Table of Contents
- Northwest Overland Rally (NWOR) — June 18–21, Plain, Washington
- Overland Expo PNW — June 26–28, Redmond, Oregon
- The Big Thing — July 9–12, Three Forks, Montana
- Whitewater Overland Rally — August 21–23, West Forks, Maine
- Overland Expo Mountain West — August 21–23, Loveland, Colorado
- Overland Expo East — October 23–25, Arrington, Virginia
- WOLFBOX Take: Prep for the Miles, Not Just the Events
- Rig Checklist for a Summer of Rallies
- FAQ
Northwest Overland Rally (NWOR) — June 18–21, Plain, Washington
The Northwest Overland Rally returns to River Forest Campground in Plain, Washington, June 18–21. Now in its second year as a stand-alone event after separating from the Overland Expo family, NWOR offers hands-on clinics in winching, off-pavement driving, photography, and camp cooking. Tickets start at $140 for motorcycle camping packages; full vehicle packages run $160+. Day passes are available at $28. Military personnel receive a 20% discount.
Overland Expo PNW — June 26–28, Redmond, Oregon
Overland Expo heads to the Pacific Northwest for its second 2026 stop, held at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon, June 26–28. The event features 175+ classes, a vendor midway with the latest overland gear, and on-site demo courses. General admission, vehicle-camping packages, and RV options are available through overlandexpo.com.
The Big Thing — July 9–12, Three Forks, Montana
XOVERLAND's annual gathering, The Big Thing, takes over the Ranch in Three Forks, Montana, July 9–12. This event is known for guided trail rides into the surrounding Montana backcountry, community camp cooking, and gear demonstrations. Registration and details are available at the XOVERLAND website.
Whitewater Overland Rally — August 21–23, West Forks, Maine
Held on the banks of the Kennebec River in West Forks, Maine, the Whitewater Overland Rally runs August 21–23. The event combines overland camping with whitewater activities, axe throwing, and an on-site vendor area. Entry pricing: $225 for two-person or family entry, $165 single, $75 day pass. Information at overlandfestival.com.
Overland Expo Mountain West — August 21–23, Loveland, Colorado
Overland Expo's Mountain West edition returns to The Ranch in Loveland, Colorado, August 21–23. The event sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains and draws a large crowd of Colorado-based overlanders. Exhibitor and class schedules are updated at overlandexpo.com.
Overland Expo East — October 23–25, Arrington, Virginia
The final Overland Expo of the 2026 season lands at Oak Ridge Estates in Arrington, Virginia, October 23–25. East-coast overlanders get the full expo experience with classes, vendor hall, and vehicle camping. Pre-registration is available at overlandexpo.com.
WOLFBOX Take: Prep for the Miles, Not Just the Events
It's a stacked calendar — Washington to Maine to Colorado to Virginia — and it hides a simple truth: chasing a summer of overland rallies is mostly a summer of driving. Long interstate hauls to get there, a rig packed roof-high for days of camping once you do, and a lot of nights parked off-grid at a campground. The events are the fun part; the miles and the loaded rig are where a season actually gets tested.
Whatever you're driving to, a little prep makes the getting-there and the camp as smooth as the show floor.
Rig Checklist for a Summer of Rallies
- Cover the long hauls. Coast-to-coast events mean thousands of unfamiliar highway miles. A WOLFBOX dash cam records the drive with GPS and a timestamp, so a highway incident or a claim on the way to the rally is backed by footage, not memory.
- Get your rear view back when you're packed. Loaded for a long weekend of camping, the rearview mirror stares at gear. A WOLFBOX smart rearview mirror camera shows a live feed from a rear camera mounted outside the load, so pulling into a crowded rally campground stays easy.
- Don't let a dead battery end the weekend. Camp lights, a fridge and short in-and-out trips drain a battery fast over a multi-day rally. A pocket WOLFBOX jump starter gets you rolling again without hunting down another rig in the campground.
FAQ
What are the major 2026 summer overland events?
Highlights include the Northwest Overland Rally (June 18-21, Plain, WA), Overland Expo PNW (June 26-28, Redmond, OR), XOVERLAND's The Big Thing (July 9-12, Three Forks, MT), the Whitewater Overland Rally (August 21-23, West Forks, ME), Overland Expo Mountain West (August 21-23, Loveland, CO) and Overland Expo East (October 23-25, Arrington, VA).
Which of these are Overland Expo events?
Three: Overland Expo PNW (Redmond, Oregon), Overland Expo Mountain West (Loveland, Colorado) and Overland Expo East (Arrington, Virginia), with registration at overlandexpo.com.
How much do tickets cost?
Pricing varies by event — for example, NWOR starts at $140 for motorcycle camping and $160+ for vehicle packages with $28 day passes, while the Whitewater Overland Rally runs $225 family, $165 single and $75 for a day pass. Check each event's site for current pricing.
What should I pack for a summer of overland events?
Beyond camping gear, prep the rig for the driving: a dash cam for the long highway hauls, a streaming mirror camera to restore the rear view when you're loaded, and a portable jump starter for the dead-battery nights that come with days of off-grid camping.
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