• Registration fee will be $35 if pre-registered by April12th.
• After April 12, the registration fee will be $45
• Registration includes

• Guided trail rides (led by East Tennessee 4WD Club)
• Trail rig tech inspection (provided by Scenic City 4WD Club)
• 2 meal tickets for Sat. night dinner
• Parking for the event
• Free primitive camping in the event area (no RV hook ups in the free primitive camp area. RV hookup sites at the event have to be booked separately
• Free access to bathroom and shower houses
• Admission to Sat. night raffle and 1 free ticket for raffle

• T-shirt orders will end on April 12th, and shirts will be $15 for S – 2 XL and $18 for sizes larger than that.  Dont count on getting a shirt onsite, as they usually are not available.  If you want a T-shirt, preregister and order your shirt(s) online.

Interested in sponsoring Trailfest 2011?  Or need more info about the event?  Got a question?  Contact trailfest@sfwda.org.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do I have to be a member of SFWDA to register?
A: No.  Anyone is welcome....

Q: Can I enter with a side-by-side instead of a fullsize 4X4?
A: Side-by-sides are welcome.  All drivers and passengers of side-by-sides MUST have helmets on at all times per park rules, no exceptions.  You will not be allowed entrance without a helmet to ride side-by-sides.  Entry fees are the same.

Q: What requirements does my vehicle have to meet?
A: See the "vehicle requirements" below.  Please note the requirement for a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.  Some will be for sale at registration.

Q: Is 110V power hookup available at the free event campsites?
A: No.  Sorry....

Q: Are 4wheelers allowed?
A: No they are not.

Q: Do I still have to pay for RV camping if I was not able to get a RV site?
A: Free primitive camping is included, but the additional-cost RV sites provide electric and water to those sites and the charge is for that..

Vehicle Requirements:

If you have been 4-wheeling for some time, you'll be experienced enough to know your vehicle's condition and the equipment you should be carrying. Because you will be on the trail with other people who may depend on you or you may depend on them, we list the following requirements for vehicles attending our events:

Also please read the "Trail Ratings" section above for additional vehicle requirements!

Tech Inspection

When you first arrive at the Dixie Run or Southern Trailfest, your vehicle will go through tech inspection. The emphasis is on safety! We don't want anyone to get hurt and we'd prefer it if your vehicle doesn't get damaged (though we cannot make any guarantees). We will check basic technical items on all vehicles and then compare your vehicle to our Trail Ratings to determine what trails you can drive during the event. To be fair to all participants and keep down the waiting times, we cannot allow under-equipped or under-modified vehicles to drive on harder trails.

Parking and Driving Laws

Do not park your vehicles on the pavement near the campground or in any other unauthorized areas. Typically, it is okay to park on the side of the road, but vehicles must be completely off the pavement. The owner of any vehicle parked on the pavement is responsible if hit by another vehicle.

Speed limits must be observed and vehicles must remain in their own lane on the roads!

PLEASE SLOW DOWN AND DRIVE SAFELY!!!

Trail Ride Rules

1. These rules shall apply to all participants on Southern 4WD Association trail rides: drivers and passengers, including members, family, friends, guests and visitors. Please behave as in a family environment.
2. No alcohol drinking by anyone. Alcoholic beverages shall not be brought on the trail ride. Any drug use is also forbidden.
3. Stay on marked trails open for jeep-type vehicles only. Never ride off the trail, climb the trail bank, or drive on closed trails. Stay out of rivers and creeks. Observe Tread Lightly rules!
4. When winching, use of a tree saver strap is mandatory. Never loop a bare winch cable around a tree because it damages or kills the tree. Put a blanket, jacket or other object over the unwound cable to absorb the tension if the cable breaks. Carry a winch kit, including tree strap, snatch block and clevis. Wear leather gloves when handling winch cable.
5. No littering. Members are encouraged to pick up cans, bottles and refuse left by other people and carry it out for proper disposal.
6. Maintain vehicles in a safe operational condition, including license plate and state tag where required, brakes, set belts for every occupant, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, CB radio, proper lights, proper vehicle height, muffler and/or spark arrestor, roll bar/cage, spare tire, jack, flashlight, shovel, tree saver strap, snatch block and tools. Secure all loose objects in your vehicle before moving!
7. Participants must have liability insurance and other insurance required by home state. Medical insurance is recommended. Driver must have a valid driver’s license.
8. Always keep vehicle behind you in sight. Be sure he doesn’t miss any turn you made. Do not tailgate the vehicle in front of you. Rollback or reverse maneuvering is always likely in mountainous terrain.
9. Assist disabled vehicles whether they are a member of SFWDA or not. Offer to help bring disabled vehicle out of forest. Help others, as you would have them help you.
10. Each member is asked to enforce these rules within his club and group of friends. The trail boss or leader cannot be everywhere, so it is the responsibility of all members to uphold the good name of the club and association. If someone you do not know is breaking these rules, politely ask them to stop and give them a copy of these rules. If they continue, record their license plate number and report them to the trail boss or appropriate law enforcement.

Press and Media Info

Our events have been covered in several national off-road magazines in the past and we are very interested in further press coverage.

For information on media access to our events, please contact trailfest@sfwda.org.

last updated 04/26/2011 08:34:22 PM