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
Happy Friday from the dogs of Overland Expo Mountain West 🐾🚙
Swipe through for a dose of pure Friday stoke, courtesy of our four-legged Expo family.
Did you bring your pup? If they`re on IG drop their handle in the comments 🐶
📷 @alexabrookephoto_
Sleep Above It All. Explore Beyond Limits. 🚘
Elevate your truck into the ultimate adventure basecamp with the @roveroll_usa Skynest Tent Combo—sleep, store, and explore like never before.
💪 Rugged Aluminum = Tough, built to Last
💨 Mount Anything = Solar panels, awnings & all your gear
🔋 Stay Powered = USB, USB-C, 12V Outlets + Adjustable lights
🏕️ Sleep in Comfort = Memory foam mattress
🌄 Adventure starts here. Ready to roll?
Camp with us at Overland Expo East, our final event of the year! Happening October 3–5, 2025, in Arrington, Virginia, this is your chance to:
⛰️ Camp alongside the Blue Ridge Mountains
🌤️ Catch epic sunsets + sunrises
🔥 Swap stories and make new friends around the campfire
🛻 Explore 200+ brands, vehicles, and the latest gear
🧭 Learn new skills + connect with the overlanding community
🍻 Enjoy happy hours, parties, special events, and more!
❗️Forest Camping is already SOLD OUT—but Premium + General Camping passes are still available (for now 😉).
🎟️ Grab your spot at overlandexpo.com/east or at the link in bio.
⬇️ Who’s rolling into East with us? Tag your camping crew!
📺 Head to our YouTube channel for the full length video to get all the camping vibes ✨
🎥 @trail.huntr
Just a handful of the cool rigs we saw at Overland Expo Mountain West in Colorado 🤩
Which is your favorite? Which ones did we miss?
🔗 Hit the link in bio for a roundup of some of the best rigs spotted at the event and keep an eye out for a video dropping soon 🛻🚐
🍁 Don’t miss your chance to check out cool rigs like this in person—join us at Overland Expo East, October 3–5 in Virginia!
🎟️ Get your tickets at the link in bio and start planning your adventure.
📷 @alexabrookephoto_
What happens when you combine cutting-edge tech with backcountry grit? 🏍️⚡ You get the 2025 Ultimate Overland Motorcycle—designed for comfort and unstoppable capability on any terrain.
This bike is packed with high-performance upgrades to make every mile—on or off the pavement—smoother, safer, and more efficient.
🔸@cyclopsadv – powerful aux + rear lighting
🔸@optimabatteries – lightweight lithium battery + charger
🔸@ridedunlop Trailmax Mission tires – built for durability and grip
🔸Veridian Cruise – precision cruise control
🔸@motomachines – @hepcobecker center stand, sidestand foot, and Puig windscreen
Less fatigue, more control, better visibility—this bike is built to help you ride farther, longer, and with confidence.
🧭 Where would you take it?
🔗 Tap the link in @overlandexpo’s bio to explore the full build.
Reminiscing on Overland Expo East last year ✨
🍁 Overland Expo East 2025, our FINAL event of the year, is taking place October 3-5 in Arrington, Virginia - we hope you’ll join us!
This is one of our most beautiful venues and we’re looking forward to kicking off another epic weekend with you all!
Let us know if you’re coming! Tickets at the 🔗 in bio.
#overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast #overlandevent #overlandcommunity
That’s a wrap on Overland Expo Mountain West 2025 - what an incredible weekend! ⛰️
Were you there? What was your favorite part?
🙌 A huge shoutout to our sponsors, exhibitors, instructors, staff, and—most importantly—everyone who came out to make this event unforgettable!
📺 See the full recap video on our YouTube channel (link in bio)
🍁 Next up is Overland Expo East - our final event of the year - October 3-5 in Arrington, VA - we hope to see you there!
🎥 @yapping_about_cars
Day 2 of Overland Expo Mountain West is in the books, what an epic day!
Thank you to everyone who has come out so far 😎
Today’s the last day to see everything in person. Gates are open, come on down!
🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio
#overlandexpo #overlandexpomtnwest #overlandevent #overlandcommunity
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.