2024 Nomadic Gatherings, Meet-ups, and Events
Explore our comprehensive schedule of exciting events for 2024 Nomadic Gatherings, Meet-ups, and Events. I am happy to provide this resource for the 4th year in a row. To help you plan better, the events are conveniently categorized into Quarters.
Rest assured, as soon as I confirm each 2024 gathering, it will be promptly added to the list below. Join us in the adventure of a lifetime at the top 2024 Van-Life YouTube Meet-Ups!
What are the 2024 Nomadic Gatherings, Meet-ups, and Events?
These 2024 gatherings, events, and meet-ups are dedicated to nomadic travelers of all types. From YouTube creators to supporters and from new friends to old friends. From Roadtrippers to weekend road warriors. Boondockers and campground enthusiasts. Whether you are in a car, van, minivan SUV, truck, box truck, RV, campervan, school bus, or Overlanding vehicle, you will be welcomed at most of these events. There is typically great food, games, fellowship, contests, and activities to get involved with at these events as well.
Which communities are involved with the 2024 Nomadic Gatherings, Meet-ups, and Events?
While some events like Skooliepalooza 2024: the ungathering and the 3rd Annual Arizona Ironwood Forest Nomadic meet-up are open to any type of community, some are focused on specific communities. On this calendar, you will be able to find events that serve the following communities:
- YouTube creator & supporter community
- Van Life community
- School bus (skoolie) community
- Box Truck community
- Adventure van community
- Overlanding community
- Road tripping community
- Women’s solo nomadic community
Do the 2024 Nomadic Gatherings, Meet-ups, and Events cost money?
This answer depends on which event we are talking about. There are many van life meet-ups and nomadic events that are 100% free. However, many require you to purchase a ticket. A cash (💰) Emoji next to an event signifies that it is a paid event and you will need to buy tickets/register.
How do I learn more about the 2024 Nomadic Gatherings, Meet-ups, and Events?
Keep reading! This event calendar is a fantastic place to learn more about the upcoming Van Life, YouTube, and Nomadic Life gatherings! And you can add your event for free!
Check your state for 2024 Nomadic Gatherings, Meet-ups, and Events!
Are you curious if your state has a meet-up planned? Because if you are, you can check your state by looking at the list below:
2024 Nomadic Gatherings & Meet-ups are in these states so far!
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Montana
- New Hampshire
- North Carolina
- Oregon
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
International Meet-ups:
- Africa 🇿🇦
- Bulgaria 🇧🇬
- Canada 🇨🇦
- England 🏴
- Germany 🇩🇪
- Iceland 🇮🇸
- Mexico 🇲🇽
- United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Adventure Van Expo Series 2024 (<–Click to learn more!):
- April 13-14 Scottsdale, AZ
- April 27-28 Austin, TX
- May 4-5 San Juan Capistrano, CA
- May 11-12 Santa Rosa, CA
- June 22-23 Hood River, OR
- June 29-30 Boise, ID
- July 27-28 Evergreen, CO
- Sept. 7-8 Enumclaw, WA
- Sept. 14-15 North Lake Tahoe, CA
- Oct. 19-20 Big Bear Lake, CA
- Oct. 26-27 Ventura, CA
Women’s Resources & Events for 2024
Annual Event: Women’s Rubber Tramp Rendezvous 2024 (WRTR), January 11-13, 2024
March 21-24, 2023 A Roam of Our Own – Palm Springs, California
2024 Nomadic Gatherings, Meet-ups, and Events Calendar
Below you will find a linear calendar of events happening in 2024. Please be sure to Leave No Trace when attending a meet-up on our public lands.
- Events taking place at campgrounds will require you to reserve your spot for the days you will be there.
- Events on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land do not require payment.
- Events on Arizona State land require a permit that can be found online.
