Jeep & Overlanding Events Calendar

Oct 17, 2026 · Evansville, IN

Usually: Mid-October

The Evansville Area Jeepers run one of the longest-standing versions. October 17, 2026 marks the 10th running.

Oct 22 to 24, 2026 · Destin, FL

Usually: Late October

A Destin weekend with an oyster bar poker run for breast cancer charity, a Halloween costume Show N Shine, and a food drive for local families.

Oct 23 to 25, 2026 · Arrington, VA

Usually: Late October

The eastern stop, on a grass field in the Blue Ridge foothills.

Oct 30 to Nov 1, 2026 · Myrtle Beach, SC

Usually: Last weekend of October

Convention Center weekend with an obstacle course, mud pit, Show-N-Grime, and a Halloween Trunk-or-Treat. Jeep registration runs $100 and is capped at 2,500 rigs, spectators $10.

Nov 3 to 6, 2026 · Las Vegas, NV

Usually: Early November

Where next season's parts get announced. Worth watching, but it is a trade show and not open to the public.

Nov 6 to 8, 2026 · Virginia Beach, VA

Usually: First full weekend of November

Sunrise beach cruises, a sand obstacle course, and a vendor row on the Oceanfront. Listings disagree on the weekend, so confirm on the official site before you book a room.

Nov 9 to 15, 2026 · Los Cabos, Mexico

Usually: Mid-November

Desert racing rather than a show. The one most of us watch instead of enter.

Jan 20 to 23, 2027 · Hurricane, UT

Usually: Third week of January

More than 35 guided trails around Zion and Sand Hollow, based at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Trail fees run per vehicle per day, passengers ride free, and registration is online only, opening in November.

Jan 21 to Feb 6, 2027 · Johnson Valley, CA

Usually: Late January into early February

Two weeks of desert racing and rock crawling in Johnson Valley, building to the main event. Registration is already open and spectating is free.

Mar 4 to 6, 2027 · Avondale, LA

Usually: Early March

Bayou Jeep Club at NOLA Motorsports Park, with an obstacle course, a self-guided trail ride, live music, a vendor village, and on-site camping.

Mar 13 to 14, 2027 · Costa Mesa, CA

Usually: Mid-March

The season opener at the OC Fair & Event Center. Two days, Saturday 9 to 5 and Sunday 9 to 4.

Mar 20 to 28, 2027 · Moab, UT

Usually: The nine days leading up to Easter

Nine days of permitted trail runs on Moab slickrock, the 61st running and the 60th anniversary. Registration opens in January and trails fill fast.

Apr 16 to 25, 2027 · Daytona Beach, FL

Usually: Mid to late April

Ten days built around Daytona International Speedway, with obstacle courses, vendors, and a show and shine.

May 7 to 8, 2027 · St. Ignace, MI

Usually: Early May

A Jeep parade across the Mackinac Bridge, back in 2027 after two years of bridge work, plus trail rides, a lighted night parade, and a drone show. Registration is per driver and passenger, and there is no onsite sign-up.

May 14 to 16, 2027 · Flagstaff, AZ

Usually: Mid-May

The biggest of the four, at Ft. Tuthill County Park. Three days of classes, demo trails, and vendors.

Jun 2 to 6, 2027 · Long Beach, MS

Usually: Early June

Five Jeep-only days on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with a beach crawl, a Mardi Gras-style parade, a Show N Shine, and a sound and light show. Spectators are welcome.

Jun 10 to 12, 2027 · Vernal, UT

Usually: Second week of June

Three days of guided rock crawling on state and BLM land around Vernal, with stock-friendly trails too. It is a Jeep, truck, and buggy event, not a UTV one.

Jun 11 to 12, 2027 · Maggie Valley, NC

Usually: Early to mid-June

WNC Jeepers host guided, stock-friendly trail rides into Haywood County, a Saturday Show and Shine, and vendors at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. 2027 is the 8th annual.

Jun 17 to 20, 2027 · Plain, WA

Usually: Third weekend of June

Thursday to Sunday in the Cascades with field camping, 4WD driving and recovery classes, volunteer-led trail drives, vendors, and evening travel talks.

Jun 24 to 27, 2027 · Sturgis, SD

Usually: Late June

Four days based at the Buffalo Chip with Black Hills trail rides, live music, and a Poker Chip Trail that earns a challenge coin. Camping and meal plans are on site.

Jun 25 to 27, 2027 · Redmond, OR

Usually: Late June

Deschutes County Expo Center, the Pacific Northwest stop.

Jul 9 to 11, 2027 · Bloomsburg, PA

Usually: Second weekend of July

A weekend at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds with monster trucks, a mud bog, tuff trucks, a Show-N-Shine, a trade show, and Saturday fireworks. 2027 is billed as the 40th annual.

Jul 16 to 18, 2027 · Wildwood, NJ

Usually: Mid-July

Thousands of Jeeps park right on the beach by the Wildwood boardwalk, with a beach obstacle course, vendors, and a Sunday Show and Shine. Admission is per Jeep, there are no walk-ins, and 2027 is the 15th annual.

Aug 6 to 8, 2027 · Toledo, OH

Usually: Early August

Held where Jeeps are actually built, with a downtown parade that runs thousands of rigs deep. Free to spectate.

Aug 13 to 14, 2027 · Pigeon Forge, TN

Usually: Mid-August

A two-day overland expo at the LeConte Center with vendors, demos, and a Show and Shine for every kind of build. Tickets are sold at the door. It is separate from the Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion.

Aug 19 to 21, 2027 · Pigeon Forge, TN

Usually: Mid to late August

Three days in Pigeon Forge with a mountain backdrop. The organizer's own FAQ lists August 19 to 20 in one spot and 19 to 21 in another, so confirm before booking.

Aug 20 to 22, 2027 · Brighton, CO

Usually: Late August

Riverdale Regional Park, the Rockies stop on the circuit.

Sep 9 to 12, 2027 · Eureka Springs, AR

Usually: Second weekend of September

A yearly fundraiser since 2021 for Peterson Outdoor Ministries, which takes injured veterans and people with disabilities outdoors. Tickets go on sale in early July.

Sep 17 to 18, 2027 · Holly, MI

Usually: Mid-September

Held at Holly Oaks ORV Park, with a Friday night lighting show and a Saturday of trails, hill climbs, rock courses, and a vendor village. Open to Jeeps, trucks, and side-by-sides; a Michigan ORV sticker is required.