Adventure Van Expo Series Is In Chattanooga Oct. 1-2

  • Tuesday, September 20, 2022

The Adventure Van Expo series is heading to Chattanooga to host the eighth event of their tour at Camp Jordan Parkway, Oct. 1 and 2. The expo is open to all ages and will feature a full weekend of van vendors including builders, rental companies, overland companies, adventure vehicles, food, music, seminars and more.

Put on in partnership with host sponsor Storyteller Overland, event goers should expect to find accessories, builds and gear for their adventure all in one location.   

“This is the perfect space to check out vendors and accessories for van builds along with discovering new products on the market,” said Neil Morse, founder of Adventure Van Expo. “The expo will be full of unique displays and is a space where attendees can talk with experts on their craft.”

The Expo will run Saturday, Oc. 1, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and feature open house vans, accessories, vendors, custom builds and a variety of rigs beyond vans including roof top tents, trailer tents and cargo trailers. Those looking to spend the weekend at Adventure Van Expo can camp on Friday and Saturday nights and roll in starting Friday evening at 4 p.m. It is the perfect space to hang out with other van owners and connect with the van life community throughout the two-day event, said officials.

Saturday will be a full day of live music along with eats and drinks from local food trucks and microbrews. Van builders looking to display their work are encouraged to join the Adventure Van Expo DIY Contest taking place on Saturday, which will be viewed by hundreds of event goers and rated by van build experts. Sunday’s Expo continues with the same packed list of vendors and open house vans along with live music, food trucks and local brews.

Expo tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting Adventure Van Expo’s website. Entry is $10 for both days for ages 18+, $90 for camping (limited tickets available), $90 for the DIY Contest (includes camping) and a dog pass for $10. Entry is free for ages 17 and younger. For more information and to purchase tickets visit the Adventure Van Expo website.  

Happenings
Big 9 Music Festival Set June 21-22; Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon Is June 22
  • 6/5/2025

The Bessie Smith Big 9 Music Festival will take place on the lawn around the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King, on Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22. It will be from 3-11 p.m. both ... more

American Heroes Dinner Is July 11
American Heroes Dinner Is July 11
  • 6/5/2025

The Honoring the Sacrifice Foundation will host the 11th Annual American Heroes Dinner on Friday, July 11, at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The patriotic evening supports severely wounded ... more

This Week In The Arts
  • 6/5/2025

Thursday, June 5 The Greenhouse Festival at Barking Legs Theater Throwback Thursday at the Hunter Museum of American Art Life Drawing | Open Studio at Townsend Atelier ... more