2022 Complete Guide to All Vanlife, Skoolie, RV, Camper, and Tiny House Gatherings
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Welcome to Vacay Vans complete guide to all 2022 van life events, skoolie, RV meetups, and tiny house festivals, workshops, trade shows, and social gatherings!
This list is updated constantly throughout the year as new events are announced!
This is a complete list of all the tiny house expos, vanlife events, tiny house festivals, and everything else related to living large in a small space. Every vanlife event on the internet will be added right here. If you are part of the tiny house movement, van life, or just trying to get your tiny house expo going, send us your tiny house/ van life event. This list includes RVs, trailers, skoolies, buses, overlander vehicles, car camping, and more!
Having a complete list of vanlife events is AWESOME because you can see all of the options all around the world for all things related to tiny house living. But please keep in mind that not all events are created equal. Some are camping festivals with music, potlucks, and van tours. Others are vendor sale shows or specifically geared towards overlanders.
Some tiny house expo events are more focused on builders. Some van life events offer custom van ideas and camper vans for sale. There are tiny house festivals just for boomers. You’ll find some soirees that are for single, solo travelers. A few are women-only vanlife events. You might find some are just big parties with a general tiny house festival theme while others focus more on outdoor activities like hiking and camping.
I’ve provided information about the events where available, but please make sure you click the links and check out the events before showing up!
Your Complete Guide to 2022 Vanlife Events
Key to Events
Female only events
Events for retired travelers
Younger crowd
Family events
Anyone and everyone
Tiny home event
RV/vanlife event
Overlander event
Business or Camper/RV Sales focused
Educational workshop
Virtual event
January 2022
Dec 30- Jan 2: Burning Van in Borrego Springs, California
Third annual campout with fire, entertainment, arts & crafts, potluck, talent show and community.
Jan 7- 9: Vanlife Pride First Meetup in Quartzsite, Arizona
Free event for queer and queer love folx and allies into vanlife and camping. Informal meet-up with community dinner, campfire, and community put on by Vanlife Pride.
Jan 8- 9: Black Nomads Campout in Georgetown, South Carolina
Black vanlifers, RVers, and tent campers welcome for this overnight campout! Must apply to attend, spots limited!
Jan 8- 16: Xscapers Convergence Annual Bash in Lake Havasu, Arizona
Epic annual event that’s the biggest festival for the super active working-age RV community, Xscapers. This looks insane! Includes tons of festivities and educational opportunities– definitely a big party with a family-friend vibe.
Jan 13: Seattle Vanlife Meetup at 7pm in the Discovery Park South Parking Lot in Seattle, Washington
Regular monthly event for local meet-up group.
Jan 14-15: Women’s RTR in Quartzsite, Arizona
Home on Wheels Alliance’s annual event that’s the BIGGEST nomadic gathering in the country.
Jan 16-23: Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (RTR) in Quartzsite, Arizona
Home on Wheels Alliance’s annual event that’s the BIGGEST nomadic gathering in the country.
Jan 16-19: BCI 4th Annual Winter Bus Rally in Quartzsite, Arizona
Contact BciTony@aol.com for more info!
Jan 19-23: Florida RV Super Show in Tampa, Florida
Huge RV vendor show with talks, booths, food, & connecting!
Jan 21-31: Skooliepalooza in Parker, Arizona
Huge event for all things skoolie! Van dwellers and tenters are welcome at this event with hiking, bus maintenance sessions, crafts, and potluck. Preregistration required!
Jan 29: Sekr San Diego Vanlife Meetup in San Diego, California
Annual beachfront meetup for vanlifers and van curious to come together for potluck, speakers, connection, and fun!
Jan 29-30: Great American Tiny House Show in Tampa Florida
Weekend day-time event featuring tiny homes, mobile boutiques, artists, vendors, workshops, entertainment, and more!
