The ADVENTURE OVERLAND SHOW is back … more badass than ever!

You know the old phrase "Back by public demand"? Well, when it comes to the ADVENTURE OVERLAND SHOW that's exactly what's happened! It seems that you the attendees of the travel shows at Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse since 2014 want to see the return of these iconic shows.

This being the case, we’re delighted to announce that the weekend of 13-14 June 2026 will see the relaunch of the recharged, revamped ADVENTURE OVERLAND SHOW & CAMPERVAN SHOW (AOS).

Featuring every form of adventure travel from bicycles to adventure bikes, cars with roof tents to micro campers, 4x4s and demountables, campervans & motorhomes (both 2 and 4-wheel-drive), caravans and adventure trailers, right through to monster ex-military 8x8 expedition trucks … or simply the family runaround and a ground tent! As we've always said, "everybody and everything is welcome".

Revamped? Comprising a brand new layout never seen before, we'll see the return of well-established favourites such as the Seminars (free-to-attend travel talks), display vehicles in the Field of Dreams™, Club Display Stands and a host of trade stands – many exclusive to AOS – plus exciting new attractions still to be announced. At this point we’re not saying exactly what these are, as other festivals tend to openly and unashamedly steal our ideas (e.g. many vanlife/camper-type events have introduced Adventure Travel zones, it's a pity they can’t come up with their own thoughts and concepts!), rest assured our attractions will be entertaining and relevant to overland travel. At AOS we don’t copy, we innovate!!!

To this end, please be aware that although there will be elements of vanlife, camperlife and bushcraft within the event, you should know that AOS is not just another vanlife festival - in other words a disguised a mini-music festival where the emphasis is an endless procession of mediocre musicians performing from dawn to dusk.

Instead, our show is all about ‘adventure travel’ whether your transport has 2 or 8 wheels!

So whether you’re a total novice when it comes to overland travel, or a seasoned off-roader/vanlifer who has travelled the world, AOS will prove invaluable knowledge about excursions, tours, expeditions and adventurous travel both in the UK and abroad.

We are here to help you through those scary foreign borders, visas and documentation, the equipment and self-recovery gear to take when crossing a desert (or importantly – all the unnecessary kit not to take as it’ll only weigh down your vehicle), info on which ferry crossings are the best when the land meets the sea, plus all the other aspects of a successful adventure holiday.

Lastly … cost! When booking a camping slot at the ADVENTURE OVERLAND SHOW & CAMPERVAN SHOW, please be aware that we’ve kept fees to a minimum. As stated previously, you’ll be paying for advice and knowledge linked directly to overland travel, not musical/circus entertainment.

Obviously, as in previous years there will be great bands in the Beer Tent Friday & Saturday nights, alongside quality value-for-money caterers (something we pride ourselves in), but if you just want to chill out with friends around the campfire with your BBQ, then that’s fine too. The result is that our camping fees are almost certainly the lowest around, something we’re equally proud of.

To sum up, cast your mind back to what everybody including ourselves thought would be the “last ever the ADVENTURE OVERLAND SHOW” in 2024 (although clearly it wasn’t!). Without question, that was a special weekend! Folk from all the communities – bikes, 4x4s, campers, motorhomes, expedition trucks – came together to give us and the event a wonderful send off. Believe me, we're sooooo incredibly grateful to all those who rallied around, it was heart-warming. And now, it’s directly because of your support that this event is returning.

Retirement??? Not a chance! We intend to make our 'comeback' even more memorable, for YOU, the ‘overland community’ … you’re amazing!!!

So here it is ...

The re-emergence of the ADVENTURE OVERLAND SHOW & CAMPERVAN SHOW.

Again, a massive THANKS for the support you given us in the past, the present … and in the future!

Cheers,

Event Director Tom McGuigan and the team … you know who you are!

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