LIFTOFF!
Details to be Announced
Get ready for LIFTOFF! — VanFest's next big event. Details are coming soon for what promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Follow @vanfestusa on Instagram for announcements.
Event Schedule
Schedule Coming Soon!
The official LIFTOFF! schedule is still being finalized. Check back soon for the full lineup of workshops, performances, and activities.
Sponsors & Vendors
VanFest partners with industry-leading vanlife brands, local businesses, and community organizations to create the best possible experience for attendees.
We intentionally limit the number of sponsors to ensure maximum visibility and authentic engagement. We only work with brands run by people who care and who stand behind what they offer.
Exhibit Your Rig
On the Saturday and Sunday of the event, we encourage everyone to open their doors to the public (as well as other nomads) during certain hours to make new friends and help others get a glimpse into what a nomadic life is all about.
Exhibitor Benefits
- First come, first placed parking closest to the action
- Shoutouts on social media
- Free raffle ticket (one per rig) for vanlife-related prizes
- Option to enter Best in Show contest (multiple categories)
- Professional photos (digital copies) for your own use
- Early bird registration for future VanFest events
Jobs & Volunteers
We have open roles at every event — volunteers and a small number of paid positions available that involve working two or three 8-hour shifts. You'll receive an hourly wage (paid as a 1099 contractor), a free t-shirt and other swag, a free camping spot (and a discount to another VanFest event), and one extra free night of camping before the event for training.
Available Paid Positions
- A/V & Tech
- Merch Booth
- Security Lead
- And more — reach out for details!
Nope! You can purchase a general attendee ticket. GA ticket holders must exit the venue by a certain time, generally 5pm but the specific time may vary per event. See each event page for specifics.
When you arrive you'll need to show the entrance tent your ticket (digital or printed), which will get you into the event grounds. You'll also be issued wristbands (which must be worn at all times), an exhibiting pass, raffle tickets, and a site map. Each VanFest event location is different, but generally they'll all be large, open areas with minimal shade. Hookups are generally not available, so you must be self-contained.
You will not be assigned specific spots. If you would like to park near/next to friends, we recommend that you meet up outside of the event and enter together so that you end up being parked next to each other. Rigs are generally arranged into rows with the passenger/slider door facing outwards, with about 20' in between for your outside setups.
Nope! Exhibiting your rig is completely optional, but please consider it! Exhibitors get first-come first-placed parking closest to the action, social media shoutouts, free raffle tickets, option to enter Best in Show, professional photos, and early bird registration for future events. Non-exhibitors will be parked farther from the main event area.
Along with your normal camping gear: camping chairs and/or blankets, insect repellant, flashlights, food and beverages for the event length (food trucks will also be available), your own plates/silverware/cups to reduce waste, sunblock, hats, sunglasses, and hiking gear or a bike if you want to explore.
Bathrooms – yes. Usually there are flush toilets available, but this varies per event. Porta-potties will be available either way. Showers – no, but we may look into a portable shower truck for future events!
A camping ticket admits you and whoever is traveling with you! For general admission, anyone 13 or over must have a ticket. Children under 13 are free. Campers, vendors, and sponsors all come with various levels of GA access. Wristbands will be given upon check-in and must be worn at all times.
Generally, a VanFest event is a three-day weekend affair. Fridays are arrival and a "vanlife only" day/evening. Saturday and Sunday are open to the public for tours, vendors/sponsors, music, and food. Each night will have live music and amazing community-building activities!
Yes! Bring your furry friends – but they must be on a leash. Please clean up after your pets. All pets must be well behaved; if an animal displays aggressive behavior they’ll need to remain inside a locked vehicle. If a pet is a disturbance you may be asked to leave the event.
Anyone camping is free to come and go on foot/bike/etc, but your camping rig must stay in your spot unless it’s an emergency. If you need to leave before the event ends, let us know at hello@vanfestusa.com and we’ll accommodate you. For short trips, plan on walking, cycling, or using a rideshare service.
No. Prepare to be "off-grid" for the duration. We may have water available upon arrival, but don't plan on it. We'll send nearby locations for water, gas, etc. before the event. Fill up on water and dump your tanks before you arrive.
Generators will be allowed during certain hours, but we strongly advise against it. Rigs will be parked close together, and generators create irritating and potentially harmful exhaust fumes. Your best source of power will be the sun!
We invite locally owned/operated food trucks to each event. If you’re camping, you may bring your own food & alcohol (alcohol policy may change per event; details provided after ticket purchase). We encourage reusable plates/utensils to minimize waste.
Cell service is highly likely but may vary per venue. Wifi is highly unlikely. Just to be safe, assume you may not have ANY coverage and plan accordingly. We’ll have a working phone/internet connection available for emergencies.
This varies per event based on venue and fire marshal guidelines. We’ll always try to get the OK for fires, but check each event page for details. If fires are allowed, you must have a working fire extinguisher in your rig.
Photos and videos are not only allowed, they’re encouraged! Share on socials with #VanFestUSA. Unfortunately, drones are NOT allowed due to liability. Any drones you see are flown by our licensed & insured media partners.
Absolutely! We have volunteers and a small number of paid positions at every event. Paid positions involve working two or three 8-hour shifts with an hourly wage (1099 contractor), free t-shirt/swag, free camping spot, and one extra free night of camping for training.
Tobacco smoking – absolutely not. VanFest events are tobacco-smoke-free. If you must consume tobacco, it needs to be smokeless (vape, dip, etc). Each state has varying laws on other smokable plant materials; we ask that you consume responsibly and respect those around you.
Music is allowed in the camping area at a responsible level, but be considerate. Music should not contain overly offensive language. Quiet hours are from 11pm to 7am, enforced to ensure peaceful enjoyment. When live music is playing, don’t play your own at competing volume.
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