AMERICAN WEST
Desert Adventure Rally
When: April 7-12, 2026 | Where: Bisbee, Arizona
Combining scenic backcountry riding, evening entertainment, and catered meals with Southern Arizona’s striking landscapes and scenery, the Desert Adventure Rally is a week of ADV fun. Curated GPS tracks will be given for self-guided day rides fueled by Morning Bivouac coffee, while evenings include live music and festival-style camping or your choice of accommodation in the delightful town of Bisbee. Bill Dragoo and Shal Wilson will be on site for ADV training.
$745/training add-on, $745/rally, $550/two-up pillion add-on | thejonquil.com/rally-tickets
Rovers & Wine: A Classic Land Rover Show
When: April 17, 2026 | Where: Leavenworth, Washington
Held at the Silvara Cellars winery, this sophisticated Land Rover experience invites participants to enjoy a selection of food, wine, and music, as well as an array of classic Land Rover models. There will be a special rotation on the winery lawn for those interested in capturing video and photography of what I’m sure will be a fine collection of Rovers. Guests are asked to choose appropriate attire for the event.
$25/vehicle | northwestoverland.com
East Mojave Trek
When: April 23-26, 2026 | Where: Goffs, California
The Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural and California Four Wheel Drive Associations return for the third annual East Mojave Trek, focusing on adventure, education, and exploration. An integral part of this event is conducting proper trail assessments and generating reports to assist federal land managers in their trail preservation and area conservation activities. Registration includes camping, breakfast, and dinners, all educational events, exhibits, trail rides, and more.
$300 | cal4wheel.com/east-mojave-trek
Mosko Moto’s Dusty Lizard Campout
When: April 23-26, 2026 | Where: Moab, Utah
Situated in the heart of the Canyonlands near Moab, Utah, Mosko Moto’s Dusty Lizard Campout is hidden away at a private off-road park featuring a network of trails spanning over more than 500 acres. Event organizers will provide suggested routes with GPX files for adventure bikes and dual-sports suitable for all levels. Additional fun includes live music, fresh cups of joe served daily by Bivouac Coffee, and a variety of moto goods to browse throughout the weekend.
$399/drive-in camp pass, $359/ride-in camp pass | moskomoto.com
Trinitē Road Rally
When: May 4-7, 2026 | Where: California
From the producers of the Rebelle Rally, the 500-mile Trinitē Road Rally is a four-day event involving precision navigation and driving in a traditional time-speed-distance style rally for three classes of vehicles: car, classic, and X-Cross (SUV and CUV). The mission? To celebrate all vehicles, creating an egalitarian space within the rally world that welcomes the everyday vehicles parked in our driveways. Rally participants will drive some of the most stunning roads in America, finishing with a Track Day and awards ceremony at the famed Sonoma Raceway. For more information, fill out the Trinitē Rally Interest Form.
Overlanding the Grand Staircase-Escalante
When: May 4-10, 2026 | Where: Grand Staircase-Escalante
Kicking off in Escalante, Utah, this multi-day adventure features slot canyon views, campfires, and good company. Whether you travel in a decked-out 4WD, pull an off-road trailer, or sleep in a rooftop tent, this event is less about getting somewhere fast than slowing down. Vehicles will require extra fuel capacity, and food and water resupply will be limited. Note the route does not include Hole in the Rock Road to the Mormon Wagon Lowering Site.
$50 | northwestoverland.com
Snow Peak Long Beach Campfield Spring Festival
When: May 15-17, 2026 | Where: Long Beach, Washington
Listed as one of Time’s 100 World’s Greatest Places in 2024, the Snow Peak Campfield is a thoughtfully designed space that allows campers to slow down and connect with nature. The Spring Festival celebrates the Campfield’s one-year anniversary with forest bathing, cold plunging, live music, and food and beverage sampling. Bring your own tent or set up in one of Snow Peak’s tents or Jyubako suites for the night.
$55+/field camp sites, $85/ticketed dinner, $119+/tent suites, $219+/Jyubako suite | snowpeakcampfield.com/events/
Adventure Van Expo
When: May 30-31, 2026 | Where: San Juan Capistrano, California
The Adventure Van Expo series returns for 2025 with its first event of the season at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. Lively music, food trucks, vendors, and camping converge in this all-ages celebration of the vanlife community. Enter the DIY contest to win in one of three categories: fit-n-finish, most creative, and best layout. Searching for a new van? The event has new, used, and shell models for sale on-site.
