Overland Expo West Rescheduled to July 24 – 26

March 24, 2020

Yesterday afternoon Lodestone Events, the proprietors of North America’s largest overlanding event, announced the postpone of Overland Expo West 2020 due to the current worldwide pandemic

Self-sufficiency, fortitude and stewardship are at the core of the overlanding spirit and its community. It is important now more than ever that we not lose sight of that spirit or the strength and support we get from the community. We will get through these tough times together.

It is in this spirit that we have rescheduled Overland Expo West to July 24-26, 2020 to preserve this tremendous annual gathering of the overland community at Fort Tuthill in Flagstaff, Arizona.  

On Monday, March 16, the Center For Disease Control and Prevention recommended the postponement of all gatherings of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks. Since that announcement, we have been working tirelessly on potential contingency plans for Overland Expo West.  The rest of the Overland Expo series will take place as scheduled in 2020.

Although the traditional Overland Expo West dates take place just outside of the CDC’s eight-week ban, we made the difficult decision to reschedule the event to ensure the health and safety of all attendees, exhibitors, providers and staff. We urge all overlanders to heed the advice of local and federal officials and take necessary actions to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Our hearts go out to anyone directly or indirectly impacted by the novel coronavirus. Especially to those who are sick, we extend to you our heartfelt wishes for a full recovery. Furthermore, we thank the selfless healthcare workers on the front lines who are working tirelessly to care for people in need.

Exhibitors & Sponsors

To our exhibitors that have already booked a sponsorship or confirmed an exhibit space — your original reservation is now valid for July 24-26, 2020, with no action required. If you are unable to attend the July 24-26 event, please contact your sales rep or email sales@lodestoneevents.com by May 15, 2020 and we will gladly move your reservation into another 2020 Overland Expo event (Loveland, Colorado – August 28-30, 2020 or Arrington, Virginia – October 9-11, 2020).

Attendees, Campers & Attending Media

To our attendees, campers and media that have already purchased a ticket — your original ticket is now valid for the July 24-26, 2020 event, with no action required. If you are unable to attend the July 24-26 event, please contact info@overlandexpo.com by May 15, 2020 and we will gladly move your reservation into another 2020 Overland Expo event (Loveland, Colorado – August 28-30, 2020 or Arrington, Virginia – October 9-11, 2020).

Presenters, Instructors & Trainers

To our presenters, instructors and trainers that are already confirmed for West – your ticket is now reserved for the July 24-26, 2020 event, with no action required. If you are unable to attend the July 24-26 event, please contact alison@overlandexpo.com by April 24, 2020 and she will gladly move your class into another 2020 Overland Expo event (Loveland, Colorado – August 28-30, 2020 or Arrington, Virginia – October 9-11, 2020).

Volunteers

To our volunteers that are already confirmed for West – your spot is now reserved for the July 24-26, 2020 event, no action required.  If you are unable to attend the July 24-26 event or need to change the days you are available to volunteer, please contact zach@overlandexpo.com by May 15, 2020 and he will gladly move you into another 2020 Overland Expo event (Loveland, Colorado – August 28-30, 2020 or Arrington, Virginia – October 9-11, 2020).

To our volunteers who have applied and are awaiting confirmation for West– your applications will still be processed as an application to the July 24-26, 2020 event. If you are unable to volunteer or need to change your volunteer availability, please email zach@overlandexpo.com.

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