INSTRUCTAt AN OVERLAND EXPO

Join the team and share your knowledge or stories with other overlanders.

HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

TEACH A SKILLS CLASS

Teach a skills-building class about hands-on how-to information.

PRESENT A SLIDESHOW

Present a Slideshow about your recent overlanding adventure.

MODERATE A ROUNDTABLE

Moderate a Roundtable discussion about a topic that matters to you.

INVOLVE YOUR FAMILY

Get the family involved—we encourage kids to teach other kids.

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OTHER WAYS TO PRESENT

SHOW OFF YOUR VEHICLE OR MOTORCYCLE

Show off your Vehicle or Motorcycle in a “show and tell” series about unique and/or modified vehicles and motorcycles.

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EXHIBITORS CAN HOST A DEMO

Registered Exhibitors can host a Demo at their booth about their product or technology.

SCREEN A FILM

Overland Expo® is proud to bring you a fine selection of films documenting overland travel.

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EXPO Instructor DATES & DEADLINES

OVERLAND EXPO WEST 2025

MAY 16-18, 2025
FT.  TUTHILL COUNTY PARK
FLAGSTAFF, AZ, USA

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2025

APPLICATION CLOSED
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OVERLAND EXPO PNW 2025

JUNE 27-29, 2025
DESCHUTES COUNTY EXPO CENTER
REDMOND, OR, USA

DEADLINE: APRIL 25, 2025

Application Closed

OVERLAND EXPO MTN WEST 2025

AUGUST 22-24, 2025
THE RANCH
LOVELAND, CO, USA

DEADLINE: JULY 4, 2025

Application Closed

OVERLAND EXPO EAST 2025

OCTOBER 3-5, 2025
OAK RIDGE ESTATE
ARRINGTON, VA, USA

DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2025

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Apply for West

Instructor Testimonials

This is the first year that Staples InTents has participated in Overland Expo East as instructors, and we are so glad we took the opportunity to share our perspectives and stories. Although we still have so much to learn, it was very refreshing to get feedback from so many people that what we shared was not only relatable, but also helpful. As we gain more experience and learn more we look forward to continuing to be instructors and sharing our knowledge and experiences with our fellow overlanders.
Sonya & Necota Staples @staplesintents
Another Expo comes to a close and as usual it was both a pleasure and an honor to be associated with this group of people. I was fortunate enough to instruct in several classes as well as have my vehicle shown in the DIY Showcase area which was a fantastic experience. Instructing and sharing personal experiences is one of the best ways to give back to a community that has given me so much. I’m grateful for what this community, many of whom I now consider family, have done for me to inspire me to push further, adventure harder, and travel more. Thank you OX for giving me this opportunity! See ya next year!
David Mays
Being an instructor at Overland Expo is an incredibly rewarding experience. We have taught at five Expos now, and the process is seamless: from application, to fine-tuning programming alongside Expo staff to serve attendees best, to working with the fantastic AV team. As instructors, we get much more than we give and we cherish the friendships we’ve built at every event.
Brittany Highland@hourlesslife
Overland Expo Mountain West lived up to all of the expectations we had! The roundtables and classes were full of travelers and potential travelers who were filled with just as much wanderlust and excitement as I had the first time I attended the Overland Expo as an attendee back in 2016. It has been a venue filled with excitement and awe, a wonderful group of like-minded people with stories and dreams of traveling the world. The adventure spirit ran throughout the classrooms, theater, and campground like a raging river of adrenaline and excitement. An essential stop on the Overland tour and we can't wait to participate again!
Tim & Marisa Notier@notiersfrontiers
This is the first year that Staples InTents has participated in Overland Expo East as instructors, and we are so glad we took the opportunity to share our perspectives and stories. Although we still have so much to learn, it was very refreshing to get feedback from so many people that what we shared was not only relatable, but also helpful. As we gain more experience and learn more we look forward to continuing to be instructors and share our knowledge and experiences with our fellow overlanders.
Staples In Tents@staplesintents
What a great expo! It was fun making new friends and reconnecting with long time pals. Kudos to the awesome team of organizers! We're looking forward to seeing everyone again at the next show.
Ernesto@OverlandTheAmericas
​​Never before have I come across a group of people so eager, helpful and generous as the Overland community. The folks of Overland Expo who attend my self defense sessions walk away more confident and capable, with an increased ability to travel safely, solo or otherwise. Overland Expo places great emphasis on the safety and well-being of their attendees, and it shows!
Tiffany Richards@peacefulwarrior

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Everyone’s rolling in for Overland Expo East, our final event of the year. It’s going to be a beautiful weekend, come on down! 🎉🍁🛻 Who’s here and who’s coming through this weekend? 🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio #overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast

Everyone’s rolling in for Overland Expo East, our final event of the year. It’s going to be a beautiful weekend, come on down! 🎉🍁🛻

Who’s here and who’s coming through this weekend?

🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio

#overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast ...

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Wildsam aims to take you places. In their 65+ iconic field guides, they gather intel from across the map into beautiful books about towns, cities, National Parks, iconic regions and epic road trips. Check out their newest releases—Lake Michigan Coast and Wild Alaska—at wildsam.com. ✨    Plus, @wildsam will be at Overland Expo East! Come say hi at their booth (and you may even get to take home a field guide 👀)!

