Overland Expo Proudly Presents the Film Festival Lineup for East 2023
Join us as we continue the 9th Season of the Overland Expo Film Festival at Overland Expo East in Arrington, Virginia, October 6-8.
September 1, 2023
2023 EastPROGRAMS & INSTRUCTORS
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 6-8, 2023
OAK RIDGE ESTATE
ARRINGTON, VIRGINIA
FRI 8-5, SAT 8-5, SUN 8-3
LIST OF PROGRAM OFFERINGS
For EAST 2023, we have 150+ different classes and programs, totaling 250+ session hours. From beginner to advanced sessions, we have something for everyone.
There are two levels of accessibility for attendees, Day & Weekend Pass (general admission) and Overland Experience (premium).
- Day & Weekend Pass program list & schedule will be available 2 weeks prior to the event.
- We do not publish the Overland Experience program list & schedule—registered students will receive this information via email.
Download the general education schedule for 2023 East below.
Reserve Your Sessions
- Overland Experience
- If you have purchased an Overland Experience ticket, about 2 weeks before the event, you will receive an email invite to sign up for classes.
- All Driving / Recovery & Instructional Classes must be signed up for in advance (space is limited).
- 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!
Featured Programming
The Value of the Overland Experience Pass at Overland Expo Pacific Northwest
If you are a vehicle-based explorer interested in Overland Experience hands-on driving training at an upcoming Overland Expo event, space is very limited at this time – passes will sell out.
June 1, 2023
The Value of the Overland Experience Pass at Overland Expo
If you are a vehicle-based explorer interested in Overland Experience hands-on driving training at an upcoming Overland Expo event, space is very limited at this time – passes will sell out.
April 13, 2023
Instructor Spotlight: Julie and Cora Dieguez
Dynamic mother-daughter duo Julie and Cora Dieguez are long-time attendees of Overland Expo. They will be joining us as instructors for the first time at Overland Expo EAST 2022 to share what they have learned about overlanding as a family and make sure everyone enjoys the experience.
September 30, 2022
TRAINING AT VEHICLE EXPEDITION SKILLS AREA
Learn off-road driving skills and receive hands-on instruction from expert trainers in our Vehicle Expedition Skills Area. Our unique and dynamic format focuses on skills in several tracks: Recovery, Driving, Maintenance and Repair, and Static skills. Take classes on topics such as winching, rope-work and lashing, specialty substrates, and spotting. Want to know how to get unstuck with only what you have on hand? The fundamentals of winching? Arm yourself with the best tool in the toolbox . . . knowledge.
- *Available to Overland Experience ticket holders. We do not have loaner vehicles, please bring your own.
THE OVERLAND DRIVING COURSE
On a custom-built driving course, develop off-road skills to tackle any terrain, whether you explore locally or globally. The course is staffed by the top overland driving skills trainers in the world to provide one-to-one coaching from an expert instructor.
THE VEHICLE TRAINING TEAM
Overland Expo’s team of trainers provide world-class instruction on all types of terrain. The training team has decades of real-world experience driving, training and guiding all over the world. In addition to instructing at Overland Expo, they offer guided training trips and off-highway driving and operator certification programs.
ADDITIONAL 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 1, 2, & 3
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.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY AREAS
OPEN TO EVERYONE: DAY PASS, WEEKEND PASS WITH CAMPING AND OVERLAND EXPERIENCE TICKET HOLDERS.
FILM FESTIVAL
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.
MAP ROOM
We’ve covered the walls with maps, featuring the most traveled continents and overland routes. Looking for route planning tips? Bring your maps and stop by our “I’m Not Lost, I’m Exploring” session. Or come by and listen to stories and ideologies from seasoned travelers, as well as learn about the essentials for those just getting introduced to overlanding.
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 Skills Area
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
Great overlanders need elite tools to help them extend their adventures. The all-terrain @nokiantyresna Outpost nAT tire is crafted in North America and forged to help adventurers extend their toughness, terrain and travel.
The Outpost nAT is infused with blowout-resistant Aramid fibers and comes with a Pothole Protection warranty. It’s also certified with the three-peak mountain snowflake emblem that confirms it’s great for winter use. Overlanders can trust the Nokian Tyres Outpost nAT to guide them through every journey, from the everyday to the extreme.
