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Looking for an overland rally or event near you? This is a list of the upcoming 2026 overland expos, rallies and events happening in the United States and Canada. All the expos and rallies are listed in chronological order.
2026 Overland Expos & Rallies
February 11-15 Truck Camper Adventure Rally
Location: Quartzsite, Arizona
The annual Truck Camper Adventure Rally, also known as the TCA Quartzsite Rally, is a five day gathering of truck campers held in the Roadrunner Wash BLM area outside of Quartzsite, Arizona.
Attendees can expect stargazing, potlucks, live music, workshops, and plenty of time to connect with fellow travelers who share a love for truck camping and overland travel. While we haven’t made it to this rally yet, we’ve always heard great things about it from others in the community and hope to make it out one day in our pop-up truck camper.
Website: https://www.truckcamperadventure.com/
February 14-15 California Overland Adventure & Power Sports Show
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds – San Diego, California
The California Overland Adventure and Power Sports Show will be a two day event held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego, California. Attendees can expect exhibitors with overland rigs and gear on display along with ATVs and more. Here’s our video recap of the first California overland event to give you an idea of what to expect.
Website: https://caoverlandadv.com/
February 27-March 1 Southeast Adventure Vehicle Expo
Location: The Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park – Starke, Florida
Previously known as the Southeast Overland & Outdoor Expo, the Southeast Adventure Vehicle Expo is a three day expo taking place at the Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park in Starke, Florida.
Attendees can expect vendors showcasing the latest overland gear, access to seminars, an off-road course, food trucks, raffles and more. Seminars in the past have included wilderness first aid, overlanding with a trailer, and traveling with pets.
Website: https://thesaveexpo.com/
March 12-15 Jasper Jeep Jam & Overlanding Rally
Location: Jasper, Arkansas
The 3rd annual Jasper Jeep Jam & Overlanding Rally will take place in the Ozark Mountains of Jasper, Arkansas in March 2026. This event is open to all vehicles—not just Jeeps—so whether you drive a Toyota, van, or RV, you’re welcome! Spend the weekend connecting with fellow overlanders, checking out products from vendors, enjoying great food, attending educational classes, and relaxing with nightly entertainment.
Website: https://jasperjeepjam.com
March 14-15 Overland Expo SoCal
Location: OC Fair & Event Center – Costa Mesa, California
Overland Expo SoCal is the latest addition to the popular Overland Expo series. At this two day event, adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on training sessions, gain expert knowledge, and explore gear from leading brands showcasing the latest in overlanding equipment.
Website: https://www.overlandexpo.com/socal/
March 27-29 Southeast Overland Camping Event
Location: Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary – Petros, Tennessee
The Southeast Overland Camping Event, hosted by TNToverlander, is an annual gathering for outdoor enthusiasts at the Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in East Tennessee. This family-friendly overland camping event offers training classes, guided trail rides, and access to a variety of vendors. Attendees can expect to enhance their overlanding and off-road skills, foster community connections, and for year-round adventures.
Website: https://www.tntoverlander.com/
April 17-18 MOORE Overlanding & Off-Road Expo
Location: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds – Springfield, Missouri
This two day Midwest overland expo offers a dynamic experience for overlanders and outdoor enthusiasts. Attend hands-on courses, learn essential skills, and explore gear from vendors showcasing the latest in overlanding equipment. Enjoy live music, relax in the lounge, and test out various products on display.
Website: https://mooreexpo.com
May 2-3 Overland Adventure & Power Sports Show
Location: Palmer Events Center – Austin, Texas
The Austin Overland Adventure and Power Sports Show will be a two day event held at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas. This overland event will showcase products and brands related to overlanding, RVs, adventure vehicles, travel, outdoor gear, and accessories.
Website: https://caoverlandadv.com/
May 15-17 Overland Expo West
Location: Ft. Tuthill County Park – Flagstaff, Arizona
One of our favorite overland expos in the U.S. Overland Expo West is a three day event that will offer countless number of overland rigs on display including flatbed truck campers and adventure vans. When you’re not busy looking at adventure vehicles, you can take an off-road driving course, go for a motorcycle demo ride, attend one of many classes or watch an overland film for inspiration. Check out our Overland Expos playlist to get an idea of what it’s like to attend one of these overlanding events and the types of rigs you’ll see.