Wildsam aims to take you places. In their 65+ iconic field guides, they gather intel from across the map into beautiful books about towns, cities, National Parks, iconic regions and epic road trips. Check out their newest releases—Lake Michigan Coast and Wild Alaska—at wildsam.com. ✨ 
 
Plus, @wildsam will be at Overland Expo East! Come say hi at their booth (and you may even get to take home a field guide 👀)! ...

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Off-Road Travel TV is the only weekly cable television show devoted to the off-road adventure travel and overland lifestyle. Each week the crew takes viewers to spectacular off-road locations and features the latest gear and accessories that make this lifestyle so appealing. 📺 Off-Road Travel TV can be seen every Sunday at 9:30am on RACER TV   Overland Expo East is the one place you can join thousands of other passionate enthusiasts from all over the USA to see all the latest gear, learn new skills, meet new friends and be inspired by hundreds of new ideas and creative ways to make your travels more enjoyable. Don’t miss it! 👉 Be sure to keep an eye out for the @offroadtraveltv crew and say hello!

Off-Road Travel TV is the only weekly cable television show devoted to the off-road adventure travel and overland lifestyle. Each week the crew takes viewers to spectacular off-road locations and features the latest gear and accessories that make this lifestyle so appealing.

📺 Off-Road Travel TV can be seen every Sunday at 9:30am on RACER TV
 
Overland Expo East is the one place you can join thousands of other passionate enthusiasts from all over the USA to see all the latest gear, learn new skills, meet new friends and be inspired by hundreds of new ideas and creative ways to make your travels more enjoyable. Don’t miss it!

👉 Be sure to keep an eye out for the @offroadtraveltv crew and say hello! ...

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@ok4wd is the premier vehicle outfitting shop on the East Coast, and they’re bringing the excitement to Overland Expo East! Join the crew Friday night at the Oasis Bar & Food Court for the OK4WD x Mountain State Overland Video Premiere! An event you won’t want to miss! Plus, OK4WD will have exclusive deals all weekend long on top overland brands like @alucab_usa, GP Factor, and more. Come hang out, connect with the community, and gear up for your next adventure.

@ok4wd is the premier vehicle outfitting shop on the East Coast, and they’re bringing the excitement to Overland Expo East!


Join the crew Friday night at the Oasis Bar & Food Court for the OK4WD x Mountain State Overland Video Premiere! An event you won’t want to miss!


Plus, OK4WD will have exclusive deals all weekend long on top overland brands like @alucab_usa, GP Factor, and more.


Come hang out, connect with the community, and gear up for your next adventure. ...

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Welcome to Camp @Subaru_usa at Overland Expo East this weekend! Come by throughout the event to see the latest Subaru models, meet with the Subaru Accessories team and a Rally 101 with Rhianon Gelsomino! Stop by the Subaru booth Friday from 7-9pm for Camp Subaru LIVE! featuring singer-songwriters from Nashville and Saturday from 10-2 for a pet adoption event. Don’t forget to stop by and play their instant win game for a chance to win a Thule Rooftop tent or a Ride1Up Bike!

Welcome to Camp @Subaru_usa at Overland Expo East this weekend! Come by throughout the event to see the latest Subaru models, meet with the Subaru Accessories team and a Rally 101 with Rhianon Gelsomino!


Stop by the Subaru booth Friday from 7-9pm for Camp Subaru LIVE! featuring singer-songwriters from Nashville and Saturday from 10-2 for a pet adoption event.


Don’t forget to stop by and play their instant win game for a chance to win a Thule Rooftop

tent or a Ride1Up Bike! ...

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Thunderer Tires is proud to roll into Overland Expo East, happening next week in Arrington, Virginia—the premier event for overlanding, off-road adventure, and outdoor exploration.    🛞 As an official sponsor, @thunderer_tire is showcasing its rugged lineup of all-terrain and mud-terrain tires built for those who demand reliability on every journey.    👉 Stop by the Thunderer Tires booth to see the latest Thunderer Trac Grip M/T and R/T lines, learn more about innovations designed for overland rigs, and connect with experts who live and breathe adventure.    🛻 This year, Thunderer is taking it up a notch with exciting activations, including an RC racecar contest that brings out your competitive side and a chance to win a free set of Thunderer tires—the perfect upgrade for your next expedition.    From hands-on demos to exclusive giveaways, Thunderer Tires invites you to experience performance, durability, and the spirit of exploration at Overland Expo East.

Thunderer Tires is proud to roll into Overland Expo East, happening next week in Arrington, Virginia—the premier event for overlanding, off-road adventure, and outdoor exploration. 
 
🛞 As an official sponsor, @thunderer_tire is showcasing its rugged lineup of all-terrain and mud-terrain tires built for those who demand reliability on every journey. 
 
👉 Stop by the Thunderer Tires booth to see the latest Thunderer Trac Grip M/T and R/T lines, learn more about innovations designed for overland rigs, and connect with experts who live and breathe adventure. 
 
🛻 This year, Thunderer is taking it up a notch with exciting activations, including an RC racecar contest that brings out your competitive side and a chance to win a free set of Thunderer tires—the perfect upgrade for your next expedition. 
 
From hands-on demos to exclusive giveaways, Thunderer Tires invites you to experience performance, durability, and the spirit of exploration at Overland Expo East. ...

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