Overland Expo® East, the premier overlanding event on the East Coast, returns to Oak Ridge Estate in Arrington, Virginia, October 3–5, 2025. With more than 250 exhibitors, hundreds of hours of educational programming, and a full schedule of community gatherings, East offers an immersive weekend for both seasoned travelers and newcomers to the overland lifestyle.
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Oak Ridge Estate provides the perfect backdrop for a weekend of inspiration, skill-building, and camaraderie. Attendees will discover new gear, connect with experts, and explore vehicles and equipment designed to take them farther into the backcountry.
“East is where the overlanding community comes full circle,” said Jessica Kirchner, VP of Consumer Events and Show Director for Overland Expo. “It’s an event that blends hands-on education, outdoor lifestyle, and the latest innovations in camping gear, apparel, and vehicles, all while celebrating the growing community of explorers who come together here year after year.”
Event Highlights for Overland Expo East 2025 Include:
- Happy Hour (Friday, October 3, 5–7 p.m.): Kick off the weekend with drinks and community, hosted by Torque Wheels.
- OK4WD x Mountain State Overland Film Premiere (Friday, October 3, 7–9 p.m.): Settle in for an evening of storytelling and adventure with this special screening.
- Camp Subaru LIVE! (Friday, October 3, 7–9 p.m.): Small bites, beer, and wine with live music at the Subaru booth — all are welcome.
- Happy Hour (Saturday, October 4, 5–7 p.m.): Keep the good vibes going with an evening social sponsored by Toyo Tire USA.
- Women Who Wander Networking & Fireside Chats (Saturday, October 4, 6–7 p.m.): A dedicated space for female travelers to connect, share stories, and inspire one another.
- Subaru Pet Adoption (Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.): Subaru partners with the local Humane Society to help furry friends find loving homes.
- Overland Expo Foundation Charity Raffle (Saturday, October 4, 7–9 p.m.): Support a good cause and take home top-tier gear from leading overland brands.
- The Oasis sponsored by Blue Compass RV / Airstream of Virginia (All Weekend): Relax, recharge, and connect with the community in this dedicated gathering space.
- Yamaha and Harley Trail Rides & Land Moto Demo Rides (All Weekend): Get hands-on with adventure-ready motorcycles and test your skills on the trails.
- Educational Programming & Roundtable Discussions (All Weekend): With 250+ exhibitors and a full lineup of classes, demos, and conversations, there’s something for every level of explorer.
- Women Who Wander Pavilion (All Weekend): Sponsored by U-Haul International, featuring women-led programming and community.
- Overland Essentials Area (All Weekend): Sponsored by Midland Radio Corp., offering skills and tools for every overlander.
- Backcountry & Culinary Skills Pavilion (All Weekend): Learn new techniques to elevate your camp cooking and wilderness know-how.
Camping & Tickets
On-site camping at Overland Expo East 2025 offers an immersive way to experience the event, with easy access to classes, exhibitors, and evening festivities. Weekend passes, day passes, and camping packages are available now. Tickets and camping spots are expected to sell out quickly—reserve yours here: Buy Tickets.
About Overland Expo
Founded in 2009, Overland Expo is the world’s premier event series for do-it-yourself adventure travel enthusiasts. Hundreds of exhibitors of adventure travel equipment, camping gear, bikes, vehicles, and services convene at every Overland Expo event. Each Expo hosts hundreds of session hours of classes, including off-road driving techniques, adventure motorcycling, inspirational programs, roundtable discussions, demonstrations and the Overland Film Festival. Overland Expo is owned and produced by Emerald.
About Emerald
Emerald’s talented and experienced team grows our customers’ businesses 365 days a year through connections, content, and commerce. We expand connections that drive new business opportunities, product discovery, and relationships with over 140 annual events, matchmaking, and lead-gen services. We create content to ensure that our customers are on the cutting edge of their industries and are continually developing their skills. And we power commerce through efficient year-round buying and selling. We do all this by seamlessly integrating in-person and digital platforms and channels. Emerald is immersed in the industries we serve and committed to supporting the communities in which we operate. As true partners, we create experiences that inspire, amaze, and deliver breakthrough results. For more information, please visit www.emeraldx.com.
