West Coast Van Fest: What It Was Really Like

West Coast Van Fest 2026 was unlike any van event we've attended. Hosted by The Chrome Project at the Coombs Fairgrounds on Vancouver Island, this first year festival brought together hundreds of vans, camper builds, RVs, Jeeps, rooftop tent setups, and overlanding rigs for a weekend of community, live DJs, camping, giveaways, and unforgettable conversations. We brought our Winnebago Revel display van and spent four days meeting subscribers, touring incredible builds, talking with van owners from across Canada and the United States, and experiencing one of the most unique van life events we've attended. From custom Chevy Express vans and converted ambulances to rooftop deck Transits and classic VW buses, there was something for everyone. In this video, we're sharing what West Coast Van Fest was really like, what surprised us most, who should attend, and whether we'd make the trip back to Vancouver Island for next year's event. A huge thanks to The Chrome Project for creating such a fun community focused event and bringing together van lifers, overlanders, campers, and adventurers from all over North America. Also thanks to Carey with @OnlyAmbos for the use of his drone footage. YouTube Creators: @thechromeproject @Furroaddiaries @roamelevated Instagram Creators: @sleeperservicevan @onlyambos 0:00 West Coast Van Fest 0:51 Fairgrounds Tour 1:37 Community First 3:00 DJs & Music 3:26 Meeting Chrome 4:49 Cruz & Mixie 6:00 Van Displays 10:30 Favorite Builds 12:46 YouTube Creators 14:34 Camping Area 16:04 After Dark 17:50 Island Tips 18:22 Meeting Subscribers 19:38 Worth It? 20:33 Raffle Giveaway 21:07 Should You Go? 22:40 Final Thoughts This video is NOT SPONSORED. This post contains affiliate links, meaning we get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through the links at no cost to you. 🛸 Our drone footage is captured legally and responsibly under FAA Part 107 certification. • • • • ⛺️ EXPLORE TREK ADVENTURE AMAZON STORE ⛺️ https://www.amazon.com/shop/exploretr... 📺 Seen on YouTube: https://amzn.to/46tkiYM 📱 Seen on Tiktok: https://amzn.to/3RPUP7r 🎒 Backpacks: https://amzn.to/46MQG8G 🏕️ Camp Shelters & Sleep Systems: https://amzn.to/3FfpyDe 🥾 Day Hiking Gear: https://amzn.to/46rzHbZ 🧰 DIY Solar Battery Box: https://amzn.to/46s2jSo 🍳 Camp Kitchen: https://amzn.to/3tuwdHe 🛶 Kayak Gear: https://amzn.to/3PUqqlE 🚽 Camp Toilet: https://amzn.to/45sLZ2o 🪑 Camp Chairs: https://amzn.to/3Qc5iIZ 🚐 Rooftop Tent Gear: https://amzn.to/45rN1vB 🏃🏻‍♂️ Running Gear: https://amzn.to/48QGP3u 📸 Camera Gear: https://amzn.to/3PQRcLY 🦟 Bug Defense: https://amzn.to/48RU2c4 • • • • Check out our Website: http://ExploreTrekAdventure.com   / exploretrekadventure     / exploretrekadventure   #WestCoastVanFest #TheChromeProject #WinnebagoRevel