Adventure Van Expo | 2026 | Mission Viejo, CA

Adventure Van Expo rolls in with the kind of road-trip itch that makes people start thinking about maps, campsites, and dirt roads before the weekend even gets going.

This one is built around the van-life and overland side of car culture, so the atmosphere should feel a little different from a traditional car show. Instead of rows of polished classics or muscle cars, the draw is expected to be adventure vans, 4x4 rigs, camper builds, accessories, and open-house setups that let people see how these vehicles are actually used. With more than 100 upfitters and vendors planned, the event gives attendees room to compare ideas, step inside builds, ask questions, and get a better feel for what works on the road.

Organized by Adventure Van Expo and locally hosted by the San Juan Capistrano Rotary Club, the event is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 10 am to 3 pm. Along with the rigs and gear, the weekend is expected to include camping classes, food trucks, and live music, which helps keep the expo from feeling like a simple vendor row. It has the feel of a community weekend for people who like travel, outdoor gear, custom van builds, and the idea of turning a vehicle into something more capable.

Happening at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, the setting fits the open-air, outdoors-minded identity of the expo. Guests can expect to see Sprinter-style vans, lifted adventure rigs, off-road campers, roof racks, storage systems, lighting, recovery gear, and other equipment tied to road trips and backcountry travel. For Southern California enthusiasts who are more interested in trailheads than trophies, this one has a clear lane.

Take your time with this one, especially if you are the kind of person who stops to look inside every build and imagine where it could go next. Adventure Van Expo feels less like a quick walk-through and more like a weekend of ideas, with enough rigs, vendors, music, and road-trip energy to make the next adventure feel a little closer.

Adventure Van Expo - Orange County, California

Date: Saturday, May 30th through Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Location: Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, 30753 Avenida La Pata, Mission Viejo, CA 92675
Starts: 10:00 AM
Ends: Saturday 5:00 PM | Sunday 3:00 PM
Admission: HERE
Vehicle Registration: HERE

*Please note: iDriveSoCal is not hosting this car show. To learn more contact Adventure Van Expo event organizers HERE. Including details about attending and displaying your car. Also about becoming a car meet vendor or sponsor.

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