EastEDUCATION & INSTRUCTORS

No other event features a gathering of so many overland legends, authors, and experts. Overland Expo EAST offers more than 275 session-hours of incredible programs—that’s 250+ different classes, slideshows, demonstrations, and activities—brought to you by 50+ instructors and presenters from around the world.

OCTOBER 23-25, 2026
OAK RIDGE ESTATE // ARRINGTON, VA
FRI 9-5 | SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-3

LIST OF PROGRAM OFFERINGS

For EAST, we have 250+ different classes and programs, totaling 275 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.

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Reserve Your Sessions

  • Camping Passes
  • If you have purchased a camping ticket, about 2 weeks before the event, you will receive an email invite to sign up for classes.
  • Popular classes fill up quickly, so do not delay in your selection.
  • Weekend & Day Passes
  • No access to Driving / Recovery & Instructional Classes.
  • Do not need to sign up for sessions in advance: Seminars, Roundtables, Demos, Slideshows, Films, Kids Activities, and Exhibitor Demos.
  • But we recommend you download the app and create a schedule for the weekend!
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Featured Programming

Instructor Spotlight: Brad St. Clair and Sheri Troftgruben

One of the best things about attending an Overland Expo is meeting fellow travelers and drawing inspiration from their adventures. We are fortunate to have a large cadre of such people teaching classes throughout our events, sharing their stories, how they made their travel dreams a reality, and providing guidance on how we can follow in their footsteps. Brad St. Clair and Sheri Troftgruben are two such people and we are excited to have them join us at Overland Expo East, which is just around the corner.

October 1, 2025

OK4WD and Mountain State Overland Team Up for a Special Evening Event at Overland Expo East

The Overland Expo East event this year just keeps getting better and better. Join OK4WD and Mountain State Overland on Friday night as they host a special evening of fun, fellowship, film, and free stuff. The event takes place in the Oasis Bar and Food Court, sponsored by Blue Compass RV/Airstream of Virginia on Friday, October 3, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

September 11, 2025

Visit Our TEACHING AREAS

HANDS-ON PAVILIONS

Our training pavilions get you out of the classroom and into the field. Each year we bring you technical classes essential for overlanding. Rotating topics to cover everything from how-tos about electronics to hands-on maintenance and roadside repairs to first aid and injury assessment to showing how to set up gear and what to take with you (and sometimes leave behind).

CLASSROOMS

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.

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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY AREAS

Photo by John Allen

FILM PREMIERE

Each year we offer a new selection of slideshows of trips from around the world. On Friday evening, a special full-length trailer will premiere from Mountain State Overland  from their new video series “Hammer Down 6” releasing on YouTube in January 2026.

Photo by Camden Littleton

THE OASIS

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 PANELS

Want to know more about Africa or Australia? What it’s like to travel solo or as a family?  From Regional Q&As to expert tips, roundtables can help you plan for the trip of a lifetime. Listen to expert panelists and enjoy tales from the road!

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. 

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 look at our “My Overland Vehicle / Moto” series. This “show and tell” series 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. 

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.

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

For kids, by kids! 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, look for select afternoon activities—kids can learn some expedition skills with help from the Camel Trophy training team.

CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW #OVERLANDEXPO

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Free yourself from the tyranny of the timetable and the necessity of making reservations wherever you go. As a sponsor of this year’s Overland Expo West event, @weareairstream will be showcasing a lineup ready for wherever the journey leads. From rugged Basecamp models to fully equipped touring coaches capable of extended off-grid lifestyle. Attendees are invited to step inside, explore key features, and connect with a team that understands what it takes to get out there and stay out there. Whether you're dialing in your current setup or planning your next upgrade, their team will be on-site with product insights and show-exclusive opportunities. Join We Are Airstream in Flagstaff, May 16-18, and experience a new standard of adventure.

Free yourself from the tyranny of the timetable and the necessity of making reservations wherever you go.

