SocalEDUCATION & INSTRUCTORS
No other event series features a gathering of so many overland legends, authors, and experts. Our SoCal event will offer sessions by some of our top instructors, chefs, and travelers from around the world.
MARCH 14-15, 2026
OC FAIR & EVENT CENTER // COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-4
LIST OF PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Overland Expo SoCal will feature education and networking opportunities on a variety of topics. From beginner to advanced sessions, we have something for everyone. Learn how to plan your overland journey, how to make tasty meals on the road, or get inspired to take a trip across the border and beyond.
Reserve Your Sessions
- DaY & Weekend Passes
- About 2 weeks out from the event, download the Overland Expo app to start planning your time at the expo!
- Sign up for sessions in advance: Seminars, Roundtables, Slideshows, Activities, and Exhibitor Demos.
- Camping Passes
- About 2 weeks before the event, you will receive an email invite to sign up for classes.
- Sign up for sessions in advance: Seminars, Roundtables, Slideshows, Activities, and Exhibitor Demos.
Visit Our TEACHING AREAS
OVERLAND ESSENTIALS AREA
Are you looking to up your camping game? Want to learn what gear essentials well-traveled overlanders don’t leave home without? Spend some time in this area to learn the ins and outs of overlanding from the experts.
Backcountry & Culinary Pavilion
Want to know how certain gear functions, how seasoned travelers pack their rigs or feed themselves on the road, or what it’s like to bring your four-legged friend on your next adventure? Check out the Backcountry Skills Area for information you’re bound to put to use during your next adventure.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY AREAS
Kids Adventure Area
The Overland Expo Foundation will host the Kids RC Driving Course all weekend! Built around the TREAD principles, the Kids RC Driving Course is a challenging 1/24 RC course for young overlanders to practice their skills and learn to overland responsibly. Participants learn to stay on the trail, respect private land, to pack it in-pack it out, and much more!
Women Who Wander Pavilion
Honoring one of the fastest growing communities in the overland space, the Women Who Wander Pavilion features female-specific education and networking such as: the mechanics/body mechanics of doing vehicle maintenance as a female, safety/security, and fostering community among fellow female overlanders.
SHOWCASE & DIY VEHICLE AREA
Considering investing in an overland rig or motorcycle, and want to see how someone else has modified their rig to travel? This “show and tell” area is about vehicle and moto customizations that have been put to the test of time and miles; bring your questions. Many will also share tips on how to travel!
PRODUCT DEMO
Want to know how a specific product works? The exhibition area is the place to be. Check the schedule for times of detailed demonstrations. Look for everything from solar cooking to rooftop tents to air compressors and tow straps.
CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW #OVERLANDEXPO
Overlanding is better with friends — especially when you’re waking up right at the heart of the adventure 🌄
Camping at Overland Expo SoCal turns a great weekend into an unforgettable one — swap stories by the fire, stroll from your rig straight to the action, and keep the fun going long after the exhibitors close 🏕️✨
This is our first event of the year, and sites are seriously limited — camping passes WILL sell out! 🚨 Secure your spot now so you don’t miss out on basecamp vibes, evening connections, happy hours, and those late-night laughs under the stars 🌌
🎟️ Grab your camping passes now and get ready to camp, connect, and create memories that’ll last all year. Link in bio!
🍁 Overland Expo East 2026 dates are LIVE! Join us October 23–25 at Oak Ridge Estate in Arrington, VA at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains—prime time for fall foliage and camping at one of our most scenic event locations! 🍂🏕️
⏰ Early Bird pricing is EXTENDED through Jan 12 ONLY—now that dates are official—so you have one last chance to lock in the lowest ticket prices.
🎟️ Grab your tickets now for an epic fall adventure to look forward to, and let us know if you`re coming!
Last call for Early Bird 🎟️🔥
It’s your final chance to save big on all 2026 Overland Expo events—Early Bird pricing ends 12/31!
Get your tickets now for maximum savings 🚙✨
We’re gearing up for an epic year and can’t wait to see you out there.
Let us know which events you`re coming to! 👇
2025, you were one for the books ✨
This year was packed with epic adventures, incredible rigs, innovative gear, inspiring education, and—most importantly—this incredible community. Huge thank you to all our attendees, exhibitors, instructors, and staff for making 2025 such an amazing ride 🙌
Ready to do it all again? Join us in 2026 and keep the adventure rolling 🚙💨
🔥 Early Bird tickets are available through 12/31—grab yours now to lock in the lowest prices available
Here’s to more miles, more memories, and more adventures ✌️
We’re counting down to an incredible 2026 season together—and here’s your friendly reminder: passes for all five Overland Expo events are currently at the lowest prices of the year, but only through 12/31 ⏳
This is your moment to save big, lock in your plans, and start dreaming up unforgettable road trips with friends old and new 🌅
👉 Grab your passes before time runs out—and let’s hit the road together. We can`t wait to see you next year!
This year’s inaugural Overland Expo SoCal blew us away — over 19,000 people came out to experience it. And you bet we’re planning an epic event for 2026 as well 🎉
Expect hundreds of brands, incredible vehicles, game changing gear, plenty of education sessions, a huge gear raffle, sponsored Happy Hour, hosted parties, and so much more. It’s going to be one incredible weekend!
🔥 Inside Tip: Camping Passes for this event are extremely limited. Snag yours now to turn the weekend into a full-on adventure.
Camping on-site gives you the best access to:
🏕️ Inspiring camp setups
✌️ Like-minded travelers
🚙 Vendors, classes, demos
🥳 Evening + after-hours fun
🎟️ Early Bird pricing ends 12/31. Grab your tickets now and save — see you in SoCal!
Here are 9 new, innovative overland products you’ll want to check out—from innovative camp gear to rugged vehicle upgrades.
👉 Swipe through for a quick look, then head to The Compass at OverlandExpo.com (link in bio) for the full roundup with all the details.
Which one would you add to your kit?
As we gear up for an epic 2026, we’ve been reminiscing on all the incredible moments that made 2025 unforgettable ✨ From new launches to community milestones, this year was packed with adventure and smiling faces.
There are way more highlights than we could ever fit into one post—but here are a few standout memories from each event that immediately came to mind:
🔸Photos 1 & 2: The first-ever Overland Expo SoCal kicked off with a line that wrapped around the event (complete with its own beer 🍺)
🔸Photo 3: @jeep + @dometic launched their new rooftop tent collab at Overland Expo West
🔸Photo 4: The 2025 Ultimate Overland Build took on the off-road training course at Overland Expo PNW
🔸Photo 5: @rc_x_overland and @traxxas hosted the first official RC track for both kids and adults at Overland Expo Mountain West
🔸Photo 6: @msoverland + @ok4wd premiered their film to a full house and gave us all the feels at Overland Expo East
What’s your favorite memory from this year? Drop it below! 👇
🔥 Be sure to join us in 2026! Early bird tickets are on sale through 12/31—get your tickets at the lowest price available!
#OverlandExpo #FlashbackFriday #OverlandEvent #OverlandCommunity
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.