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Without our amazing sponsors, our event would not be as big as it is today. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! SPONSOR THE FERN 45 We are a 501 (c) 3 Tax Deductible organization and your sponsorship will directly help our Veterans Click here to see what we have done so far! Our sponsor director, Shari will be glad to help you with any questions if you have them! sponsor@thefern45.com shariwalsh@thefern45.com THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Sponsor 2025 Poker Run VET MECH ARMS LCC Steven is a Combat Veteran that served nearly 10 years Active Duty Army. He married his wife Amanda in 2021 and has 3 children (Adalynn, Jace, Noah) that all share the same birthday. He studies Firearm Technology at Sonoran Desert Institute and studies Fiber Lasers for custom engraving on metals and polymers. Title Vet Mech Arms POLARIS OFF-ROAD VEHICLES Always moving, forever searching, never at rest. Our passion for the outdoors unites us, creating a bond that goes beyond the mechanical. 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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 11th Annual NOVEMBER 6-8 Reno Fernley Raceway Park 1965 S Hwy, Fernley, NV 89408 Day of Event pricing will double unless you are a Veteran! REGISTER HERE NEW TO OUR EVENT? Need a refresh of info? ALL the Info 2025 EVENT SCHEDULE 2025 Event Information SEE FULL EVENT SCHEDULE Text FERN45 to 1 (866) 593-4571 to get text updates on everything going on this weekend! Thursday 11/6 GATES OPEN AT NOON 12:00 Vendors Open 4:00 Live Music by Sergio Gutierrez 5:00 Texas Hold Em Check in 6:00 Texas Hold Em Begins See Detailed Schedule Friday 11/7 9:00-4:00 Registration 12:00 Vendors Open 4:00p Cornhole Check-In 5:00p Cornhole Begins 6:30p Vendor Winner Announced 8:00p Lip Sync/Karaoke See Detailed Schedule Saturday 11/8 6:30-8:00 Registration 8:00 Opening Ceremonies/Mandatory Riders Meeting 11:00 Gates to Course Closed 4:45 POKER WINNER & DOOR PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED ON THE DOT 5:00 GUN RAFFLE WINNERS ANNOUNCED ON THE DOT Live Music After! See Detailed Schedule HOW IT WORKS - Saturday 11/8 Please take off in a respectful manner and be aware of your surroundings. THIS IS A SINGLE LOOP COURSE THIS YEAR If you want to head back before the full loop, there will be “head back to venue” signs. Follow the Red/White/Blue trail markers and NEON mile markers to the card stops .There will be 4 stops on the course Please do not “dilly-dally” pulling your number out. You may park on the side of the card stops if you wish to visit, relax or use the restroom before continuing the course, don’t be “that guy” who parks in the middle of the road backing up traffic DO NOT GET YOUR CARD PUNCHED MORE THAN 4 TIMES ON THE COURSE! ONCE YOU HAVE HIT ALL 4 STOPS, RETURN TO THE VENUE CARDSTOPS CLOSE DOWN AT 3:00 - Poker Winner will be announced at 4:45p on the dot! The 5th/6th card stop is in the venue • If you were unable to finish the loop... you may draw your chip(s) at the 5th or 6th card stop While you are out on the course, the numbers 1-52 will each be randomly assigned a playing card (#1 could the 3 of Clubs, #2 could be queen of hearts, etc.) The stage will have a board with the playing card key on it. Use a pen to write down your cards in the blank space provided on your poker card and see Kelly or a crew member helping at the stage to see if you are one of the top poker hands! To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. CAMPING GATES OPEN NOON 11/6 If you paid online, you will receive your camping pass at the gate - please place it on the door of your trailer, tent, etc. If you are sleeping in your vehicle, put it on the rearview! You may purchase a camping pass anytime registration is open. If our crew does not see a camping pass at the end of the day, you will be required to purchase one at registration. Be sure to keep an ear out by the venue to hear everything that is going on and any updates! Text FERN45 to 1 (866) 593-4571 to get text updates on everything going on this weekend! RULES DO NOT RIDE ON THE COURSE UNTIL SATURDAY! If you see red white and blue ribbon and bright yellow mile markers you're on the course. DO NOT LOSE YOUR WRISTBAND **No more than 3 trailers to create a "U" - NO TRAILERS IN A "SQUARE" unless you purchased the Elite package . Only one full-sized vehicle per campsite - additional parking is available north and east of the circle track NO FIREWORKS! Fires must be in pits - “rock circles” are not permitted, smudge pots are okay 5MPH in camping area- please be courteous of others and watch out for the kiddos NO "PIT" RIDING - Find somewhere in the desert to ride! PICK UP YOUR TRASH DOGS MUST BE LEASHED! 