The 24 vanlife events of 2024
2024 still has some great surprises in store for you for events and trade shows dedicated to Vanlife and all the vehicles that allow you to travel in complete freedom.
Throughout France, Belgium and French-speaking Switzerland , gatherings and trade fairs are the perfect places to learn more about Vanlife, to find the vehicle of your dreams and to find the essential accessories for road trips while going to meet people nomadic travel enthusiasts .
The Casambu team will also be present at several of these unmissable events for adventure lovers to present you with the essential vanlife accessories.
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1. Travel Fair
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Organized in the heart of France at the Clermont - Ferrand Polydrome , the Salon des Voyages offers you the opportunity to meet travel enthusiasts (bloggers, influencers, professionals, etc.) in order to be able to discuss with them the best itineraries , the travel advice and practical tips .
Many activities are organized, such as dance shows , mini-conferences on travel, adventure film screenings , photo exhibitions, workshops for creating travel diaries and cooking workshops.
| 2. Desire for elsewhere |
After two first editions which were very successful , Envie Dailleurs is back in the South of France for its third edition with its 1000 square meters of slow travel exhibitors and its space dedicated to vans.
Envie D'ailleurs is an ecological travel festival to learn more about slow travel (hikes, bikes, kayaks, bivouacs, boats, horses, etc.) and meet travel professionals who are passionate about nature .
You will discover film screenings , creative workshops , round tables , conferences with numerous meetings with other travelers... The ideal opportunity to leave with a head full of ideas and plan your next getaways in a sustainable way !
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| 3. Vanlife Expo Rennes |
After the first successful edition , Vanlife Expo returns in 2024 with an indoor Vanlife event located in Rennes. Come and find a large number of new or used vehicle models (vans, vans, large vehicles, teardrops as well as roof tents), rental companies , artisanal fitters , service providers , accessories manufacturers and equipment manufacturers. If you wish to attend conferences , traveler testimonials , lovely stories about Vanlife, you know which show to go to next April .
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4. SVA Moose
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The 12th edition of the Loire-Atlantique open-air show is an opportunity to discover the imposing expedition vehicles designed for (and sometimes by) seasoned adventurers .
More than 200 exhibitors from the adventure vehicle development and distribution sectors will be present. You will also be able to meet many adventurers who will share their journeys aboard their adventure vehicles (pick-ups, trucks, buses, converted vans). You can also find a biker area and a bivouac area that can accommodate up to 500 vehicles.
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5. Camper Van Week-End Brissac
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Created in 2018, the Camper Van Week-End was the first event dedicated to Vanlife to see the light of day. Today, this largest event around vans and nomadic travel is back in the west of France with more than 110 exhibitors specializing in the world of Vanlife, equipment and accessories for road trips.
You will be able to discover the biggest brands of campervans and vehicles for touring trips and meet vanlifers who will share their experiences during their road trips, their advice and tips for road trips and will certainly be able to show you around their converted van.
Because the Camper Van Week-End Brissac is also about getting together and partying together, the Camper Van Week-end also organizes the We Love Van festival : a series of concerts throughout the weekend to get your hips moving to the rhythm of music accompanied by numerous food trucks.
You can also find all the souvenir accessories like the Camper Van Weekend on our e-shop by clicking here .
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| 6. Vanlife Expo Grenoble |
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7. Vanlifest
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Organized in a campsite in the Landes among the pine trees and near the ocean , this festival focuses on Do It Yourself vanlife . Its mission is to bring together people who wish to convert their van (or who have already done so) and all those who thirst for adventure and freedom .
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8. Vintage Fun Cup Tour
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Immerse yourself in the 70s and in the world of a vintage surf camp by attending the stage of the Vintage Fun Cup Tour with two surf camp areas reserved for VW Combis in Épine on the island of Noirmoutier .
On the program: activities on the water as well as on land with a vintage flea market , a nautical flea market , goodies , skateboarders leaning on a food truck and many other surprises.
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9. In Van Simone
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For its second edition , the Auvergne En Van Simone festival promises to provide you with an unforgettable experience . Its exhibition village brings together all the vanlife specialists : developers , rental companies, accessories manufacturers, equipment manufacturers as well as converted van resellers . It will bring together around forty exhibitors who will reveal the latest Vanlife trends to you .
Films , conferences and meetings with professionals in the sector and concerts are also planned by the organizers .
