AMERICAN NORTHWEST
Northwest Overland Rally
When June 19-22, 2025 | Where Plain, Washington
The Northwest Overland Rally caters to keeners curious about anything from winching to photography, off-pavement driving skills, or seasoning your cast-iron pot. Join a wine-tasting, whiskey-sharing, or happy hour session before the evening’s lively campfire presentation and raffle. The event is intimate and community-oriented and lives up to its motto: “Have fun, make friends, learn stuff.”
$300/two-person or family entry, $165+/single person weekend entry, $85+/day pass | overlandadventurerallies.com
Range to Ranch Retreat
When June 19-22, 2025 | Where MacKay, Idaho
Held on a private cattle ranch with views of the Lost River Range, the Range to Ranch retreat features demos, special events, evening campfire gatherings, and classes on everything from filming to camp cooking, driver training, and traveling with your significant other. On-site field camping is available, as is a 30-minute backcountry flight provided by the Sawtooth Flying Service.
$250/RRR Rustic pass, $145/passenger ticket $150/backcountry air tour | northologyadventures.com
Four Wheel Campers Owners Rally
When June 20, 2025 | Where Yellow Pine, Idaho
Nestled deep in the Payette National Forest and bordered by the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, the Zena Creek Ranch will host this year’s Four Wheel Campers Owners rally. The event schedule includes campfire chats and storytelling, camper tours, potlucks, and educational classes exclusively created for Four Wheel Camper owners. Be sure to bring your favorite camping gear to showcase in the interactive gear discussion.
$115 | eventbrite.com
Adventure Van Expo Hood River
When June 21-22, 2025 | Where Hood River Fairgrounds, Oregon
The Adventure Van Expo is about all things (you guessed it) vanlife, including over 50 vendors, weekend camping, and a DIY contest rated by van build experts. Live music, food trucks, and regional craft brews are on offer, while adventure films will be shown at dusk. Don’t miss the educational presentations, which delve into topics including gear, tools, and the intricacies of solar usage.
The Adventure Van Expo offers two other events this summer season, including Evergreen, CO (July 26-27), and Bozeman, MT (August 16-17).
$90+/camping, $10/entrance | adventurevanexpo.com
Touratech Rally West
When June 26-29, 2025 | Where Plain, Washington
There’s plenty going on at this year’s Touratech Rally West, including a four course dinner catered by Moto Chef with special guests Sterling Noren, Eva Rupert, and Inna Thorn. For more on upcoming route expansions, stop by the Friday night BDR presentation, which will cover the launch of the Southeast BDR, new connector routes, and sneak peeks of future BDR routes in Montana, Texas Hill Country, the Lost Coast, and more.
$313.70/standard two up ticket, $190.22/standard single ticket, $125/VIP dinner | touratechrally.com
Overland Expo Pacific Northwest
When June 27-29, 2025 | Where Deschutes County Expo Center, Redmond, Oregon
With over 150 classes, slideshows, and activities, you’d be hard-pressed not to learn something new at Overland Expo PNW. If the classroom isn’t your thing, no problem; there are plenty of exhibitors, motorcycle demos, and happy hours to keep you occupied. Plus, the event offers on-site camping in a grassy field with thousands of your closest newfound friends.
$185+/vehicle camping packages, $160/moto camping packages, $28+/general admission, 20 percent discount for military personnel | overlandexpo.com/pacific-northwest
The Big Thing
When July 10-13, 2025 | Where XOverland Ranch, Three Forks, Montana
This three-day event includes a welcome campfire gathering, expert training and workshops, and trail drives on the four-wheel drive test track. Enjoy a film night under the stars before tucking into your tent or camper for the night. Expert-led training sessions are offered as an upgrade, covering advanced recovery and winching, self-defense, and precision long-range rifle training.
$400/family weekend pass, $300/two-person weekend pass, $175/single entry weekend pass, $60/day pass | xoverland.com/events/
SOUTH/SOUTHWEST USA
Land Cruiser x Howler Brothers Park & Hang
When June 12, 2025 | Where Austin, Texas
Whether you’re eager to showcase your Land Cruiser or keen to appreciate those owned by others, this Howler Brothers gathering should provide ample opportunity. This evening event celebrates the launch of the Land Cruiser x Howler Brothers Collection. Expect exclusive giveaways, tunes, cold drinks, and plenty of Cruisers.
Free admission | howlerbrothers.com
Rhythm & Rides Reunion BMW MOA National Rally
When June 19-21, 2025 | Where Wilson County Fairgrounds, Lebanon, Tennessee
This National Rally event offers a packed schedule of adventure motorcycle seminars, including topics such as basic maintenance, traveling on a budget, and route planning, alongside destination-specific talks on Alaska, Europe, Japan, Peru, and more. Other opportunities include the Builder’s Best Custom Motorcycle Show, off-road rider training with the US Rider Academy, and on-road programs hosted by the minds behind the Yamaha Champions Riding School.
$129/non-MOA members, $99/MOA members | rally.bmwmoa.org
Lone Star Overland Adventure & Power Sports Show
When June 28-29, 2025 | Where Austin, Texas
Held at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas, the Lone Star Overland Adventure & Power Sports Show highlights all things overlanding, outdoors, and power sports. The overland segment offers participants the chance to examine camper vans, rooftop tents, and tear-drop trailers, with the chance to pick up some of your favorite gear along the way.
$20/weekend pass, $12/general admission | txoverlandadv.com
NWA Rigs & Coffee
When July 12, 2025 (8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.) | Where Bentonville, Arkansas
The official Arkansas chapter of Rigs & Coffee, the NWA is a monthly meet hosted by the Express Rally at the Hub Bike Lounge in Bentonville, Arkansas. Whether you’re riding an adventure bike or piloting a Unimog, the event is open to all who enjoy taking the road less traveled. Add a cup of hot coffee to the mix for the ultimate weekend morning of socializing and car talk.
