WestEDUCATION & INSTRUCTORS

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 14-16, 2027
FT. TUTHILL COUNTY PARK // FLAGSTAFF, AZ, USA
FRI 9-5 | SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-3

LIST OF PROGRAM OFFERINGS

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.

Featured Programming

Attendees at Overland Expo WEST

A Newcomer’s Guide to Overland Expo – West 2026 Edition

Since its inception in 2009, Overland Expo has grown exponentially, expanded to five events across the United States, each featuring hundreds of vendors, over 100 presenters, trainers, and VIPs, and nearly 500 session hours of education. With so much to do during the event, it can be both exhilarating and a bit overwhelming for the first-time attendee to an Overland Expo.

Overland Expo Presents the Film Festival Lineup for West 2026

Join us as we kick off the 12th Season of the Overland Expo Film Festival sponsored by Remote Vans at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona, May 15-17. The film festival will feature new films by Desk to Glory and XOVERLAND, including the first screening of XOVERLAND’s Milestones: Global Expedition Season Finale and a post-screening panel with members of the cast.

visit our TEACHING AREAS

HANDS-ON PAVILION Sponsored by American Expedition Vehicles (AEV)

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).

CLASSROOMS

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.

Redmond, Oregon. Photos by: John Allen

ADDITIONAL AREAS FOR EDUCATION & INSPIRATION

FILM FESTIVAL Sponsored by Remote Vans

AT THE OASIS BAR & FOOD COURT SPONSORED BY NEXEN TIRE AMERICA

Each year we offer a new selection of slideshows of trips from around the world. On Friday evening, we host a special lineup of films at the Oasis Bar & Food Court Sponsored by Nexen Tire America. We start with an appetizer of short films before the feature film.

Storytelling pavilion Sponsored by TRAVOCA LLC

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. 

rOUNDTABLE PAVILION Sponsored by Pebble

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!

Overland Essentials Area Sponsored by Midland Radio Corp

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. 

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? 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. 

Backcountry & Culiniary Pavilion Sponsored by Black Rhino WHEELS

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.

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.

 

KIDS ADVENTURE AREA

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. 

CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW #OVERLANDEXPO

Overland Expo PNW isn’t just another event, it’s where the overland community comes together. The connections. The conversations. The customers who truly get it. 🙌
 
From packed booths to nonstop engagement, exhibitors keep coming back to PNW for a reason: 
- Highly engaged attendees 
- Incredible community energy 
- Customers who know and love the lifestyle 
 
This is the event brands look forward to all summer, and the one attendees plan their trips around. 
 
Booth space is going fast! Secure yours and and get ready to connect with your people June 26-28, in Redmond, Oregon. 🌲
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Overland Expo West 2026 may be over, but the energy, connection, and unforgettable moments are still with us. 🔥
 
From inspiring rigs to new connections, this year was a celebration of the people who make this community what it is. Thank you to every attendee, exhibitor, and partner who showed up and made Overland Expo West 2026 so special. 🙌

Join us next at Overland Expo PNW in Redmond, OR, June 26-28! 😎
 
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@gme_usa is setting a new benchmark in GMRS communication. Australian‑owned and Australian‑made, GME radios and antennas have been tested in some of the harshest environments on the planet. Now available in the U.S., GME’s radios are purpose‑built for overland and off‑road travel. Delivering clear, dependable communication between vehicles - whether navigating challenging terrain in a convoy or heading off‑trail to set up camp. Designed to withstand it all, GME helps adventurers coordinate, explore with confidence, and stay connected when it matters most.
 
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Only a few hours remain at Overland Expo West 2026! ⏳🚐
 
From incredible rigs and fresh gear to great people and nonstop adventure, this weekend has been packed with the moments that make this community so special.
 
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Come by @offroadwarehouse booth P64! 🔥

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Stop by @nexentireusa at booth B12! 🛞

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THE WORLD IS OUT THERE GO SEE IT!

Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, AZ.