Overland Expo Pacific Northwest Returns to Redmond, Oregon June 26-28

Jun 11, 2026

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Overland Expo Pacific Northwest Returns to Redmond, Oregon June 26-28

Overland Expo Pacific Northwest is back at the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond, Oregon, June 26–28, 2026 — and for overlanding and off-road drivers in the region, it's the can't-miss weekend of the summer. With 300+ exhibitors and 175+ classes, demos and hands-on trainings across a 340-acre venue, PNW has grown into one of the most serious gatherings on the overland calendar.

But here's the part the event listing won't tell you: the rigs that have the best weekend aren't the most expensive ones — they're the ones that showed up prepped. Below is what's actually happening at the show, followed by our own pre-expo checklist for getting your vehicle (and your gear) trail-ready before you point it at Central Oregon.

Overland Expo PNW 2026 — the facts

Dates	June 26–28, 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Venue	Deschutes County Expo Center, Redmond, Oregon — 340 acres, 300,000+ sq ft
Exhibitors	300+, many with show-only pricing, new-product debuts and giveaways
Learn	175+ classes, demos and hands-on trainings led by experts; on-site Trail Course Experience
Stay	On-site camping, happy hours and a film festival
Tickets	Premium Weekend Pass (w/ camping), General Admission Weekend Pass (w/ camping), or single Day Pass; add a Training Pass or Trail Course add-on to any package

Our take: the Trail Course is where rigs get humbled

If you're adding the Trail Course Experience, treat it like a real outing, not a parking-lot demo. Central Oregon's mix of high-desert sand, volcanic rock and forest two-tracks is exactly the terrain that exposes a rig's weak points — a marginal battery, tires aired up for pavement, a rear view buried under a topper and recovery gear. Every June we watch perfectly nice builds get stuck or stalled on obstacles that a 20-minute prep would have prevented.

The fix isn't more money — it's the right few pieces of gear, sorted before you load up. Here's where overlanding setups most often fall short, and what we run on our own rigs to close each gap.

The WOLFBOX pre-expo rig checklist

1) Restore the rear view your build just blocked. A topper, a packed bed and tailgate-mounted recovery boards turn the stock mirror into a wall. A smart rearview mirror camera streams a live feed from a camera mounted outside the load — and the 3-channel models add a low, waterproof bumper view that's exactly what you want for backing down a rutted two-track or lining up a hitch.

2) Don't let a dead battery end your weekend. Cold high-desert nights, a winch, a fridge and a dome light left on overnight are how overlanders strand themselves. A pocket jump starter gets you (and the rig two campsites over) moving again without flagging down a stranger.

3) Air down for the terrain, air back up for the highway. Running pavement pressures on Redmond's sand and rock is how you spin tires and pinch sidewalls. A portable tire inflator lets you drop pressure for the trail and reinflate before the drive home — the single highest-impact off-road habit most newcomers skip.

4) Knock the trail dust out before it lives in your cabin. After three days in Central Oregon dust, a cordless electric air duster clears vents, seams, camera lenses and your air filter so grit doesn't ride home with you.

None of this is about over-building. It's the difference between a weekend at Overland Expo PNW that goes the way you planned — and one you spend waiting on a tow.

FAQ

When and where is Overland Expo Pacific Northwest 2026?: June 26–28, 2026 at the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond, Oregon — a 340-acre venue hosting 300+ exhibitors and 175+ classes, demos and hands-on trainings.
What should I do to prep my overland rig before Overland Expo PNW?: Cover four basics: restore rear visibility with a mirror dash cam, carry a jump starter for dead-battery recovery, bring a tire inflator so you can air down for terrain and back up for the highway, and pack a cordless air duster to clear trail dust afterward.
Does a truck topper or roof load block a normal rearview mirror off-road?: Usually yes. A loaded bed, topper or rooftop tent sits in the mirror's line of sight. A 3-channel streaming mirror like the WOLFBOX G900TriPro bypasses it with rear and bumper cameras mounted outside the load, plus GPS-tagged footage for recovery or insurance disputes.
Do I need the Trail Course Experience ticket?: If you want hands-on driving instruction on real terrain, yes — it's an add-on to any admission package. Just arrive with your rig prepped: correct tire pressure, a healthy battery and clear rear visibility make the course far more rewarding.