Bring the whole family to Overland Expo East
Pack up the kids, head to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and spend a weekend camping, exploring gear, and making the kind of memories that stick.
OCTOBER 23-25, 2026
OAK RIDGE ESTATE // ARRINGTON, VA
FRI 9-5 | SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-3
fun for the whole family
Family weekends outdoors are never perfectly organized — and that’s part of the fun.
You pack too many snacks, somebody forgets a sweatshirt, somebody else finds a stick worth taking home, and somehow it all works out. Overland Expo East fits right into that rhythm. It’s a place where families can camp on-site, check out gear, learn new skills, and spend real time outside together without needing to be experts first.
No pressure. No gatekeeping. Just a weekend built for curious, outdoorsy families who’d rather be outside than anywhere else.
Already convinced? Grab your tickets here. Need more information? Keep scrolling.
What is overlanding?
o·ver·land
/ˈōvərˌland/
VERB – “Overlanding” has taken on a variety of different meanings in recent years. To us, overlanding is self-sufficient vehicle or adventure motorcycle travel where the journey itself is the goal.
At its core, overlanding is about exploration. Whether traveling by truck or motorcycle, overlanding is about riding the road less traveled and immersing yourself in the environments and cultures you encounter.
What is overland expo?
Overland Expo is the world’s premier event series for do-it-yourself adventure travel enthusiasts. Hundreds of vendors of adventure travel equipment, camping gear, bikes, vehicles, and services convene at every Overland Expo event.
Each Expo hosts hundreds of session-hours of classes, including lessons in off-road driving techniques and adventure motorcycling, inspirational programs, round-table discussions, demonstrations, as well as the Overland Film Festival.
what to expect at overland expo
A weekend you’re part of from the start
This isn’t the kind of event where you show up for a few hours and head home. When you camp on-site, the weekend feels bigger, easier, and more memorable. Wake up outdoors, make breakfast at camp, walk into the event together, and end the day back under the trees. It gives your family time to settle in, slow down, and enjoy the experience instead of rushing through it.
Kids 15 and under get in free.
Built for kids who want to move, try, and explore
Kids don’t need to be entertained here. They need room to roam and things to discover. Overland Expo East is a great fit for families with curious kids who like being outside, seeing cool rigs, collecting stickers, watching demos, and finding something new around every corner. The atmosphere is active, hands-on, and full of real things to look at and talk about together.
Gear that makes family camping easier
When you’re camping with kids, the right setup matters. Comfort matters. Storage matters. Simplicity matters. At Overland Expo East, you can compare gear in person and get a better feel for what actually works for family travel. See camp kitchens, tents, seating, storage, vehicles, and accessories up close. Ask questions. Open things up. Test your assumptions. It’s a much easier way to figure out what belongs on your next trip.
The Community Is the Best Part
Families who come to Overland Expo East often remember the atmosphere as much as the event itself. There’s something reassuring about being surrounded by other families who understand the joy and chaos of doing outdoor weekends with kids. Conversations happen easily. Kids make fast friends. Evenings feel relaxed. And the whole experience feels more welcoming than you expected.
Make your family part of the Overland Expo family!
convinced now?
Overland Expo brings together camping, hands-on learning, inspiring stories, demos, films, and hundreds of outdoor brands in one place.
Ready to make a weekend of it?
You don’t need a big build, a perfect packing list, or years of experience to have a great weekend here. You just need your people and a little curiosity.
Overland Expo is where families discover gear they’ll actually use, pick up skills they’ll keep, and spend time outside in a way that feels fun instead of overcomplicated. And yes — attendees 15 and under get in free.
OCTOBER 23-25, 2026
OAK RIDGE ESTATE
ARRINGTON, VIRGINIA
FRI 9-5 | SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-3
Blue Ridge mountain views and crisp fall air in Virginia. The perfect backdrop for this year’s Holiday Card.
