March 14-15, 2026 //
SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-4
OC Fair & Event Center // Costa Mesa, CA, USA
THE WORLD'S PREMIER OVERLANDING EVENT SERIES
Comes to Costa Mesa, CA
Overland Expo® is the premier overlanding event series in the world—no other event offers the scope of classes taught by the world’s leading experts alongside a professional-level trade show that brings together all the camping and vehicle and motorcycle equipment and services you need to Get Outfitted. Get Trained. Get Inspired. Get Going.
CAMPING
On-site camping with fellow adventurers sharing stories from the road.
EXHIBITors
300+ exhibitors of Overland, Adventure Travel, Outdoor, Camping & Motorcycle Gear & Equipment.
EDUCATION
Prepare for your adventure with 100+ specialized classes, slideshows, demos, & activities.
COMMUNITY
Join 1,000s of overlanders from around the world during the day and stay for happy hour.
LOCATED IN COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
Overland Expo SoCal takes place in Costa Mesa, just minutes from Southern California’s stunning coastline. Located near the Santa Ana Mountains, Cleveland National Forest, and iconic beaches, the area offers endless outdoor adventures.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS YEAR
No other event features a gathering of so many overland legends, authors, and experts. Overland Expo SoCal offers more than 100 session-hours of incredible programs—that’s 100+ different classes, slideshows, demonstrations, and activities—brought to you by 50+ instructors and presenters from around the world.
EVENT SCHEDULE — OVERLAND EXPO 2026 SOCAL
Saturday, March 14, 2026
9am-5pm: Show Hours
- 300+ Exhibitors
- 100+ Hours of Educational Programming
- Overland Essentials Area
- Backcountry & Culinary Pavilion
- DIY & Showcase Area
- Oasis Bar & Food Court
- BIVVY
- Roundtable Discussions
5pm-7pm:
- Happy Hour
- Overland Expo Foundation Charity Raffle
Sunday, March 15, 2026
9am-4pm: Show Hours
- 300+ Exhibitors
- 100+ Hours of Educational Programming
- Overland Essentials Area
- Backcountry & Culinary Pavilion
- DIY & Showcase Area
- Oasis Bar & Food Court
- BIVVY
- Roundtable Discussions
EXPERIENCE TRAINING
EXPERT PRESENTERS
ATTENDEE ACTIVITIES
Overland Preparedness
WAYS You Can ATTEND & PARTICIPATE:
ATTENDEES
Want to see what Overland Expo is all about? Check out your options—everything from general admission day passes to class-taking packages for the entire weekend. Bring the whole family!
EXHIBITORS
Are you part of an overland-related business and want to exhibit at Overland Expo? Find out more about displaying and/or selling products.
INSTRUCTORS
Would you like to teach a skill to other overlanders? Present a slideshow about your latest travels? Join the teaching team.
CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW #OVERLANDEXPO
Off-Road Travel TV is the only weekly cable television show devoted to off-road adventure and the overland lifestyle. The idea came to life at Overland Expo PNW 2022, and today, you can watch Off-Road Travel TV every Sunday morning on MAVTV or the MAVTV GO app.
Learn more about the origins of the show and be sure to check it out! Swipe through for a quick intro and head to the link in bio to read the full story on The Compass.
📷s: @offroadtraveltv
The dogs at Overland Expo SoCal were the real stars of the show 🐶⭐️🛻😂
Thank you to the @oc_fair for working with us to allow dogs at the event, and thank you all for being responsible 🐕🦮🐩🐕🦺
🐶 Did you bring your pup? Let us know and tag them if they’re on Instagram!
Overland Expo SoCal was a blast! Thank YOU for coming out and being part of our very first Southern California event. We had a mind blowing 19,000 people come through over the weekend! 🤯
⬇️ Were you there? What was your favorite part?
Missed it? No worries – we`ve got another event coming up soon. Join us for Overland Expo West May 16-18 in Flagstaff, AZ. This is THE original Overland Expo event and one of our biggest events of the year. Come camp with us for the whole weekend to get the full experience 🏕️🚙✨
📺 Head to our YouTube channel (link in bio) to watch the full recap video.
📽️ @yapping_about_cars
The first Overland Expo SoCal was epic, West is next! 🌲🚐✨
Overland Expo West is the OG event and one of our biggest events of the year. Set in the beautiful pine forests of Flagstaff, AZ, West is the ultimate gathering for overlanders, adventure travelers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Vendor spaces have been sold out for months and we’ll have 500+ brands on site showcasing cutting-edge vehicles and gear. Trust us – you don’t want to miss this!
🏕️ If you thought SoCal was fun, wait until you experience West. Camping is the best way to get the full experience – there’s more to see and do than can possibly be fit into one day.
🎟️ Get your tickets now and lock in your camping passes to stay in the heart of the action. Don’t wait— premium camping is almost sold out and passes are going fast.
☀️ We’ll be sharing more from SoCal in the coming days, in the meantime, get your West passes and start planning your next adventure!
✉️ Make sure you’re on our email list as well to stay up to date (link in bio).
Overland Expo SoCal has been a blast. Day 1 was awesome and Day 2 is underway! ☀️🚐
🔥 Let us know if you’re here! What’s been your favorite part?
📷 @imandrewjones
The first Overland Expo SoCal is officially kicking off! Gates are open, it’s a beautiful day and we are stoked to have you here 🎉
Drop a 🔥 if you’re here and if you’re not, come on down! We’ve got an epic weekend planned ☀️🌴🛻
🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio
Everyone’s rolling in for Overland Expo SoCal! There’s sunshine on the forecast and it’s going to be an epic weekend ☀️🌴
Let us know if you’re here or if you’re coming!
We’ve got a fun weekend planned full of education sessions, demos, films, networking, happy hour, a party, and of course, allll the coolest overlanding and adventure travel vehicles and gear 🔥
See you soon! The show opens at 9am tomorrow 🎉
Sneak peek of Overland Expo SoCal setup going down 👊🏼
📽️ @yapping_about_cars
THE WORLD IS OUT THERE GO SEE IT!
Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo SoCal in Costa Mesa, CA.