February 2022
Feb 4-6: Escapar a la Baja, Tres in Baja California, Mexico
A vanlife and overlander rendezvous in Baja at Playa El Tecolote. Camping fiesta fun with a party crowd and lots of good times at this third annual event! Brand sponsored event put on by GoPower, Baja Bound, Sekr, and Venture Libre!
Feb 5-6: Florida Suncoast Tiny Home Festival in Pinellass Park, Florida
Organized by United Tiny House Association this weekend event features tiny homes, food trucks, mobile boutiques, artists, vendors, workshops, entertainment, and more! This is the 25th tiny house festival organized by United Tiny House Association!
Feb 10: Seattle Vanlife Meetup at 7pm in the Discovery Park South Parking Lot in Seattle, Washington
Regular monthly event for local meet-up group.
Feb 14-21: Xscapers Winter Blast Convergence in Lake Havasu, Arizona
Fun event for the super active working-age RV community, Xscapers. Tons of festivities with music and fireworks– definitely a big party with a family-friend vibe. Only 24 tickets available at this dry camping event.
Feb 19-28: 5th Annual Skoolie Swarm in Melrose, Florida
Annual campout with hundreds of skoolies and tiny homes with potluck dinners, community breakfasts, kickball games, sock hop, movie nights, and more.
Feb 24-27: Grand Design RV Rally in Quartzsite, Arizona
Gathering for Grand Design RV owners to connect & camp together.
March 2022
Mar 3-5: Melbourne Tiny Home Expo 2022 in Melbourne, Australia
Annual expo with tiny homes, portable homes, modular homes, granny flats, off the grid ideas, and sustainable living. Expert speakers & Q&As about everything related to tiny living.
Mar 5-13: Xscapers Convergence in Tucson, Arizona
An 8-night event featuring live music, a movie excursion, group trivia, and an extensive scavenger hunt all mixed in with some of your favorite Xscaper events. As with most Xscapers events, the daytime will be left free for those of us who work from the road to continue to do so. Most activities will take place at night and on the weekends.
Mar 10: Seattle Vanlife Meetup at 7pm in the Discovery Park South Parking Lot in Seattle, Washington
Regular monthly event for local meet-up group.
Mar 11-13: BuenaVantura in Ventura, California
Vanlife and overlanding event brought to you by The Journal of Lost Time.
Mar 12 & 13: TinyFest California in San Diego, California
Third annual event featuring tiny home builders, expert speakers, local vendors, and more. This is a day-time event, not for camping or boondocking (except if you’re a current nomad and want to be considered for participation in the DIY area of the event– send the organizers an email to learn more!).
Mar 25- 26: Tiny House Expo in Auckland, New Zealand
Annual expo with tiny homes, portable homes, modular homes, granny flats, off the grid ideas, and sustainable living. Expert speakers & Q&As about everything related to tiny living.
Mar 31- Apr 3: Grand Design RV Rally in Spring, Texas
Gathering for Grand Design RV owners to connect & camp together.
April 2022
Apr 1-3: Sydney Tiny Home Expo 2022 in Sydney, Australia
Annual expo with tiny homes, portable homes, modular homes, granny flats, off the grid ideas, and sustainable living. Expert speakers & Q&As about everything related to tiny living.
Apr 7- 10: Grand Design RV Rally in Brunswick, Georgia
Gathering for Grand Design RV owners to connect & camp together.
Apr 9-10: Adventure Van Expo in Austin, Texas
Huge expo with vans, 4×4 rigs, vendors, builders, food, drinks, and more!
Apr 8- 10: MOORE Overlanding Expo in Springfield, Missouri
Off-road overland vehicle expo that’s the #1 in the Midwest. Workshops, educational seminars, entertainment, exhibition weekend event.
Apr 14: Seattle Vanlife Meetup at 7pm in the Discovery Park South Parking Lot in Seattle, Washington
Regular monthly event for local meet-up group.
