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.
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2027
April 30 - May 2, 2027 • VANHOY CAMPGROUND • HARMONY, NC
2026 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.
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
2026 ADD ON COURSES
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