Website: https://www.overlandexpo.com/west
TBA Midwest Women’s Off-Road Weekend
Location: White Lake, Wisconsin
The Midwest Women’s Off-road Weekend will take place at Forest River Campground in Wisconsin. Attendees can expect workshops on off-road driving techniques, vehicle recovery, navigation and more.
Website: https://northologyadventures.com/event/
TBA Range to Ranch Retreat
Location: Idaho
Join Spokane Creative and Northology Adventures for the inaugural Range to Ranch Retreat, a unique overland basecamp adventure in Idaho. This three day overland event brings together outdoor enthusiasts for a weekend of exploration, education, and community.
Website: https://northologyadventures.com/event/
TBA Northwest Overland Rally
Location: Plain, Washington
It doesn’t matter what type of adventure rig you have, all you have to do is show up and enjoy all that the Northwest Overland Rally has to offer. There will be welcome cocktails and wine tasting to advanced driving course taught by certified 4WD instructors.
Website: https://overlandadventurerallies.com/
June 19-21 Alberta Outdoor Adventure Expo
Location: Medicine Lodge Rodeo Grounds – Alberta Canada
This four day outdoor adventure expo in Alberta, Canada will be a gathering place for outdoor enthusiasts to connect with each other.
“Our goal is to bring people together who share a love of everything outdoors and adventure. Whether you hike, bike, climb paddle, or wheel. The AOAExpo is where you can meet others who share your passion for the wild places and mingle with vendors and presenters that help make our outdoor experience enjoyable and meaningful.”
Website: https://www.aoaexpo.com/
June 26-28 Overland Expo Pacific Northwest
Location: Deschutes County Fairgrounds & Expo Center – Redmond, Oregon
This overland event is the latest edition to the popular Overland Expos event series. Attendees of Overland Expo Pacific Northwest can expect three days of seminars, off-road courses, exhibitors, and inspiration.
Website: https://www.overlandexpo.com/pacific-northwest/
July 9-12 The Big Thing
Location: XOverland Ranch – Montana
The Big Thing at XOVERLAND Ranch is an overland gathering in the hills of Montana. This multi-day event brings together passionate overlanders for a weekend of camping, hands-on learning, and connection. Attendees can expect classes on driving, recovery, and off-grid travel, along with guided trail runs and workshops tailored for all experience levels.
Website: https://www.xoverland.com/ranch/
TBA BC Overland Rally
Location: Kelowna, British Colombia Canada
BCOR is a popular overland event in British Colombia, Canada that draws a big crowd every summer. Enjoy camping, learning and community building at this overland rally. Attendees can expect wine tasting, 4WD instruction and trail drives along with other classes that include ones for ladies only.
Website: https://overlandadventurerallies.com/bcor-new/
August 6-9 Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival
Location: Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
MAOF is a popular overland event in Pennsylvania presented by Mainline Overland, a well established off-road and expedition vehicle outfitter. This year’s Mid-Atlantic overland festival will feature on site camping, courses, giveaways, and activities for the whole family along with an adventure film fest.
Website: http://www.overlandfestival.com
August 21-23 Overland Expo Mountain West
Location: The Ranch – Loveland, Colorado
Part of the popular Overland Expos event series, the Mountain West version will be taking place in Loveland, Colorado. The three day event will be packed with seminars, off-road courses, vendors, and more.
Website: https://www.overlandexpo.com/mtn-west
TBA Red Clay Rally
Location: Lexington, KY to Johnson City, TN
Red Clay Rally is an annual three day adventure rally in Appalachia. According to the organizations, “any skilled driver and well-built off-road truck can compete.”
