You're likely to see some familiar faces & make new life-long friends. We'll have live music, nomad games, contests & giveaways, workshops, dance parties, potlucks, jam sessions, health & fitness classes, and more! The road often puts many miles between us, and LIFTOFF! bridges that gap, bringing together like-minded souls from diverse paths. Here, the essence of vanlife transcends the miles, weaving a tapestry of stories, experiences, and knowledge, and memories.
Public Expo & Tours
Custom Die-Cut Decals & Wraps - Exhibiting Area
Meet Thadd IG: atnomaddthadd at VanFest: LIFTOFF! for all your custom decal needs! Whether you're looking to add a personal touch to your rig or create a one-of-a-kind design, Thadd's precision and creativity will make it happen. Swing by his rig for on-the-spot custom die-cut decals that are perfect for showing off your vanlife spirit. Don't miss out on this chance to make your rig stand out!
Sponsors & Vendors - 11:00am to 5:00pm - Exhibiting Area
Come check out our amazing industry sponsors and vendors who helped bring LIFTOFF to life!
Vanlife Podcast - 11:00am to 5:00pm - Exhibiting Area
Matt from atvanlife.goals is looking for folks to be guests on his new vanlife podcast! Reach out to him on IG or via email to coordinate being on the podcast!
Cargo Exchange - All Day/Night - Event Area (see map)
Somehow, we all manage to amass stuff in our travels. So why not unload some of it?
The Cargo Exchange will be open for the entire event -- if you have something you're ready to part ways with, leave it on the table. If you see anything that catches your eye, grab it and give it a new home!
Silent Dance Party - Nightly at 8:00pm - Event Area
We'll have wireless headsets available for grabs, featuring three different channels of music for all tastes and styles. Grab your glow sticks, fun costumes, and dancin' shoes and get ready to get down! If anyone is interested in DJ'ing a dance party, hit us up! Whether you have your own decks or just want to pick off Spotify, we'd be honored to have you spinnin' at LIFTOFF!
At LIFTOFF! we'll have two Away Missions -- one the weekend before, and one the weekend after the main event.
MISSION: EXPLORATION - 9am to 5pm - Kennedy Space Center
Don't miss out on the first official Away Mission of LIFTOFF! We'll be traveling at warp speed (ok, maybe like 55mph max) to the famous Kennedy Space Center on a mission of exploration and discovery.
Check out the Rocket Garden, Shuttle Launch Experience, and get up-close with the Saturn V -- the largest rocket to ever fly! Open to anyone camping at LIFTOFF! Full details to be sent out in the weeks prior to mission start. We're working with KSC on group rates, and simply passing along the cost.
Signups have closed, but you're still welcome to join us without the group discount rate (which was only like $2 per ticket off if I'm being honest). Email us to coordinate.
MISSION: TERRAFORMING - 9am to 5pm - Cocoa Beach
Join us for our second Away Mission of 2025 as we head to the beach for a day of "terraforming" - beach clean-up and conservation efforts.
We'll focus on cleanup in the morning, then take the afternoon and evening to enjoy the beach, have a potluck-style cookout, get some music going, and celebrate our amazing community! In the evening, we'll head over to a local brewery for some amazing brews, more music, foods trucks, and games. Overnight parking available for a limited number of spots! 100% free!
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