QUARTER 1: 2024 Nomadic Gatherings, Meet-ups, and Events
January
7-12, 2024 – Women’s Rubber Tramp Rendezvous 2024 (WRTR)
- Where: WRTR ’24 is taking place in Quartzsite, Arizona
11-14, 2024 – Vanlife Pride 2024
- What: “Vanlife Pride’s annual gathering in the desert in Arizona is our FREE community-driven event. This gathering brings together queer folks and allies at the beginning of the year with the intention for new connections to form and grow throughout the year. Join us January 11-14, 2024 for a safe space to be your most authentic self!”
- Where: Quartzsite, Arizona
13-20, 2024 – Rubber Tramp Rendezvous 2024 (RTR)
- Where: RTR ’24 is taking place in Quartzsite, Arizona at the Quartzsite Town Park Baseball Field (https://goo.gl/maps/fZMMu67wNkYzKzMm8)
- A past event to learn more about HOWA (Home on Wheels Alliance) is the October 2022 BYOV (Bring Your Vehicle)
13-12, 2024 – Xscapers Annual Bash 2024 💰
- What: “An annual event for all nomads! If you’ve never been to an Xscapers Annual Bash, you’re in for a surprise! This ain’t your grandma’s RV rally! There’s something for everyone at this one-of-a-kind event.”
- Where: Lake Havasu City, Arizona
19-29, 2024 – Q24 YouTubers Rally
- Where: Quartzsite, Arizona
- Organized by: @Grand Adventure
- Facebook Group
19-30, 2024 – Skooliepalooza® 2024: The ungathering
- Where: Ehrenberg, Arizona
- Facebook Group
19-21, 2024 – Winter Sprinter Fest 💰
- What: “3 days of camping with live music, amazing food, and morning van talks featuring Bill and our moderators from FVM The Group on Facebook”
- Where: Florida, hosted by Florida Van Man
- Facebook Group
26-28, 2024 – Vanfest 2024 💰
- What: “The Space Coast’s first vanlife festival.”
- Where: Space Coast Daily Park – Viera, FL
31-February 5, 2024 – Escapar, Cinco 💰
- What: “A temporary village of nomads, overlanders, and vanlifers.”
- Where: Baja California Sur at Playa Tecolote
February
2-6, 2024 – 3rd Annual Arizona Ironwood Forest Meet-up
- What: “The 2024 Arizona Ironwood Meet-up is the third annual event for nomads, YouTube creators, and supporters that takes place in the Ironwood Forest National Monument. Primitive dispersed camping in the beautiful Sonoran desert. Activities, games, food, community, classes, campfires, and more!”
- Where: Ironwood Forest National Monument, Marana, Arizona
- Facebook Group
- RSVP on the Facebook Event Page
2-15, 2024 – Van Aid
- What: “A gathering of Nomad friends camping in the same general area to help each other out with small rig construction and repair projects for free. Two weeks is a very short time when it comes to construction projects, so please set your expectations realistically. The is no one in charge of this gathering. Feel free to use the discussion area of this event to post your needs or abilities. It’s best if you have all the materials and parts for your project before you come.”
- Where: Plomosa Road, Quartzsite, Arizona
- Facebook Event Page
12-19, 2024 – Xscapers Pyro Party 2024 (SOLD OUT!)
- What: “Join your host and fellow Xscaper, Rebecca Jane for a unique gathering in Lake Havasu City, AZ, where we have snagged a designated parking area for the 2024 Western Winter Blast & Pyro Party at the SARA Park Rodeo Grounds. The week will be filled with live music, social gatherings, and epic fireworks displays. This is a dry camping event with limited availability.”
- Where: Lake Havasu City, Arizona
13-19, 2024 – Western Winter Blast Hangout (SOLD OUT! Wait list closed)
- What: “Western Winter Blast Hangout, held each President’s Day Weekend, is the premier pyrotechnics event of the winter. Fireworks manufacturers, show producers and pyrotechnic hobbyists come to Winter Blast from around the globe to light up the night sky over Lake Havasu City with fireworks shows and demonstrations. Experience our six-night WinterBlast Hangout pyrotechnics extravaganza and several outdoor activities in the Lake Havasu City area.”
