Oct 15, 2026
Rendezvous in the Ozarks 2026
Regional overland rally in Arkansas.
Why XGL cares: Strong community-scale event and useful regional calendar coverage.
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Oct 20, 2026
UTV Takeover — Sand Hollow 2026
UTV Takeover closes its 2026 season at Sand Hollow with riding, competitions, camping, vendor activity and a concentrated UTV audience.
Why XGL cares: A high-density UTV community event in a major desert recreation market, useful for brands evaluating field activation outside the traditional overland-expo circuit.
Open Event Brief →Oct 23, 2026
Overland Expo East 2026
Overland Expo East at Oak Ridge Estate.
Why XGL cares: Major eastern anchor and producer-relationship target.
Open Event Brief →Nov 3, 2026
SEMA Show 2026
Major automotive specialty-products trade show.
Why XGL cares: Critical adjacent B2B event for manufacturers and aftermarket clients.
Open Event Brief →Dec 4, 2026
Desert Bash & Off-Road Poker Run 2026
A chamber-backed off-road gathering at Standard Wash combining a 64-mile poker run, camping, vendors, entertainment and a large regional OHV audience.
Why XGL cares: A strong example of an outer-ring event that may matter to regional dealers, accessory brands and local-market activations even though it sits outside the major national expo circuit.
Open Event Brief →Jan 13, 2027
The Parker 400 2027
AORC season-opening desert race.
Why XGL cares: Strong racing and fabrication ecosystem relevance.
Open Event Brief →Jan 19, 2027
SHOT Show 2027
Trade-only outdoor-industry show.
Why XGL cares: Adjacent outdoor manufacturing and supply-chain intelligence.
Open Event Brief →Jan 21, 2027
King of the Hammers 2027
Major off-road racing and festival event.
Why XGL cares: High-value off-road ecosystem event for builders and fabricators.
Open Event Brief →Feb 6, 2027
Great American Outdoor Show 2027
Large consumer outdoor show in Harrisburg.
Why XGL cares: Broad outdoor consumer exposure and adjacent market signal.
Open Event Brief →Mar 3, 2027
The Mint 400 2027
Major desert racing event in Las Vegas.
Why XGL cares: Large exhibitor presence and strong fabrication/aftermarket relevance.
Open Event Brief →Mar 3, 2027
AIMExpo 2027
National powersports trade show.
Why XGL cares: Strong ADV motorcycle adjacency and dealer/manufacturer intelligence value.
Open Event Brief →Mar 13, 2027
Overland Expo SoCal 2027
Overland Expo SoCal at OC Fair & Event Center.
Why XGL cares: Critical western overland event.
Open Event Brief →Mar 20, 2027
Easter Jeep Safari 2027
Major club-run Jeep trail event in Moab.
Why XGL cares: Critical enthusiast and vendor gathering.
Open Event Brief →Mar 25, 2027
Easter Jeep Safari Vendor Expo 2027
Vendor expo within Easter Jeep Safari.
Why XGL cares: Distinct exhibitor opportunity for off-road manufacturers and retailers.
Open Event Brief →Apr 16, 2027
MOORE Expo 2027
Midwest overland and off-road expo.
Why XGL cares: Excellent XGL-fit producer relationship target and Midwest anchor.
Open Event Brief →Apr 16, 2027
Jeep Beach 2027
National Jeep festival in Daytona Beach.
Why XGL cares: Strong vendor and Jeep-market client opportunity.
Open Event Brief →Apr 21, 2027
Silver State 300 2027
AORC desert race.
Why XGL cares: Racing-industry intelligence and sponsor/vendor relationship opportunity.
Open Event Brief →May 1, 2027
Adventure Van Expo – San Juan Capistrano 2027
Adventure Van Expo Southern California stop.
Why XGL cares: Strong van and expedition-vehicle client relevance.
Open Event Brief →May 14, 2027
Overland Expo West 2027
Overland Expo West at Fort Tuthill County Park.
Why XGL cares: One of the most important annual overland industry gatherings.
Open Event Brief →May 15, 2027
Go Topless in the Smokies 2027
Regional Jeep club gathering.
Why XGL cares: Useful club/community-scale calendar coverage.
Open Event Brief →Jun 11, 2027
Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival 2027
Jeep heritage festival in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Why XGL cares: Large enthusiast and vendor gathering with nonprofit producer.
Open Event Brief →Jun 25, 2027
Overland Expo PNW 2027
Overland Expo Pacific Northwest in Redmond, Oregon.
Why XGL cares: High-priority home-region event for XGL.
Open Event Brief →Jul 28, 2027
Vegas to Reno Legends Rally 2027
AORC Legends Rally.
Why XGL cares: Off-road heritage and aftermarket relevance.
Open Event Brief →Aug 11, 2027
Casey Folks Vegas to Reno – The Other Way 2027
Major AORC desert race.
Why XGL cares: Strong racing/fabrication relevance.
Open Event Brief →Aug 18, 2027
Outdoor Retailer 2027
National outdoor-industry trade show.
Why XGL cares: Broad outdoor-brand and retail market intelligence value.
Open Event Brief →Aug 19, 2027
Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion 2027
Jeep and off-road expo in Pigeon Forge.
Why XGL cares: Strong vendor-oriented southeastern off-road event.
Open Event Brief →Aug 20, 2027
Overland Expo Mountain West 2027
Overland Expo Mountain West at Riverdale Regional Park.
Why XGL cares: Critical Mountain West overland anchor.
Open Event Brief →Oct 13, 2027
Laughlin Desert Classic 2027
AORC fall desert race.
Why XGL cares: Strong off-road market signal.
Open Event Brief →Nov 2, 2027
SEMA Show 2027
SEMA Show 2027 in Las Vegas.
Why XGL cares: Critical adjacent trade event for XGL manufacturer clients.
Open Event Brief →Dec 1, 2027
UTV World Championship 2027
AORC UTV championship; venue pending.
Why XGL cares: Monitor venue announcement and vendor opportunities.
Open Event Brief →Date Watch / TBA
Northwest Overland Rally 2027
Pacific Northwest grassroots overland rally; 2027 dates pending.
Why XGL cares: Important PNW grassroots event; monitor official date announcement.
Open Event Brief →Date Watch / TBA
Overland Expo East 2027
Recurring eastern Overland Expo; dates pending.
Why XGL cares: Critical eastern anchor; monitor official announcement.
Open Event Brief →Date Watch / TBA
Rebelle Rally 2027
Rebelle Rally 2027; exact dates pending.
Why XGL cares: High manufacturer, adventure and partnership relevance.
Open Event Brief →Date Watch / TBA
Adventure Van Expo – Palisades Tahoe 2027
Adventure Van Expo Tahoe stop; 2027 date pending.
Why XGL cares: Western van/expedition relevance.
Open Event Brief →Date Watch / TBA
Adventure Van Expo – Enumclaw 2027
Adventure Van Expo Enumclaw stop; 2027 date pending.
Why XGL cares: High PNW relevance.
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Adventure Van Expo – Bozeman 2027
Adventure Van Expo Bozeman stop; 2027 date pending.
Why XGL cares: Mountain West van/expedition relevance.
Open Event Brief →Date Watch / TBA
Adventure Van Expo – Winter Park 2027
Adventure Van Expo Winter Park stop; 2027 date pending.
Why XGL cares: Mountain West van/expedition relevance.
Open Event Brief →Date Watch / TBA
Adventure Van Expo – Hood River 2027
Adventure Van Expo Hood River stop; 2027 date pending.
Why XGL cares: High PNW relevance.
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