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Been here before? You might see yourself in these photos! Thank you for supporting the Fern 45 and our Vets!! Do you have pictures of our event and ones you'd like to share? Upload them here! Gallery Upload Upload Photo Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Upload Do you have more?Email Kelsey and she will add them 1/2

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FAQ Do I need to register everyone in my vehicle? Yes. All persons in the vehicle must have a wristband to enter the course and the vehicle must have a course entry sticker as well. Course Entry stickers are $10 as of 2024. Extra course entry stickers may be available at check-in if you are bringing a surprise extra vehicle. Are kids free? How old do you have to be to play a poker card? Kids 6 & under are free! You must be 18 or older to participate in the poker card, we will have a different option for 18u kiddos to participate in the "poker run". Can I pre-purchase a separate lunch by itself? No, the lunches are provided to our VIP registration holders. However, there will be several food trucks available at lunch time! I can't make it but I already purchased a registration. Can I get a refund? We are a non-refundable event, we have had people donate their registration to Veteran(s) who are coming. Let us know if you have any questions. Do you accept all forms of payment? Cash, Credit/Debit & Venmo! I just want to ride the course, I don't want to play poker, how do I go about doing that? We do not have an option to ride the course without playing poker. If you are not interested in playing your card, you may give your card to someone else. Anyone without a wristband purchased is not allowed on our course. We have a course permit through BLM and are responsible for those on our course - we need everyone to be accounted for. Thank you. Will food be available to purchase Thursday, Friday and Saturday? YES! Thursday, Friday and Saturday we will have food trucks available for lunch and dinner. VIP registration comes with an exclusive lunch on Saturday. See our event page to see our VIP food caterer and food trucks attending! How hard is the course? If you don't have 4wd we do not recommend you to come on our course. Anything bigger than a jeep is also not recommended. Can I arrive early to camp? No. Do not arrive any earlier than Thursday at 12:00p. Gates will be locked and you will be turned away until camping opens. We know you are excited and so are we! However, our volunteers and crew will be busy setting up and making this event the best yet. Thank you. What is the camping situation like? This is a dry camping area and is first come first serve situation. Please do not save spots. Minimum of three trailers to create a "U" camp site. NO "SQUARE" campsites. VIP camping is not available. If you would like first choice in camp spots, please check out our sponsorship levels and we will get you in your choice of spot. What vehicles are allowed on the course? Dirtbikes, UTVs, ATVS & Jeeps or similar size. Anything bigger than a jeep might have some trouble in certain spots! What if the weather is bad? This is a rain, snow or shine event! Check the weather before coming and bring appropriate attire. We will have campfires up at the venue and a big ol' tent for you to dance your heart out. Do you have a question that hasn't been answered? Please email us! info@thefern45.com

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 General Rules HOW IT WORKS General Rules Camping VIPS FAQ Entry to venue is FREE! This means that if you want to stop by and check out the vendors, hang out with some pretty awesome people, hear some live music, drink some drinks, eat some food...you are more than welcome! Events Cornhole, Texas Hold Em, Vendor Run, Poker Run & Camping available for purchase Event Schedule THIS IS NOT A RACE! YOU MAY CHECK-IN ANY TIME REGISTRATION IS OPEN THURS-SATURDAY WE RECOMMEND THIS!! This is an off-road course, not an open bar. Nevada law still applies – no alcohol while driving. Save the drinks for after the ride! General Rules VIPS VIP LUNCH - Full Belly Deli Sandos! Food Trucks available for purchase for General Admission. Camping CAMPING Gates Open 11/6 @ 12:00p 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! 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! 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 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! 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

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