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Van life is better together. Meet up in person at gatherings around the country, or join the conversation any time in our online community.

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The Bus Fair
June 19–21, 2026
Oakridge, Oregon

A community campout and tiny fair showcasing skoolies in the Pacific Northwest. Tour up to 30 skoolies, attend educational seminars, catch live music, enjoy local food and craft beverages, and camp out with fellow bus lifers. Family friendly and group discounts available.

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Nomadia Fest
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Nomadia Fest
July 9–12, 2026
Humboldt, California

A four-day immersive arts and music gathering for vanlifers, overlanders, digital nomads, and aligned adventurers. Heavy on workshops and community growth — less about headliners, more about co-creating a temporary village rooted in connection and shared responsibility.

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Northwest Nomads
September 16–21, 2026
Oregon's Outback

A 5-day, 4-night forest festival where adventure, music, and community come together in the great outdoors. Think summer camp meets music festival — games, raffles, potlucks, workshops, and a whole lot of people who live life on their own terms.

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Skooliepalooza
January 23–31, 2027
Ehrenberg, Arizona · Public Land

In true nomad fashion, hundreds of vehicle dwellers show up to the same spot in the Arizona desert at the same time every January — no organizer, no tickets, no rules. Just shared meals, live music, campfires, and a whole lot of people living life on their own terms. Completely free on public BLM land.

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Know of a gathering we should add? If there's a van life meetup, skoolie rally, or nomad gathering happening that belongs on this list, send it our way.
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Nomad411 Community

The Nomad411 Community group is where the conversation lives between meetups — ask questions, share your rig, post parking spots, and connect with people who get it. Everyone's welcome regardless of where they are in the journey.

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