EastMedia APPLICATION

OCTOBER 3-5, 2025
OAK RIDGE ESTATES  //  ARRINGTON, VIRGINIA
FRI 9-5 | SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-3

Media Credentials Application East 2025

Overland Expo East / October 3-5, 2025 / Oak Ridge Estate, Arrington, VA, USA. Before proceeding with your application, please carefully review all requirements below. Even if you have been pre-approved for previous Overland Expo events, you are still required to complete this application. Do not apply if you do not meet the requirements.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS (ALL): Due to high volume of applications, you MUST meet and provide proof of at least ONE of the following requirements in order to be considered for media credentials: - Verifiable employment with a professional print magazine, newspaper, or online magazine or media site that is NOT a personal blog (see below for blog information). - Verifiable assignment as a freelance journalist or photographer from a professional print magazine, newspaper, or online magazine or media site that is NOT a personal blog (see below for blog information). You must either have an assignment or you must have a track record as a published journalist. - Owner of a blog with a significant following in a relevant industry (SEE BELOW) WE PRIORITIZE APPLICATIONS FROM WORKING MEDIA WITH ASSIGNMENTS OR FROM ESTABLISHED PRINT, VIDEO, OR ONLINE MEDIA RESOURCES.

IF YOU ARE A BLOGGER, YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

- longevity (a site with many years online) - readership (successful blogger applicants have many thousands of readers and page views in the 100,000+ range) - influence (successful applicants have 10,000+ followers on social media channels and a genuine connection to communities interested in overlanding) DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS PLEASE!
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Have you been accepted as Media for a prior Overland Expo?(Required)

For Bloggers

We get a large number of requests from bloggers for media credentials, so please answer the following:

If you are granted Media Credentials to attend Overland Expo

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Adventure awaits at Overland Expo East and OutdoorX4 Magazine is proud to be a media partner of the series since 2013! As a publication dedicated to authentic vehicle-based outdoor adventure and exploration, @outdoorx4 brings together a community of enthusiasts who live for the journey. 🌄 ⛰️ Whether it's the adventure of the weekend or a lifetime, from remote backcountry trails to the spirit of self-reliant exploration as well as enjoying all pursuits of outdoors recreation, OutdoorX4 will inspire you to push boundaries while being mindful of our surroundings. 🎁 Claim your complimentary digital subscription of OutdoorX4 magazine with the code ox4freedigital at http://outdoorx4.com 📚 You can also subscribe to their award-winning archival quality print magazine on their site and sign-up for their eNewsletter for the latest news, stories, and reviews. Adventure is out there and OutdoorX4 is here to help you find it!

Adventure awaits at Overland Expo East and OutdoorX4 Magazine is proud to be a media partner of the series since 2013! As a publication dedicated to authentic vehicle-based outdoor adventure and exploration, @outdoorx4 brings together a community of enthusiasts who live for the journey. 🌄

⛰️ Whether it`s the adventure of the weekend or a lifetime, from remote backcountry trails to the spirit of self-reliant exploration as well as enjoying all pursuits of outdoors recreation, OutdoorX4 will inspire you to push boundaries while being mindful of our surroundings.

🎁 Claim your complimentary digital subscription of OutdoorX4 magazine with the code ox4freedigital at http://outdoorx4.com

📚 You can also subscribe to their award-winning archival quality print magazine on their site and sign-up for their eNewsletter for the latest news, stories, and reviews.

Adventure is out there and OutdoorX4 is here to help you find it! ...

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Sep 16

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Luno is rewriting the rules of car camping with gear built for the road, the wild, and everything in between. 🥇 First brand fully dedicated to in-vehicle camping 💪 Rugged gear built to endure 🏕️ Designed by campers, for campers 📍 Created and tested in Bend, Oregon 🙌 Backed by a 3-year and lifetime warranties Luno redefines vehicle-based camping with gear tailored specifically for sleeping safely and comfortably inside your vehicle - not on top, and not beside it. 👉 Learn more @luno.life

Luno is rewriting the rules of car camping with gear built for the road, the wild, and everything in between.

🥇 First brand fully dedicated to in-vehicle camping
💪 Rugged gear built to endure
🏕️ Designed by campers, for campers
📍 Created and tested in Bend, Oregon
🙌 Backed by a 3-year and lifetime warranties

Luno redefines vehicle-based camping with gear tailored specifically for sleeping safely and comfortably inside your vehicle - not on top, and not beside it.

👉 Learn more @luno.life ...

