EastEDUCATION & INSTRUCTORS

No other event features a gathering of so many overland legends, authors, and experts. Overland Expo EAST offers more than 275 session-hours of incredible programs—that’s 250+ different classes, slideshows, demonstrations, and activities—brought to you by 50+ instructors and presenters from around the world.

OCTOBER 3-5, 2025
OAK RIDGE ESTATE // ARRINGTON, VA
FRI 9-5 | SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-3

LIST OF PROGRAM OFFERINGS

For EAST, we have 250+ different classes and programs, totaling 275 session hours. From beginner to advanced sessions, covering everything from wilderness first aid, to working on the road with Starlink, to winching and recovery.  We truly have something for everyone.

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  • Camping Passes
  • If you have purchased a camping ticket, about 2 weeks before the event, you will receive an email invite to sign up for classes.
  • Popular classes fill up quickly, so do not delay in your selection.
  • Weekend & Day Passes
  • No access to Driving / Recovery & Instructional Classes.
  • Do not need to sign up for sessions in advance: Seminars, Roundtables, Demos, Slideshows, Films, Kids Activities, and Exhibitor Demos.
  • But we recommend you download the app and create a schedule for the weekend!
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Featured Programming

Instructor Spotlight: Brad St. Clair and Sheri Troftgruben

One of the best things about attending an Overland Expo is meeting fellow travelers and drawing inspiration from their adventures. We are fortunate to have a large cadre of such people teaching classes throughout our events, sharing their stories, how they made their travel dreams a reality, and providing guidance on how we can follow in their footsteps. Brad St. Clair and Sheri Troftgruben are two such people and we are excited to have them join us at Overland Expo East, which is just around the corner.

October 1, 2025

OK4WD and Mountain State Overland Team Up for a Special Evening Event at Overland Expo East

The Overland Expo East event this year just keeps getting better and better. Join OK4WD and Mountain State Overland on Friday night as they host a special evening of fun, fellowship, film, and free stuff. The event takes place in the Oasis Bar and Food Court, sponsored by Blue Compass RV/Airstream of Virginia on Friday, October 3, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

September 11, 2025

Visit Our TEACHING AREAS

HANDS-ON PAVILIONS

Our training pavilions get you out of the classroom and into the field. Each year we bring you technical classes essential for overlanding. Rotating topics to cover everything from how-tos about electronics to hands-on maintenance and roadside repairs to first aid and injury assessment to showing how to set up gear and what to take with you (and sometimes leave behind).

CLASSROOMS

With our numerous navigation classes, there are no more excuses for getting lost when your GPS dies. Learn communications skills to enhance your overland experience. Brush up on your art of travel techniques with photography and videography classes. Stay safe with situational awareness tips from experts in their field. No matter if you drive a truck or motorcycle, we’ve got classes for you.

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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY AREAS

Photo by John Allen

FILM PREMIERE

Each year we offer a new selection of slideshows of trips from around the world. On Friday evening, a special full-length trailer will premiere from Mountain State Overland  from their new video series “Hammer Down 6” releasing on YouTube in January 2026.

Photo by Camden Littleton

THE OASIS

This space includes a teaching area tent that will host education related to content creation, such as photography clinics with incredibly talented photographers, “how to” classes on everything from video creation to the legal terms involved with making money as a content creator, and stories from folks who are traveling around the world.

ROUNDTABLE PANELS

Want to know more about Africa or Australia? What it’s like to travel solo or as a family?  From Regional Q&As to expert tips, roundtables can help you plan for the trip of a lifetime. Listen to expert panelists and enjoy tales from the road!

OVERLAND ESSENTIALS AREA

Are you looking to up your camping game? Want to learn what gear essentials well-traveled overlanders don’t leave home without? Spend some time in this area to learn the ins and outs of overlanding from the experts. 

SHOWCASE & DIY VEHICLE AREA

Considering investing in an overland rig or motorcycle, and want to see how someone else has modified their rig to travel? Take a look at our “My Overland Vehicle / Moto” series. This “show and tell” series is about vehicle and moto customizations that have been put to the test of time and miles; bring your questions. Many will also share tips on how to travel. 

Backcountry & Culinary Pavilion

Want to know how certain gear functions, how seasoned travelers pack their rigs or feed themselves on the road, or what it’s like to bring your four-legged friend on your next adventure? Check out the Backcountry Skills Area for information you’re bound to put to use during your next adventure.

PRODUCT DEMO

Want to know how a specific product works? The exhibition area is the place to be. Check the schedule for times of detailed demonstrations. Look for everything from solar cooking to rooftop tents to air compressors and tow straps.

KIDS ADVENTURE AREA

For kids, by kids! We pack the weekend with activities tailored to adventurous kids and their parents. Check out the Junior Overland Explorer program and earn patches for select classes. Kids of all ages can learn about nature journaling, first aid, knot-tying and more. For kids ages 10 and up, look for select afternoon activities—kids can learn some expedition skills with help from the Camel Trophy training team.

CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW #OVERLANDEXPO

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Everyone’s rolling in for Overland Expo East, our final event of the year. It’s going to be a beautiful weekend, come on down! 🎉🍁🛻 Who’s here and who’s coming through this weekend? 🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio #overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast

Everyone’s rolling in for Overland Expo East, our final event of the year. It’s going to be a beautiful weekend, come on down! 🎉🍁🛻

Who’s here and who’s coming through this weekend?

🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio

#overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast ...

