No other event features a gathering of so many overland legends, authors, and experts. Overland Expo West offers more than 400 session-hours of incredible programs—that’s 220+ different classes, slideshows, demonstrations, and activities—brought to you by 120+ instructors and presenters from around the world.
MAY 15-17, 2026
FT. TUTHILL COUNTY PARK // FLAGSTAFF, AZ, USA
FRI 9-5 | SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-3
We offer a wide variety of classes and programs, totaling 400+ session hours. From beginner to advanced sessions, covering everything from wilderness first aid, to working on the road with Starlink, to winching and recovery. We truly have something for everyone.
Chris McCormack will be speaking at four Overland Expo events this summer on travel photography, solo travel, and adventure moto travel. Read this Q&A to get excited before seeing him in person
Overland Expo is less than two weeks away, and that means adventurers from all walks of life will be heading to Flagstaff, Arizona — including plenty of families that overland together! Of course, overlanding is a great family activity, and from the full-time travelers to the weekend warriors, we’re always happy to see kids and parents involved in this wonderful community.
There is so much educational programming in store for attendees at Overland Expo WEST – we can’t wait for you to see it! As always, the schedule will remain available on the website throughout the event and in print on-site in our Overland Expo WEST Newspaper sponsored by HP Tuners. For the most up-to-date version of the schedule, please view it on our Overland Expo App.
Eating, drinking and being merry are easy to do at Overland Expo West. With plentiful options to choose from, including over twenty unique food trucks, special events across the event and even in-booth parties, you’ll be sure to find fun wherever you roam.
Our hands-on pavilion get you out of your seat and into action with a qualified instructor. Each year we bring you technical classes essential for overlanding. Rotating topics cover everything from how-tos about electronics to hands-on maintenance and roadside repairs to injury assessment and first-aid to showing how to set up gear and what to take with you (and sometimes leave behind).
Our classroom sessions aim to provide more intensive and specified education for those looking to do a deeper or more advanced dive into a given topic/area. With our numerous navigation classes, there are no more excuses for getting lost when your GPS dies. Learn communications skills to enhance your overland experience. Brush up on your art of travel techniques with photography and videography classes. Stay safe with situational awareness tips from experts in their field. No matter if you drive a truck or motorcycle, we’ve got classes for you.
AT THE OVERLAND THEATER
Each year we offer a new selection of slideshows of trips from around the world. On Friday and Saturday evenings, we host a special lineup of films at the Fieldcraft Survival Overland Theater. We start with an appetizer of short films before the feature film.
This space includes a teaching area tent that will host education related to content creation, such as photography clinics with incredibly talented photographers, “how to” classes on everything from video creation to the legal terms involved with making money as a content creator, and stories from folks who are traveling around the world.
Want to know more about Africa? Australia? What it’s like to travel solo? As a couple or family? From Regional Q&As to expert tips, the roundtables can help you plan for the trip of a lifetime. Listen to panelists with extensive experience and enjoy their tales from the road!
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.
Considering investing in an overland rig or motorcycle, and want to see how someone else has modified their rig to travel? Take a stroll through our juried selection of rigs and attend a “My Overland Vehicle / Moto” session. This “show and tell” series is about the customizations that have been put to the test of time and miles.
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.
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.
We pack the weekend with activities tailored to adventurous kids and their parents. Check out the Junior Overland Explorer program and earn patches for select classes. Kids of all ages can learn about nature journaling, first aid, knot-tying, and more. For kids ages 10 and up, learn expedition skills with the training team. Parents MUST stay with their children.
@bfgoodrichtires is rolling into Overland Expo SoCal at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, March 14–15, 2026 — the West Coast’s hub for 400+ exhibitors and nonstop overland training, demos, and gear.
Stop by the BFGoodrich booth to check out their latest adventure‑ready tire lineup built for rugged terrain and real‑world exploration. While you’re there, enter their on‑site survey for a chance to win a set of BFGoodrich tires — perfect for powering your next trail, mountain pass, or coastline escape.
