The largest overlanding event in the world will be coming back to California in just a few months. Join overlanders from all over the world in Costa Mesa, California to get educated, equipped, and inspired to continue your overlanding adventures. Over the next few weeks, we’ll have more news about the deals you can expect, educational opportunities, the special events happening throughout the weekend, and much more.
In the meantime, we wanted to share the exciting list of sponsors, exhibitors, and partners already lined up for Overland Expo SoCal 2026. Among the brands listed here, you’ll notice plenty of familiar faces and some new names bringing innovative products to the overlanding world. You can find the full list of current exhibitors below.
Title Sponsors
We’re excited to work with some of the best in the business as our Title Sponsors for Overland Expo SoCal 2026. Each of our sponsoring companies is helping Overland Expo SoCal 2026 be one of the largest overland gatherings in the world, with more to offer attendees than ever before. Thanks to AlphaRexUSA, ARB 4×4 Accessories, Baja Designs, Classic Overland, Kumho Tires, ROA OFF-ROAD, Subaru, Toyota, and Wanderbox for their support.
Supporting Sponsors
Our Supporting Sponsors include two exciting names – Play.do that manufactures an innovative line of lightweight, inflatable roof top tents and accessories that make camp set up easier than ever, and our friends at pFriem, who will also be our craft beer sponsor this year. If you like a good brew, you owe it to yourself to try one at the event.
Special Area & Event Sponsors
Throughout the weekend, you can come by the Oasis Bar and Food Court, sponsored this year by Nokian Tyres. There you can find a great selection of food and drinks, a perfect spot to enjoy a meal, and catch some great programming happening throughout the weekend.
This will also be the location for Saturday night’s Happy Hour, sponsored by Toyo Tires. Come and hang out with fellow overlanders from 3 – 5 pm, make some new friends, and enjoy a cold beverage while sharing your favorite new gear finds, tips from a class, or perhaps a favorite trail that may inspire someone’s next adventure.
On Sunday, join us for the Women Who Wander Networking brunch sponsored by Maxxis Tires, where you will find women-centered programming and discussion that’s open to everyone. More details about this popular part of the event will be released soon.
We’ll have a wide range of topics being taught throughout the weekend in our education area, thanks to our special area sponsors. imCAMPER is sponsoring the perennially popular Backcountry and Culinary Pavilion, where you can level up your camp cooking skills or focus on other skills that make your time in the wilderness safer or more enjoyable. Vortex Optics will be sponsoring our Overland Essentials Area, where classes will focus on the wide set of fundamental skills needed for overlanding, ranging from trip planning to communications to map reading, and many more subjects. FOX will be sponsoring The Learning Lab, where you can find a wide variety of overland-centered topics to explore. The Women Who Wander Pavilion will also be returning, supported by a sponsorship from Kelderman Manufacturing. There you will find women-oriented classes going on all weekend long. Stay tuned as classes for each of these areas are announced soon.
When you need a break during the day, you can relax in one of our three bivvys featuring comfortable camp chairs and a place to recharge your electronics. In particular, come visit the bivvy sponsored by Hankook Tire to get some R&R before getting back to the hustle and bustle of the event.
Media Partners
We’re also excited to work with a great Media Partners team that will cover Overland Expo SoCal during and after the event. Be on the lookout for coverage from Expedition Portal, OVR: Outdoor Vehicle Recreation magazine, Overland Journal, and Off-Road Travel TV on their respective outlets.
Don’t miss out on the action! With all of these incredible sponsors, exhibitors, classes, and evening events, be sure to get your tickets for Overland Expo SoCal happening in Costa Mesa, California, March 14-15, 2026, at the Orange County Fair and Event Center.
