I went to this event last year, could be a good warm up for the Expo in Asheville. Was a good group of people, many different trucks, trail rides, driving school too. Camping at the Uwharrie Offroad school (Scott Fields place, nice and secure). Kayaking, canoeing, wheeling, camping. Pretty much an outdoors kind of weekend.
http://americanadventurist.com/Forum/showthread.php?2735-2015-Appalachian-Rendezvous-Official-Thread
http://americanadventurist.com/Forum/showthread.php?2735-2015-Appalachian-Rendezvous-Official-Thread