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This is the page that holds all the information you could ever dream of knowing about The Fern 45. ALL THE INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW ...seriously theres a lot of info down here. ENTRY TO VENUE IS FREE Purchase required for events like Poker Run, Vendor Run, Texas Hold Em, Cornhole, etc. POKER RUN TICKET BREAKDOWN If you plan on going on the Poker Run on Saturday - every person in the vehicle going on the course needs a wristband. The vehicle going on the course needs a course entry sticker. GA Poker Card & Wristband VIP Poker Card, Wristband, Food provided by Al Punto (Bolognese, Spaghetti or Alfredo and pesto with Garlic Cheese bread & Caesar Salad ) after run & Event Shirt THIS IS THE 2025 POKER CARD! COURSE ENTRY Course Entry Sticker - This goes on the vehicle going on the course (Windshield, bumper, window, anywhere visible to our volunteers) GROUP options Group VIP Packages for 4 people, 6 people and 8 people are available - Includes VIP tickets, campsites and course entry. Save some money! *There is no ticket option for someone who just wants to ride along, if you are going on the course, you need a wristband - if for some reason you don't want to play your card, give it to someone else to play. VERY BASIC SCHEDULE See Detailed schedule THURS Texas Hold Em Tourney Camping Opens Food Trucks Bar Vendors Gun Raffles Vendor Run Firepits Live Music by Sergio Gutierrez FRI Cornhole Tourney Camping still open Food Trucks Bar Vendors Gun Raffles Firepits Vendor Run Winner Announced Cornhole Tourney Live Painting By Sergio *New Event - Announced soon* Live Music by Madeiros Drive SAT Off-Road Poker Run One more night of Camping Food Trucks Bar Vendors Gun Raffle Winner(s) Announced Live Painting by Sergio Live Auction Huge Raffle Firepits Live Music by Trent Beaver COURSE INFO THIS IS AN OFF-ROAD COURSE, NOT AN OPEN BAR. NV LAW STILL APPLIES NO DRINKING AND DRIVING! DRIVE WITH YOUR LIGHTS ON ... for some silly reason it gets dusty out there. RIBBON ON THE LEFT Red, White and Blue ribbon will be placed on the LEFT side of the roads/trails. Some will be on stakes and some will be on bushes. If these end up on the passengers side, yer goin' backwards. GO THIS WAY These arrows point the direction you are supposed to go. The other side of these have a big W on them. DANGER THIS WAY If you see one of these together, danger is ahead. There could be a big rock, a deep creek, a sharp turn... it's your sign to SLOW DOWN and be ready. YER GOIN' BACKWARDS Self-explanatory. Turn around immediately. MANDATORY RIDERS MEETING 8a Saturday 11/7 at the Stage Safety: This is not a closed course! The public can still be out and about (Bikers, hikers, etc.) Avoid wild horses and other wildlife - SLOW DOWN and respect them. Sweepers, Medics and Course Marshalls will be on the course if problems arise. Call 911 if an emergency occurs. Your poker card will have numbers to call on it if 911 is not necessary. Course Gates Open : 9a-11a - You will be turned around at the gate if you are not on the course by 11a. DO NOT RIDE ON THE COURSE PRIOR TO SATURDAY! Access: Every person in the vehicle going on the course needs a wristband, this includes kiddos! Every vehicle going on the course needs a Course Entry sticker. Length : 45 mile (ish) Single-Loop Course - no oncoming traffic areas. Terrain : Typical NV backroads with a few "steeper" downhills, creek crossings, a couple "tight" spaces and short "hill climbs". If you have 4 wheel drive - you're good! This course is not just gas line roads and overly traveled roads, our President/Founder and his course crew do their best to mix it up every year (within our permitted area of course) Vehicles : SxS, Dirtbikes, ATVs, Jeeps...We do not recommend bigger vehicles. Passing : THIS IS NOT A RACE . We try our best to get the fast guys out first so everyone can have their own kind of fun, be respectful on the course . This isn't a desert race, nobody is required to pull over so you can go faster. CARDSTOPS This is the Poker Card (from 2025) What do I do with it? Put your name on it, take it with you on the course. The Door Prize ticket on the bottom tears off and goes into the Door Prize bucket on/near the stage. There are 4 cardstops on the course, it will be very obvious when you are coming up to one. Make sure to stop and pull a number from one of the volunteers in the bright vests. What do the numbers mean? Each number corresponds to a card on a board after the poker run is over. You won't know your hand until you are done. You cannot pull the same number twice, that would be like potentially having two ace of spades in a hand and that's not allowed in poker. What if my hand isn't winning? Thanks for playing! You can toss your card in the trash OR if your hand is close to beating the current winning hand, you can purchase another number pull at the 6th cardstop for $20. CAMPING Gates open at Noon on Thursday DO NOT COME ANY EARLIER THAN THAT, please. I purchased a Campsite Online Great! You will receive your campsite pass when you come through the gate. Place this on the rearview