Events in California
Find upcoming vehicle meets, overland adventures and offroad races in California. Every event listed here is on the Rigs and Coffee calendar, with dates, locations, costs and registration links.
7 events
STO Fest 2026 (Storyteller Overland)
Thu, Oct 15, 2:00 PM
Johnson Valley, CA
STO Fest by Storyteller Overland takes place in Johnson Valley, CA, October 15-18, 2026, with educational sessions from Overland Expo.
California Overland Adventure and Power Sport Show - Pomona
Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 AM
Pomona, CA
Two-day overland adventure and power sport show at Fairplex in Pomona, California, with gear, vehicles, and outdoor brands.
Panamint Valley Days
Fri, Nov 13, 8:00 AM
Trona, CA
Off-road event along Slate Range Road near Trona, California, organized by the California Four Wheel Drive Association, with multiple off-road runs and camping.
King of the Hammers 2027
Thu, Jan 21, 8:00 AM
Johnson Valley, CA
King of the Hammers is an off-road race combining high-speed desert racing with extreme rock crawling in Johnson Valley, California. Racer registration for 2027 is open and tickets are available.
California Overland Adventure & Power Sports Show - San Diego
Sat, Feb 6, 10:00 AM
San Diego, CA
San Diego stop of the 2026-27 California Overland Adventure & Power Sports Show series, listed for February 6 & 7.
Overland Expo SoCal 2027
Sat, Mar 13, 9:00 AM
Costa Mesa, CA
Overland Expo SoCal is a two-day overlanding expo with 400+ exhibitors, 100+ hours of classes and on-site camping in Costa Mesa, CA.
Esprit de Four 4WD Safety Clinic
Sat, May 15, 8:00 AM
Hollister, CA
A hands-on, roughly eight-hour 4WD safety clinic at Hollister Hills SVRA, aimed at newcomers to off-pavement driving. Includes classroom instruction, two guided trail tours and one-on-one obstacle coaching.