SocalEDUCATION & INSTRUCTORS
No other event series features a gathering of so many overland legends, authors, and experts. Our SoCal event will offer sessions by some of our top instructors, chefs, and travelers from around the world.
MARCH 13-14, 2027
OC FAIR & EVENT CENTER // COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-4
LIST OF PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Overland Expo SoCal will feature education and networking opportunities on a variety of topics. From beginner to advanced sessions, we have something for everyone. Learn how to plan your overland journey, how to make tasty meals on the road, or get inspired to take a trip across the border and beyond.
Reserve Your Sessions
- DaY & Weekend Passes
- About 2 weeks out from the event, download the Overland Expo app to start planning your time at the expo!
- Sign up for sessions in advance: Seminars, Roundtables, Slideshows, Activities, and Exhibitor Demos.
- Camping Passes
- About 2 weeks before the event, you will receive an email invite to sign up for classes.
- Sign up for sessions in advance: Seminars, Roundtables, Slideshows, Activities, and Exhibitor Demos.
Visit Our TEACHING AREAS
OVERLAND ESSENTIALS AREA
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.
Backcountry & Culinary Pavilion
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.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY AREAS
Kids Adventure Area
The Overland Expo Foundation will host the Kids RC Driving Course all weekend! Built around the TREAD principles, the Kids RC Driving Course is a challenging 1/24 RC course for young overlanders to practice their skills and learn to overland responsibly. Participants learn to stay on the trail, respect private land, to pack it in-pack it out, and much more!
Women Who Wander Pavilion
Honoring one of the fastest growing communities in the overland space, the Women Who Wander Pavilion features female-specific education and networking such as: the mechanics/body mechanics of doing vehicle maintenance as a female, safety/security, and fostering community among fellow female overlanders.
SHOWCASE & DIY VEHICLE AREA
Considering investing in an overland rig or motorcycle, and want to see how someone else has modified their rig to travel? This “show and tell” area is about vehicle and moto customizations that have been put to the test of time and miles; bring your questions. Many will also share tips on how to travel!
PRODUCT DEMO
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.
CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW #OVERLANDEXPO
@fourwheelcampers is headed to Overland Expo Pacific Northwest.
As one of the region’s premier gatherings for overlanders and outdoor enthusiasts, the event brings together brands, travelers, and adventurers from across the country - and Four Wheel Campers will be there showcasing the latest camper models and connecting with the community. Attendees who purchase a Four Wheel Camper within a week of the show will also receive $875 off their install.
For more than 50 years, Four Wheel Campers has built lightweight, durable pop-up campers designed to help explorers venture farther off the beaten path. Come take a peek at some for yourself!
Visit overlandexpo.com for more information.
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The Overland Expo PNW map is here! 🗺️
Know before you go:
🛻 Top brands and the latest gear
📚 Education sessions for every skill level
🍔 Food, restrooms, and key areas
🗓️ June 26-28 | Redmond, OR
What`s your first stop going to be?
Click the link in our bio to buy tickets!
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@ROA_Off_Road is excited to see you at Overland Expo PNW, June 26-28 in Redmond, Oregon. Their team will be displaying some of MDC USA’s flagship rigs including the XT19HRT Off-Grid Extreme, XT12HR Off-Grid Extreme, and XT16HR Island! Each rig is off-grid & off-road ready with robust lithium power, independent suspension, and best-in-class construction.
Throughout the expo, you can step inside every model for guided walk-throughs, on-hands demos, and grab exclusive show-only pricing. Whether you’re planning to overland in America’s west or travel cross-country visiting iconic sites, swing by ROA Off-Road’s booth (#FG3) to meet their experts, and discover why MDC’s flagship line leads in durability, comfort, and adventure.
Show-only specials are coming to Overland Expo PNW. 🔥
Exhibitors are bringing special event pricing, exclusive discounts, new product offers, swag, and giveaways to Redmond, OR, June 26–28. 🏕️🚐⚙️
From gear and accessories to van builds and trail-ready upgrades, this is your chance to discover new products and score event-only deals.
Read the full list of PNW show specials on The Compass, linked in our bio.
What gear upgrade are you looking for at Overland Expo PNW? 👀
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Big things are coming to Overland Expo Pacific Northwest.
As this year’s Title Sponsor, @GoWanderbox will be bringing its newest 2026 30-foot Wanderbox Outpost in Redmond, OR.
Designed for serious off-road travel and long-term adventure, the Outpost blends rugged capability with refined living, creating an expedition platform built to go out farther and stay out longer.
Expo attendees will have the chance to step inside the Outpost, explore the build up close, and meet the Wanderbox team behind these custom expedition campers.
To celebrate the show, Wanderbox is offering an exclusive Overland Expo special: $10,000 off new builds ordered during the event.
If expedition travel is on your radar, make sure Wanderbox is on your stop list.
📍 Overland Expo Pacific Northwest
Redmond, OR
June 26-28
#OverlandExpo #OverlandExpoPNW
Rigs, gear, and the overlanding community, all in one place. 🚙
Overland Expo PNW is back in Redmond, OR, June 26-28. Come see the builds, check out the latest gear, and connect with fellow overlanders.
What’s one thing you’re hoping to find at this year’s event? 👀
Grab your tickets at the link in bio! 🎟️
#OverlandExpoPNW #Overlanding #Gear #Outdoors #Oregon
From backcountry cooking to tire repair on the trail, this year`s Overland Expo PNW education schedule is packed with sessions for every skill level!
Explore the education locations waiting for you in Redmond, Oregon, June 26-28:
🍽️ Backcountry and Culinary Pavilion Sponsored by @ruckerknives: Trail cooking, food prep, and water safety.
💭 Women Who Wander: Highlighting the growing role of women in overlanding while remaining open and valuable to all attendees.
🔧 Overland Essentials Area: First aid, communication and water logistics.
🚙 Showcase & DIY Vehicle Area: Rig walkthroughs and build inspiration.
📚 The Learning Lab: Fundamentals and practical how-to sessions.
🗺️ Round Table Pavilion: Expert panels on budgeting, travel medicine and destinations.
📷 Storytelling Pavilion: Photography, filmmaking and content creation.
🚚 Kids Adventure Area: Kid-friendly fun including the RC Driving Course.
Classes run all weekend long!
Click the link in our bio to read the full story on The Compass.
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Summer plans? Spend them at Overland Expo PNW! ☀️🌲 Explore incredible rigs, new gear, festival-style camping, and hands-on education—all in one place.
Want to make a full weekend out of it? Camp on-site in Redmond, Oregon, and stay close to the action. Premium, moto, and vehicle camping passes are available! ⛺
Grab your tickets and camping passes using the link in our bio. 👇
What is your all-time favorite summer overlanding story? 🌄
#OverlandExpoPNW #Overlanding #RedmondOregon #AdventureTravel #OverlandExpo
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.