mirror of the vehicle staying in your campsite (or your dash) I need to purchase at the event No problem, our volunteers at the registration/check-in trailer will take your money! Just make sure to put it on your vehicle asap. Are there hook-ups? Dump-Station? Water? This is a dry campsite. There are a few gas stations nearby and an RV Park with dump stations and water. I want to camp next to a specific person! Our campsites are first come, first serve. If you purchased a VIP Group Package, those sites will be next to each other. Be respectful of others. What is the Vendor Run that my campsite comes with? Check that out here! CAMP RULES - No more than three spots saved in a "U" (unless you purchased an Elite VIP group package) - (1) Full Sized vehicle per campsite - additional parking available North and East of the circle track - NO FIREWORKS, zero tolerance. - Fires MUST be in pits - "Rock circle" not permitted. Smudge pots OK. - 5mph in Camping area - be courteous of others and watch out for the kiddos - NO PIT RIDING - find somewhere in the desert to ride, if you are found doing donuts or speeding through campsites you will be asked to leave. - Pick up your trash! Leave no trace . - DOGS MUST BE LEASHED Watch out for those sasquatches! TEXAS HOLD EM Thursday Night under the Tent (11/5) Buy-In : $75 for $5000 in Chips (multiple rebuy options before and during tourney ) Winner - $300 Cash & a surprise! SPONSORED BY POKER PROS Sign up CORNHOLE Friday Night Under the Tent (11/6) Cost : $50 Per Team (Team consists of two people) 1st Place : $200 + 2 sets of custom Fern45 boards & bags! 2nd Place : $300 3rd Place : $200 SPONSORED BY Sign up VENDOR RUN Thursday - Friday Each of our vendors will provide something to add to a huge gift prize (or prizes) Once you visit all the vendors and get your card stamped, take your card to the designated area to be entered to win that prize! Purchase at each vendor is not necessary Winner announced Friday - Must be present to win. Prize must be claimed by the individual who wrote their name on their entry. Entries may not be claimed by family members, friends, or representatives on behalf of another person. Sign up I want to be a vendor! Texas Hold Em Cornhole Tourney Vendor Run NEW EVENT COMING SOON

The Fern 45 is a non-profit organization that holds an annual off-road poker run to raise money for the Nevada Veteran's Coalition and other Veterans programs. Video provided by Photoflight Productions, LLC - Official Media of The Fern 45 CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE REGISTRATION OPEN Wait..I'm New! SIGN ME UP! VIP Closes Oct 1 ALL ONLINE SALES Close Nov 1 ALL PERSONS ON COURSE MUST HAVE WRISTBAND BASIC INFO I want all the info Location Reno-Fernley Raceway Park (1965 S Hwy 95A, Fernley, NV 89408) What is it? The Fern 45 is what happens when you mix off-roading, camping, live entertainment, fundraising, and a whole lot of people who refuse to have a boring weekend and love to support veterans! The "45" is because our very first poker run course was 45 miles long! All sorts of vehicles are welcome - dirtbikes, ATVs, SxS, Jeeps & more! Pricing It's FREE to come check out the venue , enjoy the vendors and live music. Pricing for the Poker Run course and other events during the weekend vary - check out our registration page for all that info. Where does all the money raised go? Our tagline is "FOR OUR VETS " and that's exactly where it goes. We present a check to the crowd at the end of the weekend with the amount of money raised in those three days (last year we presented a check of $120,000) to our veterans. That money is then distributed to various other non-profits supporting our veterans. We make it a point to physically bring the check to those non-profits and hang out for a a bit during our most favorite day of the year (the day we give the money away!) Check out our donations page for more info! I am a Veteran, do you have any resources for me? Absolutely! We have our Donate to Heartbeats program. This is a program initiated in 2023 to directly help veterans with essential needs of living (mortgages, rent, groceries, medical bills, etc.) Plus, we have very close relationships with local resources if we cannot help you out and can typically get you in touch with someone within the week to get an answer! SPONSORSHIPS NOW OPEN SPONSORSHIPS NOW OPEN SPONSORSHIPS NOW OPEN SPONSORSHIPS NOW OPEN Sponsorship Form Download Sponsorship Proposal PDF 2026 SPONSORSHIPS NOW OPEN Thinking about sponsoring an event? The Fern 45 is a perfect one to sponsor! 