland Expo West. From May 15–17, find us at the heart of the action, showcasing optics built for those who push beyond the map and into the unknown.
Whether glassing distant ridgelines, navigating rugged terrain, or dialing in the details that make every journey unforgettable, Vortex® helps overlanders see more, and magnify the moments that matter.
At the booth, guests can get hands-on with gear designed to perform wherever the trail leads, connect with experts, and discover how the right optics elevate every mile of the journey.
It’s more than a stop. It’s a chance to sharpen your view of what’s possible where the road ends and adventure begins.
THE WORLD IS OUT THERE GO SEE IT!
Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo SoCal in Costa Mesa, CA.