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 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 Heartbearts Grant is currently available! 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 asap Please allow 2-4 weeks for approval (Emergency situations may be approved sooner) Grant Coordinator - Connie 1-530-908-3052 grants@thefern45.com Grant Application 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 Veteran Honor Wall We owe a debt of gratitude to all of our Veterans who have served and sacrificed for our country. We are blessed to have so many brave men and women - from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines - who have selflessly served in the military. Even if they are no longer actively serving, we are still thankful for all they have done. We are blessed to live in a country where these brave men and women have fought so that we can live in peace and freedom. We will be showing this Veteran Honor Wall at our event on a TV. Come take a look, sit back and see the men and woman that are the reason we do what we do. Without them, none of this would be possible. *Still uploading photos as of 9.25.24* View Veteran Honor Wall To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Take look at the festivities happening this weekend! EVERYONE in the vehicle MUST have a wristband ALL VEHICLES MUST BE SIGNED UP If your vehicle does not have a course entry sticker (received at check-in) you will not be permitted on the course REGISTER HERE EVENT SCHEDULE REMINDERS Day of Event Pricing GA - $100 (unless Veteran) 18u - $40 6u - Free Vehicle Entry - $10 Camping - $60 VENDOR RUN IS THURS/FRI WINNER ANNOUNCED 6:30p Friday! REGISTER HERE THURSDAY 11/6/2025 12:00p - Gates, Fern45 Bar, Registration, Vendors, Merch & Boys & Girls Club Bounce House 1:00p - Food Trucks 4:00p - Sergio Gutierrez Live Music 5:00p - Texas Hold Em Check-in 6:00p - Texas Hold Em Begins 8:00p - Merch begins to close 11:00p - Bar Closes FRIDAY 11/7/2025 7:00a - Breakfast, Coffee & Fern45 Bar Open 9:00a - Registration & Merch 11:00a - Food Trucks 12:00p - Vendors (some may open earlier) 3:00p - Tap Wagon Open 4:00p - Registration Closed, Cornhole Check-In 5:00p - Cornhole Begins 6:30p - VENDOR RUN WINNER ANNOUNCED- must be present to win (will pause cornhole to announce) 8:00p- Lip Sync w/ Karaoke after - depending on how many sign ups we get! 9:00p - Merchandise & Tap Wagon Closes 11:00p- Bar Closes SATURDAY 11/8/2025 6:30a - Breakfast & Coffee at Food Trucks, Registration, Merch 8:00a - Opening Ceremonies & Mandatory Riders Meeting Honor Guard & Flyover by Dream Flights / Legacy Air Base National Anthem by Trisha Zinda Registration & Merch Closed - Merch Re-Opens at 12:00p 9:00a - Course open - Sasquatch Hunt begins! 11:00a - Starting gates to course - CLOSED. Nobody enters course after 11:00a! 12:00p - Vendors, Bar & Tap Wagon, Merch, Food Trucks, Boys & Girls Club Bounce House 3:00p - Cardstops on course CLOSE & Poker Board goes up 4:45p - POKER WINNER & DOOR PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED ON THE DOT 5:00p- GUN RAFFLE WINNERS ANNOUNCED ON THE DOT - must be present to win Raffle, Live Painting & Live Auction Begins AFTER Raffle & Live Auction - Live Music! 9:00p - Tap Wagon & Merch Closes 11:00p - BAR CLOSED EVERYONE in the vehicle MUST have a wristband ALL VEHICLES MUST BE SIGNED UP If your vehicle does not have a course entry sticker (received at check-in) you will not be permitted on the course FOOD TRUCKS- Dee's Potato Box Hungry Digger Freedom Espresso Hello Sugar ..more to come!

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