- Where: Lake Havasu City, Arizona
15-19, 2024 – Truck Camper Adventure Quartzsite Rally 💰
- What: “An educational event with an emphasis on safety and responsible use of our public lands, and hosted by Truck Camper Adventure(truckcamperadventure.com), this is the largest and probably the best truck camper rally in America. In 2023, we hosted 332 truck campers. In February 2024, we are opening up enrollment to 450 truck campers.”
- Where: Quartzsite, Arizona
☮️ 16-19, 2024 – Peace, Love, and Vans Florida 💰
- Where: Dade City, FL – Learn more at Vanlife Outfitters!
16-25, 2024 – 7th Annual Skoolie Swarm 💰
- What: “The 7th Annual Skoolie Swarm will be held once again in Melrose, Florida. This is not a festival, it’s a chance to come and relax with the skoolie community. One attendee recently said, “It’s like a family reunion with only the good cousins!” Just like at previous Swarms we will have epic potluck dinners, community breakfasts, kickball games, costume party, informative talks, movie nights, and more!”
- Where: Melrose, Florida
🇿🇦 16-20 Cape Town 2024 💰
- What: “Join the ExodUS Summit team on this meet-up for Black women who are planning their sabbatical, their move abroad, or their digital nomad life. You’ll spend 5 days with like-minded women from the ExodUS Summit community in exciting Cape Town, South Africa.”
- Where: Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦
25-March 2, 2024 – North to Alaska Adventure Aurora Borealis aka Northern Lights HOP #1 💰
- What: “Join your fellow Escapees and travel to Alaska to see the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. Flying into Fairbanks, Alaska, is a journey of a lifetime and includes exciting tours with local expert guides.”
- Where: Fairbanks, Alaska
March
1-3, 2024 – Southeast Adventure Vehicle Expo 💰
- What: “At the Southeast Adventure Vehicle Expo, the biggest Overlanding expo in the southeast, the overlanding community comes together to showcase the latest off-road vehicles, overland-focused camping gear, and a host of adventure-geared accessories. You can also participate in educational classes, learn through hands-on seminars, and then test your skills on our obstacle course or off-road trail. All this is complemented by a variety of food trucks to satisfy nearly any craving, and raffles for prizes occurring throughout the three-day event.”
- Where: The Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park, Starke, Florida
8-10 4th Annual Helen, Georgia YouTube Meetup
- Where: Helen, Georgia
- Facebook Group
16 & 17 2024 – Tinyfest California 💰
- What: “Tour tiny houses, van conversions, skoolies, backyard cottages (ADUs), shipping container homes, adventure rigs, and more! Meet the builders and people who are living and traveling tiny every day.”
- Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, California
21-24 A Roam of Our Own 💰
- What: “A womxn-only, temporary village of nomads, overlanders, and van lifers.”
- Where: Palm Springs, California
QUARTER 2: 2024 Nomadic Gatherings, Meet-ups, and Events
April
4-8, 2024 – Spring 2024 Indiana Outdoor Youtubers Meetup
- Where: Blackwell Horsecamp in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness, Hoosier National Forest, Heltonville, IN
6-14, 2024 – Solar Eclipse Event
- What: “The Escapees RV Club Solar Eclipse Event in Paris, TX promises an unforgettable experience filled with fun gatherings and activities meant to foster the famous Escapees and Xscapers community spirit. Gather with fellow RVers for 8 nights of fun and entertainment. You’ll be treated to live music performances, themed activities, and group gatherings. The pinnacle of the event will be the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th, with more than 4 minutes of totality over our location.”
- Where: Red River Valley Fairgrounds – Paris, Texas
18-22 Weird Wild West 💰
- What: “A temporary village of nomads, overlanders, and van.”
