Discover camping gear at overland expo EAST
Camp on-site, find gear that fits your style, learn useful outdoor skills, and spend a fall weekend with people who love getting outside.
OCTOBER 23-25, 2026
OAK RIDGE ESTATE // ARRINGTON, VA
FRI 9-5 | SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-3
A camping weekend that’s easy to say yes to
You don’t need a custom rig, years of experience, or a complicated setup to enjoy Overland Expo East.
If you like campgrounds, road trips, outdoor gear, and weekends outside, this is for you. Come camp on-site, browse hundreds of brands, pick up practical tips, and spend time with a community that’s welcoming, helpful, and happy to share what works.
This is not about proving anything. It’s about getting outside, finding new ideas, and having a really good weekend. Get your tickets today!
What is overlanding?
o·ver·land
/ˈōvərˌland/
VERB – “Overlanding” has taken on a variety of different meanings in recent years. To us, overlanding is self-sufficient vehicle or adventure motorcycle travel where the journey itself is the goal.
At its core, overlanding is about exploration. Whether traveling by truck or motorcycle, overlanding is about riding the road less traveled and immersing yourself in the environments and cultures you encounter.
What is overland expo?
Overland Expo is the world’s premier event series for do-it-yourself adventure travel enthusiasts. Hundreds of vendors of adventure travel equipment, camping gear, bikes, vehicles, and services convene at every Overland Expo event.
Each Expo hosts hundreds of session-hours of classes, including lessons in off-road driving techniques and adventure motorcycling, inspirational programs, round-table discussions, demonstrations, as well as the Overland Film Festival.
How to enjoy the weekend
Keep it simple: camp on-site, explore at your own pace, learn a few new things, and stay long enough to enjoy the atmosphere.
Camp close to everything
On-site camping makes the weekend easier and more fun. Set up in a rustic grassy field surrounded by trees, wake up outdoors, and walk right into the event.
No rushing in. No long reset between the day and the evening. Just a more relaxed way to spend the weekend, with everything close by.
Shop gear with less guesswork
More than 300 exhibitors bring their best camping and outdoor gear to one place. At Overland Expo East, you can see products up close, compare options side by side, and talk to the people who know them best.
From camp kitchens and tents to accessories, storage, and comfort upgrades, you’ll find plenty of ideas for making your next weekend outside easier and better.
Learn useful outdoor skills
You don’t have to pack your schedule to get something out of the weekend. One good class can change how you camp.
Overland Expo East features 175+ classes, demos, and activities covering practical topics like trip prep, camp skills, vehicle basics, and outdoor know-how. It’s a chance to learn in a way that feels useful, approachable, and real.
connect with others
Some of the best parts of the weekend happen after the shopping and classes are done.
Stay for happy hour, films, raffles, and the laid-back campground energy that makes the whole event feel more personal. It’s easy to strike up conversations, trade recommendations, and meet people who enjoy the same kind of weekends you do.
Make it your fall camping weekend
Come for the gear. Stay for the classes, the campground, the community, and a few days outside in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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A lot of people at Overland Expo East are there to learn, explore, and figure out what works for them.
You don’t need to have the biggest setup or the most miles behind you. If you’re curious about camping, road travel, outdoor gear, or just spending more time outside, you’ll fit right in. The whole weekend is designed to help you start where you are and leave with new ideas.
No experience required!
OCTOBER 23-25, 2026
OAK RIDGE ESTATE
ARRINGTON, VIRGINIA
FRI 9-5 | SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-3
A laid-back fall camping weekend in Virginia with Blue Ridge views, cool mornings, and plenty to explore.
what to expect at overland expo
The Community Is the Event
Talk to anyone who’s been before and they’ll tell you the same thing: the people are the part they didn’t expect. Morning coffee with strangers who become regulars. Gear swaps, trail tips and long evenings around camp. The overlanding community doesn’t gatekeep. It pulls up a chair.
Gear You Can See Before You Buy
There’s no substitute for holding something in your hands before you commit. At Overland Expo, every exhibitor brings their gear to the grounds. You can compare options side by side, talk directly to the people who make or sell the products and walk away with the right purchase, not just the most popular one.
Classes Built for Real Life
You don’t need to be an expert to take a class at Overland Expo. Instructors range from certified wilderness guides to experienced weekend campers who’ve learned things the hard way so you don’t have to. Pick one session or build a full schedule. Either way, you’ll leave with something useful.
