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
The exhibitor aisles at Overland Expo East were packed with innovative ideas, smart designs, and products built to make overlanding easier. 🔥
From power solutions and communications gear to clever accessories that make life on the road more comfortable, these are a few of our favorite finds from the event.
Read more on The Compass. Link in bio.
#OverlandExpo #Gear #Overlanding #Outdoors #CampingLife
Shorter days. Colder nights. Better gear. ❄️
This month’s Gear Showcase rounds up nine winter picks across transport, diagnostics, power, communication, apparel, storage and recovery. It’s gear built to keep you warm, connected and rolling when the temps drop.
What`s in your winter kit this year?
Read more on The Compass, linked in our bio.
Sponsored by participating brands.
#GearShowcase #OverlandExpo #Overlanding #Winter #Camping
Adventure is about more than the places we go. It`s about protecting them for future generations.
Meet Rachael Elseman, Executive Director of the @OverlandExpoFoundation, and learn how her passion for exploration fuels a mission to support public lands, stewardship, and outdoor education. 🌲
Read the full interview on The Compass, linked in our bio.
@adventurerachael
#OverlandExpoFoundation #OutdoorEducation #TreadLightly #ProtectPublicLands #ResponsibleRecreation
From custom builds to adventure-ready classics, the rigs at Overland Expo East did not disappoint. 🔥
Swipe through some of our favorites. Got a rig we missed? Drop a photo in the comments! 🚙
Read more about each rig on The Compass. Link in bio.
#OverlandExpo #Rigs #OutdoorVehicles #OffRoad #CustomBuilds
What’s that one piece of overland gear you can’t live without? For Jonny Feld, CEO of @fieldvans , it’s an onboard air system. Airing down and being able to air back up is such a key element when transitioning from off- and on-road travel.
This is an excerpt from our latest video series, Inside Overland (link in bio to watch the full video).
Orange you glad it’s Halloween? 🎃👻
#UltimateOverlandVehicleBuild #Halloween #OverlandExpo #Spooky #Orange
Access to public lands is something many of us value, but protecting it is a responsibility we all share.
In this Faces of the Foundation spotlight, Anthony Sicola, co-founder and Board Officer of the @overlandexpofoundation, shares why stewardship, community, and conservation are at the heart of the overland experience.
Read the full article on The Compass, linked in our bio and below.
@overlandnomads
#OverlandExpo #OverlandExpoFoundation #Overlanding #PublicLands #Stewardship
Overland Expo East in photos. 📸
What were your favorite moments from the weekend?
#OverlandExpo #Camping #Outdoors
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.
















