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
So spooky 👻 What`s your haunted house?
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#overlandexpo #halloween #nightmare #hauntedhouse #hauntedhousebut
Born in a SoCal apartment and built on grit 💪—RiG’d set out to create gear that could actually keep up with real overland life.
From the original UltraSwing that changed how we carry spares and bikes, to the RambleRack with its rock-solid design, this crew engineers everything for repeat abuse—because adventure doesn’t happen on smooth roads 🛞
And when manufacturing challenges hit? They went full-send, bringing all fabrication in-house to stay true to their values and keep it Made in the USA 🇺🇸
👉 Swipe through to see how RiG’d is redefining what overland gear can do. Then head to The Compass on OverlandExpo.com to read the full story (🔗 in bio).
It`s HERE 🔥 The 2025 Ultimate Builds are live on auction on @bringatrailer!
🌄 Own a one-of-a-kind overland rig AND give back to the projects that keep adventure alive. 100% of auction proceeds support the @overlandexpofoundation—protecting trails, preserving lands, and uplifting the overland community.
🛻 This year`s Ultimate Overland Vehicle - a 2025 @gmc Sierra 2500HD AT4X @aevconversions Edition with an @overlandexplorervehicles Back Country Camper and a host of upgrades from leading brands in the industry.
🏍️ This year`s Ultimate Overland Motorcycle - a 2024 @suzukicycles V-STROM 800DE outfitted with everything you need to travel farther, pack smarter, and ride safer.
⏰ Auction closes October 29 — don’t miss your chance to own one of these epic builds! Bid at the 🔗 in bio.
📷: 1 - @andysedano_, 2 - @megjacobsenphotography
Weekend vibes ✨ Still reminiscing about the amazing time we had at Overland Expo East — there’s truly nothing like this community 🙌
Thank you again to everyone who came out and made it unforgettable. We hope your weekend is filled with great people, new adventures, and plenty of time outdoors 🌲
We’re already hard at work behind the scenes gearing up for another incredible year of events, adventure, community, and education. Stay tuned — big things are coming! 🚙💨
🎥 @trail.huntr
#overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast #overlandevent #overlandcommunity
Just a handful of the cool rigs we spotted at Overland Expo East 🔥 Which is your favorite and which ones did we miss?
⚡️ Power up your adventures ⚡️ Swipe to see the latest gear lighting the way — from rugged light bars and headlamps to solar panels, power outlets, and radios to keep you connected. Whether you’re off-grid for a weekend or a month, these picks will light the way and keep your devices charged 🔦🔋
Which one’s on your wish list? 👇
Full gear roundup with all the details at the 🔗 in bio
Just a handful of the adventure pups at Overland Expo East 🐾 What a good time!
If you brought your pup and they have a handle drop it in the comments 🐶
What a weekend! Huge thank you again to everyone who came out for Overland Expo East! What an epic way to wrap up our 2025 event season 🙌
To every attendee, camper, brand, instructor, volunteer, staff member, and even all the adventure pups — YOU are what make this community and these events so special ✨
👉 Check out the event recap page (🔗 in bio) for photo galleries, highlights, and more.
And if you’re not getting our weekly newsletter yet… you’re missing out! 💌 Join Overland News at the link in bio to stay in the loop on upcoming events, gear, and all things overlanding 🌍
📸 @alexabrookephoto_
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.