March 14–15, 2026
Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Sunday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Overland Expo SoCal brings the world’s premier overlanding event series to Costa Mesa for a weekend focused on adventure travel, outdoor gear, and off-road exploration. The event features hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest camping equipment, vehicles, motorcycles, and overland travel gear.
Visitors can attend more than 100 educational sessions including classes, demonstrations, and presentations led by experienced overlanders and industry experts. Programming covers topics like adventure preparedness, travel skills, gear demonstrations, and vehicle customization.
The expo also includes interactive areas such as the DIY & Showcase Vehicle Area, a Kids RC Driving Course where young explorers can learn responsible off-road driving principles, and the Women Who Wander Pavilion featuring education and networking opportunities for female adventurers.
Attendees can explore a large outdoor exhibition space, enjoy food and drinks at the Oasis Bar & Food Court, join community meetups and roundtable discussions, and connect with thousands of outdoor enthusiasts throughout the weekend.
Admission requires tickets.
Is the event free?
No. Tickets are required for admission.
Where is the event located?
OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California.
Do tickets or reservations require advance booking?
Tickets are available for purchase in advance online.
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