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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That’s a wrap on Overland Expo East 2025, our final event of the year! What an incredible weekend 🤩 Were you there? What was your favorite part? Huge shoutout to our sponsors, exhibitors, instructors, staff, and everyone who came out and made this a truly unforgettable event 🙌 📺 See the full recap video on our YouTube channel for more highlights 🧭 Overland Expo 2026 dates are live on our website - save the dates and road trip with us next year! Tickets on sale soon 😎 🎥 @trail.huntr

That’s a wrap on Overland Expo East 2025, our final event of the year! What an incredible weekend 🤩

Were you there? What was your favorite part?

Huge shoutout to our sponsors, exhibitors, instructors, staff, and everyone who came out and made this a truly unforgettable event 🙌

📺 See the full recap video on our YouTube channel for more highlights

🧭 Overland Expo 2026 dates are live on our website - save the dates and road trip with us next year! Tickets on sale soon 😎

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Day 2 of Overland Expo East was a blast! The last day of our final event of the year is kicking off. It’s a beautiful day and we’re out here until 3pm - come on down! ☀️🛻🎉   🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio and on-site.   Who’s here today? How has your weekend been? 📷 @alexabrookephoto_

Day 2 of Overland Expo East was a blast! The last day of our final event of the year is kicking off. It’s a beautiful day and we’re out here until 3pm - come on down! ☀️🛻🎉
 
🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio and on-site.
 
Who’s here today? How has your weekend been?

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Day 1 of Overland Expo East is a wrap, Day 2 let’s goooooo 🔥 We’ve got an epic day planned, gates are open, come on down! 🚐🛻🎉 Who’s here and who’s coming out today?  📷 @alexabrookephoto_ #overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast

Day 1 of Overland Expo East is a wrap, Day 2 let’s goooooo 🔥

We’ve got an epic day planned, gates are open, come on down! 🚐🛻🎉

Who’s here and who’s coming out today? 

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We’re kicking off Overland Expo East in Arrington, VA! Gates are open and it’s going to be a beautiful weekend - come on down! 😎🚐🎉 Let us know if you’re here or if you’re coming! 🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio #overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast

We’re kicking off Overland Expo East in Arrington, VA! Gates are open and it’s going to be a beautiful weekend - come on down! 😎🚐🎉

Let us know if you’re here or if you’re coming!

🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio

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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. ✨ 
 
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