As a sponsor of this year’s Overland Expo West event, @weareairstream will be showcasing a lineup ready for wherever the journey leads. From rugged Basecamp models to fully equipped touring coaches capable of extended off-grid lifestyle. Attendees are invited to step inside, explore key features, and connect with a team that understands what it takes to get out there and stay out there.

Whether you`re dialing in your current setup or planning your next upgrade, their team will be on-site with product insights and show-exclusive opportunities.

Join We Are Airstream in Flagstaff, May 16-18, and experience a new standard of adventure. ...

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Overland Expo West is where real rigs show up. It’s exactly where @classicoverland belongs. We build Defenders to be driven. Long miles, rough terrain, real ownership. Every build is designed around how you actually travel, not how it looks parked. Our Signature Series is a full body-off, down-to-the-nuts-and-washers restoration with modern drivability built in. The Warthog Series is a true refurbishment. Simple, durable, and built to be used. If you’re at Expo West, come find us at Q70. Step inside and experience what a Defender feels like when it’s built with purpose. Built for the way you move. This is the Defender, done right. @Yapping_About_Cars

Overland Expo West is where real rigs show up. It’s exactly where @classicoverland belongs.

We build Defenders to be driven. Long miles, rough terrain, real ownership. Every build is designed around how you actually travel, not how it looks parked.

Our Signature Series is a full body-off, down-to-the-nuts-and-washers restoration with modern drivability built in. The Warthog Series is a true refurbishment. Simple, durable, and built to be used.

If you’re at Expo West, come find us at Q70. Step inside and experience what a Defender feels like when it’s built with purpose.

Built for the way you move. This is the Defender, done right.

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Apr 23

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As a proud sponsor of Overland West, @winnebagorvs is showcasing its Backcountry ready lineup designed for life beyond the pavement. Built with off grid capability, durable materials, and practical features for extended time outdoors, these vehicles support a lifestyle rooted in freedom, comfort, and exploration. The Backcountry Series is purpose built to handle rugged terrain, remote destinations, and long days spent chasing the next horizon. Stop by booth Q58 to explore the lineup firsthand, connect with the team, and see how Winnebago vehicles are engineered to withstand the demands of life off the beaten path.

As a proud sponsor of Overland West, @winnebagorvs is showcasing its Backcountry ready lineup designed for life beyond the pavement. Built with off grid capability, durable materials, and practical features for extended time outdoors, these vehicles support a lifestyle rooted in freedom, comfort, and exploration. The Backcountry Series is purpose built to handle rugged terrain, remote destinations, and long days spent chasing the next horizon. Stop by booth Q58 to explore the lineup firsthand, connect with the team, and see how Winnebago vehicles are engineered to withstand the demands of life off the beaten path. ...

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Class is in session (soon)! 😎 Whether you’re just beginning your overland journey or you’re a seasoned traveler, Overland Expo West has a class for you! 📚 400+ hours of programs 🎓 120+ expert instructors and presenters from around the world 🛠️ Slideshows, demonstrations, and daily learning activities From wilderness first aid to working on the road with Starlink, to winching and recovery, there’s a session for every skill level! 📅 May 15-17, 2026 📍 Ft. Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff, AZ What’s been the most useful overlanding tip you’ve ever learned? 💭👀 🎟️ Click the link in bio for tickets! #OverlandExpoWest #OverlandExpo #FlagstaffAZ

Class is in session (soon)! 😎

Whether you’re just beginning your overland journey or you’re a seasoned traveler, Overland Expo West has a class for you!

📚 400+ hours of programs
🎓 120+ expert instructors and presenters from around the world
🛠️ Slideshows, demonstrations, and daily learning activities

From wilderness first aid to working on the road with Starlink, to winching and recovery, there’s a session for every skill level!

📅 May 15-17, 2026
📍 Ft. Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff, AZ

What’s been the most useful overlanding tip you’ve ever learned? 💭👀

🎟️ Click the link in bio for tickets!

#OverlandExpoWest #OverlandExpo #FlagstaffAZ ...

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