mountain Readiness expo
Empowering Families Through Hands-On Self-Reliance
The Mountain Readiness Expo is a family-friendly event dedicated to restoring the knowledge and skills of self-sufficiency. Join survival, homesteading, and preparedness experts from across the country for live demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and meaningful community connections. Whether you’re new to preparedness or already living the lifestyle, you’ll gain the confidence, resources, and network to become more resilient — together.
MAY 1-3, 2026 • VANHOY CAMPGROUND • HARMONY, NC
SPONSORS
PARTNER WITH US! Together we can help families and communities build real-world skills in readiness and self-reliance.
INSTRUCTORS
The Mountain Readiness Expo brings together some of the most respected instructors in the self-reliance and preparedness community—survival experts, homesteaders, medical professionals, and hands-on educators—each dedicated to helping you build real-world skills. From bushcraft and emergency medicine to off-grid living and communications, these instructors make learning practical, engaging, and empowering. Meet the people who are here to help you get ready for anything.
TICKETS
OVER 50 TRAINED INSTRUCTORS TO HELP YOU PREPARE!
EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE SELF-RELIANCE EVENT
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Experience the Best in Preparedness: The 4th Annual Mountain Readiness Expo returns, bigger and better than ever, offering a hands-on, immersive learning experience.
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Expert-Led Education: Gain essential skills from top-tier educators in homesteading, prepping, self-sufficiency, tactical strategies, and medical preparedness.
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Action-Packed Weekend: Participate in hands-on classes designed to equip you with real-world survival and self-reliance techniques.
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Join the Community: Connect with like-minded individuals and take part in a comprehensive event dedicated to building a more resilient future.
VENUE & CAMPGROUND
All camping must be handled directly through VanHoy Family Campgrounds by calling 704-539-5493.
VanHoy Farms is a 107-acre campground & multi-use live event space located in beautiful Harmony, NC. The campgrounds & park feature amenities such as an indoor & outdoor concert arena, 50/30amp pull-thru RV sites with water, primitive camping, outdoor swimming pool, clean bathrooms, hot showers, onsite laundry, basketball courts, hiking trails & best of all… a friendly, relaxing atmosphere.
742 Jericho Rd, Harmony, NC 28634 | (704) 539-5493
Mountain Readiness Expo Highlights
WHAT WILL I LEARN AT MOUNTAIN READINESS EXPO?
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
WATER PURIFICATION
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL
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POULTRY CARE & PROCESSING
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OFF-GRID LIVING EXPERIENCES
FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS
DO-IT-YOURSELF REPAIR
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COMMUNITY BUILDING
AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER