EastMedia APPLICATION

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

Media Credentials Application East 2026

Overland Expo East / Fall, 2026 / 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.

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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:

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🏔 @AirstreamOfColorado is headed to Overland Expo Mountain West! The team is bringing an exciting lineup of Airstreams to Loveland, ready for everything from weekend escapes to adventures off the beaten path. Stop by Booth J140 to explore the 2026 Basecamp 20XE, 2026 Trade Wind 23FBT, 2026 Rangeline, Interstate 19GTX, and Interstate 24GLX. Visitors can tour the lineup, experience the features and craftsmanship that make each model unique, and chat with the Airstream of Colorado team about finding the right setup for their next adventure. Whether you're an experienced overlander or just dreaming about getting out and exploring more, come see what Airstream has to offer. Find Airstream of Colorado at Booth J140 at Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, Colorado! August 21–23 at The Ranch Events Complex.

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@roa_off_road is excited to show off MDC USA at Overland Expo Mtn West, Aug. 21-23 in Loveland, Colorado. ROA is displaying some of MDC USA’s flagship rigs including the XT19HRT Off-Grid Extreme, XT12HR Off-Grid Extreme, and XT16HR Island! Each rig is off-grid & off-road ready with tons of lithium power, robust independent suspension, and durable construction. At the expo, you can step inside every model for guided walk-throughs, on-hands demos, and even get exclusive show-only pricing. Swing by ROA Off-Road’s booth (#G201) to meet our experts, and discover why MDC’s flagship line leads in durability, comfort, and adventure.

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