Website: https://www.redclayrally.com
September 17-20 Keweenaw Overland Adventure Retreat
Location: Trails End Campground – Copper Harbor, Michigan
KOAR is a basecamp style overland event that includes 4 days of camping, hiking, and exploring in Copper Country. According to the organizers, “the Keweenaw Peninsula is the perfect backdrop for a basecamp location centered around sight-seeing, hiking, and rugged two-track exploration for just about every level of comfort & ability. At camp there will be vendors, seminars, demos & clinics, door prizes, live entertainment and a play/activity area for the kids.”
Website: https://northologyadventures.com/
September 18-20 Overland of America Expo
Location: MidAmerica Outdoors – Jay, Oklahoma
The Overland of America Expo is a three day gathering in Oklahoma where attendees can expect vendors, exhibitors, product demos, courses, and access to 1,600 acres of private trails.
Website: https://overlandofamerica.com
September 26-27 Sonoma California Overland Adventure & Power Sports Show
Location: Sonoma County Event Center – Santa Rosa, California
The Sonoma California Overland Adventure and Power Sports Show will be a two day event held at the Sonoma County Event Center in Santa Rosa, California. This overland event will showcase products and brands related to overlanding, RVs, adventure vehicles, travel, outdoor gear, and accessories.
Website: https://caoverlandadv.com/sonoma/
TBA Big Iron Overland Rally
Location: West Mineral, Kansas
Big Iron is a three day weekend overland rally taking place in West Mineral, Kansas. From the organizers of MOORE, this rally will include camping, live music, vehicle awards, and even a self-guided tour of Big Brutus a.k.a. Bucyrus-Erie model 1850-B electric shovel.
Website: https://www.bigironoverlandrally.com/
September 30-October 4 The Pilgrimage
Location: South Royalton, Vermont
This gathering of off-road enthusiasts and overlanders in the Northeast includes primitive camping, trail rides and food vendors on-site.
Website: https://the-pilgrimage.com/
October 23-25 Overland Expo East
Location: Oak Ridge Estates – Arrington, Virginia
Part of the Overland Expos event series, the East Coast version will be taking place in Arrington, Virginia. Similar to other events in this series, this three day event will be packed with overland rigs, vendors, educational seminars, off-road courses and more.
Out of all the Overland Expo series of events, Overland Expo East in Virginia is probably our favorite in terms of the location, time of year and overall vibe. Below is a video recap of our latest Overland Expo East experience.
Website: https://www.overlandexpo.com/east
TBA Texas Avid Outdoors Fall Expo
Location: Oxford Ranch Campground – Llano, Texas
This popular outdoors expo in Texas is also known as the Texas Overland Expo. The organizers have been putting on this even to courage attendees to get off the highway and explore the outdoors.
Website: http://www.texasavidoutdoors.com
October 15-17 Rendezvous in the Ozarks
Location: Mulberry Mountain Lodge – Ozark, Arkansa
Join overland travel enthusiasts in the Ozarks for three days of adventure and camping in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansa.
Website: https://www.naturalstateoverland.org
TBA Copperstate Overland
Location: Northeastern Arizona
“Copperstate Overland is a fully-supported on-road/off-road driving adventure open to vintage off-road vehicles.” Participants of this vintage overland rally need to have a vehicle that is 1979 and older to be eligible and must submit their application by a specific date. Cost for the 2025 event is $14,875, by far the most expensive overland rally listed here.
Website: https://mensartscouncil.com/copperstate-overland/
Why Attend an Overland Event?
- Learn something new. There is a wealth of knowledge at these events so get ready to soak up a lot of information. Whether it’s chatting with a fellow attendee or meeting a factory representative that makes one of your overland components, there is quite a bit you can learn at these events.
- Tour overland vehicles. Maybe you’re in the market for a rig or looking to upgrade your own, there are always plenty of rigs to check out at an overland event.
- Find cool gear. From window covering and coffee to lithium batteries and electric scooters, there is never a shortage of cool gear at these overland events. Sometimes the vendors run a show special so you can get a great deal on gear.
- Connect with awesome folks. The overland community is made up of some pretty terrific human beings. So get ready to make a friend or two or ten.
Know of more overland events or rallies that should be included on this list? Leave a comment below.