Overland Expo PNW 2025 in Redmond, Oregon, is one month away! This is a must-see event in the heart of an adventure-travel dream destination. The Pacific Northwest has beautiful coastlines, deep forests, and snow-capped mountains, all within a couple of hours of each other. You don’t want to miss out on the hundreds of vendors representing the best of the best in the world of overlanding and adventure travel, informative classes and round tables, and, of course, the thousands of awesome rigs. While there’s far too much to do and see for a comprehensive list, here are our Top 10 Things You Can’t Miss at Overland Expo PNW.
Backcountry & Culinary Skills Pavilion
Everyone loves a nice camp dinner, and the Backcountry & Culinary Skills Pavilion sponsored by Boss Lighting is the place to sharpen your camp cooking skills. All weekend long, be sure to keep an eye on this area because expert instructors will be breaking tips and tricks, sharing secrets, and helping level up your camping game.
The Overland Expo Film Festival
One of the longest-running Overland Expo traditions is the Film Festival — and with good reason. Be sure to check this out to get inspired for your next journey. This Film Festival features a film that highlights the Oregon wilderness and an account of a three-plus-year trip along the northern latitudes. Both are not to be missed, and the Film Festival is a great way to end a day at Overland Expo.
Women Who Wander Fireside Chat
The Women Who Wander events are now Overland Expo tradition, and each event is full of great conversations and new friendships. The focus is to create an environment for female overlanders to meet each other, learn from each other, and share their stories and inspirations. This event launched at Overland Expo PNW in 2024 and was a huge hit throughout the year.
Happy Hours
After a long day at Overland Expo, it’s time to head to Happy Hour! It’s a great place to enjoy a drink, grab a bite from the food truck, reconnect with friends, and, of course, make some new ones. From there, you can plan the rest of your evening, and you definitely have plenty of good options for evening activities. A huge thanks to our Happy Hour sponsors: Toyo Tires, MAXXIS Tires, and Pelican Products.
The Overland Expo Foundation Charity Raffle
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again because it’s worth repeating. The Overland Expo Foundation Charity Raffle is one of our favorite parts of the event. Until you check it out, you won’t believe the prizes. Thousands of dollars in prizes from dozens of exhibitors are up for grabs. Plus, it all goes to help the Overland Expo Foundation protect wild places, clean up trails, and more throughout the year.
300+ Exhibitors
If you’re looking for the latest and greatest gear in overlanding, then you’re in luck. Overland Expo is the place where you’ll find a veritable who’s who, and at each event, new gear debuts. For many of these brands, this is your only chance to get up close and personal with the products. Plus, the exhibitors are there to answer your questions, provide guidance on their products, and to be as excited about overlanding as you are.
The Roundtable Pavilion
From planning trips to modifying your vehicle, it’s always best to bounce your ideas and burning questions off of the experts, and that’s exactly what you can expect at the Round Table Pavilion. Throughout the weekend, you can get the lowdown on traveling internationally, the ins and outs of solo overlanding, and much more from our curated group of experts. These roundtables are always the source of great conversation and insight, so be sure to keep an eye on the schedule and stop by for a chat.
Showcase and DIY Area
A huge part of any Overland Expo is checking out all of the incredible rigs, and the Showcase and DIY Area is the place to see the coolest of the cool. Every event sees different rigs in this area, so you’ll always see something new and inspiring. From a family of four plus their dog that travels the world in a Defender to a custom-built Unimog designed for month-long off-grid living, there’s something for every overlander.
Camping with Friends
The Pacific Northwest is obviously an adventure-loving region, and it really shows during Overland Expo PNW. No matter if you live “just over the mountain” or you’re driving in from the other side of the country, camping is the best way to get the most out of the event. You’ll be close to all of the action, and it’s easy to swing back by camp between classes and explore the event; you can grab a layer before the evening event, and you’re sure to make some new friends.
Upgrade Your Overland Skills
The Overland Essentials Area, sponsored by Midland Radio Corp., and the Hands-on Pavilion, sponsored by Quad Lock, are the spots for beginners and experts alike to learn from the pros. All throughout the weekend, this area hosts a wide array of classes that can help you streamline your travel and prepare for future adventures. We have the best instructors out there, and this is where they share their tips and tricks for everything from setting up comms to trailside repairs.
