Vanlife Pride hosts several events throughout the year, including our free annual event, Pride in the Desert, and smaller events held by the community. We’ll also share when we attend other organizations’ events to host queer camp and our Cheers Queers social hour!
Do you want to host a meetup? Fill out an info form to share your idea with us!
NEW RIVER GORGE
November 29-30, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE, WV
Come be in community at a New Friends-giving near New River Gorge National Park & Preserve November 29-30! This will be a small, sober campout and a great way to connect with other queer folks in a more intimate setting than big events. Register by November 24!
Weekend Campout
may 22-24, 2026
Salida, CO
Come camp with VLP in the Rockies! This weekend campout will be hosted by Ben Fosbaugh (they/them) near Salida, CO. Campouts are a great way to genuinely connect with other queer folks in a small group setting.
You do not need to be a nomad to attend, but you must be fully self-contained as there will be no amenities.
CAMP PRIDE
July 2-6, 2026
FALL CREEK, OR
Camp Pride (VLP's sister event) gives adult queer folks the opportunity to re-imagine one of the best childhood experiences—summer camp!—and heal the inner child that most of us had to hide or suppress. Camp Pride is full of community bonding, fun games, meals cooked by our own chef, queer performers, and even prom night!
TBD 2027
QUARTZSITE, AZ
Join us in the Arizona desert for our FREE annual gathering. Enjoy community-led workshops, a talent show, BIPOC tea hour, yoga, a potluck, and more! Allies and questioning folks are very welcome! Contact us if you'd like to host something and get on the schedule.
VanFest: LIFTOFF!
february 5-9, 2026
MELBOURNE, FL
Blast off for a weekend-long, space-themed celebration of vanlife like no other. Hundreds of vans, buses, box trucks and beyond will gather for live music, outrageous games, creative workshops, and unforgettable nights under the stars.
Vanlife Pride will host a camping area, as well as Cheers Queers Social Hour!
VANLIFE PRIDE BOOK CLUB
Currently reading:
Hot Summer
by Elle Everhart
Join us every other month on Zoom for a new book, focusing specifically on LGBTQ+ stories and authors. Click the link to sign up and we'll send you all the details.
VANSTOCK
JULY 18-21, 2025
PALMER, AK
This is an event to connect Alaskans and unite the nomad community in The Last Frontier. Start planning your trip up north to experience Alaska's first vanlife gathering and traveler’s festival. A gathering to meet like-minded people passionate about alternative tiny living. Enjoy live music, workshops, self development, seminars, and get more informed on land stewardship by Indigenous cultures to make nomad living a sustainable long term option.
VANFEST: ESCAPE TO THE CAPE
AUGUST 21-25, 2025
EAST FALMOUTH, MA
Part festival, part expo, this event will gather hundreds of converted vans, buses, and everything in-between for music, games, learning, and memories.
Vanlife Pride will host a camping area, as well as Cheers Queers Social Hour on Friday evening!
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VERMONT WEEKEND CAMPOUT
SEPTEMBER 20-22, 2024
Near morristown, vt
Join us for a weekend HipCamp gathering! We only have spots for 10 vehicles (car & tent campers are welcome!), so signups will go quick! Exact location and details will be provided once your spot is confirmed. Campout is $20/person for a two-night weekend stay at a gorgeous HipCamp among the fall foliage.
VANLIFE PRIDE
2025 DATES TBD
STAY TUNED FOR OFFICIAL DETAILS
Vanlife Pride's annual gathering in the desert in Arizona is our FREE community driven event. This gathering brings together queer folks and allies at the beginning of the year with the intention for new connections to form and grow throughout the year. Join us in early 2025 for a safe space to be your most authentic self!
CAMP PRIDE
2025 DATES TBD
A fully immersive event hosted BY VANLIFE PRIDE