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Wildsam aims to take you places. In their 65+ iconic field guides, they gather intel from across the map into beautiful books about towns, cities, National Parks, iconic regions and epic road trips. Check out their newest releases—Lake Michigan Coast and Wild Alaska—at wildsam.com. ✨    Plus, @wildsam will be at Overland Expo East! Come say hi at their booth (and you may even get to take home a field guide 👀)!

Wildsam aims to take you places. In their 65+ iconic field guides, they gather intel from across the map into beautiful books about towns, cities, National Parks, iconic regions and epic road trips. Check out their newest releases—Lake Michigan Coast and Wild Alaska—at wildsam.com. ✨ 
 
Plus, @wildsam will be at Overland Expo East! Come say hi at their booth (and you may even get to take home a field guide 👀)! ...

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Off-Road Travel TV is the only weekly cable television show devoted to the off-road adventure travel and overland lifestyle. Each week the crew takes viewers to spectacular off-road locations and features the latest gear and accessories that make this lifestyle so appealing. 📺 Off-Road Travel TV can be seen every Sunday at 9:30am on RACER TV   Overland Expo East is the one place you can join thousands of other passionate enthusiasts from all over the USA to see all the latest gear, learn new skills, meet new friends and be inspired by hundreds of new ideas and creative ways to make your travels more enjoyable. Don’t miss it! 👉 Be sure to keep an eye out for the @offroadtraveltv crew and say hello!

Off-Road Travel TV is the only weekly cable television show devoted to the off-road adventure travel and overland lifestyle. Each week the crew takes viewers to spectacular off-road locations and features the latest gear and accessories that make this lifestyle so appealing.

📺 Off-Road Travel TV can be seen every Sunday at 9:30am on RACER TV
 
Overland Expo East is the one place you can join thousands of other passionate enthusiasts from all over the USA to see all the latest gear, learn new skills, meet new friends and be inspired by hundreds of new ideas and creative ways to make your travels more enjoyable. Don’t miss it!

👉 Be sure to keep an eye out for the @offroadtraveltv crew and say hello! ...

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@ok4wd is the premier vehicle outfitting shop on the East Coast, and they’re bringing the excitement to Overland Expo East! Join the crew Friday night at the Oasis Bar & Food Court for the OK4WD x Mountain State Overland Video Premiere! An event you won’t want to miss! Plus, OK4WD will have exclusive deals all weekend long on top overland brands like @alucab_usa, GP Factor, and more. Come hang out, connect with the community, and gear up for your next adventure.

@ok4wd is the premier vehicle outfitting shop on the East Coast, and they’re bringing the excitement to Overland Expo East!


Join the crew Friday night at the Oasis Bar & Food Court for the OK4WD x Mountain State Overland Video Premiere! An event you won’t want to miss!


Plus, OK4WD will have exclusive deals all weekend long on top overland brands like @alucab_usa, GP Factor, and more.


Come hang out, connect with the community, and gear up for your next adventure. ...

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Welcome to Camp @Subaru_usa at Overland Expo East this weekend! Come by throughout the event to see the latest Subaru models, meet with the Subaru Accessories team and a Rally 101 with Rhianon Gelsomino! Stop by the Subaru booth Friday from 7-9pm for Camp Subaru LIVE! featuring singer-songwriters from Nashville and Saturday from 10-2 for a pet adoption event. Don’t forget to stop by and play their instant win game for a chance to win a Thule Rooftop tent or a Ride1Up Bike!

Welcome to Camp @Subaru_usa at Overland Expo East this weekend! Come by throughout the event to see the latest Subaru models, meet with the Subaru Accessories team and a Rally 101 with Rhianon Gelsomino!


Stop by the Subaru booth Friday from 7-9pm for Camp Subaru LIVE! featuring singer-songwriters from Nashville and Saturday from 10-2 for a pet adoption event.


Don’t forget to stop by and play their instant win game for a chance to win a Thule Rooftop

tent or a Ride1Up Bike! ...

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Thunderer Tires is proud to roll into Overland Expo East, happening next week in Arrington, Virginia—the premier event for overlanding, off-road adventure, and outdoor exploration.    🛞 As an official sponsor, @thunderer_tire is showcasing its rugged lineup of all-terrain and mud-terrain tires built for those who demand reliability on every journey.    👉 Stop by the Thunderer Tires booth to see the latest Thunderer Trac Grip M/T and R/T lines, learn more about innovations designed for overland rigs, and connect with experts who live and breathe adventure.    🛻 This year, Thunderer is taking it up a notch with exciting activations, including an RC racecar contest that brings out your competitive side and a chance to win a free set of Thunderer tires—the perfect upgrade for your next expedition.    From hands-on demos to exclusive giveaways, Thunderer Tires invites you to experience performance, durability, and the spirit of exploration at Overland Expo East.

Thunderer Tires is proud to roll into Overland Expo East, happening next week in Arrington, Virginia—the premier event for overlanding, off-road adventure, and outdoor exploration. 
 
🛞 As an official sponsor, @thunderer_tire is showcasing its rugged lineup of all-terrain and mud-terrain tires built for those who demand reliability on every journey. 
 
👉 Stop by the Thunderer Tires booth to see the latest Thunderer Trac Grip M/T and R/T lines, learn more about innovations designed for overland rigs, and connect with experts who live and breathe adventure. 
 
🛻 This year, Thunderer is taking it up a notch with exciting activations, including an RC racecar contest that brings out your competitive side and a chance to win a free set of Thunderer tires—the perfect upgrade for your next expedition. 
 
From hands-on demos to exclusive giveaways, Thunderer Tires invites you to experience performance, durability, and the spirit of exploration at Overland Expo East. ...

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