- Where: Bisbee, Arizona
19 & 20, 2024 – Moore Overlanding & Off-Road Expo 💰
- What: “The Midwest’s #1 Adventure Travel Consumer Show”
- Where: Springfield, Missouri
26-30 Central California Meet-up by Van Life Voyages
- Where: Auxillary Dam Campground, Lake Isabella, California
27 – May 4 Overland Meetup in Moab
- Where: Moab, Utah
- Organizer: TrailXploration
- Facebook Event
28-May 4 – Best of Nashville HOP 💰
- What: “Let us do the complex and time-consuming work of planning a vacation and also driving you there, while you sit back, relax and enjoy! Board a luxury motorcoach and enjoy a leisurely ride in and around Nashville with a knowledgeable local tour guide. HOPs are fun and exciting, especially when shared with like-minded people! Remember to bring your camera!“
- Where: Nashville, Tennessee
May
May 2-5, 2024 RendezVan – Mt. Bachelor, Bend, Oregon
- What: “A celebration of Spring skiing & our unique van-life culture”
- Where: Mt. Bachelor, Bend, Oregon
10-12, 2024 New Mexico Nomad Gathering in the Desert! 💰$20
- What: “NM Nomad Gathering in the Desert is a private gathering (not open to the general public you must be registered to attend). All Nomads welcome whether you live in a tent, van, car, 5th wheel, Schooly, RV… All are welcome! NM Nomad Gathering in the Desert will be a 2 night, 3-day private party of nomads coming together for food, fun, festivities, and fellowship. The weekend will include a bonfire, karaoke, Talent No Talent Show, music, movie, Star gazing, vendors, and more!”
- Who: This event is organized by Plateau Hame De Colquhoun (Melodie and Brent)
16-20, 2024 – 4th annual Camp Carpe’ Diem 2024 💰
- What: “Seize a long weekend to find your joy. Meet people who share your passion for travel. Laugh as you bike, hike, or kick back around a campfire and build lasting memories with your new best friends.”
- Where: Hot Springs, Arkansas
17-19, 2024 – Overland Expo West 2024 💰
- What: “Overland Expo® is the premier overlanding event series in the world—no other event offers the scope of classes taught by the world’s leading experts alongside a professional-level trade show that brings together all the camping and vehicle and motorcycle equipment and services you need to Get Outfitted. Get Trained. Get Inspired. Get Going.”
- Where: Flagstaff, Arizona
6-13, 2024 – Black Hills & Badlands Hangout 2024 💰(SOLD OUT! Join the waiting list)
- What: “Like the pioneers before us, get ready to explore the Wild West for 7-nights! From bison herds, U.S. monuments, and shootouts to brothels. Interact with how life was and how nature endures in South Dakota. Join us as we ‘re-settle’ in the Wild West with visits to scenic Custer State Park, the rustic Badlands, and its wildlife. We’ll get a little rowdy with gunfights in Deadwood and a brothel museum experience. We’ll chow down on local fare like bison burgers and beer. Let’s show the West we are the new RV pioneers.”
- Where: Spearfish, South Dakota
June
6-10 The Caravan 💰
- What: “A nomad, overlanding, and vanlife festival, June 6th – 10th at CampV in Naturita, CO”
- Where: Naturito, Colorado
7-9 Randi’s Summer 2024 Wanna Camp Together Meet-up 💰
- Where: Mountain Pines Campground, 1662 Indian Creek Valley Road, Champion, Pennsylvania 15622
- Campground Phone: (724) 455-3300)
14-21, 2024 – O’24 Nomad Meetup – Gracie & Jacq’s Adventures Oregon Meet-up
- Where: Schroeder Park in Grants Pass, OR
- Sponsored by PNWnomadmeetups.com
- O’24 Facebook Group Here
🇩🇪 15 Munich, Germany Meetup June 15, 2024
- Where: English Garden & Hofbrauhaus, Munich, Germany 🇩🇪
- Facebook Group for Munich Germany Meetup
🇮🇸 15-22 Vanlife Iceland at Summer Solstice 💰
- What: This is the most magical time of year in Iceland. Long bright nights that never get dark and purple lupin fields as far as the eye can see.