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10. Van-Attitude
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| 11. Vanlife Expo Bordeaux - CANCELED |
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| 12. Breizh Vanlife Festival |
For the third edition , this large, friendly gathering of converted vehicles will offer entertainment, concerts, meetings with other travelers as well as a market of artisans and nomadic creators. The Breizh Vanlife Festival is 100% dedicated to sharing and good times between travelers. Professional exhibitors will be present during the Vanlife Expo festivals (Rennes / Grenoble / Bordeaux) which are designed especially for them.
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| 13. Provence Van Week-End |
For the second edition of Provence Van Week-End , the event 100% dedicated to Vanlife and economical mobile travel will take place in Les Jardins d'Albertas in Bouc-Bel-Air in the South of France .
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| 14. SVA Auvergne |
This show is aimed at an audience who loves off-road and wishes to highlight professional exhibitors of motorcycles, sidecars, quads, SUVs, pick-ups, vans, vans and utility vehicles. Conferences and screenings will be organized and, like the Nantes version, the atmosphere is intended to be family-friendly and good-natured .
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| 15. Fromentine Vintage Cup |
This event aims to bring the 70s back to life and offers activities on the water as well as on land with film screenings, board sports and of course, two surf camp areas reserved for VW Combis and even a nomadic market.
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| 16. Festivan |
This Belgian festival was created by 5 friends passionate about travel and minimalism. This year will take place third edition.
THE Festivan aims to bring together the people interested in setting up a homemade van and by adventure by giving them all information necessary for their escapades .
This new edition of this Vanlife festival on a human scale promises great encounters with travelers.
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| 17. RetroCamp #3 |
It's time to take out your camping gear and vintage outfits to enjoy the different activities such as the vintage market and retro-gaming.
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| 18. All-Terrain and Travel Show |
The organizers are planning a friendly travel area , walks and bivouacs . There is something for every taste !
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| 19. SVA Provence |
For the 3rd edition of the SVA Provence show which takes place in Montélimar , exhibitors will present leisure and expedition vehicles, outdoor equipment and equipment for going on road trips.
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| 20. Roof Top Tent |
For its 3rd edition, the Roof Top Tent is heading to Brittany. This festival dedicated to the roof tent is the perfect solution to equip your car and sleep in it in a compact and economical way .
Would you like to learn more about this world of flexible roaming ? You can discover many ideas for traveling simply with your car and a roof tent.
This festival also offers various activities such as demonstration and baptism of off-road driving , testing of nautical equipment on the water, donkey rides, falconry show .
Meals and concerts will also be organized to combine business with pleasure.
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| 21. Salon VDL |
The VDL exhibition is the largest exhibition for motorhomes, vans, caravans and mobile homes.
In 2024, the 58th edition will take place , which will be held at the Paris -Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center . This event offers the opportunity to discover a wide range of converted vehicles and accessories .
A space dedicated to vehicle testing has also been set up to, who knows, allow you to test your future adventure companion in real conditions!
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| 22. Camper Van Week-End Chantilly |
The Camper Van Week-End event taking place in Chantilly is the last Vanlife event in France of the 2024 season.
The opportunity to celebrate the end of the season, to meet new travelers, to discover all the exhibitors and to enjoy an exceptional setting: the Chantilly racecourse.
You will be able to admire the exhibitors' selection of vans and vans, travel trunks , roof tents and numerous accessories dedicated to road trips and Vanlife.
And between 2 stands you can enjoy a polo tournament . Just like in Angers, we find the DNA of the festival there: vanlife, exchanges and of course, a great atmosphere with numerous concerts and activities!
You can also find all the souvenir accessories like the Camper Van Weekend on our e-shop by clicking here .
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| 23. Road Trip Expo |
The Road Trip Expo is the Swiss event dedicated to road trips with driving training in 4x4 mode, off-road driving advice , meetings , discussions with professionals in the sector.
If you want to attend conferences , testimonials from adventurers , advice on life in a van , you know which show to go to next November!
The Road Trip Expo is part of the Geneva International Fair “Les Automnales” : an event bringing together more than 900 exhibitors from numerous sectors: Fashion, Outdoors, Lifestyle, Health and Well-Being, Gastronomy, Sport and mobility, etc.
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| 24. Adventure Fair |
This Belgian lounge is dedicated to holidays in the great outdoors . For a weekend, the ephemeral exhibition center will bring together exhibitors and speakers of converted vehicles, road books, etc. The Salon de l'Aventure is the ideal place to share experiences and discuss numerous travel ideas.
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2. Vanlife Expo in Grenoble
3. In Van Simone in Issoire
4. All-terrain and travel show in Valloire
5. SVA Montélimar
6. Camper Van Weekend in Chantilly
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