Adventure Van Expo: A consumer expo to feature custom van builds, a DIY contest, camping, live music, and more.
(Oct. 26-27th, 2024) – The Adventure Van Expo series is hitting its last date of tour, show 9 of 9 shows outside at the Ventura County Fairgrounds Ventura, CA. The expo is open to all ages and will feature a full weekend of van vendors including builders, DIY vans, for sale vans, rental companies, overland companies, adventure vehicles, food, music, seminars, and more. Eventgoers should expect to find accessories, builds, and gear for their adventure all in one location.
“This is the perfect space to check out vendors and accessories for van builds along with discovering new products on the market,” said Neil Morse, founder of Adventure Van Expo. “The expo will be full of unique displays and is a space where attendees can talk with experts on their craft.”
The Expo will run Saturday the 26th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 27th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and feature open house vans, for sale vans, DIY vans, accessories, vendors, custom builds. Plus, a variety of rigs beyond vans including rooftop tents, trailer tents, adventure/overlanding trucks, INEOS Grenadiers, and off-road trailers. Those looking to spend the weekend at Adventure Van Expo can camp on Friday and Saturday nights and roll in starting Friday evening at 4 p.m. It is the perfect space to hang out with other van owners and connect with the van life community throughout the two-day event.
Saturday will be a full day of live music and food and drinks from on-site concessions. Van builders looking to display their work are encouraged to participate in the Adventure Van Expo DIY Contest, which will be viewed by hundreds of eventgoers and rated by van-build experts. Sunday’s Expo continues with the same packed list of vendors, open house vans, live music, food trucks, and local brews.
Entry is $5 and camping is for a fee, and you can also sell your van there for a fee (see website for pricing).