Apr 14- 17: Grand Design RV Rally in San Dimas, California
Gathering for Grand Design RV owners to connect & camp together.
Apr 14- 18: CamperFest in Chester, United Kingdom
A food and drink focused festival with unlimited access to 150 food and drink vendors with your tickets and lots of campervans.
Apr 15- May 1: Cobbtown Acres DIY Home-on-Wheels Conversions in Cobbtown, Georgia
Community Facebook group with an event helping others build their homes on wheels. Find out more at the link!
Apr 20- 24: Grand Design RV Rally in Eustis, Florida
Gathering for Grand Design RV owners to connect & camp together.
Apr 22-22: Weird Wild West in Bisbee, Arizona
Vanlife and overlanding event brought to you by The Journal of Lost Time.
Apr 27- May 1: Grand Design RV Rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Gathering for Grand Design RV owners to connect & camp together.
Apr 28- May 1: Grand Design RV Rally in Tucson, Arizona
Gathering for Grand Design RV owners to connect & camp together.
Apr 30- May 1: Adventure Van Expo in San Juan Capistrano, California
Huge expo with vans, 4×4 rigs, vendors, builders, food, drinks, and more!
May 2022
May 5- 8: Grand Design RV Rally in Millersburg, Ohio
Gathering for Grand Design RV owners to connect & camp together.
May 12: Seattle Vanlife Meetup at 7pm in the Discovery Park South Parking Lot in Seattle, Washington
Regular monthly event for local meet-up group.
May 12- 16: Grand Design RV Rally in Kanab, Utah
Gathering for Grand Design RV owners to connect & camp together.
May 12- 14: Grand Design RV Rally in Sevierville, Tennessee
Gathering for Grand Design RV owners to connect & camp together.
May 13-15: Quirky Campers Festival in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Annual gathering for handmade camper van builders and van lovers. Workshops, music, educational chats, connections, and more! Tickets go on sale January 31 and will likely sell out fast!
May 15-22: Fulltime Families Teen Prep Rally in Central, Georgia
Active event group for nomadic families, events sell out fast!
May 19- 22: Grand Design RV Rally in Cashmere, Washington
Gathering for Grand Design RV owners to connect & camp together.
May 20-23: Descend on Lost Sierra in Lost Sierra, California
Descend on Bend’s mid-year event- lots of vans, potlucks, dancing, music, van tours, community, and FUN!
May 20-22: Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona
Overlander and camper van rally and trade show. with vendors, workshops, services, and equipment.
May 26- 29: Brisbane Tiny Home Expo 2022 in Brisbane, Australia
Annual expo with tiny homes, portable homes, modular homes, granny flats, off the grid ideas, and sustainable living. Expert speakers & Q&As about everything related to tiny living.
June 2022
June 4- 5: Adventure Van Expo in Placerville, California
Huge expo with vans, 4×4 rigs, vendors, builders, food, drinks, and more!
June 4-5: Westcoast Small Home Expo in Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada
Annual expo with tiny homes, portable homes, off the grid ideas, and sustainable living. Expert speakers & Q&As about everything related to tiny living.
July 8-10: Overland Expo Pacific Northwest in Redmond, Oregon
Overlander and camper van rally and trade show. with vendors, workshops, services, and equipment.
June 9: Seattle Vanlife Meetup at 7pm in the Discovery Park South Parking Lot in Seattle, Washington
Regular monthly event for local meet-up group.
June 17-24: Vanlife Iceland guided road trip tour
Paid, 7-day guided vanlife tour around Iceland.
June 18-19: 3rd Annual Tennessee Tiny House Festival in Nashville, Tennessee
Another event from United Tiny House Association with tiny homes, food trucks, mobile boutiques, artists, vendors, workshops, entertainment, and more!
June 25-26: Adventure Van Expo in Hood River, Oregon
Huge expo with vans, 4×4 rigs, vendors, builders, food, drinks, and more!
