March 13-14, 2027 //
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
400+ 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.
Victor Bordera – stock.adobe.com
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 2027 SOCAL
Saturday, March 13, 2027
9am-5pm: Show Hours
- 400+ Exhibitors
- 100+ Hours of Educational Programming
- Saturday Media Room Sponsored by MAXXIS Tires
- Backcountry & Culinary Pavilion Sponsored by Sandy Vans
- Women Who Wander Pavilion Sponsored by Kelderman Mfg.
- Overland Essentials Area Sponsored by Vortex Optics
- The Learning Lab Sponsored by FOX
- Oasis Bar & Food Court
- BIVVY #1
- DIY & Showcase Area
- Roundtable Discussions
5pm-7pm:
- Happy Hour Sponsored by Toyo Tires
- Overland Expo Foundation Charity Raffle Starts at 5:30 pm
Sunday, March 14, 2027
9am-4pm: Show Hours
- 400+ Exhibitors
- 100+ Hours of Educational Programming
- Backcountry & Culinary Pavilion Sponsored by Sandy Vans
- Women Who Wander Pavilion Sponsored by Kelderman Mfg.
- Overland Essentials Area Sponsored by Vortex Optics
- The Learning Lab Sponsored by FOX
- Oasis Bar & Food Court
- BIVVY #1
- DIY & Showcase Area
- Roundtable Discussions
11am: Brunch
- Women Who Wander Networking Event
- Location: Oasis Bar & Food Court
EXPERIENCE TRAINING
EXPERT PRESENTERS
ATTENDEE ACTIVITIES
Overland Preparedness
SoCal News & Buzz
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
Thank you to our Overland Expo East Title Sponsors. 🙌
🚙 @jeep brought attendees behind the wheel with the Jeep Experience Ride & Drive.
🏕️ @gowanderbox gave attendees a closer look at their adventure-ready builds.
🎶 @subaru_usa hosted Camp Subaru LIVE!, featuring food, live music, and campfire vibes.
#OverlandExpo #Virginia #Overlanding #AdventureTravel #OffRoad
Not a small garage, but instead a full end-to-end fabrication and assembly factory creating 80+ overland dream machines a year. This is @fieldvans Fresno, CA, production facility, a building the same family has been making custom vans in for over 26 years.
This is just a taste of what you’ll see and hear in our latest video series on YouTube, Inside Overland (link in bio).
Every great adventure runs smoother when the group stays connected. @GME_USA`s range of GMRS communication solutions, including the new XRS-660-U handheld, is designed to help overlanders stay connected on the trail, at camp, and beyond.
From handhelds and vehicle-mounted radios to external antennas, reliable communication helps improve awareness, coordination, and confidence when exploring remote places.
Whether navigating technical terrain, keeping track of the convoy, or checking in with camp, GME`s range is built to support every adventure and help keep the conversation going when it matters most.
Finding the perfect campsite shouldn`t be the hardest part of the adventure. 🏕️
@hipcamp helps campers and overlanders discover everything from public campgrounds to unique private campsites, all in one place. Whether you`re looking for a basecamp on your way to Overland Expo or a quiet spot off the beaten path, it`s designed to make trip planning easier.
Read more on The Compass, link in bio. 🧭
Post Sponsored by Hipcamp
That’s a wrap on Overland Expo East and the 2026 event season. ❤️
From inspiring classes and hands-on learning to new gear discoveries, familiar faces, and new friendships, Arrington, Virginia gave us an unforgettable weekend.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make our final event of the year so special. 🙂
What was your favorite memory from Overland Expo East?
🎥: @trail.huntr
From our team to this incredible community, thank you. ❤️
Thank you for showing up, sharing your stories, supporting one another, and making Overland Expo East another weekend to remember.
We’ll see you at an Overland Expo in 2027. 🙌
Don’t forget to share your trip with us! 📸
Alli Jackson, Marketing & Content Director, encourages attendees to share their favorite Overland Expo moments and tag us! 🙂
New gear alert. 🚨
The Sink Cube, Grill Cube, and Kitchen Cube from @algorithmoverland all pack down into compact aluminum and steel cubes, making camp setup a whole lot easier. Plus, they come in a range of colors to match your build. 🤙
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.
