- Where: Iceland 🇮🇸
20-24 Wind River Rally 💰
- What: “A vanlife and overlanding event in Wind River Country, Wyoming by The Journal of Lost Time.”
- Where: Wyoming
🇬🇧 21-23 VanLife Fest 💰
- What: “Join us at VanLife Fest, the family-friendly campervan extravaganza situated at Scampston Hall, near the charming town of Malton, North Yorkshire. Mark your calendars for June 21-23, 2024, and immerse yourself in a weekend of endless excitement, live music, a bustling trade village, and FREE family entertainment.”
- Where: Scampston Hall, near Malton, North Yorkshire 🇬🇧
🇧🇬 23-30 Bansko Nomad Fest 2024 💰
- What: “For one week hundreds of nomads, remote workers, and freelancers will take over a beautiful village in Bulgaria for an amazing mix of presentations, workshops, sports, mindfulness, and nature.”
- Where: Bulgaria 🇧🇬
28-30, 2024 – Overland Expo PNW 💰
- What: “Overland Expo® is the premier overlanding event series in the world—no other event offers the scope of classes taught by the world’s leading experts alongside a professional-level trade show that brings together all the camping and vehicle and motorcycle equipment and services you need to Get Outfitted. Get Trained. Get Inspired. Get Going.”
- Where: Redmond, Orgegon
QUARTER 3: 2024 Nomadic Gatherings, Meet-ups, and Events
July
7-14, 2024 – 51st Van Nationals and 10-14, 2024 – 51st National Truck-In 💰
- What: Van National and National Truck-In in New England
- Where: Greenfield, Massachusetts
- Need to Know: Pre-registration deadline is June 1, 2024
18-21 – Vanstock Alaska: Alternative Living, Sustainability, Community
- What: Alaska’s First Vanlife and Traveler’s Festival
- Where: Alaska
25-29 – Holy Toledo 💰
- Where: The Oregon Coast
🏴 19-21 Vanlove Fest 💰
- What: “World’s Greatest Vanlife Community”
- Where: Elvington Airfield, York, North Yorkshire, England 🏴
August
1-8, 2024 – Southern Oregon Coast Hangout 💰 (Registration opens 2/21/2024)
- What: “We’ve nicknamed the Hangout “elements of Oregon,” for the stunning views everywhere you look. Stretching from the border with California to the iconic Bandon Beach, this region boasts a coastline marked by dramatic sea stacks, pristine sandy shores, enchanting tide pools, and coastal redwood forests. Brookings will be our haven for seven days of outdoor adventurers, with opportunities for hiking, kayaking, fishing, and exploring the Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor’s stunning cliffs and hidden coves. You’ll have a unique experience walking the beach labyrinth of Circles in the Sand in Bandon. You’ll explore quaint coastal towns like Brookings and Gold Beach, each offering unique charm, fresh seafood, and welcoming communities.”
- Where: Brookings, Oregon
8-11 Whiskey & Reggae PNW 💰
- What: A van gathering centered around reggae music, chill vibes, and relaxation where people can enjoy camaraderie and community.
- Where: On the Yaquina River & Bay in Toledo
23-25 Overland Expo Mountain West 2024 💰
- What: “Overland Expo® is the premier overlanding event series in the world—no other event offers the scope of classes taught by the world’s leading experts alongside a professional-level trade show that brings together all the camping and vehicle and motorcycle equipment and services you need to Get Outfitted. Get Trained. Get Inspired. Get Going.”