July 2022
July 1-2: Wandering Footprint Tiny Home Show on Vancouver Island, British Colombia, Canada
A tiny home gathering collective with a spiritual eco-twist! All vehicle dwellers and campers are welcome. Connect with builders, healers, artisans, spiritual healers, and eco-tourism companies. (NOTE: The exact date might not be confirmed yet, check out their website to find out more.)
July 14: Seattle Vanlife Meetup at 7pm in the Discovery Park South Parking Lot in Seattle, Washington
Regular monthly event for local meet-up group.
July 15-18: Open Roads Festival in McCall, Idaho
The return of an epic weekend of vanlife adventures and connection! Definitely a big event that will be full of great memories.
July 16-17: Adventure Van Expo in Eagle, Colorado
Huge expo with vans, 4×4 rigs, vendors, builders, food, drinks, and more!
July 20-24: 49th National Truck-In in Old Washington, Ohio
Van-in event for old school vanners in the midset. All vans welcome!
August 2022
Aug 11: Seattle Vanlife Meetup at 7pm in the Discovery Park South Parking Lot in Seattle, Washington
Regular monthly event for local meet-up group.
Aug 20- 21: Adventure Van Expo in Port Townsend, Washington
Huge expo with vans, 4×4 rigs, vendors, builders, food, drinks, and more!
Aug 20-21: Great American Tiny House Show in Seattle, Washington
Annual expo with tiny homes, portable homes, off the grid ideas, and sustainable living. Expert speakers & Q&As about everything related to tiny living.
Aug 25-29: Descend On Bend in Bend, Oregon
This annual weekend event started as a Westie party but now everyone is welcome. Camping, music, dancing, food, crafts, and hundreds of camper vans as far as the eye can see.
Aug 26-28: Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, Colorado
Overlander and camper van rally and trade show. with vendors, workshops, services, and equipment.
TBD: Asheville Vanlife Rally in Asheville, North Carolina
September 2022
Sept 8: Seattle Vanlife Meetup at 7pm in the Discovery Park South Parking Lot in Seattle, Washington
Regular monthly event for local meet-up group.
Sept 10 & 11: TinyFest California in San Jose, California
Annual event featuring tiny home builders, expert speakers, local vendors, and more. This is a day-time event, not for camping or boondocking (except if you’re a current nomad and want to be considered for participation in the DIY area of the event– send the organizers an email to learn more!).
Sept 22-24: Van Fest 2022
Weekend camping gathering featuring camper van tours, vendors, and live music. Looks like a fun, BIG event!
Sept 29- Oct 1: Revel-Mode Van Rally 2022
Annual camper van educational series, rally and trade show with vendors, raffle, and mingling.
October 2022
Oct 1-2: Adventure Van Expo in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Open house vans, DIY contest, Live Music, Food trucks, Camping.
Oct 7-9: Overland Expo East in Arrington, Virginia
Overlander and camper van rally and trade show. with vendors, workshops, services, and equipment.
Oct 13: Seattle Vanlife Meetup at 7pm in the Discovery Park South Parking Lot in Seattle, Washington
Regular monthly event for local meet-up group.
November 2022
Nov 3-6: 4th Annual Vanarky in the Ozarks Campout
Weekend campout in the Ozark mountains with music, vans, potluck, bonfire, and fun!
Nov 10: Seattle Vanlife Meetup at 7pm in the Discovery Park South Parking Lot in Seattle, Washington
Regular monthly event for local meet-up group.
December 2022
Dec 3 & 4: TinyFest Southwest in Phoenix, Arizona
Annual event featuring tiny home builders, expert speakers, local vendors, and more. This is a day-time event, not for camping or boondocking (except if you’re a current nomad and want to be considered for participation in the DIY area of the event– send the organizers an email to learn more!).
Dec 8: Seattle Vanlife Meetup at 7pm in the Discovery Park South Parking Lot in Seattle, Washington
Regular monthly event for local meet-up group.