Here is a list of Vanlife Gatherings that are happening in 2021:
Smoky Mountain Overland Rally in Crosby, TN on April 20 to May 2
VanFest in Hurricane, UT on May 8
TinyFest in San Diego, CA on May 14-16
Descend on Lost Sierra in Portola, CA on May 28-31
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous in Missoula, MT on June 3-5
Black Nomads Meetup in Warthen, GA on June 4-6
Adventure Van Expo in Hood River, OR on June 19-20
Camper Jam in Shropshire UK on July 2-4
Adventure Van Expo in Logan, UT on July 31 - Aug 1
Revel Rally in Durango, CO on Aug 20-22
CamperFest in Chester, UK on Aug 26-30
Overland Expo in Loveland, CO on Aug 27-29
Descend on Bend in Bend, OR on Sept 2-6
Adventure Van Expo in Redmond, OR on Sept 4-5
Asheville Van Life Rally in Asheville, NC on Sept 16-19
Keweenaw Overland Adventure Retreat in Copper Harbor, MI on Sept 16-19
Adventure Van Expo in Lake Tahoe, CA on Sept 18-19
Overland Expo in Flagstaff, AZ on Sept 24-26
TinyFest in Austin, TX on Sept 25-26
Adventure Van Expo in Chattanooga, TN on Oct 2-3
Overland Expo in Arlington, VA on Oct 8-10
Adventure Van Expo in Big Bear Lake, CA on Oct 17-18
4 Wheel Pop-up Camper in Ocotillo Wells, CA on Dec 4-5
For 4x4 Overlanders, check out these gatherings:
Southern Xpeditions in Uwharrie, NC —> Spring Overland Challenge is April 23-25 & Fall Overland Challenge is Nov 5-7
Off-Road Safety Academy —> they have 4x4 training courses and various tours all around the USA & Baja
Red Rock 4-Wheelers —> labor day campout in Moab, UT
There are also a few festivals that have not announced 2021 dates, but may announce 2022 dates:
Open Roads Fest in McCall, ID
Vanstock Alaska in Summer 2022
Midwest Vanlife Gathering in Makanda, IL
Vanlife Diaries in Australia
Women On The Road Gathering in Taos, NM
The Oregon Love in Sisters, OR
If you know of any gatherings, festivals, and meetups not on this list, please let me know! Also, check out Sēkr (formerly known as The Vanlife App) for more gatherings people post!