No other event features a gathering of so many overland legends, authors, and experts. Overland Expo EAST offers more than 400 session-hours of incredible programs—that’s 150+ different classes, slideshows, demonstrations, and activities—brought to you by 100+ 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
For EAST, we have 150+ different classes and programs, totaling 250+ 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.
2025 EAST Schedule will be posted approximately 2-3 weeks before the event.
Chris McCormack will be speaking at four Overland Expo events this summer on travel photography, solo travel, and adventure moto travel. Read this Q&A to get excited before seeing him in person
Overland Expo East is just around the corner! It’s our last event of the year and
INEOS Grenadier will be sponsoring a Ride and Drive experience at Overland Expo East 2024. The Ride and Drive will give the chance for attendees to get up close and personal with the rugged capabilities, robust engineering, and off-road prowess of the Grenadier.
Throughout the year Overland Expo has launched a new addition to each of our 2024 events with the new Women Who Wander program.
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).
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.
Each year we offer a new selection of slideshows of trips from around the world. On Friday and Saturday evenings, we host a special lineup of films at the Overland Theater. We start with short films before the feature film.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What happens when you combine cutting-edge tech with backcountry grit? 🏍️⚡ You get the 2025 Ultimate Overland Motorcycle—designed for comfort and unstoppable capability on any terrain.
This bike is packed with high-performance upgrades to make every mile—on or off the pavement—smoother, safer, and more efficient.
🔸@cyclopsadv – powerful aux + rear lighting
🔸@optimabatteries – lightweight lithium battery + charger
🔸@ridedunlop Trailmax Mission tires – built for durability and grip
🔸Veridian Cruise – precision cruise control
🔸@motomachines – @hepcobecker center stand, sidestand foot, and Puig windscreen
Less fatigue, more control, better visibility—this bike is built to help you ride farther, longer, and with confidence.
🧭 Where would you take it?
🔗 Tap the link in @overlandexpo’s bio to explore the full build.
Reminiscing on Overland Expo East last year ✨
🍁 Overland Expo East 2025, our FINAL event of the year, is taking place October 3-5 in Arrington, Virginia - we hope you’ll join us!
This is one of our most beautiful venues and we’re looking forward to kicking off another epic weekend with you all!
Let us know if you’re coming! Tickets at the 🔗 in bio.
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That’s a wrap on Overland Expo Mountain West 2025 - what an incredible weekend! ⛰️
Were you there? What was your favorite part?
🙌 A huge shoutout to our sponsors, exhibitors, instructors, staff, and—most importantly—everyone who came out to make this event unforgettable!
📺 See the full recap video on our YouTube channel (link in bio)
🍁 Next up is Overland Expo East - our final event of the year - October 3-5 in Arrington, VA - we hope to see you there!
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Day 2 of Overland Expo Mountain West is in the books, what an epic day!
Thank you to everyone who has come out so far 😎
Today’s the last day to see everything in person. Gates are open, come on down!
🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio
#overlandexpo #overlandexpomtnwest #overlandevent #overlandcommunity
Day 1 of Overland Expo Mountain West was a blast! Day 2 let’s goooo 🛻🏔️🎉
We’ve got an epic day planned, gates are open, come on down!
🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio
#overlandexpo #overlandexpomtnwest #overlandevent #overlandcommunity
Take the driver’s seat! The RAM Ride & Drive is happening all weekend long at Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, CO.
Come experience it for yourself!🔥
🙌 Big thanks to @ramtrucks for hosting this
We’re kicking off Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland! Gates are open and we’ve got a packed schedule - don’t miss out!
Will we see you this weekend? Let us know!
🎟️Tickets and info at the link in bio
Everyone’s getting set up at Overland Expo Mountain West! Its going to be an epic weekend ☀️🏔️
Let us know if you’re here or if you’re coming!
We’ve got an incredible weekend planned with endless adventure vehicles and gear, education sessions, demos, inspirational talks, happy hours, parties, and more 🚐⚙️🛻
See you soon! Gates open at 8am tomorrow 🎉
🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio if you don’t have yours yet!
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Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo East in Arrington, VA.