- Where: The Ranch, Loveland, CO
23 & 24 – VCT Boot Camp Elite Training 💰
- What: “VCT Boot Camp is for the restorer of vintage camper trailers. Beginners are welcome! This experience is a combination of intensive classroom learning and demonstrations. VCT Boot Camp is an opportunity to meet with industry pro’s, many that make their living in the hobby and are willing to share their expertise with you. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the experts as they answer all your questions and provide step-by-step instruction on a variety of aspects of trailer restorations. You will be a part of a network of fellow restorers! Not experienced? No need to be, this event is for both novice and experienced restorers. We provide a comfortable environment for you to pick up the skills you will need to begin, complete, or restore your enthusiasm for your project.”
- Where: Online
30-Sep. 2 – Descend on Bend 💰
- What:
- Private Camp Land Access on the Yamhill River
- Luxury amenities include porta potties and relatively level ground to park your rig
- Live music, & live humans, being all weekend
- Daily maker’s market
- World famous community potluck
- The raffle
- Camp workshops
- Morning yoga led by Dr. Molloy
- Coffee & affogato offerings by Autobahn Coffee
- Each attendee 16+, must have their own ticket for entry. Kids 15 and under enter and vend freely
- Where: Yamhill River, Oregon
September
Northwest Nomads 💰
- When: Sep. 19 – 23, 2024
- What: “The 4th annual nomadic gathering in central Oregon’s high desert!”
- Where: Coords: 43.35652900, -121.18260000
Vanquinox 2024 💰
- When: Sep. 19 – 22, 2024
- What: “A gathering of camper vans and overlanders starting on the autumnal equinox at the gateway to the Sawtooth Mountains. Enjoy live music, natural hot springs, amazing trails, while camping with us featuring on-site restrooms, hot showers, geothermal pool, lodge with dining menu.”
- Where: Sawtooth Lodge, Grandjean, Idaho
Van Wild Colorado
- When: Sep. 19 – 22, 2024
- What: “VanWILD is a three-day immersive experience focusing on bringing together our amazing van community for a weekend of awesome outdoor action centered around USING your van! This is not a parking lot expo or a glorified vendor sales event. This is three days of camping, exploring, and sharing. Creating experiences and memories in your van with other like-minded people. This year the event will be held just south of Montrose, Colorado in the beautiful Uncompahgre Valley. There will be a wide range of activities available over the weekend from motorsports and off-road driving to fly fishing and wine tasting. No matter what your ideal van weekend looks like you will be sure to find yours at VanWILD.”
- Where: 18265 US-550, Montrose, Colorado 81403
M’24 Michigan YouTube Meet-Up
- When: Sep. 19 – 22, 2024
- What: “Welcome to M24! The Michigan 2024 Meet Up at Lake of Dreams Campground in Merrill Michigan has over 40 sites available. September 19th-22nd.”
- Where: Lake of Dreams Campground in Merrill, Michigan
Jonnie’s Journey Meet-Up
- When: Sep. 20 – 22, 2024
- What: Third annual Jonnie’s Journey Meetup.
- Where: Fredericksburg, Missouri
Big Iron Overland Rally
- When: Sep 27 – 28, 2024
- What: Big Iron is a weekend camp out and concert experience at the Big Brutus historic landmark!
- Where: West Mineral, KS
Chattanooga Overvanding Expo
- When: Sep. 28 – 29, 2024
- What: “Want to step inside builds and check out expert van conversions? Do you have a van and you’re looking for a builder? Or maybe you’re looking for the leading edge products in overlanding for your next DIY project. Join our community of vendors ready to talk all about vanlife and the overlanding world.”
- Where: Camp Jordan in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee
QUARTER 4: 2024 Nomadic Gatherings, Meet-ups, and Events
October
The Pilgrimage 💰
- When: Oct. 3 – 6, 2024
- What: “The Pilgrimage is one of the largest gatherings of like-minded off-road and overland enthusiasts in the Northeast. Our participants come from all over the US and drive all sorts of vehicles ranging from Brand New Defenders to early American 4x4s.”
