Quick answer
Use this 2027 calendar to browse eligible public gatherings listed in RME, organized by month. It includes vanlife, RV, bus, skoolie and overland events, with unconfirmed dates labeled. The calendar reads the current public listings when you open the page; it is not a claim to include every event in the country. Open an event in RME to meet the people going and get updates.
Key points
- The month-by-month list updates from eligible public RME listings.
- Unconfirmed dates are planning leads, not dates to book travel around.
- Organizer tickets, campsite reservations and joining an RME conversation are separate steps.
- Ended events stay in the year’s reference calendar and are labeled Past event.
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2027 vanlife gatherings already announced by organizers
These selected announcements were checked November 1, 2026. Use the live calendar for RME listings and the organizer links for current tickets, camping rules and arrival information.
| Gathering | Dates | Location | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pride in the Desert (opens in a new tab) | January 7–10, 2027 | Quartzsite, Arizona | Vanlife Pride’s gathering for LGBTQIA+ nomads; follow its registration and location instructions. |
| VanFest: LIFTOFF! (opens in a new tab) | February 4–8, 2027 | Space Coast Daily Park, Viera, Florida | A camping festival and expo with workshops, rig tours and community activities. |
| Peace Love & Vans (opens in a new tab) | March 19–22, 2027 | Withlacoochee River Park, near Dade City, Florida | Campervan gathering with camping and day-pass options; check the organizer’s current tickets. |
How to use the full-year calendar
Start with a month, then open an event for its description, location area and participation details. The events map is useful when you are choosing a route rather than a date. Pins show discovery areas; they are not exact arrival instructions.
This page covers the whole calendar year, including any listed gathering that begins before 2027 and continues into it. An empty month means no matching eligible public listing is currently available, not that no gathering exists. Private and invitation-only plans are excluded.
Plan the season around the event, not the other way around
For a winter Southwest trip, the existing winter gatherings guide gives more context around individual events. Use the live calendar above to check the current listing rather than carrying an old date forward.
Spring, summer and autumn plans deserve the same care. Allow time between gatherings for travel, vehicle maintenance and work. The fact that two events fit on a calendar does not mean the drive between them fits your budget or your available days.
Vans are only one part of this community. Read each event’s description for RV, bus, skoolie, truck-camper, off-road or membership requirements. A vehicle show, a day meetup and a camping festival offer different experiences.
Check these details before reserving anything
- Has the organizer confirmed the dates, including arrival and departure times?
- Do you need an event ticket, a separate campsite booking, membership or host approval?
- Does your vehicle fit the access route, site rules and camping arrangement?
- Are dogs permitted, and are there restrictions on particular activities?
- Are water, waste disposal and power available, or must you be self-contained?
- Where will the organizer publish changes, cancellations and exact arrival directions?
Download RME for the people side of the plan
The website helps you find the gathering. Open its RME link or get the app to see who is going, talk in the event chat and keep up with updates. Respect any host approval or waiting-list requirement. Joining a conversation does not purchase admission or reserve a campsite.
If you would rather travel between places with a crew, browse 2027 caravans. Use the trip-budget calculator for the journey, and Trailprint to look back at the route afterward.
Still making plans for 2026?
Use the 2026 events calendar for gatherings before New Year and the 2026 caravan guide for late-year departures and travel crews. Each year has its own guide, so you can check the right dates without mixing past trips into next year’s plans.
Frequently asked questions
Does this include every 2027 vanlife event?
No. It includes eligible public gatherings currently listed in RME. Coverage changes as listings are added or updated; an empty month is not proof that no event exists.
Why are some dates unconfirmed?
A listing may be a planning lead while the organizer has not confirmed exact dates. Verify with the organizer before booking travel, tickets or camping.
Do past events disappear from the calendar?
No. Eligible ended events remain as reference entries in this year’s calendar and are labeled Past event. The main events page separates upcoming and past events automatically.
Does joining an event in RME include a ticket?
No. RME participation, organizer admission and campsite reservations can be separate. Follow the organizer’s current booking instructions.
Sources
Sources and further reading are listed below. Research dates and any illustrative assumptions are identified in the article. Tell us at support@roammeetexplore.com if something has changed.
Disclosure: RME publishes this page. We make RME. Other apps, events and tours mentioned are run by their respective organizations. Check their current details before making plans.