Northology Adventures April 2024

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE MOORE EXPO

Ok, so you got the days off and are planning the trek to Springfield, Missouri for the MOORE Expo, the Midwest’s largest consumer adventure travel and powersports show. You see that the VIP admission gives you access to exclusive in depth VIP classes, early camp check in, afterparties, live music, and HUGE giveaways. “Well, that’s a no-brainer,” you say to yourself as you click “add to cart.” You add the camping, too, so you can be close to the expo and immerse yourself in the community experience.

You’re scanning the MOORE Expo website, looking at the class schedule, the exhibitor list, and the map... and then it hits you... The MOORE Expo offers so much, it may be hard to pack it all in. Hundreds of vendors, tons of displays, and a power sports expo. There’s even a beer garden and a cocktail lounge. How will you fit it all in?

Stop stressing out, we got you! Read on for a suggested itinerary and guide on how to get the most out of your MOORE Expo and Power Sports Expo experience with the inside scoop from us, the very folks hosting camp at MOORE Expo!

Day 1- Wednesday 4/17

Arrive at Camp NORTHOLOGY

5PM- You get to check in early, you VIP, You! Set up camp and get acquainted with the campground facilities and your neighbors.

7pm- It was a long drive- just whip up an easy camp dinner.

7:30 pm- go for a sunset stroll to walk off dinner.

8PM- have a cocktail by the firepit & go through the moore momemtum magazine to read the articles & choose some educational classes.

11pm- time for bed. dream of all the cool rigs rolling in tomorrow...

Day 2- Thursday 4/18

Fun at camp and in Springfield

7am- Coffee and breakfast time! You could stay and watch all the awesome rigs roll in when camp opens, but you’ve got things to do!

2pm- More walking? Take a tour of Crystal cave, go Axe Throwing or stroll the grounds of the Springfield Conservation Nature Center.

10am- No trip to the area is complete without a stop at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in town, it is worth the trip.

12pm- grab Lunch at Hemingway’s Blue Water Café at bass pro or try a local bbq joint or steakhouse.

6pm- Head over to 4 by 4 Brewing company for a draft and Then to Bricktown brewery for dinner.

4pm- back to camp for some rig watching and maybe a nap

8pm- back to camp for a campfire and a nightcap- say, is that a party at camp hq? don’t stay up too late, though, tomorrow is a big day!

Day 3- Friday, 4/18- MOORE Expo opens!

East hall & outdoor exhibitors

7am- Time for coffee, brekkie and to prepare for an awesome day!

9am- Doors are open! check out the east hall vendors & displays.

10am- 10AM education Time! The SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN ONLINE seminar by NCMEC will be as informative as it is important.

11am- back to the east hall, gotta see it all!

1pm- check out the vip hands-on courses, the OUTDOOR COURSE “OFF-ROAD DRIVING TECHNIQUES” by ALEX FULLER, I4WDTA, is a must.

2:30- The tummy is rumbling, grab a snack at the concession and catch a presentation in the Overland Addict Recovery Room Lounge.

3pm- Get some fresh air, walk the outdoor vendor area and grab a cold one in the beer garden.

7pm- Head to the VIP gathering area- there will be food available for purchase, live music & some pretty cool giveaways each night.

6pm- Scoot back to camp to freshen up for the evening activities.

10pm- Walk back to camp and stop by HQ for a fireside chat.

11pm- Time for lights out, you have another big day tomorrow!

Day4, Saturday 4/19 - More MOORE & PSE!

West hall, Storytellers & PSE

7am- Rise & shine, its the last day of the more expo, lets goooooo!

9am- Doors open, check out all the good stuff in the west hall.

11am- Walk storyteller row & meet your favorite content creators

12:30pm- Grab lunch at the Ozark Empire fair cafe.

1pm- Head over to the Power sports expo in the wilson arena for a class on “TAILORING YOUR TRAILERING.”

2:30- Explore the power sports expo, see atvs utvs, dirt bikes, adv bikes, boats and more in this exciting expansion of the moore expo.

7pm- Head back to the VIP gathering area for a last night of fun, food, music and giveaways. what a great way to end the experience.

5:30pm- Another great vip course, this time it’s WINCHING TECHNIQUES

10pm- It’s back to camp with a stop to chat with your new friends at camp hq, which turns into the longest midwest goodbye ever.

11:59 pm- Time to turn in for the night, going over the last few day’s events in your head. You feel invigorated and confident after the classes you attended, happy with the purchases you made, excited about the plans hatched with your new friends and maybe a little sad that you have to wait 364 more days to do this again.