Western United States
Desert adventure rally
when April 8-13, 2025 | Where Bisby, Arizona
The Desert Adventure Collection combines scenic, remote cycling, evening entertainment and dining landscapes and landscapes of dining restaurants, The Desert Adventure Rally is an entertainment event. The morning bivouac coffee offers well-curated GPS tracks for self-guided day trips, while the evenings include live music and festive camping, or your choice of accommodation in the delightful town of Bisbee. Bill Dragoo and Shal Wilson will be trained on site for ADV.
$745/Training Add-on, $645/RALLY, $600/TWI-UP MILLION Add-on | thejonquil.com/rally-tickets
California Land Adventure and Power Sports Show
when April 12-13, 2025| Where Fairplex, Pomona, CA
Showcase everything from onshore products and vehicles to Powersports demos, outdoor clothing and accessories, and everything from Pomona Overland Adventure Adventure and Power Sports Show is gear-related. The show allows visitors to appreciate, touch and feel the product by walking past campers, climbing up rooftop tents and demonstrating the latest outdoor gear.
$19+/weekend pass, $7+/adult day pass, $5+/child day, weekend pass| caoverlandadv.com/
East Mojave Trek
when April 24-27, 2025 | Where California Goves
The Mojave Desert Heritage and Culture and the California Four-WD Association returns to the second annual East Mojave Trek with a focus on adventure, education and exploration. An integral part of this activity is to conduct appropriate tracking assessments and report generation to assist federal land managers in trail preservation and regional conservation activities. Register includes camping, breakfast and dinner, all educational activities, exhibitions, cross-country cycling and more.
$300+/Adult| cal4wheel.com/east-mojave-trek
Wanderer and Wine: Classic Land Rover Show
when April 26, 2025 | Where Washington Leavenworth
This exquisite Land Rover experience takes place at the Silvara Cellar Winery, where participants are invited to enjoy a variety of food, wine and music, as well as a variety of classic Land Rover models. There will be a special rotation on the lawn of the winery, as those interested in capturing videos and photography, I’m sure it’ll be a good wanderer. Ask guests to choose the right outfit for the event.
Free admission | Northwestoverland.com
Hetivar
when May 2-4, 2025 | Where Hodgekis, Colorado
The fourth annual Hestival returns to Hotchkiss, Colorado to celebrate camping of various breeds. Live events include product demonstrations, guided orchard tours and cider tastings, astronomers LED stargazing and nighttime live music. Desire to leave and explore the area? Hiking, road and mountain biking, as well as trail running will be available.
$100/adult pass, $0/children 12 and below, $50/meal pass (Saturday breakfast and dinner and Sunday breakfast), $20/music only pass | hest.com
Adventure Truck Expo
when May 10-11, 2025 | Where Ventura, California
The Adventure Van Expo series returns to 2025 in its first game of the season at Ventura County Fairgrounds. Lively music, food trucks, suppliers and campers come together in this all-year VanLife community celebration. Participate in the DIY competition to win one of three categories: Fit-N-Finish, the most creative and the best layout. Looking for a new van? The event has new, used and shell models for sale on site.
$5/entry (early bird sale), $130/electric camping, $160/camping with Power | Adventurevanexpo.com/ventura-ca/
Western Land Expo
when May 16-18, 2025| Where Flagstaff, Arizona
With more than 400 exhibitors, a large number of educational programs, demonstrations, roundtable discussions, etc., the Onshore Expo is a huge event this season. In the Adv skill field, the culinary and remote area skill field or the storytelling gallery at the Onshore Expo Film Festival. Those eager to show off their rig can park it in display cabinets and DIY vehicle areas, with a group of judges choosing 50 minutes of “show and narration” for participants.
$338+/Weekend Pass, Camping $175/Moto Weekend Pass Camping, $85+/Weekend Pass, $22+/Day Pass | overlandexpo.com/west
External Festivals
when May 31 to June 1, 2025 | Where Denver, Colorado
Part of a wider initiative to inspire and educate individual outdoor experiences, the outside festival celebrates the outdoor lifestyle with live music from bands such as Khruangbin, Lord Huron, Sylvan Esso and others and is trampled by Turples. Attendees can also enjoy adventure movies, conversations with elite athletes and changemakers, as well as activities such as rock climbing, yoga and interactive exhibitions.
