No other event features a gathering of so many overland legends, authors, and experts. Overland Expo WEST offers more than 400 session-hours of incredible programs—that’s 220+ different classes, slideshows, demonstrations, and activities—brought to you by 120+ instructors and presenters from around the world.
MAY 16-18, 2025
FT. TUTHILL COUNTY PARK // FLAGSTAFF, AZ, USA
FRI 8-5 | SAT 8-5 | SUN 9-3
We offer a wide variety of classes and programs, totaling 400+ session hours. From beginner to advanced sessions, covering everything from wilderness first aid, to working on the road with Starlink, to winching and recovery. We truly have something for everyone.
There is so much educational programming in store for attendees at Overland Expo WEST – we can’t wait for you to see it! As always, the schedule will remain available on the website throughout the event and in print on-site in our Overland Expo WEST Newspaper sponsored by HP Tuners. For the most up-to-date version of the schedule, please view it on our Overland Expo App.
Eating, drinking and being merry are easy to do at Overland Expo West. With plentiful options to choose from, including over twenty unique food trucks, special events across the event and even in-booth parties, you’ll be sure to find fun wherever you roam.
Get to know Four Wheeled Nomad at Overland Expo WEST’s Showcase and DIY Area
Join us as we kick off the 10th Season of the Overland Expo Film Festival sponsored by GOAT BOXCO at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona, May 16-18. The film festival brings a curated selection of films documenting vehicle-based travel adventures both near and far to the Oasis Bar and Food Court Sponsored by XPLOR Friday evening.
Our hands-on pavilion get you out of your seat and into action with a qualified instructor. Each year we bring you technical classes essential for overlanding. Rotating topics cover everything from how-tos about electronics to hands-on maintenance and roadside repairs to injury assessment and first-aid to showing how to set up gear and what to take with you (and sometimes leave behind).
Our classroom sessions aim to provide more intensive and specified education for those looking to do a deeper or more advanced dive into a given topic/area. 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.
Sponsored by Krug Expedition
AT THE OVERLAND THEATER
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 Fieldcraft Survival Overland Theater. We start with an appetizer of short films before the feature film.
Sponsored by Bush Lapa USA
This space includes a teaching area tent that will host education related to content creation, such as photography clinics with incredibly talented photographers, “how to” classes on everything from video creation to the legal terms involved with making money as a content creator, and stories from folks who are traveling around the world.
Sponsored by Kumho Tires
Want to know more about Africa? Australia? What it’s like to travel solo? As a couple or family? From Regional Q&As to expert tips, the roundtables can help you plan for the trip of a lifetime. Listen to panelists with extensive experience and enjoy their tales from the road!
Sponsored by Midland Radio Corp.
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.
Considering investing in an overland rig or motorcycle, and want to see how someone else has modified their rig to travel? Take a stroll through our juried selection of rigs and attend a “My Overland Vehicle / Moto” session. This “show and tell” series is about the customizations that have been put to the test of time and miles.
Sponsored by Landshark Trailers
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.
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.
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, learn expedition skills with the training team. Parents MUST stay with their children.
Tacoma Lifestyle is a proud sponsor of Overland Expo West this year in Flagstaff Arizona! Swing by their booth to score exclusive patches and stickers while supplies last from @TacomaLifestyle, @4RunnerLifestyle, and @TundraLifestyle
Utah Based & Known as the biggest and best online destinations for everything Overland related to the Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, and Tundra, these brands bring the gear, the community, and the lifestyle together like no one else.
Don’t miss out and be sure to stop in and check them out!
@papagovans is rolling into Overland Expo West as a Title Sponsor, bringing serious adventure-ready builds to Booth Q57. Founded by off-road enthusiasts with backgrounds in mechanical engineering and design, Papago builds aren’t just beautiful—they’re engineered for performance in the field.
Unlike mass-produced vans, every Papago build is shaped by the person who’ll actually be living in it. These rigs aren’t built for the masses, they’re built for you. Every detail is dialed with real-world use in mind, blending functional innovation with no-compromise capability.
This year, they’re showcasing their most ambitious builds yet, crafted for those who value substance over hype. If you’re an overlander looking beyond the standard #vanlife aesthetic, this is the booth you don’t want to miss.
Stop by the @toyotires booth (#Q70) in the quad at Overland Expo West for free giveaways, to test your skills on their R/C Crawler course, and to check out the new Open Country R/T Pro!
Be sure to follow @TeamToyoUSA for live updates from the event.
Follow along as @nomad_rvs builds RVs in real time!
🛠️ With videos uploaded daily, they bring you along for every step of the build process. They are RVIA certified and the quality shows.
👉 Head over to their booth during Overland Expo West located at P5. You can see their most popular model - The Euphoria - and their widely anticipated Euphoria XL Twin Bed built on the 170" Mercedes AWD Chassis!
🌲 The Overland Expo West map is live! 🌲 Swipe for a sneak peek, then hit the link in bio for a larger viewing experience 👀
Check it out to see:
◾Where all the education sessions and demos will be 🧭
◾Your favorite brands and gear stops 🛠
◾Food trucks, bars, films, happy hours, and more 🌮 🍻🎬
◾Camping zones for those with camping passes 🏕️ 🚐
And so much more!
Overland Expo West is our largest event of the year—with more vehicles, gear, education sessions, and fun than you can possibly experience in just one day.
⏳ The countdown is on – it’s less than 3 weeks away! Haven’t locked in your tickets yet? Do it before prices go up at the end of next week 🎟️
PS: Stay tuned – the official Overland Expo event app drops with West info soon, including an interactive version of this map and everything you need to know.
Will we see you at West?
The Ultimate Overland Motorcycle is back for 2025—built in partnership with the @overlandexpofoundation and an all-star lineup of visionary brands. 🛠️🏍️🔥
This year’s build pushes the limits of adventure-ready design—and you won’t believe what we’ve got in store.
Keep your eyes out for the full reveal on May 1! 👀
We’ve been hard at work building something epic – the 2025 Ultimate Overland Vehicle is almost ready to roll 🛻💨
Any guesses to what it is?
Built in collaboration with the @overlandexpofoundation, @aevconversions, @tinyrigco, and an array of incredible build partners, this year’s rig is a beast on its own and is outfitted with the best in the industry.
📅 Full reveal drops May 1 — don’t miss it.
#OverlandExpo #overlandvehicle #offroadvehicle #offroadtruck #offroadcamper #camperbuild #truckcamper #overlandcamper
OVR is headed to Overland Expo West! As an official media partner, @ovrmag is proud to be part of the ultimate gathering for overlanders, explorers, and gear lovers alike. Whether you`re a seasoned trail veteran or just starting your adventure journey, swing by the OVR booth to say hello, check out our latest gear picks, and meet the team behind your favorite adventure mag.
🎁 Special Offer for Attendees: Visit the OVR booth during the show and receive one-year FREE Digital Access to OVR’s full library of past and current issues—packed with vehicle features, gear reviews, travel guides, and more.
Let’s talk builds, trails, and all things overlanding—don’t miss it! We’ll see you at Overland Expo West | May 17–19 | Fort Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff, AZ.
Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, AZ.
