EastSHOWCASE & DIY APPLICATION
Fall, 2026
OAK RIDGE ESTATE // ARRINGTON, VIRGINIA
FRI 9-5 | SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-3
Showcase & DIY Application East 2026
October 2026 - Apply to show your vehicle or motorcycle at our Showcase & DIY Vehicle Area. * Space is limited—our panel of judges will make their selections by September 12, 2026. Please do NOT purchase tickets to the event prior to hearing whether or not your vehicle has been accepted. DEADLINE to apply: August 14, 2026.
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The exhibitor aisles at Overland Expo East were packed with innovative ideas, smart designs, and products built to make overlanding easier. 🔥
From power solutions and communications gear to clever accessories that make life on the road more comfortable, these are a few of our favorite finds from the event.
Read more on The Compass. Link in bio.
#OverlandExpo #Gear #Overlanding #Outdoors #CampingLife
Shorter days. Colder nights. Better gear. ❄️
This month’s Gear Showcase rounds up nine winter picks across transport, diagnostics, power, communication, apparel, storage and recovery. It’s gear built to keep you warm, connected and rolling when the temps drop.
What`s in your winter kit this year?
Read more on The Compass, linked in our bio.
Sponsored by participating brands.
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Adventure is about more than the places we go. It`s about protecting them for future generations.
Meet Rachael Elseman, Executive Director of the @OverlandExpoFoundation, and learn how her passion for exploration fuels a mission to support public lands, stewardship, and outdoor education. 🌲
Read the full interview on The Compass, linked in our bio.
@adventurerachael
#OverlandExpoFoundation #OutdoorEducation #TreadLightly #ProtectPublicLands #ResponsibleRecreation
From custom builds to adventure-ready classics, the rigs at Overland Expo East did not disappoint. 🔥
Swipe through some of our favorites. Got a rig we missed? Drop a photo in the comments! 🚙
Read more about each rig on The Compass. Link in bio.
#OverlandExpo #Rigs #OutdoorVehicles #OffRoad #CustomBuilds
What’s that one piece of overland gear you can’t live without? For Jonny Feld, CEO of @fieldvans , it’s an onboard air system. Airing down and being able to air back up is such a key element when transitioning from off- and on-road travel.
This is an excerpt from our latest video series, Inside Overland (link in bio to watch the full video).
Orange you glad it’s Halloween? 🎃👻
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Access to public lands is something many of us value, but protecting it is a responsibility we all share.
In this Faces of the Foundation spotlight, Anthony Sicola, co-founder and Board Officer of the @overlandexpofoundation, shares why stewardship, community, and conservation are at the heart of the overland experience.
Read the full article on The Compass, linked in our bio and below.
@overlandnomads
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Overland Expo East in photos. 📸
What were your favorite moments from the weekend?
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