CALENDAR
Big Iron Stage Schedule
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Stop by the vendor booths around Big Brutus to check out gear, rigs, accessories, and services from overland and off-road brands.
Vendor Hours (Brutus)
9:00 - 10:15 AM
Bring your first aid kit and get a hands-on review. Ask questions, see what you may be missing, and learn what you should have with you when traveling off-road or overland.
First Aid Kit Review + Q&A (museum)
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Join legendary overland adventurer Patty Upton as she shares stories from her remarkable journey through the Darién Gap, one of the most remote and challenging stretches of wilderness in the world. Hear firsthand about the obstacles, people, uncertainty, and unforgettable moments she and her husband Loren encountered while attempting to drive from Alaska to the southern tip of South America.
Through the Darién Gap with Patty Upton (museum)
12:30 - 2:30 PM
A live, scenario-based session covering real-world injuries and emergencies you could face on the trail. Work through realistic situations and learn how to respond when help isn’t right around the corner.
Overland Ouchies (museum)
3:00 - 4:30 PM
KING WITCH MOTHER (main stage)
5:00 - 8:30 PM
THE DIRTY STRINGS (main stage)
9:00 - 11:00 PM
NAUGHTY NURSE (main stage)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Stop by the vendor booths around Big Brutus to check out gear, rigs, accessories, and services from overland and off-road brands.
Vendor Hours (Brutus)
9:00 - 10:15 AM
Bring your first aid kit and get a hands-on review. Ask questions, see what you may be missing, and learn what you should have with you when traveling off-road or overland.
First Aid Kit Review + Q&A (museum)
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Meet the men who actually worked with Big Brutus during its mining days. Hear firsthand what it was like to operate and work alongside this massive machine, what a typical day looked like, and the people who kept it running. Stick around for an open Q&A and your chance to ask the miners about life at the mine and the history behind Big Brutus.
Meet the Miners: Stories from Big Brutus (main stage)
12:30 - 1:45 PM
Join Patty Upton as she shares stories from her journey through the Darién Gap and the attempt she and Loren made to drive from Alaska to the southern tip of South America.
Through the Darién Gap with Patty Upton (museum)
1:00 - 2:30 PM
MIDNIGHT FACEPLANT (main stage)
2:00 - 4:00 PM
A live, scenario-based session covering realistic trail injuries and emergency situations, with practical instruction on what to do when professional help isn’t nearby.
Overland Ouchies (museum)
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Bring the kids over for ice cream, games, crafts, and activities made just for them. This is a drop-in event, so families can stop by anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 PM.
Big Iron Kids Hangout (pavilion)
3:00 - 4:30 PM
ADAM JOHNSTON BAND (main stage)
5:00 - 6:30 PM
BEN MILLER AND FRIENDS (main stage)
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Bid on great items with 100% of proceeds going to preserve Big Brutus and keep this historic landmark alive for future generations.