Free to join | expressrally.com
Overland Expo Mountain West
When August 22-24, 2024 | Where Loveland, Colorado
Held in Loveland, a mere hour north of Denver, Colorado, Mountain West is part of Overland Expo’s well-rounded event series, features over 300 exhibitors, and a wealth of educational programming. New to the circuit this year is a multi-purpose area called the Storytelling Pavillion, which features education on all things content creation. Head to the motorcycle demos for hands-on learning or to the Oasis bar and food court for lemonade and spicy tacos.
$160+/vehicle camping packages, $140/moto camping packages, $28+/general admission, 20 percent discount for military personnel | overlandexpo.com/mtn-west/
Nor-Cal Toyotafest
When August 30, 2025 | Where Woodland, California
Toyota Vintage Trucks owner Rick Newman wanted to create a community event where fellow Toyota enthusiasts could gather with their vintage trucks and spend a day with family, and thus the Nor-Cal Toyotafest was born. The event hosts exhibitors, food vendors, an RC area, and a raffle benefiting local communities. Participants can choose full hook-up campsites or self-contained spots at the Yolo County Fairgrounds.
$65/camping package, $10+/general admission | norcaltoyotafest.com/
AMERICAN MIDWEST
Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival
When July 10-13, 2025 | Where Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This four-day festival begins with a bang at Davidson Park, where the opening ceremonies and headliner musical acts Hank Williams Jr. and Chris Stapleton will perform on the Milwaukee lakefront. The event offers additional entertainment, local food and beverages, and a chance to witness the electrifying Monster Energy FMX pulling off gravity-defying stunts in Veterans Park.
$209+/2-day general admission, $139+/1-day general admission | hdhomecoming.com
AMERICAN NORTHEAST
Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival
When August 7-10, 2025 | Where Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
An annual celebration of overland travel, the Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival is held on a 220-acre working farm amongst Pennsylvania’s Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians. Program topics include Tread Lightly principles, medical kit preparations, and brake and suspension advice from prominent industry manufacturers. After-dark offerings include night photography and astronomy sessions before it’s time to camp under the stars in a picturesque, tree-lined field.
$225/two-person or family entry, $148/single entry, $75/day pass | overlandfestival.com
INTERNATIONAL
Overland Adventure Expo Sweden
When June 6-8, 2025 | Where Skytteholm, on Ekerö, Sweden
The venue for this year’s Overland Adventure Expo lies thirty minutes from Stockholm and will host fifty exhibitors, countless attendees, presenters, and more. The Sweden Overlanding Academy will host eight lectures daily about vehicle knowledge, driving techniques, healthcare, food, travel planning, film and photography, and travel writing. Set up camp with like-minded folks at the Overland Camp, which is included in the ticket price.
$24/weekend ticket including camping (per person), $17/day ticket | overlandadventureexpo.com
National 4×4 & Camper Festival
When June 14-15, 2025 | Where Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse, Warwickshire, UK
For those familiar with the Adventure Overland & Campervan Show, which recently ended after a 14-year run at Stratford-upon-Avon racecourse in Warwickshire, the UK’s National 4×4 & Camper Festival is a brand-new replacement event spanning a host of subjects covering four-wheel-drive pursuits, 2WD campervans, adventure bikes, expedition trucks, and more.
£30/two-day admission, £30/biker weekend camping pass, £13+/one-day admission, various camping options available | national4x4festival.com
Abenteuer Allrad
When June 19-22, 2025 | Where Bad Kissingen, Germany
If your summer plans include a visit to Germany, you might want to stop by the spectacle that is Abenteuer Allrad. With more than 300 exhibitors, the expo provides an insight into European overland vehicle culture with the usual lecture, camping, and wandering opportunities we’re familiar with back home.
€50/four-day pass, €45/family pass, €25/adult day pass (children are free up to 8 years old), €20+/camping; short-day and lecture-only passes are also available. | abenteuer-allrad.de
Alberta Outdoor Adventure Festival
When June 20-22, 2025 | Where Medicine Lodge Rodeo Grounds, Yellowhead County, Alberta
Held at the Medicine Lodge Rodeo Grounds, the Alberta Outdoor Adventure Expo offers overlanders the chance to gather with like-minded people, learn from guest speakers, and try outdoor adventure gear. Fish at the nearby McLeod River, join evening fireside chats, or tune in for the kids’ movie before turning in for the night. First-come-first-served trail rides are also available.
$50/weekend camping pass, $20/day pass | aoaexpo.com
Armchair Adventure Festival
When July 24-27, 2025 | Where Mt. Edgcumbe, Cornwall, UK
A “celebration of adventure travel in a breathtaking Cornish location,” the Armchair Adventure Festival is hosted by founders Matt and Reece, who hold the Guinness World Record for the longest journey by scooter and sidecar. From foraging to kayaking, sailing to Ural rides, the festival offers a chance to tick off all sorts of bucket-list items. Noteworthy tales of adventure by a well-stocked panel mean you’ll likely add several more to your list.
£65+/weekend pass, £35+/day pass, £25+/two-night camping add-on | armchairadventurefestival.com
The Overland Event
When August 28-31, 2025 | Where Hill End Centre, Oxford, UK
The Overland Event describes itself as a “relaxed weekend with a varied agenda, but motorcycle travel is at its heart.” A packed schedule of events will keep participants busy at the MotoSkills course, chatting with authors at book signings, and attending workshops on tires, photography, first aid, and crating bikes for international adventures.
£150/event passport + t-shirt, £135/event passport | overlandevent.com/overland
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