100% of what we make goes towards our veterans. Your sponsorship helps us lower the cost of our event and make that check at the end bigger. The Donate to Heartbeats initiative provides vital support to local veterans through critical home repairs, safety enhancements, and health-related improvements that ensure a safe and livable environment. We also offer financial assistance for essential living expenses, helping veterans maintain stability and dignity as they navigate life after service. Our Donate to Heartbeats Grant is open! If you are a Veteran or know a Veteran who could use some help - please click the link below or share it! We will reach out asap to gather information needed Please allow up to 4 weeks for approval (Emergency situations may be approved sooner) Grant Coordinator - Connie 1-530-908-3052 grants@thefern45.com Grant Application FAQ As you can imagine, we get a lot of questions! Check out the FAQ page and your questions just might already be answered! GO TO FAQ PAGE The sole purpose of our non-profit organization is to raise money each year for the Nevada Veteran's Coalition and other veteran's programs. We provide an opportunity for our community to celebrate their loved veterans, past and present, while also getting to experience our beautiful Nevada backyard. RAISING MONEY FOR OUR VETERANS SINCE 2015 LEARN MORE

Add my Veteran Billie Ercel Franks Read Bio Brad Maynard Read Bio Charles Davis Read Bio Charles W. "Bill" Duff Read Bio Charles Walsh Read Bio Colton Bosik Read Bio D.M. Kinser Read Bio Dustin Watt Read Bio Edward, Joseph & Frances Fillerup Read Bio Erin Maynard Read Bio James Bible Read Bio James Martin Read Bio Jay Dargert Read Bio Jerry Walsh Read Bio Jim Looney Read Bio John Helton Read Bio John “Butch” Suchon Read Bio Justin Kurdupski Read Bio Kenny Bostic Read Bio Kiley Woosley Read Bio Honor Wall Add your veteran to our wall and let everyone know what an amazing person they are! First Name Last Name A few words about them Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Submit Application Thank you for adding your Veteran to this wall, we will get them up there ASAP! Add My Veteran

Ready to sponsor the best off road poker run in the USA? The Fern 45 is here to support our Veterans and celebrate their lives. Learn more about sponsorships here. SPONSORING THE FERN 45 Our first year, we were able to donate $1200 and a new laptop to the Nevada Veterans Coalition with around 130 participants. Each year, our event has grown and we have been able to raise more money due to our loyal participants, donations and sponsors. We have not gone backwards in our donation amount thus far. Our most recent event in 2025 brought over 1000 participants and their family and friends, totaling to around 2000 people in attendance throughout the weekend. We were able to present a check to our Nevada Veterans for $140,000, raising our check amount $20,000 from the previous year. We are excited to continue our goal of not going backwards in our donation check! ALL SPONSORS MUST FILL OUT THE FORM SPONSORSHIPS CLOSE OCT 1 - ANY SPONSORSHIPS RECEIVED AFTER SEPT 1 WILL NOT RECEIVE ALL SPONSORS BENEFITS If you have any questions please reach out to Shari Walsh at 775-848-8896 shariwalsh@thefern45.com or Kayleigh Capone 775-636-0233 kayleigh@thefern45.com Fill Out Sponsorship Form Download Sponsorship Proposal PDF (this has all the info you need in it, 501c3 letter, sponsorship levels, the beautiful faces of our board, all that jazz) SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Click here to open Sponsorship Form to see details of each sponsorship HEADLINE $10,000 SOLD OUT - THANK YOU Burke Roofing, Inc. TITLE $5000 Available Polaris Sierra Boiler Services RGS Construction Legacy Airbase Q&D Construction Great Basin Water Supply Quick Space/ United Rentals BAR $4000 SOLD OUT - THANK YOU Parkway Athletics - Fernley EVENT $2500 Available KSP Plumbing KCM Grading & Paving Camelot Party Rentals Olcese Waste Services Red Family Transportation CARDSTOP $1500 SOLD OUT - THANK YOU Biggest Little ATV NV Concealed Carry LP Insurance HG Construction Empire CAT Terrible's Casino - Fernley CORNHOLE $1500 SOLD OUT - THANK YOU Reno Renegade Baggers TEXAS HOLD EM $1500 SOLD OUT - THANK YOU Silver Spur Saloon PATRIOT $1000 Reins of Hope FW Carson DeWalt GENERAL $500 Available United Federal Credit Union American Legion Post 37 TRADE Trade benefits and cost of sponsorship will vary based on services provided. Available *some above mentioned sponsors are Trade sponsors*

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< Back Java & Comrades: Legacy Airbase Silver Springs Airport, 1991 US-50, Silver Springs, NV 89429, USA Jun 28, 2026 Super exciting opportunities for our local Veterans and first-responders during our June Java & Comrades! Legacy Airbase and ourselves have created a beautiful partnership and they have offered us the opportunity for 8 veterans/first-responders to get into a plane and experience a Legacy Flight! Flights will be on Sunday, June 28th at the Silver Springs Airport - arrive as early at 8:00a, be ready for an 8:30a flight briefing, flights will begin 9:00a. All veterans/first-responders are welcome to apply, disability is not a factor with Legacy Airbase's Stearman - they have lifts and ways to get you into that plane if you are wheelchair bound. We are inviting everyone to attend, even if you just want to watch, hang out and see what we are all about. We want to build our Veteran community - we will have coffee, donuts and food for after the flights. If you are interested in applying, please click the link below and fill out the application, make sure to put in the "nominated by" slot - The Fern 45. Previous Next