Overland Expo SoCal 2026 to Debut New Outdoor Lifestyle Pavilion

September 24, 2025

COSTA MESA, Calif. (September 24, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Overland Expo, the premier consumer expo for overlanding and outdoor adventure, is expanding its SoCal event in 2026 with the launch of the Outdoor Lifestyle Pavilion. The new pavilion will debut at Overland Expo SoCal, March 14–15, 2026, at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California.

The Outdoor Lifestyle Pavilion will spotlight categories that complement vehicle-based adventure, including camping gear, surf, paddlesports, mountain biking, hiking, photography, and more. The addition reflects growing crossover between the outdoor and overland communities, creating a space where attendees can discover, test, and purchase gear that enhances their adventures.

“Our attendees are not only passionate about their rigs, but also the activities they pursue once they arrive at camp,” said Jessica Kirchner, VP of Consumer Events and Show Director for Overland Expo. “The Outdoor Lifestyle Pavilion brings all of that together, from paddling to hiking to cooking, making SoCal a true hub for the complete outdoor experience.”

Overland Expo SoCal 2025 welcomed over 19,000 attendees, with 75% of them being new to the Overland Expo series. Many brands reported selling out of products on the first day, demonstrating strong demand for outdoor-focused exhibitors and direct-to-consumer opportunities.

Exhibitor booth spaces will go on sale mid-November, or exhibitors can contact Rod Tomlinson at 949-294-8399 or rod.tomlinson@emeraldx.com for more information on exhibiting.”

For more information or to reserve a booth in the Outdoor Lifestyle Pavilion, exhibitors can contact Rod Tomlinson at 949-294-8399 or rod.tomlinson@emeraldx.com.

About Overland Expo

Founded in 2009, Overland Expo is the world’s premier event series for do-it-yourself adventure travel enthusiasts. Hundreds of exhibitors of adventure travel equipment, camping gear, bikes, vehicles, and services convene at every Overland Expo event. Each Expo hosts hundreds of session hours of classes, including off-road driving techniques, adventure motorcycling, inspirational programs, roundtable discussions, demonstrations and the Overland Film Festival. Overland Expo is owned and produced by Emerald.

About Emerald

Emerald’s talented and experienced team grows our customers’ businesses 365 days a year through connections, content, and commerce. We expand connections that drive new business opportunities, product discovery, and relationships with over 140 annual events, matchmaking, and lead-gen services. We create content to ensure that our customers are on the cutting edge of their industries and are continually developing their skills. And we power commerce through efficient year-round buying and selling. We do all this by seamlessly integrating in-person and digital platforms and channels. Emerald is immersed in the industries we serve and committed to supporting the communities in which we operate. As true partners, we create experiences that inspire, amaze, and deliver breakthrough results. For more information, please visit www.emeraldx.com.