214+/VIP, $145/two-day general admission fee, $95+/general admission | festival.outsideonline.com/
Midwest United States
Moore Land and Off-Road Expo
when April 25-26, 2025| Where Ozark Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri
Eighty thousand square feet of floor space and 290,000 square feet of outdoor exhibitor space hit the final culmination of a large-scale onshore event that brings the latest adventure travel innovations, advanced aftermarkets, camping and extensive expertise to the Midwest. The course schedule covers everything from Hi-Lift Jack Mastery to the idea of road trip lunch. Those with extra time may want to step on the Ozark Overland Adventure Trail on a side trip.
$150+/camping, $60/VIP admission, $40/general admission | mooreexpo.com
Eastern United States
Jeep Beach
when April 18-27, 2025 | Where Daytona Beach, Florida
The multi-day Jeep race started on the main event weekend, with participants roaming the Jeep Village at Daytona International Motor Speedway, participating in treasure hunts, participating in live music, and viewing merchandise from various vendors. Jeep Beach donates more than $4.1 million to local charities through the week-long fundraising event, supporting more than 150 nonprofits in the process.
$100 | Jeepbeach.com
Horizon Infinity Traveler Meeting
when April 24-27, 2025 | Where Appomattox, Virginia
The event includes motorcycle-specific talks, demonstrations, workshops and Q&A sessions, suitable for driving less than anyone on any dream road. The host panel includes Melanie and Greg Turp, Peter Bodtke, C. Jane Taylor et al. Head on a self-guided journey and enjoy local surroundings including Blue Ridge Road, Williamsburg and Mount Smith and Bags Island Lakes.
$109/Four Day Pass, $89/Pre-register, $79/Weekend Pass, $20+/Camping| HorizonSunlimited.com/events/virginia-2025
International
Alberta Outdoor Adventure Fair Equipment 4 Spring
when May 2-4, 2025 | Where Rock Lake Earth Hotel, Alberta, Canada
The fair begins with a group bonfire on Friday night, located at the Rock Lake Provincial Park campground, followed by a large number of Saturday activities, including games (cornwall, tugboats, horseshoes and jenga), horse riding, hiking and kayaking, a restaurant in Portrak and an outdoor night movie with smores and popcorns. The Sunday morning pancake breakfast is on the weekend round before guests set off home.
Free admission | aoaexpo.com/pages/rock-lake-earth-lodge
Onshore party
when May 16-18, 2025| Where Netherlands
By the Adventure Portal and Onshore Magazine Contributors Coen Wubbels and Karin-Marijke Vis, this event is for long-term adventurers of the past, present and future who travel by car, truck, motorcycle or bicycle. The land party is held at the Landgoedcamping Het Meuleman campsite in Lute, Netherlands, and is born from a leisure gathering and is a way to unite with friends and landlords every year. For more information, please visit LandCruisingAdventure.com.
The journey of an outstanding gentleman
when May 18, 2025 | Where worldwide
This outstanding gentleman’s ride is known for combining classic and vintage style motorcycle riders in the most beautiful outfits. Inspired by a photo mad MenEvent founder Mark Hawwa was wearing the best suit, Don Draper spanned a classic motorcycle to ride the first ride in Sydney, Australia with 3,000 participants. Today, the event spans 121 countries and has raised more than $50 million by more than 50 million participants.
Minimum donations vary by location. GentleMansride.com
Land Rover and Bonfire
when May 30 to June 1, 2025 | Where Northern Belgium
There are no lectures, no schedules, at land flies and bonfire events, participants drive, chefs and parties. Spirit: “Take you to the old method, the smell of diesel and diesel, the smell of tires on gravel, the laughter that only happens in the half light. We are not here to impress anyone. We are here to remember the feeling of being alive.” This tent accommodation containing bedding (dust, mattress, pillow) and daily meals celebrate Belgian cuisine such as burning dinners and the gourmet Sunday brunch buffet.
£500| landroverscampfires.com
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