DESTINATION DEFENDER
A weekend festival for Defender owners and enthusiasts. Destination Defender was held amid the beauty and splendor of Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California, from November 22—24, featuring curated outdoor adventure and fitness activities, musical performances, driving experiences, glamping, workshops, and an evening to honor this year’s Defender Service Awards winners.
OFF-ROAD ADVENTURES
With the Defender Drive Experience, Destination Defender attendees put their skills to the test with an excursion through a purpose-built trail network in Defender vehicles, sharpening their expedition, recovery, and safety skills as they took on various challenges and obstacles.
THE DEFENDER LIFESTYLE
Embracing the impossible — Destination Defender featured various lifestyle activities, including high-intensity fitness experiences, a Defender Forum talk series, one-of-a-kind vehicle displays, exhibitions by industry experts, daily wellness activities, spa treatments, and culinary experiences.
MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
No festival is complete without live music. This year’s artists included Bryce Vine, Thunderstorm Artis, Ron Artis II, Undecided Future, The Lee Boys ft. Matt Walden and Camille Trust, with DJ performances by Night Tales, Zack Martino, and DJ Shai.
CAMPING
Picture yourself sleeping with majestic mountains as a backdrop, just steps away from the heart of the event.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Every premium guest room at the ranch is unique and accommodations are offered in various options.
GLAMPING
Camping meets modern luxury with three sizes of glamping tents to accommodate parties large and small. Elevated amenities include private indoor bathrooms and showers and your own pre-pitched tent.
CELEBRATING THE DEFENDER SERVICE AWARDS PRESENTED BY CHASE
Honoring heroes as tough as the Defender. At Destination Defender, we announced the six winners of the 2024 Defender Service Awards presented by Chase. This program celebrated organizations across the U.S. and Canada who were making a difference in their communities. Each winner received a customized Defender 130 vehicle and $25,000 to further their organization’s efforts.
AN UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND
From the Defender Forum talk series, one-of-a-kind vehicle displays, exhibitions by industry experts, daily wellness activities, spa treatments, and culinary experiences, Destination Defender in Malibu was a truly memorable experience.