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Sep 15

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🔥 GIVEAWAY 🔥 Win a pair of Weekend Passes to Overland Expo East in Arrington, VA taking place October 3-5, 2025! 🎉 This is the ultimate East Coast overlanding, camping, and adventure travel event — with world-class gear and vehicles, hands-on demos, inspiring classes, and a chance to connect with thousands of fellow adventurers. If you’ve ever dreamed of leveling up your rig or planning your next big trip, or just checking out what it’s all about, this is the event you don’t want to miss. 🌎✨ 👉 It's super easy to enter: just hit the link in our bio. For bonus points: 1️⃣ Follow @overlandexpo 2️⃣ Like this post 3️⃣ Tag your friends! One lucky winner will be chosen on Friday, September 19 and notified via email. Good luck — we can’t wait to see you in Virginia for an epic weekend! 🚙💨 ⚠️ Note: The winner will be contacted via email from the Overland Expo Team. We will never ask for payment info. Please report any suspicious accounts pretending to be us.

🔥 GIVEAWAY 🔥 Win a pair of Weekend Passes to Overland Expo East in Arrington, VA taking place October 3-5, 2025! 🎉

This is the ultimate East Coast overlanding, camping, and adventure travel event — with world-class gear and vehicles, hands-on demos, inspiring classes, and a chance to connect with thousands of fellow adventurers. If you’ve ever dreamed of leveling up your rig or planning your next big trip, or just checking out what it’s all about, this is the event you don’t want to miss. 🌎✨

👉 It`s super easy to enter: just hit the link in our bio.
For bonus points:
1️⃣ Follow @overlandexpo
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag your friends!

One lucky winner will be chosen on Friday, September 19 and notified via email.

Good luck — we can’t wait to see you in Virginia for an epic weekend! 🚙💨

⚠️ Note: The winner will be contacted via email from the Overland Expo Team. We will never ask for payment info. Please report any suspicious accounts pretending to be us. ...

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Sep 12

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Our final event of the year - Overland Expo East - is just 3 weeks away! We couldn't be more excited to bring you an epic weekend of rigs, gear, adventure, education, and community on the East coast 🚐🍁🛻 Scope out the full sponsor and exhibitor list (🔗 in bio) and be sure to join us October 3-5 in Arrington, VA 🥳 👇 Let us know if you're coming and who you're excited to see! 🎟️ Forest & Premium Camping are already sold out - grab your tickets now!

Our final event of the year - Overland Expo East - is just 3 weeks away! We couldn`t be more excited to bring you an epic weekend of rigs, gear, adventure, education, and community on the East coast 🚐🍁🛻

Scope out the full sponsor and exhibitor list (🔗 in bio) and be sure to join us October 3-5 in Arrington, VA 🥳

👇 Let us know if you`re coming and who you`re excited to see!

🎟️ Forest & Premium Camping are already sold out - grab your tickets now! ...

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Sep 10

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Overland Expo East is rolling into Arrington, Virginia, October 3-5, 2025! Join us for the ultimate weekend dedicated to overlanding, camping, and adventure travel.    Here’s what’s in store: ⚙️ 200+ tops brands with the latest overlanding, camping, and outdoor gear and vehicles 🔥 Exclusive show only deals and gear specials 🎓 100+ expert-led classes and demos 🍻 Happy hours, raffles, parties, and special events 🥳 Family friendly activities and programming for kids 🏕️ On-site camping for easy access to everything   ❗️Forest Camping is already sold out and there are only a handful of Premium Camping spots remaining.    🎟️ Grab your tickets now and start planning your adventure!   👇 Let us know if we’ll see you there! #overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast #overlandevent #overlandcommunity #overlandvehicles #overlandgear

Overland Expo East is rolling into Arrington, Virginia, October 3-5, 2025! Join us for the ultimate weekend dedicated to overlanding, camping, and adventure travel. 
 
Here’s what’s in store:
⚙️ 200+ tops brands with the latest overlanding, camping, and outdoor gear and vehicles
🔥 Exclusive show only deals and gear specials
🎓 100+ expert-led classes and demos
🍻 Happy hours, raffles, parties, and special events
🥳 Family friendly activities and programming for kids
🏕️ On-site camping for easy access to everything
 
❗️Forest Camping is already sold out and there are only a handful of Premium Camping spots remaining. 
 
🎟️ Grab your tickets now and start planning your adventure!
 
👇 Let us know if we’ll see you there!

#overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast #overlandevent #overlandcommunity #overlandvehicles #overlandgear ...

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