Paging all Houston Defender owners and adventure enthusiasts: A modern outdoor lifestyle weekend awaits in nearby Somerville, Texas at the Iron Horse Ranch — home of this year's Destination Defender event. Join Land Rover Houston North this weekend in a celebration of the Defender lifestyle.
Located just 90 miles northwest of our store, the Destination Defender Weekend Festival kicks off Friday, November 10th and runs through Sunday, November 12th. Purchase your tickets now and contact us to get more information.
Destination Defender Event Details
- WHAT: Destination Defender Weekend Festival
- WHEN: Friday, November 10th — Sunday, November 12th (9 a.m. start each day)
- WHERE: Iron Horse Ranch in Sommerville, Texas (90 miles northwest of Land Rover Houston North and the H-Town metro
- WHO: Defender owners from Houston and all adventure enthusiasts — all are welcome!
- WHY: To celebrate the Defender lifestyle and present the Defender Service Awards for 2023
Purchase Tickets & Contact Land Rover Houston North
Land Rover Houston North is proud to be participating in this year's Destination Defender event at Iron Horse Ranch in Sommerville, Texas. Want to learn more? Call into Land Rover Houston North, ask for sales, and mention Destination Defender Weekend Festival. You can also send an email to jason.lacher@jaglrnorth.com with "Destination Defender" in the subject line to get more information about this outdoor celebration and gathering of like-minded adventure lovers and Defender owners from Houston, the state of Texas, and the rest of the country.
Get a Pass for a Single Day or the Entire Weekend
On Friday and Saturday, Destination Defender will go from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday activities take place from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. One-day passes are available. There are also weekend passes for you to enjoy three days of curated outdoor activities, live musical performances, workshops, outdoor sports, savory treats, and experiences driving a new Defender SUV. Purchase tickets now!
What the Destination Defender Weekend Festival Has to Offer
Awards
On Saturday evening, the event will honor heroes as tough as the Defender with six winners of the 2023 Defender Service Awards. Winners will receive a customized Defender 130 and $25,000 to help spur their organization's efforts to make an impact in the local community.
Drive a Defender
Check out the Defender vehicle displays this weekend to see what the king of luxury off-roading has to offer. You can even take part in a Defender Drive Experience!
Glamping
Overnight stays onsite are available if you would like to go "glamping" with us.
Food, Activities & Live Music
Take in live music performances throughout the weekend, headlined by Fitz and the Tantrums, Dumpstaphunk, Aloe Blacc, Paco Versailles, Curtis Harding, and others. Enjoy pop-up performances by Nick Horn, Honey Hounds, The Lee Boys, and Cas Haley.
From kayaking and paddleboarding to fishing and skeet shooting, there are several outdoor activities throughout the day. In between, you have access to premium food and beverages. The Defender Smokehouse, bar service, coffee service, food trucks and more will cater to your tastes.
We'll See You There! Celebrate with Us at Iron Horse Ranch
If adventure enthusiasts take part in this modern outdoor lifestyle weekend and want to upgrade their ride, we sell new Defender SUVs back in Houston. Check out our new inventory and explore the Defender lineup of SUVs to see whether you want to become a Defender 90, Defender 110, or Defender 130 owner.
From the grounds and the stage to the off-road scene, there is plenty planned for Destination Defender this year. We'll see you out there.