$12/entrance (early-bird sale), $100/weekend camping, $52/Saturday camping | adventurevanexpo.com/ventura-ca/
Overland Expo West
When: May 15-17, 2026 | Where: Flagstaff, Arizona
With over 400 exhibitors, a wealth of educational programming, demos, roundtable discussions, and more, Overland Expo West is the monumental event of the season. Stop by the ADV skills area, the culinary and backcountry skills area, or the Storytelling Pavilion for the Overland Expo Film Festival. Those eager to show off their rigs can park in the Showcase and DIY Vehicle Area, where a panel of judges selects participants for a 50-minute “show and tell.”
$350/premium pass with camping, $195/vehicle weekend pass with camping, $170/moto weekend pass with camping, $22+/day pass | overlandexpo.com/west
Outside Festival
When: May 29-31, 2026 | Where: Denver, Colorado
Part of a broader initiative to inspire and educate individuals about outdoor experiences, the Outside Festival celebrates the outdoor lifestyle with live music from bands like Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, and Cage the Elephant. Attendees can also enjoy adventure films, conversations with elite athletes and changemakers, and activities such as climbing, yoga, and interactive exhibits.
$350+/three-day general admission, $95+/general admission, $75+/VIP | festival.outsideonline.com/
AMERICAN MIDWEST
Moore Overlanding and Off-road Expo
When: April 17-18, 2026 | Where: Ozark Fairgrounds, Springfield, Missouri
Eighty-five thousand square feet of floor space and 290,000 square feet of outdoor exhibitor space culminate in a massive overland event that brings the latest adventure travel innovations, premium aftermarket parts, camping, and a wealth of expert knowledge to the Midwest. The course schedule covers everything from Hi-Lift jack mastery to road trip lunch ideas. Those with extra time may want to embark on the Ozark Overland Adventure Trail as a side trip.
$150+/camping, $60/VIP admission, $40/general admission | mooreexpo.com
AMERICAN EAST
Jeep Beach
When: April 17-26, 2026 | Where: Daytona Beach, Florida
This multi-day Jeep-exclusive event builds up to the main event weekend, where participants roam the Jeep Village at Daytona International Speedway, participating in scavenger hunts, grooving to live music, and checking out merch from various vendors. Jeep Beach has donated over $5 million to local charities through the event’s weeklong fundraising efforts, supporting over 150 non-profit organizations in the process.
$100 | jeepbeach.com
Horizons Unlimited Travellers Meeting
When: April 23-26, 2026 | Where: Appomattox, Virginia
This event includes motorcycle-specific talks, demonstrations, workshops, and Q&A sessions for anyone who dreams of the road less traveled. A panel of presenters includes Sam Manicom, Emy and David Woodburn, Cara Nelson, and many more. Head out on a self-guided ride to enjoy the local surroundings, including the Blue Ridge Parkway, Williamsburg, and Smith Mountain and Buggs Island lakes.
$109/four-day pass, $89/pre-registration, $79/weekend-only pass, $40+/camping | horizonsunlimited.com/events/virginia-2026
INTERNATIONAL
Overland Reunion
When: May 8-10, 2026 | Where: De Lutte, Netherlands
Hosted by Expedition Portal and Overland Journal contributors Coen Wubbels and Karin-Marijke Vis, this event is for past, present, and future long-term adventurers who travel by car, truck, motorcycle, or bicycle. Held at the Landgoedcamping Het Meuleman campground in Lutte, Netherlands, the Overland Reunion was born from casual get-togethers as a way to unite annually with friends and overlanders near and far. Visit landcruisingadventure.com for more information.
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
When: May 17, 2026 | Where: Worldwide
Renowned for uniting classic and vintage-styled motorcycle riders dressed in their finest attire, the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride raises funds and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research with the Movember Foundation. Inspired by a photograph of Mad Men’s Don Draper astride a classic motorcycle while wearing his finest suit, event founder Mark Hawwa put the first ride together in Sydney, Australia, with 3,000 participants. Today, the event spans 121 countries and has seen over 500,000 participants raise over $60 million USD. For 2026, Triumph Motorcycles has revealed a unique Gentlefolk Prize motorcycle, a one‑off custom Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer DGR Edition created exclusively for this year’s event.
Minimum donation varies by location | gentlemansride.com
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