Big energy. Big gear. Big prizes.
Catch BFGoodrich in Costa Mesa and get ready to roll into your next adventure with confidence.
@subaru_usa is back at Overland Expo 2026 with Camp Subaru!
🎉 Play our instant-win scratcher for a chance at exclusive gear
📸 Take home a Plantable photo printed on biodegradable seed paper
🐾 Visit the Subaru Loves Pets adoption pen and meet adoptable animals
🗺️ Grab your digital Subaru Passport, refuel at the hydration station
See you at Camp Subaru!
Make adventure yours!
Catch @ToyotaUSA at Booth GG-1270 to check out the 4Runner Surf SEMA build, Land Cruiser, and the all-new Trailhunter lineup. Talk with our experts, shop official merch, and grab Toyota swag when you complete a quick survey.
#LetsGoPlaces #Trailhunter #LandCruiser #4Runner #Tacoma #4RunnerSurf
Adventure takes center stage at Overland Expo SoCal — and Evotrex arrives as a Title Sponsor. Experience the Evotrex-PG5, the world’s first power-generating RV built to extend true off-grid living. Featuring 270+ kWh of on-demand power, Active Power Assist, and adventure-ready design, the PG5 unlocks a new level of freedom, comfort, and self-sufficiency wherever the journey leads.
March 14–15 | Booth 10–223 Get an up-close look at the Evotrex-PG5, meet the Evotrex team, and explore innovative solutions designed for life beyond the pavement. From live demonstrations to expert insights, discover how Evotrex powers real adventure. Join thousands of explorers at Overland Expo SoCal — and get inspired for the journeys ahead.
Follow along 👉 @evotrexnow
As the Title Sponsor of Overland Expo SoCal, @ankersolix_official is bringing serious power to the party. Power Your Distance!
Swing by the Anker SOLIX booth (GG-1000) to get hands-on with our latest portable and home backup power solutions built for off-grid adventures and beyond. While you`re there, enter for a chance to win the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2—your next adventure upgrade.
And don’t miss the After Party 👀 Come hang, connect with fellow explorers, and see how Anker SOLIX keeps you powered wherever the road takes you!
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📚 Check out the full education schedule
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… and so much more!
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🔍 Search “Overland Expo” in the App Store or Google Play and download the app now! This app will be used for all upcoming events with Overland Expo West (May 15–17), coming up next.
@classicoverland makes its debut as a Title Sponsor at Overland Expo SoCal 2026, bringing a lineup built to stop you mid-aisle. Leading the charge is a commanding 6x6 Defender, joined by the heritage-driven Warthog Series and the fully bespoke Signature Series.
The Warthog Series stays true to utility and purpose, rooted in classic Defender DNA and built for real-world adventure. The Signature Series elevates the platform with hand-stitched interiors, premium materials, and modern performance options including LT1 power. Together, they showcase two philosophies united by craftsmanship and capability.
Throughout the weekend, Camel Trophy veteran Jim West will host live Defender heritage sessions at the Classic Overland booth, sharing firsthand expedition stories and insight into why the Defender remains the ultimate global platform.
The map suggests. You decide.
Find the Defender built for the way you travel.
@gowanderbox is proud to be a sponsor at Overland Expo SoCal this March in Costa Mesa, California. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience a fully built Wanderbox expedition camper up close and personal. Designed and built in Colorado, Wanderbox delivers serious capability with advanced lithium power systems, expansive solar capacity, extended fresh water storage, and suspension engineered for true adventure travel.
Visitors are invited to step inside, explore the craftsmanship, and connect directly with the Wanderbox team to learn about system performance, customization options, and current production timelines. From off-grid power and water independence to interior refinement and long-range durability, the team will be on-site to walk through what sets Wanderbox apart in the expedition camper space.
For those attending Overland Expo SoCal, this is the opportunity to see how Wanderbox is built to go out farther and stay out longer.
Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, AZ.