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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Check out some of the coolest rigs we saw at Overland Expo PNW 🛻✨

👇 Which is your favorite? Which ones did we miss?

There were so many epic vehicles at the event, this is just a handful that caught our eye 🤩

🧭 Hit the link in bio to read more about these picks on The Compass at overlandexpo.com

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We had so much fun getting everyone together for Overland Expo PNW and can’t wait to do it again!

🏔️ Overland Expo Mtn West is coming up next month in Colorado. Get your tickets, plan it into your summer adventures, and bring your pups!
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Overland Expo PNW 2025 is a wrap – what an unforgettable time with the best overlanding community ever!  

🙌 A huge thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors, instructors, staff, and everyone who came out! 

Were you there? What was your favorite part? 

📺 Watch the full recap video on YouTube (link in bio) and keep an eye out for more from the event. 

🏔️ Overland Expo Mountain West is next – August 22-24 in Loveland, Colorado – we hope to see you there! 

🎥 @brooks_roe
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Day 2 at Overland Expo PNW was incredible, what an epic day ☀️

Today’s the last day to join the fun! Come check out all the incredible vehicles and gear, learn from the best, and connect with the community.

Gates open at 9am, come on down!

🎟️ Get your tickets at the link in bio or onsite

See you soon!
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Day 1 of Overland Expo PNW was a blast, Day 2 lets goooo ☀️🌲🎉

We’ve got an epic day planned, gates are open, come on down!

🎟️ Tickets at link in bio

#overlandexpo #overlandexpopnw #overlandevent #overlandcommunity
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We’re kicking off Overland Expo PNW in Oregon! Gates are open and it’s a beautiful day ☀️

Let us know if you’re here, and if not, come on down! We’ve got an epic weekend planned 🛻🚐🎉

🎟️ Tickets and info at the link in bio
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