- Where: South Royalton, Vermont
Overland Expo East 💰
- When: Oct. 4 – 6, 2024
- What: “Overland Expo® is the premier overlanding event series in the world—no other event offers the scope of classes taught by the world’s leading experts alongside a professional-level trade show that brings together all the camping and vehicle and motorcycle equipment and services you need to Get Outfitted. Get Trained. Get Inspired. Get Going.”
- Where: Oak Ridge Estate, Arrington, Virginia
2024 Mountain Meetup
- When: Oct. 5, 2024
- What: “Welcome! Our meetups alternate between Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg and Branson areas! 2024 will have a Pigeon Forge Meetup taking place October 5th. Hope to see y’all there!”
- Where: We plan on meeting at a restaurant for lunch (location TBA) and then heading to GOATS ON THE ROOF to hang out, play mini-golf, and ride the Goat Coaster
Moonlanding III 💰
- When: Oct. 10 – 14, 2024
- What: “A temporary village / moonbase + Solar Eclipse festival of nomads, overlanders, and van lifers October 10th – 14th, Sky View, New Mexico. All vehicles and spacecraft are welcome.”
- Where: Sky View, New Mexico
C.H.A.S.M.F.E.S.T. ’24
- When: Oct. 25 – 28, 2024
- What: “C.H.A.S.M.FEST is the Destination Gathering for the Active, Creative, and Adventurous.”
- Where: Lake Havasu, Arizona
November
December
There are no events scheduled yet for December. Enjoy this Holiday time with your family and friends! 🎄
2024 Nomadic Gatherings, Meet-ups, and Unconfirmed Events:
- Descend on Lost Sierra
- Kentucky Spring Mountain Meet-up
- Midwest Meet-up – Paola, Kansas
- Mountain Meetup – Branson, Missouri
- OC RV/Van Life Show – Ocean City, Maryland
- ON24 – Ontario, Canada
- ROOF TOP TENT RALLY 2024 – Gladstone, Virginia
- Skooliepalooza Moab 2024
- Slo Mojo Cru Rendezvous Meet-up – Louisiana
- The Ozarks Open Roads Fest, McCall, Idaho – Will return in 2024!🤞
- Vanfest 2024: New England, September 2024
- Vanfest 2024: A Very Vanlife Halloween – Hurricane, Utah
Overview of 2024 Nomadic Gatherings, Meet-ups, & Events
January 2024
- 7-12, 2024 – Women’s Rubber Tramp Rendezvous 2024 (WRTR)
- 11-14, 2024 – Vanlife Pride 2024
- 13-20, 2024 – Rubber Tramp Rendezvous 2024 (RTR)
- 13-12, 2024 – Xscapers Annual Bash 2024 💰
- 19-29, 2024 – Q24 YouTubers Rally
- 19-30, 2024 – Skooliepalooza® 2024: The ungathering
- 19-21, 2024 – Winter Sprinter Fest 💰
- 26-28, 2024 – Vanfest 2024 💰
- 31-February 5, 2024 – Escapar, Cinco 💰
February 2024
- 2-6, 2024 – 3rd Annual Arizona Ironwood Forest Meet-up
- 2-15, 2024 – Van Aid
- 12-19, 2024 – Xscapers Pyro Party 2024 (SOLD OUT!)