Learn more at the link in our bio.🔗
#extendyouradventure #nokiantyres #craftedinusa #itsabeautifuljourney
Based on the 2022 LX600, the Ultimate Overland Vehicle 2023 debuts first-ever components and accessories for the LX600.
For the first time ever we did more than just a vehicle for the Ultimate Overland Vehicle—we included a trailer, the @offgridtrailers Pando 2.0.👌 This off-road capable, overland camping trailer takes this build to a whole new level.
The vision of the build was brought to life over countless hours by our Build Partner, @mule_expeditionoutfitters 🙌
Learn more about the build at the link in our bio.🔗
📸 @whosjohnallen
#ultimatebuild2023 #overlandbuild #overlandvehicle #lx600 #offgridtrailers
Party with us at Overland Expo East at the @motorcycleriderjustice Moto Party!🎉
This party is all about celebrating the motorcycle community and your ticket includes dinner, drinks, live music, and a chance to win awesome moto raffle prizes!
Click the link in our bio to learn more.🔗 See you in Arrington!!
📸 @chrisbacarella
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#overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast #overlandexpoeast2023 #riderjustice #advmoto #adventurerider
In the latest episode of Why We Roam, we feature @chopnate from the PNW🌲📸
He found his way into the overland community through his love of surfing and being outdoors. In this episode, Nate talks about how he bridged the activities he enjoyed with overlanding, and shares his insights and lessons learned to help others with their journey into the functional 4x4 lifestyle.
Tap the link in our bio or head over to YouTube and watch the full episode!🔗
This episode is sponsored by @optimabatteries
#whyweroam #overlanding #overland #pnw
The new @gmc HUMMER EV @earthcruiser was unveiled at Overland Expo Mountain West last month—did you get a chance to check it out?👀
The carbon fiber EarthCruiser house is fully integrated into the chassis of the HUMMER EV pickup, featuring 605 Watts of onboard solar power, an RV full-size bed, a shower, and plenty of storage. This combination provides the vehicle with seven days of off-grid power.
What do you think of this collaboration between GMC & EarthCruiser? Learn more at the link in our bio.🔗
#hummerevearthcruiser #hummerev #hummerevpickup #ev #hummer #overlandexpo #overlandexpomountainwest
For our third Ultimate Overland Motorcycle Build, we sought after a bike that is as off-road capable as it is long-haul comfortable. We think the 2023 @triumphamerica Tiger 1200 Rally Pro is a world-traveling platform powerhouse and a perfect choice as our 2023 Ultimate Moto Build.
To complete the theme of the motorcycle, we partnered with @tacomoto.co to design an eye-catching graphic wrap with a world map.😍
Learn more about this year’s build at the link in our bio!🔗
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#ultimatemotobuild2023 #motobuild #triumph #triumphmotorcycles #triumphtiger1200 #triumphtiger1200rallypro #tacomoto
“Öhlins dampers transformed the buzzy, reactive suspension of the Gladiator into a butter smooth and supple ride on and off the road, I can actually focus on the waypoints as I’m navigating trails and the rig is a pure joy on asphalt. The ride quality is genuinely amazing”
- Dave Zemla, custom Harley Builder / Jeep Overland enthusiast
The PDS is @ohlinsusa proprietary technology combining the benefits of a complex position sensitive shock and a separate hydraulic bump stop into an internal, quiet, compact solution requiring minimal setup and maintenance.
Tap the link in our bio to learn more.🔗
#overlandexpo #ohlinsoffroad #ohlinsusa #ohlinsoverland
Overland Expo East returns to Arrington, Virginia — October 6-8!🧭
Check out 200+ exhibitors of Overland, Adventure Travel, Outdoor, Camping, & Motorcycle Gear & Equipment, prepare for your adventure with 175+ classes, slideshows, demos, & activities, and join thousands of overlanders from around the world for happy hour, charity raffles, & parties!
For more information, visit our website! Link in our bio.🔗
#overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast #overlanding #expoeast #overland #arrington
THE WORLD IS OUT THERE GO SEE IT!
Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo East in Arrington, VA.