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
Take a tour of National Geographic photographer Mylo Fowler’s overland ready Rivian outfitted for camping and off-grid travel in all seasons.
Mylo blends adventure with purpose, using his vehicle for his photography work and to support and uplift Native American communities through powerful storytelling and humanitarian work. You’ll often find him rescuing people and their vehicles from sticky situations as well.
👉 See the full tour and learn more about his work on Overland Expo’s YouTube channel (🔗 in bio).
Huge thanks to @OffroadMylo for taking the time to connect with us at Overland Expo SoCal!
🎥 @yapping_about_cars
#overlandexpo #overlandexposocal #overlandcommunity #rivian #rivianr1t @rivianofficial
Whether deep in the forest or parked under desert stars, stay connected with @homefi.info’s multicarrier Portable Wireless 4G Hotspot. The best part? It fits in the palm of your hand and brings Wi-Fi wherever your rig takes you. From uploading epic views to checking trail maps, it’s adventure-ready internet that moves when you do.
From the front lines of a war zone to the forefront of overland innovation, the story behind James Baroud is pretty incredible ✨
Swipe through for quick highlights, then head to The Compass on overlandexpo.com (link in bio) to read the full story. It will surprise you and will make you want to learn more about their rooftop tents if you`re not already familiar with them ⛺
📷 @jamesbaroud
Let’s hear it for the dogs of Overland Expo West! Ok, the last one’s not a dog but he made the cut 😂🐶
Did you bring your pup? Let us know and tag them if they’re on Instagram!
The next chance to get all the pups together is Overland Expo PNW coming up fast June 27-29 in Redmond, Oregon. Join us for a good time! 🥳
Meet Chad & Rose (@two.wheels_three.sheets ) - a seriously epic couple who left it all behind to ride through the Americas on two wheels. 🏍️
🌎 From crossing the heart of the Amazon Jungle, cruising the Trans-Amazonica Highway, to boat-hopping rivers, their journey is pure inspiration.
👉 Head to the Overland Expo YouTube channel (🔗 in bio) to hear the full story and get a tour of their motorcycle travel setup built for extended off-road adventures.
🙌 Catch them (and more legends) at a future Overland Expo event (PNW is coming up June 27-29!)
👥 Tag a friend who needs to see this!
Huge thanks to @two.wheels_three.sheets for sharing their incredible story with us!
#OverlandExpo #AdventureMotorcycle #MotoTravel #Overlanding #CoupleGoals #ExploreMore #ReelAdventure #MotoLife #adventurecouple #motoadventure
Overland Expo PNW is less than a month away, and we couldn`t be more excited to bring you an unforgettable weekend of adventure, education, rigs, gear, and community 🎉
Get ready to explore the best brands in overlanding, gear up with the latest innovations, score deals, and connect with the adventure community 🌲⚙️🙌
Head to the link in bio for the full scoop and be sure to join us for an epic weekend June 27-29 in Redmond, OR!
Will you be there? Who are you most excited to see?
🎟️ Don`t miss out, grab your tickets by 6/1 to save!
Just a handful of the epic rigs we saw at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, AZ this year 🤩🔥👌
What’s your favorite? Which ones did we miss?
We’ve got some roundups from West coming to The Compass at overlandexpo.com soon. In the meantime, we’re already gearing up for our next event!
🌲 Overland Expo PNW is coming to Redmond, OR June 27-29. This is one of our favorites - don’t miss it! Save on tickets through 6/1 - get ‘em now 🔥
We hope to see you there!
Overland Expo West 2025 is a wrap - what an epic weekend with the best overlanding community on the planet!
🙌 A big thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors, instructors, staff, and everyone who came out!
👇 Were you there? What was your favorite part?
📺 Watch the full recap video on YouTube (link in bio) and keep an eye out for more from the event.
🌄 Overland Expo PNW is next – June 27-29 in Redmond, Oregon - we hope to see you there!
🎥 @brooks_roe
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.