NOHVCC - Tennessee hosted it's second annual TN OHV Day on the Hill where representatives of various motorized recreation groups (off-roading) came to the capitol to enjoy the end of session legislative fun, meet with state elected officials and gathered in the awe-inspiring senate chambers for updates and discussion on several significant projects across the state.
Through its Outstanding Trails program that promotes sustainable and responsible off-road driving, BFGoodrich Tires will once again award grants of $4,000 each to three qualified and passionate off-road clubs in North America. These clubs will use their grants to continue their efforts that preserve and protect their hometown trails
There will be an open Volunteer Work Day this Saturday, May 16th at the Uwharrie National Forest. Meet at the Hunt Camp at 9am.
This is part of a long term on-going project where each month folks from around the area put forth volunteer time to maintain the trails inside of our national Forest.
SFWDA Meet and Ride, June 6, 2015 Beasley Knob OHV, Blairsville, GA Hosted by the Georgia Bounty Runners
This is a open event for everyone to attend. A $5 fee which goes to the Forest Service is all that's required. Space is limited and so we are asking all attendees to please RSVP on our website so we can plan accordingly to attendance.
Man what a great weekend. Great weather and great people came out to AOP by the hundreds to set a record breaking attendance for this
11th annual SFWDA Trailfest Event.
Trailfest 2015 is a 3 day off road festival organized by the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association. Organized trail rides, a huge raffle, dirt track racing, camping, and much more! Trailfest 2015 was a great event and has been getting bigger every year. Thanks to Nick from www.toms4x4superstore.com for putting this video together for us all.
Proceeds from this weekends event go back to supporting our local community OHV parks, clubs, groups, and other OHV organizations on the national front. We also use funds from our annual operating budget to facilitate our grant program. If you are not yet aware please look into how your local club or group may be able to organize a project together. We will also be continuing our education video series with new topics in development now. Education for all OHV enthusiasts is our goal. The success of these events allow us to extend our reach further into the local Southern OHV communities and so we sincerely thank for all your support. Many good things are happening within SFWDA. For applications and to learn more about our Grant Program; check out our Grant Program Webpage.
This new initiative by your association has been established for the benefit of its members and their OHV areas, both public and private. The SFWDA Grant initiative is our largest annual project committing a significant portion of the association net income to this program. The SFWDA Grant initiative supports the membership and regional projects focused on our core missions – Conservation, Education and Recreation.
Upcoming Events
Now if you enjoyed this weekend then be sure to check out the Events Calendar for upcoming SFWDA events; http://www.sfwda.org/event-calendar#cid=1044&wid=201
Up next is our Summer Meet & Ride at Beasley Knob OHV Park on Saturday, June 6th. The only fee for this event is the $5 land use that goes directly to the Forest Service when you arrive. Everyone is welcome to attend, members or not. Stay tuned in for more details to come.
Mark on your calendars now Dixie Run 29. September 24-27th, 2015 at Golden Mountain Park in Sparta, TN.
For more info and to learn how to join http://www.sfwda.org/join
Trailfest 2015 Is Here.........
Updated Schedules, More Trail Rides, and details within
Weather is Perfect, more vendors continue, and if you have not registered for Trailfest 2015 what are you waiting for? We have 2 scenic Excursion Rides, Ladies Ride, RC's, Bounce House, Obstacle Course, Movie Night, Bonfires, BBQ, Raffle,s and MUCH MUCH MORE!
All this for as little as $49 to support the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association in Conservation and Education for all.
Festivities begin Friday morning with several trail rides and a recently added second excursion ride. Check out the final schedule below, on our website, and as in your registration packets for more details.
So that we can prepare for efficient check-in at the park, we will be closing On-Line registration for Trailfest at 9 pm Eastern on Thursday night.
If you haven't registered by then, you can still pay at the gate Friday or Saturday, but to make the check-in process as quick and easy as possible for everyone, we encourage you to register online if at all possible!
Registration & Event Check In
Thursday 5 PM- 9 PM
Friday 7 AM - 7 PM
Saturday 7 Am - 11 AM
Trailfest Event Shirts * New SFWDA Merchandise
This is the official Trailfest 2015 Limited Edition Event Shirt.
Available only during the event and while supplies last.
New for 2015 along with our Premium Membership gear package we'll also be offering sleek black shirts, long sleeves, and even hoodies to stay warm when the sun goes down. Come check out all the new merchandise at the Merchandise / Trail Sign Up Tent inside of AOP.
What to expect this year at Trailfest 2015.....