- 13-19, 2024 – Western Winter Blast Hangout (SOLD OUT! Wait list closed)
- 15-19, 2024 – Truck Camper Adventure Quartzsite Rally 💰
- ☮️ 16-19, 2024 – Peace, Love, and Vans Florida 💰
- 16-25, 2024 – 7th Annual Skoolie Swarm 💰
- 🇿🇦 16-20 Cape Town 2024 💰
- 25-March 2, 2024 – North to Alaska Adventure Aurora Borealis aka Northern Lights HOP #1 💰
March 2024
- 1-3, 2024 – Southeast Adventure Vehicle Expo 💰
- 8-10 4th Annual Helen, Georgia YouTube Meetup
- 16 & 17 2024 – Tinyfest California 💰
- 21-24 A Roam of Our Own 💰
April 2024
- 4-8, 2024 – Spring 2024 Indiana Outdoor Youtubers Meetup
- 6-14, 2024 – Solar Eclipse Event
- 18-22 Weird Wild West 💰
- 19 & 20, 2024 – Moore Overlanding & Off-Road Expo 💰
- 26-30 Central California Meet-up by Van Life Voyages
- 27 – May 4 Overland Meetup in Moab
- 28-May 4 – Best of Nashville HOP 💰
May 2024
- May 2-5, 2024 RendezVan – Mt. Bachelor, Bend, Oregon
- 10-12, 2024 New Mexico Nomad Gathering in the Desert! 💰$20
- 16-20, 2024 – 4th annual Camp Carpe’ Diem 2024 💰
- 17-19, 2024 – Overland Expo West 2024 💰
- 6-13, 2024 – Black Hills & Badlands Hangout 2024 💰(SOLD OUT! Join the waiting list)
June 2024
- 6-10 – The Caravan 💰
- 7-9 – Randi’s Summer 2024 Wanna Camp Together Meet-up 💰
- 14-21, 2024 – O’24 Nomad Meetup – Gracie & Jacq’s Adventures Oregon Meet-up
- 🇩🇪 15 – Munich, Germany Meetup June 15, 2024
- 🇮🇸 15-22 – Vanlife Iceland at Summer Solstice 💰
- 20-24 – Wind River Rally 💰
- 🇬🇧 21-23 – VanLife Fest 💰
- 🇧🇬 23-30 – Bansko Nomad Fest 2024 💰
- 28-30, 2024 – Overland Expo PNW 💰
July 2024
- 7-14, 2024 – 51st Van Nationals
- 10-14, 2024 – 51st National Truck-In 💰
- 18-21 – Vanstock Alaska: Alternative Living, Sustainability, Community
- 25-29 – Holy Toledo 💰
- 🏴 19-21 – Vanlove Fest 💰
August 2024
- 1-8, 2024 – Southern Oregon Coast Hangout 💰 (Registration opens 2/21/2024)
- 8-11 – Whiskey & Reggae PNW 💰
- 23 & 24 – VCT Boot Camp Elite Training 💰
- 23-25 – Overland Expo Mountain West 2024 💰
- 30-Sep. 2 – Descend on Bend 💰
September 2024
- 19-23 – Northwest Nomads – Fort Rock, Oregon 💰
- 19-22 – Vanquinox 2024 💰
- 19-22 – Van Wild Colorado
- 19-22 – M’24 Michigan YouTube Meet-Up
- 19-23 – Northwest Nomads – Fort Rock, Oregon
- 27-28 – Big Iron Overland Rally
October 2024
- 3-6 The Pilgrimage 💰
- 4-6 Overland Expo East 💰
- 10-14 Moonlanding III 💰
- 25-28 C.H.A.S.M.F.E.S.T. ’24
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Explore MORE Meet-ups Information
Is this 2024 Nomadic Gatherings, Meet-ups, and Events calendar the only place to learn about these exciting and fun events? No way! Below you will find some of my favorite event resources from other travel seekers:
Van Life Gatherings 2024 Edition by We Are the Russos
VanLife Gatherings, Events, and Meetups by Vanlife Outfitters
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In Conclusion
In conclusion, these 2024 Nomadic Gatherings happen across the United States. So far, this list covers 26 states and 8 countries with events happening. And they are a great way to meet others who are living the nomadic lifestyle.
You can learn the latest tips and tricks from seasoned nomads! Also, enjoy the fellowship of others living the same lifestyle, and explore different types of nomadic rigs at these meet-ups.
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