More Guided Trail Rides
Join us on the trails at AOP on Friday and all day Saturday for guided Moderate and Advanced Moderate Trail Rides leaving throughout the day. To include a variety of terrain manageable by vehicles from stock to wild. Discretion is always advised when choosing a trail. Consider your vehicle and it's ability as well as your experience as a driver. Each guided trail ride and excursion will have at least 2 experienced Guides to accompany you on your route and assist with things like spotting and choosing the right line. We welcome you all to come and join us. Arrive early to ensure your spot and after you check in go to the Trail Signup Tent inside of AOP to choose your schedule. For photos, routes, and many more details check out; http://www.sfwda.org/tf15-trail-rides/
Schedule
Friday - Guided Trail Rides (AOP Trails & 1 Excursion) 1 PM - 4:30 PM
Saturday - Guided Trail Rides (AOP Trails & 2 Excursions) All Day 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Excursion Rides
1.Sequatchie Valley & TN River Gorge
2. AOP Excursion-Mountain Scenic (Foster Falls)
Our Scenic Excursion Rides will offer incredible views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
One of these will be Sequatchie Valley and the Tennessee River. Along it’s shoreline through the famous Gorge (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_River_Gorge).
Our second Excursion Ride to Foster Falls and several local landmarks will average between 15 and 55 miles per hour per posted speed limits. This ride is approximately 50 miles long and will have several stops along the way including the Monteagle Winery, Jim Oliver Smokehouse for lunch(if needed), and then Foster Falls before returning to the park.
Schedule
Friday 1-4 pm
Saturday 8:30-12 noon & 1-4 pm
Look for the sign-up tent on location inside AOP. Spaces are limited and are first come first served.
http://www.sfwda.org/tf15-trail-rides/
Ladies Only Trail Ride
Sponsored by Nerfherder Creations. There are a very limited number of spots on this ride so be sure to sign up early either online by Thursday night or at the Trail Sign up tent at the park.
Schedule
Friday @ 2pm - suggested 37" + Tires
Saturday @ 2pm - suggested under 37" tires
Vendors
Enjoy great food, great products, services, and great off road gear.
We are proud to announce our largest vendor attendance to date for Trailfest. In addition to all these great brands contributing to our raffle there will be many vendors slated to be at Trailfest On-Site as well. http://www.sfwda.org/trailfest2015-vendors/
RAFFLE TIME
Here are just a couple of the many great products donated to our raffle. There will be thousands of dollars in merchandise given out. Be sure to bring plenty of spending money to help support SFWDA.
Fun for the whole Family
This is going to be a Fun Packed busy weekend for the whole family. Enter our Free RC Challenge for a chance to win an Axial SCX10 RC Jeep Sponsored by Krawl Off Road, let the kids play in the Bounce House, while Mom and Dad play on the Obstacle Course. On Friday night be sure to join us at for Family Movie Night under the stars sponsored by Tennessee Off Road.
Inflatable Bounce House & Slide
Win an Axial SCX10 in our RC Challenge
Friday Night Family Movie
+ Lot's more
Schedule of Events
Friday
- Open Riding at AOP - All Day
- Guided Trail Rides (AOP Trails & 1 Excursion) 1 PM - 4:30 PM
- Obstacle Course (Pre-Run) & RTI Ramp - 3 PM - 7 PM
- Educational Demonstration (under main pavilion) - 5 PM - 6 PM
- Dinner - OPEN
- Family Movie Night (under main pavilion) - 8 PM
- Bonfire (Dark)
Saturday
- Open Riding at AOP - All Day
- Guided Trail Rides (AOP Trails & Excursions) All Day 8:30 AM - 5 PM
- Obstacle Course (Timed Challenge) & RTI Ramp - 1 PM - 5 PM
- Educational Demonstration (under main pavilion) - NOON - 1 PM
- Educational Demonstration (under main pavilion) - 5 PM - 6 PM
- R\C Crawler Challenge (free) (beside main pavilion) - 5 PM - 6 PM
- Dinner - 5 PM - 7 PM
- Announcements 7 PM - 9 PM
- Raffle 7:30 PM - 9 PM
- Bonfire (following raffle)
Get your camera out! Snap away all weekend and then share them up to our Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SFWDA/ using the hashtag #trailfest2015 and the photo or short video with the most likes on our page next Sunday night at 9pm will be our lucky winner; a Free Admission to Trailfest 2016.
Be Prepared * Best practices when riding with a group. When your club goes and plans a ride don't be "that guy" who holds up the group or disturbs the enjoyment of outdoors for others
Last weekend was the third annual St. Jude Four Wheeling for a Cure. Weather was in their favor and Windrock Park was packed with folks in all sorts of OHV's through the morning while Brian Overly and crew including volunteers from Knox Off Road and East Tennessee Four Wheel Drive along with the host club rattle rock helped get the event underway.